New A-5 owner looking for upgrades

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   I just received my new A-5 this week and I wanted to see what upgrades I should go for.  I have already ordered the e-grip with W.A.S. board.  I have been playing with CO2 but think HPA may be the way to go.  I have about $100 to spend on upgrades and have two options.
Option 1: Vortex mod, QEV and Smart Parts Progressive barrel
Option 2: Low cost HPA tank
I wanted to ask the experts before I make another purchase.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give

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Mikexima Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 14 June 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mikexima Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New A-5 owner looking for upgrades Posted: 14 June 2006 at 6:23pm
	I just received my new A-5 this week and I wanted to see what upgrades I should go for. I have already ordered the e-grip with W.A.S. board. I have been playing with CO2 but think HPA may be the way to go. I have about $100 to spend on upgrades and have two options. Option 1: Vortex mod, QEV and Smart Parts Progressive barrel Option 2: Low cost HPA tank I wanted to ask the experts before I make another purchase. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give

HPD2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 October 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 130	Post Options Post Reply Quote HPD2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 June 2006 at 6:50pm
	option 1 and save up for a fiber wraped tank
	A-5 R/T BT double triger 14" AA & flatline 68/4500 NitroDuck X2 05 Black Magic SM1 Orbium 3 Egg2 w/ Z-board MP-4 ram

Mikexima Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 14 June 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mikexima Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 June 2006 at 6:57pm
	Thanks for the advice. I was leaning towards option 1 but wanted to double check. Thanks HPD2

Snake6 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Outranked by guitarguy? Joined: 11 September 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11229	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snake6 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 June 2006 at 7:20pm
	I would suggest a Lapco Bigshot or J&J Ceramic for your barrel. I have had nothing but problems with my progressive.


tippya5extreme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Strike 1 - Filterdodging/Language 7/17 Joined: 12 June 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 745	Post Options Post Reply Quote tippya5extreme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 June 2006 at 8:27pm
	later on you should upgrade to compressed air with a regulator. you'll find that it will make a big difference
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phil_stl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member strike 1 flaming 3/2 Joined: 01 April 2006 Status: Offline Points: 1421	Post Options Post Reply Quote phil_stl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2006 at 12:22am
	I agree with they guys above go with option one. But maybe a J&J Ceramic barrel. But it's your choice I don't want this thread to turn into people fighting over what barrel is better cause I don't care I just think and this is entirely personal opinion that J&J is better than the SP Progressive plus its cheaper. But maybe I'm wrong so let all be friends and not argue this point.

Mikexima Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 14 June 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mikexima Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2006 at 12:29am
	If I go with J&J what size barrel would be recommended? I was thinking maybe 14" but not sure. Thanks again for the input.

Snake6 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Outranked by guitarguy? Joined: 11 September 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11229	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snake6 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2006 at 12:33am
	Size doesn't really matter. Its personal preference. I like short barrels for ease of motion, however some people like longer barrels for pushing air bunkers aside and poking through weeds.


blackdog144 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: 23 June 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3786	Post Options Post Reply Quote blackdog144 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2006 at 2:52am
	option 1