question of course
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Topic: question of course
Posted By: LakaiDude89
Subject: question of course
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 3:52pm
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im buying my first paintball gun soon, and i have 500 bucks. so...the quesation im getting to is what the heck do i get? ------------- poke smot. |
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Posted By: oreomann33
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:05pm
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98 or a-5.
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Posted By: Variable
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:16pm
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First, you need to decide which type of Paintball
that you play, Woodsball or Speedball. I do not know anything
about Speedball, but if you play woodsball, a 98 Custom or an A-5 will
definetely suit your needs. Then, a new barrel for the gun and
maybe firepower upgrades. I hope this helps.
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Posted By: Predatorr
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:26pm
| 98 Pro Custom with Egrip. Then get a halo B with rip drive, Empire reloader B, or an Egg. Then a nitro or HPA tank. That'll get you having fun. Then all you need to worry about is paint and air. |
Posted By: mattie5960
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:43pm
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Are you willing to spend all $500? If you are then I cant help you, but if youre a beginer like I still am, and are only willing to spend about $150 on everything including paintballs, co2, and a mask, I would get a Viewloader Triad. I have one and im satisfied so far. (Ive had it for 3 days now) ------------- Kingman Spyder Rodeo VL Quantum Electric hopper 12oz. and 20oz. CO2 http://www.spyder.tv/section/products/semi_autos/markers/rodeo.html - My Gun |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:45pm
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If its your first gun......buy a 98C and maybe a new barrel. Spend the rest on field fees and paint so you can play and get better. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Styro Folme
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:48pm
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get a cocker..... ------------- X |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:49pm
Its his first gun and you want him to buy a cocker?  Thats just asking for a bad experience.------------- 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 |
Posted By: usafpilot07
Date Posted: 03 May 2005 at 4:51pm
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this is an awkward(sp?) situation, have you played before? how much
experience do you have? he may have rented or borrowed in the
past...these are all important factors
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Posted By: reifidom
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 10:54am
In general this is the best advice you're going to get. The 98 is a durable, reliable gun, a new barrel will make it perform very well, and you can't buy experience, so play as much as you can and learn from those around you. Remember though, flashy guns do not make a good player. Look for the older guy with a pump gun. :) ------------- 
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You Wont See Me wrote:Posted By: MT. Vigilante
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 10:59am
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No one can tell you what gun works for you, you have find out for yourself. Everybody has their own preferences. -------------  Join the XP Re-Revolution!
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Posted By: reifidom
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 11:03am
I can agree with that. Play with and learn to work on any gun you can get your hands on. -------------
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Posted By: sir_jackhole
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 12:35pm
| Well, definetly ponder whether you're going to play woods or speedball before you get a gun. I personally play woods and i would recommend getting a 98 custom or an a-5 kit, for example the 98 custom power pack. Then after you get some experience with the gun, pimp the hell out of it. |
Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 2:10pm
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Posted By: DrunkDriver
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 2:19pm
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Nothing wrong with a cocker. As long as you are not an idiot, you can handle one just fine. When you start talking about Ecocker, that is when you need a little expirence. Mech cockers rarly have problems and Ecockers seldom do. I have had my cocker for about a year and a half and my E2 on it for around 6 months and the bigest thing I ever had to do was time it.
You can look at the Impulse, they are around $500 and are pretty good. ------------- http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=260991706090alb8rs.jpg"> 
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Posted By: Savior_six
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 4:35pm
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I've got an Impulse, actually selling, and their a good gun. Little more than $500 though once you figure in Air, mask, clothing, and paint. I'd go with a 98c and trick it out with the basix. ------------- Team Salem, Kuwait 08 |
Posted By: Xspyderman
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 4:56pm
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I suggest an A5 for that money. You will have extra cash. Buy it somewhere that will let you upgrade a player pack to larger CO2 and better mask. Play stock a few times and then start upgrading to make it your own style... I love my A5 and my kid has a tricked out 98c. ------------- Xs. A5, GTA; Flatline, Double Trigger, R/T, Tapco Stock, 32° Remote, Attitude Forum: meeting place or medium for discussion of matters of public interest. NOT INTERESTED? DON'T POST! |
Posted By: A-5-killinya
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 8:03pm
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For woods i'd say go with the A-5 and a new barrel, don't spend 120$ on the flatline get a 14 inch progressive, if your gonna play speedball with the A-5 get the e-grip and jcs double trigger i have one and it rips. Another good gun for speedball would be the ion or the 04 prostock autococker. hope that helps you.
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Posted By: <Stealthy>
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 9:41pm
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The 98c and A-5 are alot a like in that they both have a lot of options and are very reliable markers. They would be an excellent choice for a starter or even a veteran. If you like woodsball or speedball and like to be a very aggresive player then you might want to look at getting a Reponse trigger and a good barrel like boomstick or j&j ceramic, the A-5 might be a good choice for this because it can come stock with a response triger and it already comes with a hopper feed. For woodsball you might consider a Flatline and a stock or a better sight depending on your preference. These are just some suggestions and there are a lot of upgrades you can look at such as Expansion chambers or stablizer, new hopper etc... |
Posted By: Battleaxe3
Date Posted: 04 May 2005 at 10:45pm
| I highly suggest renting a gun first assuming you will be playing at a field, and see what types of games you like to play then break off of what was said before. |