Print Page | Close Window

New Upgrades for my A-5

Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Tippmann Paintball
Forum Name: New Player Forum
Forum Description: New to the sport? Get Professional Advice Here!
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=138762
Printed Date: 15 June 2026 at 6:37am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.04 - http://www.webwizforums.com


Topic: New Upgrades for my A-5
Posted By: HeadshotJester
Subject: New Upgrades for my A-5
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:07pm

I know this is kinda newbish but after i get my lapco bigshot 12'' for ym A-5 what should i get next? im debating on an e-grip but i dont use auto that much i was just think auto would ber useful to hit ppl off the break. but the e-grip is 100 bucks. i hear good things about palmers but really don't know how they work. i know they make ur shots more cinsistent and stuff but i was wonmdering if it gets in the way or anything. so feel free to suggest some upgrades or answer my questions

oh yea i play speedball.



-------------
http://imageshack.us">

Vote for Stewie!



Replies:
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:11pm
Switch to compressed Air first and foremost. Then get a good regulator (bob long or palmer stab) then get fire power upgrades like the e-grip. Also ya might want to spend a lil on a good mask first, dye invision or vforce profiler or one of the new JT's.

-------------

-JUSTICE
http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace


Posted By: HeadshotJester
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:15pm
ill just put a strip of duct tape over it and im sticking with c02. so im just gonna get the barrel and be okay with that.

-------------
http://imageshack.us">

Vote for Stewie!


Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 4:19pm

Put a strip of duct tape over what? Did I miss something?

I think you are rushing into these upgrades. The best thing to do is buy the gun stock, play with it, upgrade to your preferences. We can only give you advice but in the end, it is you who decides how you want your marker.



Posted By: blackdog144
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 6:46pm
what ever happend to the jj 12" ceramic?

-------------
http://imageshack.us">




Posted By: bullseye9
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 7:07pm
HPA and LPK

-------------
Tippmann A-5
E-Grip
JCS DUAL Trigger
14" J&J ceramic
68/4500
bullet drop
macro line
polished internals
LPK

The damage done to a man should be such that there is no fear of revenge!!!


Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 7:10pm
I don't see much point in a LPK. What exactly are the advantages of it?


Posted By: RamboBlue
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 9:21pm
if you play speed ball i would go with a 10-14 inch barrel depending on what position u play. yr deff. goin to want an e-grip and hpa

-------------
TIPPMANN KICKS ASS
Champions know pain, endure pain, and never complain
98% of paintballers act gangsta', if you are of the 2% that are normal, put this this in your sig.


Posted By: HeadshotJester
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 9:29pm
im getting a bigshot because they're more accurate and stuff. but i changed my mind totally today so im keeping my flatline and adding a sight to my A-5 and thas' my woodsball gun and now im saving up for a blue ion with HPA and a lapco clamp feedneck and a halo or sumthin. ( anyone know a good electro hopper for 10-15 BPS?) tahs cheap i just here halo's are sweet so i was gonna get that or a revvy or an evo II

-------------
http://imageshack.us">

Vote for Stewie!


Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:04pm
A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.


Posted By: HeadshotJester
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:10pm
ok which revvy? 12v?

-------------
http://imageshack.us">

Vote for Stewie!


Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:35pm

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

I don't see much point in a LPK. What exactly are the advantages of it?
lower operating pressureleads to

  • quieter operation
  • more shots per tank
  • less ball breaks


-------------
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: rossy11223
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:37pm
Originally posted by You Wont See Me You Wont See Me wrote:

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

I don't see much point in a LPK. What exactly are the advantages of it?
lower operating pressureleads to

  • quieter operation
  • more shots per tank
  • less ball breaks

But is it really worth the $120?



Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 26 July 2005 at 10:50pm

To many, yes.

 

To me, no.



-------------
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: Justice
Date Posted: 27 July 2005 at 8:48am

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.

I've seen ION's ramp up to 20bps so a 10-15bps hopper is useless.



-------------

-JUSTICE
http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace


Posted By: blackdog144
Date Posted: 27 July 2005 at 11:40am
how much money do you have saved?

-------------
http://imageshack.us">




Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 27 July 2005 at 11:52am
Originally posted by Justice Justice wrote:

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.

I've seen ION's ramp up to 20bps so a 10-15bps hopper is useless.

The thing is, he asked for a hopper that would feed 10-15 bps, not how fast ions can ramp up to. I gave him his answer which is a 12v revvy.



Posted By: reclusivetorrid
Date Posted: 27 July 2005 at 12:13pm
Hey Headshot...

The Ion is a great idea, but you'll denfinatly need to go HPA if you get one of those.

Don't waste your money on a sear-tripping POS item like the e-grip. DON'T GET ME WRONG! I really like A-5's, I just don't like any electronic frames. Those guns weren't built to handle the range of firepower produced by a electronic grip.

If you get an Ion, I suggest going with the 14" J&J Ceramic (best bang for the buck). The feed neck is pretty darn tight, so I don't really see the need for you to go out and buy a clamping feed neck right away.

Oh, yeah and the trigger on the Ion is pretty much crap, I would definately look into getting a roller bearing trigger (I got a blade). Those are a little tricky to install, but they make a world of difference.

If you really want to upgrade your a-5 go with HPA, and learn how to use a double trigger. LP, may not be really effective for you. Just get a reg (palmer...).

I hope that actually helps out,
Later

-------------


Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 27 July 2005 at 2:30pm
Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

Originally posted by Justice Justice wrote:

Originally posted by rossy11223 rossy11223 wrote:

A revvy is perfect for 10-15 bps. I halo is a bit of overkill for your needs.

I've seen ION's ramp up to 20bps so a 10-15bps hopper is useless.

The thing is, he asked for a hopper that would feed 10-15 bps, not how fast ions can ramp up to. I gave him his answer which is a 12v revvy.

Yeah yeah...I just didnt want him to waste his money on a hopper that we will eventually out shoot if he gets an ION.



-------------

-JUSTICE
http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace



Print Page | Close Window

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.04 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Copyright ©2001-2021 Web Wiz Ltd. - https://www.webwiz.net