A-5 w/ E-grip or Ion
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Topic: A-5 w/ E-grip or Ion
Posted By: theMAN
Subject: A-5 w/ E-grip or Ion
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 2:16pm
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I am just starting and was looking at A-5 w/ E grip then I saw a Ion.
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Posted By: P!NK panther
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 3:32pm
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Posted By: Buggy
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 6:58pm
Right on the money. ------------- Tippman A-5: 14" Dye Excel Barrel Double Trigger Remote Coil Tippmann A-5 Solid Stock Polished Internals Pen Spring Mod Trigger Stop Mod Plans: New Paintball Gun |
P!NK panther wrote:Posted By: Charon
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 7:08pm
I love my A-5 but I wouldn't argue with this. Well I wouldn't argue very hard. |
Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 18 May 2005 at 9:39pm
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Everything's been covered. I would have to say the A5 with Egrip. ------------- 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: slettec
Date Posted: 20 May 2005 at 9:47pm
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a-5+egrip+jcs duel trigger it owns ------------- WGP orracle cp flame drop MACdev gladiator reg Evil pipe kit 68/5000 tank evlutionII w/zboard A-5 ultralite e-grip w/jcs duel trigger 45/4500 crossfire LPK,cp reg Drop forward |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 20 May 2005 at 11:40pm
------------- 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: Lord_Anarchy
Date Posted: 21 May 2005 at 1:24am
| a5> ion |
Posted By: Pariel
Date Posted: 21 May 2005 at 11:08am
Deffinately true. I'd go Ion. |
Posted By: P8ntblldude
Date Posted: 22 May 2005 at 1:02pm
Ion + Betterone or CP trigger = owns. OK some pros of the ion -Small -Very light -upgrades are coming out everyday -fast -cheap -eyes Cons -Capped at 17? thats not really a bad thing tho Pros for a5 -Has a decent hopper -reliable -lots of upgrades Cons -slow -heavy -hopper makes one side heavy -no eyes I would hands down say ion, you wont be dissapointed. ------------- *Team Compulsive* Sponsors *Won-Ago-Biking* *Curleys Waterfront* |
Posted By: Buggy
Date Posted: 22 May 2005 at 4:17pm
Lift some weights, then it aint heavy ------------- Tippman A-5: 14" Dye Excel Barrel Double Trigger Remote Coil Tippmann A-5 Solid Stock Polished Internals Pen Spring Mod Trigger Stop Mod Plans: New Paintball Gun |
Posted By: 98cowboy
Date Posted: 22 May 2005 at 5:54pm
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Well whatever you play the most of make your decision based on the info provided. Note that most fields only allow semi modes so even if you get an Ion that shoots 17 bps (ONLY ON RAMP MODE) you wont be hitting that with semi. Id go with the A5 ------------- GO BUCKS!!! |
Posted By: Revolution13
Date Posted: 22 May 2005 at 7:03pm
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Someone make a poll for this...I vote E-gripped A-5 ------------- Tippman A-5: R/T Freak Jr. Kit Coming: 68/3000 Crossfire D.O.P. Bullet Drop Originally posted by Tae Kwon Doe- "Good Kids" dont carry around .357's. |
Posted By: Xspyderman
Date Posted: 22 May 2005 at 7:58pm
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If you must go full auto... then go with the A5 w/ egrip. I saw a kid buying the smart parts ion at my locxal pro shop... A Tippmann house... it is probably an ok marker, but I don't think it is madew in the USA. I guess I'd go with the Ion if you like that wussified speedball look. I'll bet the A5 is easier to maintain, and it looks way cooler. ------------- 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: Buggy
Date Posted: 22 May 2005 at 10:30pm
No way! The Black Ion looks really cool
------------- Tippman A-5: 14" Dye Excel Barrel Double Trigger Remote Coil Tippmann A-5 Solid Stock Polished Internals Pen Spring Mod Trigger Stop Mod Plans: New Paintball Gun |
Posted By: frontplayer1
Date Posted: 23 May 2005 at 10:42am
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Heres The catch The A5 is more of a woods gun,but with the Patened cyclone its already at the 15 bps rule,pro.
So the A5 is pretty good 4 some rec and some 3 man tourney but if all u play is tourney.......definitly ion! |
Posted By: DRAKE1
Date Posted: 23 May 2005 at 11:59pm
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I was thinking the same thing. I shot both. The Ion is definitely lighter. a-5 is more upgradable. I went with the a-5 with the new e-grip and JCS trigger and hammerhead barrel and i have had no problem keeping up with the expensive markers. As a matter of fact I am shooting a lot more paint than I was used to!! ------------- PIMPIN AINT EASY!!! New camo a-5,LPK,Flatline,new e-grip and the JCS blabe trigger. |
Posted By: Proven
Date Posted: 24 May 2005 at 9:38am
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You listed a CON as having no eyes...correct me if I am wrong...but since it uses the CYCLONE FEED SYSTEM it doesn't need EYES. Ball chop is vertually eliminated since the marker controls it's own feeding. You say it is heavy on one side, and heavy all together? I use it all day long for 8 hours of gaming at my local field, being 27 and playing against 15 to 18 year olds you'd think I would be worn out with your logic. SLOW? The A-5 with an E-grip set to "Auto-Response" or "Full Auto" with the dial turned up on rate of fire is plenty fast for most recreational players. I'd say you have enough "EFFECTIVE" speed to take on players in the usual settings. I would keep this marker (A-5) for a long time before I would even think of getting an ION...not impressed anymore with them since I got my flatline and E-Grip. ------------- Proven Evolving A-5 |
Posted By: Buggy
Date Posted: 24 May 2005 at 10:14am
No, hes just a little 12 year old boy who doesnt know the meaning of lifting weights.... ------------- Tippman A-5: 14" Dye Excel Barrel Double Trigger Remote Coil Tippmann A-5 Solid Stock Polished Internals Pen Spring Mod Trigger Stop Mod Plans: New Paintball Gun |
Posted By: Jmann4567
Date Posted: 24 May 2005 at 12:05pm
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pink panther wrote
------------- 98c Smart Parts Teardrop Ricochet Rhino hopper deadOn double trigger Pen spring mod Custom paintjob http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/16221294395.jpg&s=f5 |
Posted By: Stormy Knight
Date Posted: 25 May 2005 at 8:10pm
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This kinda struck me funny. I'll be the first to admit that the A-5 (especially my configuration) weighs a ton when compared to my buddies 68Automag or a Spyder Image. It wasn't until after firing both of them when I realized that. But, I benchpress over 300lbs and can preacher-curl 160lbs, so the A-5's weight is moot with me.
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Posted By: slettec
Date Posted: 26 May 2005 at 1:30pm
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yes, the a-5 is heavier than many guns out there. but if you're not some pansy **edited** it really shouldn't matter all that much. i've played 11-hour days with my a-5 and haven't been tired in the least bit with all it's "heaviness." ------------- WGP orracle cp flame drop MACdev gladiator reg Evil pipe kit 68/5000 tank evlutionII w/zboard A-5 ultralite e-grip w/jcs duel trigger 45/4500 crossfire LPK,cp reg Drop forward |
Posted By: Random_Person
Date Posted: 26 May 2005 at 2:39pm
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Allright all of you who think that because the A-5's haevy means that you get tiered easier or sore, that's not the porblem. The problem with the weight is that it makes snap shooting harder, as well as switching hands. As far as the person who said you can't get to 17bps in semi... You're wrong, yes it may be somewhat challenging on a stock Ion, but not on a gun with a DECENT trigger, or an Ion with an upgraded trigger. But back to the topic on hand, I personally say the Ion, but that's just my opinion. And that's really all anybody has said in this thread is their personal opinions so go to a field/store and try out both markers IN PERSON, and make your own decision. ------------- http://profile.xfire.com/kentuckyfriedgangsta"> 
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Posted By: pixel_sniper
Date Posted: 27 May 2005 at 10:11pm
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Some would argue that the Ion's closed bolt operation/stock regulator would make it more accurate. It's probably less reliable/durable, though.
One thing that stopped me from getting an Ion were the hidden costs: -Nitro -Electrical Hopper That already raises the price tag to approx. 500, without any other upgrades such as a barrel. There's been plenty of evidence presented, you decide. ------------- 98 Custom Evil Pipe Kit 10" 12v Revvy Drop/Stickies |
Posted By: VTpaintballer
Date Posted: 03 June 2005 at 1:32pm
| a5 with e-grip and Jcs is better like everyone should say, i just hate smart parts so i would also say a stock a5 is better than an ion and a shocker put together |
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 03 June 2005 at 4:11pm
| hoppers and air tanks aren't exactly hidden costs and can be attached to almost all guns |
Posted By: want my balls?
Date Posted: 03 June 2005 at 4:41pm
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i say getting my setup... (read sig) it owns an a-5 anyday. btw, a5's are way to big and bulky. ------------- []D [] []V[] []D |
Posted By: Bazz
Date Posted: 03 June 2005 at 5:11pm
| froget the e-grip get the a-5 with the r/t and the a-5 isnt that bad of a speed ball gun unless your a frontman |
Posted By: murf0005
Date Posted: 03 June 2005 at 8:37pm
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either way it all depends on the player (90% player 10% gun) i say 90%
percent should be higher but i just go by studys! ------------- dude!!! paintball rocks!!! |