wasted100001 wrote: theres gonna be a a5 pro coming out too

Oh jeez.

get a bigshot or j&j ceramic barrel, generaly the higher the price the better the barrels get.

i wonder what the new gun will look like? post more info if you can.

What I tell everyone getting a new marker is to play with it completely stock (with the exception of an aftermarket barrel) at least once.  Once you've played with a marker you get a better idea of what you want/need on it.

The majority of the markers I use are set up for functionality as opposed to looks, but I have one model 98 that is set up to look "cool".  It has the Armson Sniper F/X kit with the 12" barrel, the M4 foregrip and the M16 style front sight post and rear carry handle.  I replaced the solid stock that came in the kit with a collapsible carbine stock.  I used an adapter to mount a BSA 30mm red dot on top of the carrying handle.  It has the Tippmann vertical mount kit for attaching a remote and a r/t installed.  It looks cool, and with the souped up hopper, it puts out a lot of paint.  But all of this comes at a price, and that price is weight and having to put up with an annoying remote line.  It is the marker that everyone I know goes "oh, cool" when I break it out to play, but it is also the one I use the least for several reasons:

• Weight
• I'm not a fan of remote lines, but using this marker sort of requires it to keep the mil-sim look.
• It's more fun to play with other markers that I built/modified my own equipment for as opposed to a "kit" marker that is similar to any other marker with the same kit.

In relation to what you're thinking of doing, consider the following:

• The A5 is a little more complicated than the model 98, but this mainly comes into play when you get a bad break in the cyclone feed and have to take it apart completely.  I've only had to do this twice in three years.  I took the cyclone completely apart one other time to install a Tippmann-released (free) upgrade part to fix feeding problems, but I don't think it's fair to complain about free fixes.
• The model 98 does have one distinct advantage over the A5, and that is the ability to drop the hopper and quickly clean the barrel on the field.
• The advantage the A5 has over the 98 is that the hopper is integrally timed to the cycle of the marker which makes chopping paint much less likely.
• Whatever marker you get (unless you wait for one of the new custom pros) you will probably want your first upgrade to be a new barrel.  I have a flatline, a 8" Lapco Bigshot, and a J&J; they are all good barrels.  For anyone who is getting an A5 and can only afford one aftermarket barrel I always recommend the J&J.  The ability of this barrel to "self-clean" compensates well for the inability to drop the hopper on the A5 for squeegeeing.
• You're obviously leaning toward an electric marker, so consider waiting for the new Tippmanns to come out.  I know a lot of folks who have had sear related problems (double/tripple-tapping and ball chopping) with the E-grip.  If the electronics on the new markers are actual electro-neumatics as opposed to being "sear-trippers", they would avoid these problems.
• You mentioned wanting a stock.  I definitely recommend using a tank as a stock at first, then if you don't like it you can always add a stock later.  Keep in mind the stock will add extra weight and will probably require you to get a raised sight rail if you want to use a sight.

lester98c wrote: a-5's arnt really a newbs type of gun. when i started out i got a spyder. thier easy to use,easy ro clean, and alot cheaper

My first gun was a Spyder as well.  I liked it and still have it.  I would not recommend it for every newbie though.  If you aren't mechanically inclined I'd flat out suggest you stay away from Spyders.  I missed many a game fixing seals and trying to get it to shoot legal FPS in the Winter.  I would suggest you go for the Tippmann 98c.  It is a great marker and super easy to upgrade.  My A-5 is a little bit more fussy than my kids 98c.  Enjoy the game and keep your head down newb!

brandon_c14 wrote: I'm most likely going to get the Tippmann A5. For the upgrades I'm think about getting the E-Grip, the Mp5 stock, and I am not sure about the barrel it would be greate if people with expierence can suggest which are better and what not to get etc..Thanks

The e-grip is a great addition to the A5.  The barrel though is another matter.  What style of game do you play?  What type of paint do you use?  Are you an aggressive player?  Do you want a barrel that has great performance, accuracy, is quiet, or just looks cool?  These are all questions that will need to be addressed when deciding on a barrel for the A5.  In any case, you will have lots of fun with the A5.

I would recomend against getting a stock.

As for the barrel, most people get the lapco bigshot.

lester98c wrote: a-5's arnt really a newbs type of gun. when i started out i got a spyder. thier easy to use,easy ro clean, and alot cheaper

Wrong!

The A-5 is a great gun for the first time player that wants to buy a gun and start playing. I would never ever recommend a Spyder for a new player.

First upgrade you need is a new barrell. Flatline is perfect for the woods, not so great for speedball. If ya dont want to spend the money on a flatline or plan on playing speedball get a 12-14" J-J ceramic or a Lapco Bigshot 12-14". You will need a lapco barrell adaptor for either of the later 2. The flatline ya just bolt in. Follow the install directions, it's easy.

Have fun!

Justice wrote: If ya dont want to spend the money on a flatline or plan on playing speedball get a 12-14" J-J ceramic or a Lapco Bigshot 12-14". You will need a lapco barrell adaptor for either of the later 2. The flatline ya just bolt in. Follow the install directions, it's easy.

I have an 8" Lapco Bigshot on my A5, it came with A5 threads and just screwed right in.

A-5 is good for new players, it is customizable although kinda expensive.  I would go with that. Don't wait for the custom pro to come out because it's not going to be that much better as others already stated.  Just going to be more expensive.  I wouldnt wait for the 3rd gun to come out either as it could be a while =\.  The picture wasnt even out last time I checked.  Just go with a standard A-5, maybe a flatline or a LAPCO Bigshot 14".  Just make sure you don't go bigger than 14" if that's what you get.  Have a good one sir, enjoy the sport.

brandon_c14 wrote: im planning to play woods which stock and barrels are good??

Have fun.

brandon_c14 wrote: I'm most likely going to get the Tippmann A5. For the upgrades I'm think about getting the E-Grip, the Mp5 stock, and I am not sure about the barrel it would be greate if people with expierence can suggest which are better and what not to get etc..Thanks

Please do not buy a lot of upgrades before you play a few times with it stock. You may find that you just wasted your cash on a stock and end up buying speedball upgrades.

Same thing. :p

brandon_c14 wrote: I was talking to my friend's brother and he says that the flatline barrel is no good. He says he saw this guy at the field he shot 3 and the it messed up like the ball explodied inside...Any ideas?

Using crappy paint, too high a velocity. Flatlines can be sensitive.