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    Posted: 22 January 2009 at 8:19pm
Hey, im looking to get back into a speedball team, and i need to get a new gun. im looking for a decent gun for under $300. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Sangreti, you've gone from enthusiasm to fanboyism. A mech 'mag, especially one in the $300 range, is most likely not going to be able to compete in the speedball field.

I suggest an Ion. You can get a brand new Ion for $160, and that'll leave you plenty of money for a good tank and hopper.

If you want to spend $300 on just the gun, look at new Minis and PMR's. For used, you can get e-'cockers, Intimidators, Shockers, Angels, the works.


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Thanks alot im going to look into an ion, i have a diablo backman hopper, and a PMI 45/4500 CF tank Big smile
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if you already have the hopper and tank...

then go for a new(unused) Proto SLG 08/09 or an 08 Rail
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Originally posted by DeTrevni DeTrevni wrote:

Sangreti, you've gone from enthusiasm to fanboyism. A mech 'mag, especially one in the $300 range, is most likely not going to be able to compete in the speedball field.

I suggest an Ion. You can get a brand new Ion for $160, and that'll leave you plenty of money for a good tank and hopper.

If you want to spend $300 on just the gun, look at new Minis and PMR's. For used, you can get e-'cockers, Intimidators, Shockers, Angels, the works.
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i recomend the mini.  I am a big fan of them  and used (target practice no playing) one once.  It shot nicely and it was easy to walk.  plus it was ridiculously lightweight.
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Yeah, Ion, PMR, Invert Mini, you really can't go wrong.
i'd recommend the Ion because I have experience with it. 10 times easier to clean than my 98. I was so surprised when i took it apart the first time, it's so simple.
 
and if you look around *cough* model98.org and pbnation *cough* you can find a really good deal. i recently found an upped Ion on model98 for SUPER cheap considering the upgrades.


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Thanks guys your help is gretaly appreciated
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Originally posted by Beil Beil wrote:

Yeah, Ion, PMR, Invert Mini, you really can't go wrong.
i'd recommend the Ion because I have experience with it. 10 times easier to clean than my 98. I was so surprised when i took it apart the first time, it's so simple.

 

and if you look around *cough* model98.org and pbnation *cough* you can find a really good deal. i recently found an upped Ion on model98 for SUPER cheap considering the upgrades.


Did you have the Ion SE? The stock Ion doesnt have a bolt cap, meaning to get to the bolt you have to take the entire gun apart. It's easy once you get used to doing it, but i'd recommend a gun with easy access to the bolt.
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I agree with the others, look into an Ion. That gives you plenty of money left over to play aroudn with and put some upgrades onto your gun.
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definatly get a mini. iv had mine for about a year and iv never had a problem with it. it light, durrable, fast, and accurate right out of the box.
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Look into guns from Dangerous Power. I have an F8, and I absolutely love it. Almost no kick, AMAZING efficiency and feels so nice. The G3 is quite popular too, and they just got a price break to $300. The F8 will have to be purchased used if you want it at $300.
 
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get the proto slg  great gun with a great board,      way easier to maintain than an ion,  great all around gun
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