New gun
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Topic: New gun
Posted By: 68Degrees
Subject: New gun
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:24pm
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Hey guys, my friend is getting into paintball and he wants to know what kind of gun he should get. He wanted something not to expensive and is reliable and easy to maintain. I told him a tippmann because they are great to start off with. What's your options?
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Posted By: Radix
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:26pm
| defiantly a tippmann, its a very good gun for a first gun |
Posted By: DrunkDriver
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:27pm
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Tippmann also of corse. No better way to go then a tippmann for a starter gun. Make sure its a 98c. ------------- http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=260991706090alb8rs.jpg"> 
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Posted By: 68Degrees
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:32pm
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Yeah, thats what I thought too ------------- Silver Bullet 14in Whisper barrel 12v Revy Psychoballistic Drop foward 20oz CO2 |
Posted By: DrunkDriver
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:36pm
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You were correct my friend. ------------- http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=260991706090alb8rs.jpg">
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Posted By: C.G.O.
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:39pm
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A 98c or a pro-carbine. The Carbine costs alittle more and doesn't have very much upgrades(compared to the 98c), but is way more reliable and some people like the feel of the handguards better than the front grip.
Soooooo, just keep it a tippmann. ------------- Tippmann 98c with lapco bigshot 12in barrel, Palmer Stabilizer/32* 0-1200 microgauge. |
Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:46pm
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I would say 98c. It seems I am always stating how reliable, durable, and affordable they are, but it's the truth. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: MetallicaESPa5
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:47pm
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either the 98c or the a5 would do the trick just fine. both are easy to
clean, user friendly, and ofcoarse, if you have any porblems, you can
ask us on this very awesome forum.
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Posted By: 68carbine
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:49pm
| Hey. Yeah, you should go with a Tippmann. If he is looking for reliability and ruggedness, he should spend the few extra bucks and get the Pro-carbine. It is well worth it, I have one myself with a smart parts progressive barrel and I have not broken a paintball in about 10,000 shots. I swear to god about that, every shot is right where I want it, and there are never any flaws. It is a must. |
Posted By: 68Degrees
Date Posted: 21 October 2004 at 5:11am
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Alright, thanks guys ------------- Silver Bullet 14in Whisper barrel 12v Revy Psychoballistic Drop foward 20oz CO2 |
Posted By: CB YankeeFan13
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 8:46pm
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i would recomend a tippmann, but i had my spyder for 3 years and its still and great shape. so get whatever your heart desires. ------------- STOCK 98c EMPIRE RELOADER 20 AND 12OZ CO2 |
Posted By: Tikiman.
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 9:51am
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get like a brass eagle and upgrade to a cocker if he likes paintball
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Posted By: Cross Fire
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 10:02am
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If it wil be his first gun, a tippmann 98 custom it is a real good reliable gun |
Posted By: SniperBoy01
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 12:49pm
yes a tippmann doesn't matter if it is a 98c or a model 98 they both up grade E/ for the barrel issue but may i add  TIPPMANN ROCKS ------------- Tippmann Commando For ME!!!!! |
Posted By: Robert_Hawker
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 12:55pm
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i would recomend the A-5 i have never had any sort of a problem with mine and i have run somewhere arround 20,000 paintballs through it.i would also recoment the flatline if he plays woods but play with the stock setup for at least 2 days of play first to see if he likes it. ------------- Tipp A-5 Opsgear Saw Shroud Opsgear G36 Folding Stock 16" j&j |
Posted By: 68Degrees
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 1:06pm
Thanks ------------- Silver Bullet 14in Whisper barrel 12v Revy Psychoballistic Drop foward 20oz CO2 |