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    Posted: 09 October 2006 at 2:43pm

I have two 98 customs with expansion chambers on them. solid guns i love them. but im looking for something more compact. i have always been a fan of smart parts and always been looking at the shockers. but i see alot of people here with IONS. my question is, for such a cheap gun, is it good?

i mean, how well does it work, is it easily upgraded. i am looking for something around the 300 price tag, and the ion seems to fit the bill, but i dont know much about them. so any tips?

also what about the impulses and promasters. i hear alot about them, but i dont know much of them. any info is much appreciated.



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Okay. Shockers suck. Just getting that one in the open. Now, Ions, they are okay for the price but by the time you out all your up on the Ion you could have bought a better marker, and the resale on Ions are really bad. The Promaster is better than the Ion stock but no promaster can be a fully upped Ion. The impulse re out-dated, they had their reign but its over for them.

Now, if you wait one more month, the Proto Rail is supposed to be releasd which is supposed to be the best buy for under $300. Also all the previous model markers will drop in price so more markers will be in your range that weren't before.

If you simply cannot wait, look into DM3s (Generation E Matrix) or maybe a Viking. If you score the forums you might even find a steal. There was a E1 Nexus for $300 on ebay but that auction ended.
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I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with most of the stuff jerseypaint said; I've loved my Shockers (and I've had a large number of them...), and they never gave me any problems. Light and fast, but not the most efficient, even with an HE bolt. I'm currently shooting Nerves, which use the same frame/electronics as the Shocker, but with much greater efficiency and a little more consistancy due to the LPR.

Now, to give any advice, one has to ask; do you already have HPA? A fast loader (Egg, Halo, or vLocity)? You can find a used Ion or Promaster for 100-125, a 4500psi tank for 100ish, and a Halo for 50, which puts you at about your 300 marker. Both are nice little markers that won't give you problems if you take care of them properly.


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Originally posted by jerseypaint jerseypaint wrote:

Okay. Shockers suck. Just getting that one in the open.

lol i stopped reading right there.
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Wow. Lets not look at how they have Bounce Beam eyes, horrible effciency, crappy board, and have a horrible stock trigger.
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what happend to the nerve? i wanted that as my gun a while ago, but it doesn't seem to be on the SP website anymore.  and who makes this proto rail gun?
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Originally posted by DangerDoom DangerDoom wrote:

what happend to the nerve? i wanted that as my gun a while ago, but it doesn't seem to be on the SP website anymore. and who makes this proto rail gun?

Proto. Which is in turn owned by Dye.

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who makes viking?

 
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Originally posted by DangerDoom DangerDoom wrote:

who makes viking?



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Originally posted by DangerDoom DangerDoom wrote:

what happend to the nerve? i wanted that as my gun a while ago, but it doesn't seem to be on the SP website anymore.  and who makes this proto rail gun?
You may want to do a bit more research before jumping into the world of expensive high end electros...
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dont worry i know paintball. just i dont know every gun and maker. i know the main ones, bob long, dye, smart parts. . . . .

but uhh, the whole point is for me to get into electronic markers.

but what u guys think of the low pressure system for the 98 customs (non ACT) and the response trigger.

ive been looking at both for a while now and i may just go with those instead of a new gun
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Originally posted by DangerDoom DangerDoom wrote:

dont worry i know paintball. just i dont know every gun and maker. i know the main ones, bob long, dye, smart parts. . . . .


but uhh, the whole point is for me to get into electronic markers.


but what u guys think of the low pressure system for the 98 customs (non ACT) and the response trigger.


ive been looking at both for a while now and i may just go with those instead of a new gun


Just get an Ion. Its basically the 98c of electonic markers.
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i think im ganna go with the promaster, or the DM3 if i can find one cheap.
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Originally posted by RicWhic414 RicWhic414 wrote:

the invert mini is supposed to be out before xmas

I LOVE that gun, it looks so tiny in the pictures

but, yah go with the promaster

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hopefully by december 1 i will be able to get the promaster unless i find a better deal on something better. i dont feel the need to get it now seeing the only field open right now just closed its outdoor speedball course and only has its woodz open. come december 1 their new indoor speedball field will be open. untill then, i will make do with my tipp in the woods. i hate having such a crappy gun for the woods. =]
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Originally posted by DangerDoom DangerDoom wrote:

hopefully by december 1 i will be able to get the promaster unless i find a better deal on something better. i dont feel the need to get it now seeing the only field open right now just closed its outdoor speedball course and only has its woodz open. come december 1 their new indoor speedball field will be open. untill then, i will make do with my tipp in the woods. i hate having such a crappy gun for the woods. =]

By then the DM4 will be $300, and the Proto Rail will be out (supposedly). So those will probably be top picks.
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yah, by december your looking at a whole new lineup of possibilities

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woo hoo

the inevidable happend today. my trucks driveshaft fell out while driving a friend home. so hopefully it wont cost to much for the part to fix it. if its a big dent, then it will be a tad longer till i get my new gun

oh and yeah i know about the dm4 prolly dropping price and all that, but for now im set with my decision. unless a better deal strikes. we shall see.

thanks for all the help guys/girls
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Originally posted by jerseypaint jerseypaint wrote:

Okay. Shockers suck. Just getting that one in the open. Now, Ions, they are okay for the price but by the time you out all your up on the Ion you could have bought a better marker, and the resale on Ions are really bad. The Promaster is better than the Ion stock but no promaster can be a fully upped Ion. The impulse re out-dated, they had their reign but its over for them.

Now, if you wait one more month, the Proto Rail is supposed to be releasd which is supposed to be the best buy for under $300. Also all the previous model markers will drop in price so more markers will be in your range that weren't before.

If you simply cannot wait, look into DM3s (Generation E Matrix) or maybe a Viking. If you score the forums you might even find a steal. There was a E1 Nexus for $300 on ebay but that auction ended.

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