Newb Seeking Clarification: R.Trigger v E-Grip

Hey guys ! Okay so I've been playing Paintball as a rental for four years and decided to finally make the step-up and buy my own gear.

I have:
Tippmann 98c
14” BT Apex 2
Halo B Hopper
JT Spectra 8 Mask.

I have read the stickies but am not sure on a couple of things and was hoping you guys would be able to help:

1) Response Trigger v E-Grip. Is it a case of one or the other? If so what are the pro's and cons. And does the E-Grip work on a 98 or do I need the E-Trigger (I thought they were same thing)?

2) O-Rings. Is it worth purchasing new ones straight away or are there purchased once current ones are worn down? If so, how do you tell?

3) Sights. Can I attach a Red Dot sight without needing an Extended Rail Sight?

4) Hopper. What would a Rip Drive and V35 do to my Halo Hopper ? (I've been offered some on a cheap.) And how much do you recommend purchasing a Speed Feed?

5) Graphics Kit. Where can I buy one? Justpaintball has one but they're sold out atm.

Many thanks guys and apologies for my ignorance. I just can't wait to get out there and play a few times with my new gear.

Kind regards,

/JayDee

I just want to say in regard to your first question (I'm assuming you've read the stickies by now and know what an RT actually is) that I have had an RT on my 98custom for about 5 years now and I absolutely love it! If your thinking of getting one i would recommend it. No one can tell that you're gun isn't just fully automatic (when you want it to be), you don't have to worry about batteries dying, in my experience, its more reliable than any e-grip, and its totally customizable, however fast or slow you want it to shoot is totally up to you, and at most fields that I've been at its pretty unique. 

Thank you for all the responses so far ! Been incredibly helpful.

I've been sent my gun and whilst I ordered a Tippmann 98c, instead I was sent a Valken SW-1. I've done some reading and it's made by the guys that used to work for BT, it's a newer 98c model that has A5 threads, foregrip, an MP5-esque sight rail and more polished internals for cleaner functionality.

I'm doing more reading on the Response Trigger and the E-Grip now, I'm edging towards the E-Grip purely because if the battery lasts as long as you said Stormyknight I'd prefer it than excess air usage.

Anyway, thanks again guys ! Appreciate the help.

/JayDee

StormyKnight wrote: That isn't a Tippmann marker.

I know dude, I was sent it instead but I think a lot of Tippmann customisations fit it. I thought I was getting a 98 when I made the thread, hence why I'm on a Tippmann forum. I'm going to call the company about the mess-up but through my research it's actually looking better than the 98 - wondered if anyone here has an opinion ?

Cheers again mate ! :)

JayDee wrote: StormyKnight wrote: That isn't a Tippmann marker. I know dude, I was sent it instead but I think a lot of Tippmann customisations fit it. I thought I was getting a 98 when I made the thread, hence why I'm on a Tippmann forum. I'm going to call the company about the mess-up but through my research it's actually looking better than the 98 - wondered if anyone here has an opinion ? Cheers again mate ! :)

You said in your previous post that it was a newer 98c model.

Edited by StormyKnight - 19 May 2011 at 1:32am