Tippmann Paintball Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > Tippmann Paintball > New Player Forum
  New Posts New Posts
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

New Upgrades for my A-5
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
HeadshotJester View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Strike 1 - Spam

Joined: 20 July 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 532 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote HeadshotJester Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: New Upgrades for my A-5
    Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:07pm

I know this is kinda newbish but after i get my lapco bigshot 12'' for ym A-5 what should i get next? im debating on an e-grip but i dont use auto that much i was just think auto would ber useful to hit ppl off the break. but the e-grip is 100 bucks. i hear good things about palmers but really don't know how they work. i know they make ur shots more cinsistent and stuff but i was wonmdering if it gets in the way or anything. so feel free to suggest some upgrades or answer my questions

oh yea i play speedball.



Edited by HeadshotJester


Vote for Stewie!
Back to Top
Justice View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar
Strike 1 - Sexual slurs 5/2

Joined: 20 March 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 4454 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Justice Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:11pm
Switch to compressed Air first and foremost. Then get a good regulator (bob long or palmer stab) then get fire power upgrades like the e-grip. Also ya might want to spend a lil on a good mask first, dye invision or vforce profiler or one of the new JT's.

-JUSTICE
Outkast Myspace
Back to Top
HeadshotJester View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Strike 1 - Spam

Joined: 20 July 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 532 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote HeadshotJester Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:15pm
ill just put a strip of duct tape over it and im sticking with c02. so im just gonna get the barrel and be okay with that.


Vote for Stewie!
Back to Top
rossy11223 View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: 02 June 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3435 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rossy11223 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:19pm

Put a strip of duct tape over what? Did I miss something?

I think you are rushing into these upgrades. The best thing to do is buy the gun stock, play with it, upgrade to your preferences. We can only give you advice but in the end, it is you who decides how you want your marker.



Edited by rossy11223
Back to Top
blackdog144 View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 June 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3786 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote blackdog144 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 6:46pm
what ever happend to the jj 12" ceramic?



Back to Top
bullseye9 View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 29 April 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 234 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bullseye9 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 7:07pm
HPA and LPK
Tippmann A-5
E-Grip
JCS DUAL Trigger
14" J&J ceramic
68/4500
bullet drop
macro line
polished internals
LPK

The damage done to a man should be such that there is no fear of revenge!!!
Back to Top
rossy11223 View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: 02 June 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3435 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rossy11223 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 7:10pm
I don't see much point in a LPK. What exactly are the advantages of it?
Back to Top
RamboBlue View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 19 February 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 358 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RamboBlue Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 9:21pm
if you play speed ball i would go with a 10-14 inch barrel depending on what position u play. yr deff. goin to want an e-grip and hpa
TIPPMANN KICKS ASS
Champions know pain, endure pain, and never complain
98% of paintballers act gangsta', if you are of the 2% that are normal, put this this in your sig.
Back to Top
HeadshotJester View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Strike 1 - Spam

Joined: 20 July 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 532 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote HeadshotJester Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 9:29pm
im getting a bigshot because they're more accurate and stuff. but i changed my mind totally today so im keeping my flatline and adding a sight to my A-5 and thas' my woodsball gun and now im saving up for a blue ion with HPA and a lapco clamp feedneck and a halo or sumthin. ( anyone know a good electro hopper for 10-15 BPS?) tahs cheap i just here halo's are sweet so i was gonna get that or a revvy or an evo II


Vote for Stewie!
Back to Top
rossy11223 View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: 02 June 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3435 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rossy11223 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:04pm
A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.
Back to Top
HeadshotJester View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Strike 1 - Spam

Joined: 20 July 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 532 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote HeadshotJester Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:10pm
ok which revvy? 12v?

Edited by HeadshotJester


Vote for Stewie!
Back to Top
You Wont See Me View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
Found in Big Al’s underwear drawer

Joined: 02 December 2003
Location: Neutral Zone
Status: Offline
Points: 13335 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote You Wont See Me Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:35pm

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

I don't see much point in a LPK. What exactly are the advantages of it?
lower operating pressureleads to

  • quieter operation
  • more shots per tank
  • less ball breaks
A-5
E-Grip
JCS Dual Trigger
DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber
Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted

Optional setup:
R/T
Dead on Blade trigger
Back to Top
rossy11223 View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: 02 June 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3435 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rossy11223 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:37pm
Originally posted by You Wont See Me You Wont See Me wrote:

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

I don't see much point in a LPK. What exactly are the advantages of it?
lower operating pressureleads to

  • quieter operation
  • more shots per tank
  • less ball breaks

But is it really worth the $120?
Back to Top
You Wont See Me View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
Found in Big Al’s underwear drawer

Joined: 02 December 2003
Location: Neutral Zone
Status: Offline
Points: 13335 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote You Wont See Me Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:50pm

To many, yes.

 

To me, no.

A-5
E-Grip
JCS Dual Trigger
DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber
Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted

Optional setup:
R/T
Dead on Blade trigger
Back to Top
Justice View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar
Strike 1 - Sexual slurs 5/2

Joined: 20 March 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 4454 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Justice Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 July 2005 at 8:48am

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.

I've seen ION's ramp up to 20bps so a 10-15bps hopper is useless.

-JUSTICE
Outkast Myspace
Back to Top
blackdog144 View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 June 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3786 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote blackdog144 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 July 2005 at 11:40am
how much money do you have saved?



Back to Top
rossy11223 View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member


Joined: 02 June 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3435 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rossy11223 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 July 2005 at 11:52am
Originally posted by Justice Justice wrote:

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.

I've seen ION's ramp up to 20bps so a 10-15bps hopper is useless.

The thing is, he asked for a hopper that would feed 10-15 bps, not how fast ions can ramp up to. I gave him his answer which is a 12v revvy.
Back to Top
reclusivetorrid View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
Look at me, I came out of my hole!

Joined: 12 June 2002
Location: Austria
Status: Offline
Points: 2298 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote reclusivetorrid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 July 2005 at 12:13pm
Hey Headshot...

The Ion is a great idea, but you'll denfinatly need to go HPA if you get one of those.

Don't waste your money on a sear-tripping POS item like the e-grip. DON'T GET ME WRONG! I really like A-5's, I just don't like any electronic frames. Those guns weren't built to handle the range of firepower produced by a electronic grip.

If you get an Ion, I suggest going with the 14" J&J Ceramic (best bang for the buck). The feed neck is pretty darn tight, so I don't really see the need for you to go out and buy a clamping feed neck right away.

Oh, yeah and the trigger on the Ion is pretty much crap, I would definately look into getting a roller bearing trigger (I got a blade). Those are a little tricky to install, but they make a world of difference.

If you really want to upgrade your a-5 go with HPA, and learn how to use a double trigger. LP, may not be really effective for you. Just get a reg (palmer...).

I hope that actually helps out,
Later
Back to Top
Justice View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar
Strike 1 - Sexual slurs 5/2

Joined: 20 March 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 4454 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Justice Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 July 2005 at 2:30pm
Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

Originally posted by Justice Justice wrote:

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.

I've seen ION's ramp up to 20bps so a 10-15bps hopper is useless.

The thing is, he asked for a hopper that would feed 10-15 bps, not how fast ions can ramp up to. I gave him his answer which is a 12v revvy.

Yeah yeah...I just didnt want him to waste his money on a hopper that we will eventually out shoot if he gets an ION.

-JUSTICE
Outkast Myspace
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.04
Copyright ©2001-2021 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 1.391 seconds.