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mod98commando 
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Have you ever seen an X7 in person? It's almost the exact same size as an A5 so I don't know where you got the idea that it's huge. In fact, right here on the tippmann site it says that length for both the A5 and X7 is 20 inches and since the internal design of both guns is nearly identical I'm willing to bet that the other dimensions are the same as well. I've held one at the store and it looks and feels just like my A5 in terms of size although it's very light. Oddly enough, the site also says that the X7 is heavier than the A5 which I find hard to believe. In any case, if you can get it for $230 then that's not bad at all. You'd basically be paying the extra $30 for a better cyclone and a lighter body in addition to getting a nice looking gun that can accept some nice milsim upgrades. Personally, if I didn't have the A5 and was looking to buy one of the two, I'd get the X7 for the extra $30.
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p_p_b_h
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Posted: 09 July 2007 at 8:53pm |
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X7 is just a way to make an expensive gun look like a good buy. o, everyone likes the A5 so the X7 should be way better, it even comes with mods on it, so even the new guys who dont want to spend a lot can justify the expense, or the milsimmers can do whatever they want with a marker thats to big for any speedballer to touch ever. except it doesnt realy do much past the A5. lol its lighter, ya its an ok bonus but its also like way bigger, and bigger is the thing htat gets you shot. most improvements on the X7 can be put on the A5 without putting on the size. A5 all the way
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Posted: 09 July 2007 at 7:49pm |
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The X7 only costs $230 at my local paintball shop in Ma. Therefore, why not spend a tad bit more on it? I did, and belive me it was worth it. Although the flatline barrel on the X7 is not long enough to add an extra 150 feet to the distance of a paintball. The Response Trigger is a great mod to add onto the X7. I have one on my X7 myself, and it just gives you a great feeling when your firing with it (Sweet spot is very easy to get). The only other mods I would consider to get is the commando-air-through stock/ foldable stock, and a verticle hand grip. Other than that, everything else makes the X7 look more bulky then it already is. |
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Flatline Barrel Response Trigger 15 bps 14" quite rifled barrel Vertical Folding Grip Laser Sight V Force Pro Vantage Mask |
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mod98commando
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Posted: 09 July 2007 at 12:47am |
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bapaintballer71:
Between the A5 or the X7, the X7 is better but I don't know that it's really worth the extra money. The main differences between the two are that the X7 has a lighter body, a better cyclone, and can accept some better milsim upgrades. Other than that it's basically just an A5 with a new look as far as I can tell. If that's worth the price difference to you then go for it. Otherwise, the A5 is the better choice. Either gun is a good choice, both are solid and can be made into very nice guns. Accuracy and rate of fire will be the same as they are almost identical on the inside and take pretty much the same upgrades. Accuracy and rate of fire will be craptastic at stock so you'll definitely be upgrading the barrel and adding an RT, egrip, or double trigger. Honestly though, if money is a concern and you don't want to be limited to the cyclone (or have a good hopper already), a 98 custom ACT may be an even better choice. It's cheaper, has ACT, and you can get the same upgrades (including the cyclone if desired). Though, you would be giving up the field stripping and all the other advantages of the A5 over the 98. Savage A-5: What kind of problems? I've had best results with small bore paint and velocity at around 260-270. If you're having a serious issue, I'd make a new thread so that we don't get off-topic in this one. |
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Posted: 08 July 2007 at 9:54pm |
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Well I recently bought an A-5 and I like it. Im having problems with the Flatline barrel but thats just because I have no idea what Im doing and I could really use some tips on its accurate range and what the FPS should be for best accuracy (PM me or post below if you know
 ). From what I hear X7 is more cosmetic but its lighter and has a better cyclone which I dont understand why or how because the cyclone looks the same to me. But if I were you I would definatly go Tippmann for their durability. I just hosted a paintball game and I forgot I left it on the back of our Gator and I drove off and it just fell off the back and it was unscaved. Sure there was a scratch or 2 but it didnt really do any damage to it.
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alright guys i got a situation on my hands and am needing a little help. the first gun i ever owned was a tippmann 98 custom and i absolutley loved it then i got my hands on a spider and used it for a long time and really enjoyed that gun but it became out dated so i went and bought an ion and now i absolutely hate the damn thing i take good care of it and it still has problems and brakes down on me all the damn time, so i figured i would go back to tippmann products. not to mention that i really enjoy woodsball more than speedball. but now im at the choice of two either A5 or x-7 i think the X-7 looks cooler but alot of you guys are saying A5 is there really any difference in quality between the two? or accuracy, rate of fire, etc. or should i just try something different than tippmann? thanks for the help guys
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Personally I've gone from owning two Spyders (a Compact 2000, and an E-99) to owning a Tippmann A-5. By far I love the A-5 more, it can outperform my old markers and then some. Don't get me wrong though, Kingman Spyder makes a good paintball marker; but for me I like the A-5's low maintenece aspects. Also the cyclone alone almost makes it worth buying, no replacing batteries, and no misfeeds (for the most part). |
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Posted: 03 July 2007 at 8:45pm |
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Hey Kook, IMHO they both look Awsome On a Budget go A5 ( I can't believe I just typed that Want the Latest go X7 (it is definitely lighter and will be less fatiguing (spell check) when playing all day). Best wishes,
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Are you serious? My advice was sound advice. Perhaps you should try other markers besides your tippmann? |
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No.
The new cyclone isn't wind-up like the F/A. It is pneumatically operated by the blowback gas. It works much much better.
A-5: $200 X-7: $300 Edited by StormyKnight - 28 June 2007 at 2:44pm |
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this has been a very confusing topic to read.... but get the A-5, its more practical (money-wise) unless you really need the looks of the X7, yet ive never been elimated from a game by looks Edited by diedonimpact - 27 June 2007 at 10:54pm |
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mod98commando
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I would wait a little for the X7 to drop in price. Right now you're paying big bucks because it's the latest and greatest and they want to make as much money as possible from the people that can't wait to get one. Once the impatient people spend their money and sales begin to decline, they'll drop the price until sales pick up again. For example, look at the A5. It started out at like $400, stayed there for a little, then dropped down to like $240 about a year later (if I remember correctly) when I got mine. Now they go for like $220 I think. The X7 will do the same thing which is why I'm waiting to get mine. Use your 98 for a little longer and save up some money for the X7, that's what I did to get my A5 and it definitely pays off in the end. Also, while the A5 is a good gun, the X7 is much lighter which you might appreciate if you're into scenarios since walking through the woods carrying a gun for hours can wear you down.
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Posted: 02 June 2007 at 4:29pm |
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carl i'm glad you took this one
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The X-7 is basicly a A-5 with some improvements and lots of mods to put on it.
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I kinda agree with you here. These are Tippmann forums, but it seems like their are more tippmann haters here than tippmann supporters.... |
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>Tapco CAR stock. >W.A.S. board, E-grip. >Spyder Remote Line. >Smart Parts 20" barrel. >Other custom mods. |
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Very interesting topic.
I'm exactly in the same situation. I have my old Tippmann Model 98 since like 1999 and it's time for me for some changes. I have few questions... 1. Does a barrel that originally fitted on 98 will also on both a5 and x7 ? I guess not. 2. What about putting the vertical bottle on a5? I mean, does it lower the quantity of CO2 in the gun at a point that it diminushes the fire rate? 3. The cyclone. How is it? A friend of mine had an old Tippmann Factory F/A many years ago, and it totally sucked. Now, how is the new one? 4. Price?! A big difference between them? I'm not so rich so it's an important detail for me... Thank you very much. I always had Tippmann guns (before my 98, I had a Pro-Lite) and for nothing I would get to another company. Edited by Merkurius - 27 May 2007 at 6:13pm |
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i dont know why i posted that except for i was bored out of my skull an sometimes im a little impulsive. srry carl.
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o sorry thought he said it
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Sorry bout that kook, A bit of help: The internals the the a5 and x7 are pretty much the same, they are both pretty bad on gas efficiency. The X7 is mainly designed for looks, but the a5 and x7 shoot pretty much the same right out of box except that the X7 is lighter. It's all up to you and how much you want to spend. The x7 is perfect if you want an ak/g36/m16..., but the a5 is good if you want to either broaden your millsim choices or just not go millsim at all. (if you decide to go millsim with the a5, it would probably cost you more) They are both fantastic markers. Anything else? Paintballer40, you are talking about the wrong person |
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lol tippman will obviously expect ppl to use other guns, because some people admire other qualities and forget that tippmanns are always top quality, tough, fun and so much more. ( ya im kising tippmans butt....) the X7 is lighter yet larger. this is going to feel like weilding a sledge hammer that weighs 1pound. lol the a5 in my opinion is better, i think it would be more balanced, as well as a smaller target. if you want the slim hopper, jsut get the 50 ball loader that comes with the a5. the a5 will also be mroe respected in my opinion, ive seen this kid with a new x7 run from my a5, flat out run from me. same performance, smaller size, and an x7 will give you the rep. that your about milsim/money/intimidation. the a5 is cheaper and just as baddass if not more, can be decked out as a mislim gun and its intimidating when someone can use it right. |
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. Wastes Co2? Never heard that from my Buddy who runs Co2 with his R/T Grip.
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