Which Gun is Best - What should i Purchase?

Print Page | Close Window

What should i Purchase?

Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Which Gun is Best
Forum Description: Need Advice? Ask the pros.
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=132482
Printed Date: 02 March 2026 at 1:59am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.04 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: What should i Purchase?

Posted By: n00bpowah
Subject: What should i Purchase?
Date Posted: 06 May 2005 at 12:50am

Ok, what i am looking for is simple. Gear. I am not sure what i should buy, but i have some ideas. My playstyle is pretty simple, and most likely common, i prefer stealth, but I am totally adaptable to the paintball sniper style(let's not turn this into a sniper debate PLEASE). I like to hit quickly, but not with a flurry of shots. Maybe one or two, so im not looking for a full-auto here. Range shouldn't be a problem. From what i understand, the range of a gun doesn't vary that much, but accuracy does. I would like an accurate model... Ok here's what i have come to so far but i am definately not a professional here and am looking for imput.

Gun: Tippmann 98 Custom (seems like a good base, something to upgrade from.)
Barrel: 10 or 12 inch. Either a Flatline or a HammerHead barrel some time down the line (not sure about Flatline, i've heard it can hurt accuracy a bit, but the HammerHead looks good)
Trigger Upgrade: One of the Double Trigger setups (for better timing when i need it, and a usual trigger for when i don't)
Stock: Just a stock, i like the feel of something resting into my shoulder.( is it possible to have the paintballs fed from the stock rather than from a hopper? I've not seen such a thing... but never know)
Scope: I'm not sure of this one, there are many opinions floating around the net, from using a scope, to using a scope, but not with a zoom. (I am thinking of buying a scope, but not attached to the gun. Used more as a recon tool than anything else.)
Tank: I have no real idea on this one, most likely stick to the standard issue tank. I am thinking about a Remote Line (do these hurt the effectiveness of the tank? What about fire rate/velocity?)
Clothing: A cup. (I was hit in the "family jewels" already and it was not a pretty sight). As for a helmet, i have no idea.(except one that won't fog up)
Extra: In the line of Hoppers and Refillers... No idea... (except the refillers should be about half of the hopper, so i can refill and keep things from jostling around... Read that somewhere.) Oh yeah, and get one of those Rocket Cock II thingies...

I am in no way a professional, and came to the sport when playing with a friends cheap pump gun from Wal-Mart, but it was such a rush i want to really get into the sport. Since then i've played a bit and really do enjoy myself. Imput would be greatly appreciated and is what i was looking for by posting this. I've been looking around for 3 or 4 days and this is what i've come up with. Please help a n00b?

Replies:

Posted By: Pariel
Date Posted: 06 May 2005 at 10:44am

If you had a price range, that would be helpful. My bet is you're looking in the $300 range for all your gear, so here's what I'd recommend.

Gun-Tippmann 98s are great guns. Not much to say here.
Barrel-I'd suggest either a Lapco Bigshot($50) or a J+J Ceramic($30) in 12" or 14". 10" barrels are just annoying to me.
Trigger upgrade-Double triggers are good things. Just buy one and leave it on there. Switching between triggers is a waste of time.
Stock-If you want a stock, go for it. I'd say just use the tank on the gun(what most speedball players do, for some reason woodsball players dislike it).
Scope-Very mixed ideas here. Personally, I'd say it's useless, but I've met people who swear that as soon as people get into their sights they blow them away when using a scope. Check it out for yourself.
Tank-I'd say go HPA if you can afford it. You can get a cheap steel HPA tank for about $60, or a carbon fiber ones starting at about $100 for a used one. If you're going to stick with a CO2, and decide to use a stock, I'd say go for a remote line, it makes everything easier to handle.
Clothing-I'd suggest some BDUs, a cup is a good thing, and I'd suggest a V-Force armor mask. They're cheap and never fog.
"Extra"-Rocket cocks are pretty good things. Unless you pick up a 98 Custom Pro(with the electronic trigger), or an RT(response trigger), you can just go with a normal hopper, no need to buy an electric one.

Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 06 May 2005 at 11:55am

It looks like you've done your homework. 98 customs are great start out guns that can be upgraded to preform like the best of them. As for a barrel, check out the LAPCO Bigshot, JJ Ceramic, or Flatty. The GTA double trigger kit is a nice upgrade. As for a stock, I personally like the CAR stocks. If you are wanting a scope, buy a Red Dot. TASCO is a great scope company. If you dont have the money for HPA, get a 12 or 20 oz CO2 tank. The remote line is nice because it gives you more mobility. For clothing, go to an Army/Navy store and pick up some BDUs. JT and V-Force are great mask companys, most of their masks wont fog. The rocket Cock will keep dirt and paint out of your bolt and is a great investment that will keep you from stipping your guna apart to clean the bolt. Stick with the stock hopper unless you plan on getting a firepower upgrade. As for refillers, you can probably find a cheap pack and pods at The evil empire(walmart) for cheap.

-------------
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: pimpinpaintball
Date Posted: 06 May 2005 at 7:21pm

if i were tou i would get a A-5 and the flatline barrel. i would also get the RT (responce trigger). i also am a fan of the extendeble stock it gives you great support.