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    Posted: 23 November 2007 at 1:11am

I like the look of the A-5 with Flatline and collapsible stock..yet also the looks of the X-7 in either M-16 or Ak-47 form.  I need a little help.  I am on a budget as well..so also put that into the equation.

 

Looking for a nice looking gun that can perform well [shoot REAL fast without much break] and not expensive.
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Also...I wouldnt get a flatline with the x-7 because it looks funky..a-5 it looks great.  I heard that the flatline on the x-7 isnt as good as on the A-5.  so the extra distance is nice...

A-5 is loud...is that a bad thing?
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If you don't want to get found as quickly, then yes, it is.

But, sound can also scare someone if they aren't expecting it.


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In regards to performance, the Flatline will be the same regardless as to X7/A5.

If you're looking for a high rate of fire, you're probably going to want to eventually get an E-grip for either gun. Factor that into your budget.

Taking the E-grip out of the equation... I would actually choose the A5 over the X7. For me, the A5 has a better trigger pull, out of the box.

Either one would be fine though.
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The A5 is a is a great gun and good for a budget. To help stay on budget you could als go with a different barrel than the flatline.  The flatline is nice if you want range but it isnt very accurate.  I would recomend the J&J or the Lapco Bigshot.  The bigshot is nice and is much louder.  My personal prefference is the J&J.  It is quieter and they are about the same accuracy.
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with either gun.. The minimum I Would get on them is the e-grip and collapsible stock. just FYI.  I like the flatline because of how it looks.  I am going for looks..and semi milsim. yet performance is still important
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custom pro with e-grip I love mine and havent had any problems with it yet but if you get one with the e-grip youll also want to invest in a cyclone feeder otherwise youll just shoot air half the time because the regular hopper cant keep up.

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tippmann custom pro
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21" core barrel
or 11" stock barrel
20 and 9 oz co2 tanks
or Brass Eagle Talon Ghost
with copperhead red dot scope
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I would go with as much as I hate to say it, an Ion. Cheap as hell, and they work great out of the box.
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Originally posted by Snake6 Snake6 wrote:

I would go with as much as I hate to say it, an Ion. Cheap as hell, and they work great out of the box.

They are horrible out of the box. You need $200 worth of ups just to get it running as well as markers that are $50 less :cough:Promaster:cough:.
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Originally posted by jerseypaint jerseypaint wrote:

Originally posted by Snake6 Snake6 wrote:

I would go with as much as I hate to say it, an Ion. Cheap as hell, and they work great out of the box.

They are horrible out of the box. You need $200 worth of ups just to get it running as well as markers that are $50 less :cough:Promaster:cough:.

Jersey beat me to it... But yes, don't get an Ion, get a Promaster, do some searching and you could find out why.
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Proto Matrix Rails are on sale for $250 over at ANSgear.com right now as well.
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I would go with an A5 or 98 Custom great guns, low price, and upgradeable!

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An x7 is an expesive a5. take it fom me
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I say a tippmann 98 costom 
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Originally posted by mclaren mclaren wrote:

with either gun.. The minimum I Would get on them is the e-grip and collapsible stock. just FYI.  I like the flatline because of how it looks.  I am going for looks..and semi milsim. yet performance is still important


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Appearance is a very poor reason to get a Flatline (F/L) barrel.  The F/L with perform different from most of the other barrels available.  Some people like the F/Ls performance, but many other's do not.  If you were to purchase this barrel and not like it, I doubt it would spend much time on whatever marker you got no matter how cool it looked.  I suggest browsing the forums and brushing up on the information that is available regarding barrels.

Actually, since a barrel is the piece of equipment that can affect your marker more than any other; buying any barrel based on "looks" is a bad idea.

Editing necessary due to dyslexic quoting.


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Just thinking too... You could always get the lapco bigshot with the fake supressor that goes with it.  it looks similar to the flatlilne but with more accuracy.  you dont get the added range either but it is much better in hitting your target.

Fake Supressor

http://www.tippmannparts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.pr odInfo&productID=172&categoryID=27

barrel

http://www.tippmannparts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.pr odInfo&productID=833&categoryID=99

 

Together its still a little less than the flatline and you might be able to get better prices on them but this is about the same as I found everywhere.
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Just found these on ebay too.

Used At 30 but its gonna go up I am sure

http://cgi.ebay.com/LAPCO-8-inch-Big-Shot-Suppressor-Barrel- for-A5-A-5_W0QQitemZ170189071590QQihZ007QQcategoryZ16046QQss PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

New for 70 total

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lapco-8-Big-Shot-Barrel-Extender-Milsim- Combo-A5-A-5_W0QQitemZ360016650531QQihZ023QQcategoryZ47234QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Proto SLG, 200 bucks, course I would go with the PMR for 50 more
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