New Tippmann pump gun
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Topic: New Tippmann pump gun
Posted By: paintdad
Subject: New Tippmann pump gun
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:40pm
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I went to the TWC this year and Saturday morning the Exotic Sportz trailer had a new Tippmann pump gun on display. It was called the C3. Later it wasn't out anymore and I heard they had to put it away because they weren't supposed to unveil it yet. It's due for release this fall. We talked to some people about it and found out it will be powered by propane. That's right the same propane used in blow torches and backyard grills. They claim 60,000(!) shots from a standard tank. They also said, in response to our suggestion that it could turn your gun into a flame-thrower that the propane is so diluted by the time it is used that there is no way you could ignite it. The only bad side effect is an unpleasant odor. They said they are producing the pump version first because it is easier to manufacture than the semi-auto and they wanted to get it out into the market place as soon as they could to protect their patent rights. A simi-auto version will follow soon. ------------- No need to point out the perfectly obvious, the merely obvious will do. |
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Posted By: bluemunky42
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:42pm
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that sounds pretty neat. i'm not sure i buy the propane part, maybe some proof would help. a new marker is nice though. what does it look like? ------------- 
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Posted By: PlentifulBalls
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:45pm
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Propane....no way. Until i see it, I wont believe it. ------------- 
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Posted By: TheSpookyKids87
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:46pm
time buy a new pack to fit this bad boy in it
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:47pm
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The C3 did look incredible...
SO SMALL Smaller then the Ion, and looked pretty sweet. I thought it was a custom mod by the Exotic sportz team because the tippmann trailer did'nt have any of them out... But that would explain why they were pulled so early, I was wondering where they went, I was going to buy one possably. |
Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:49pm
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:O ------------- 
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: PlentifulBalls
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:49pm
Any pics? -------------
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*Stealth* wrote:Posted By: Predatorr
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:49pm
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is this a joke? |
Posted By: djrock
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:49pm
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Sounds cool.Why design a pump. Why would anyone want it? There are guns shooting over 24bps and Tippmann designs a pump? ------------- 
It's been changed jackass. |
Posted By: Bango
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:50pm
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I've heard about this. They should have stayed with regular air. I can see propane causing an accident.
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:51pm
No, They pulled it like half the day into it... It looked incredible. Paintdad is'nt lieing, I saw it. |
Posted By: bluemunky42
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:52pm
why do people still buy phantoms? why did brass eagle come out with an improved Blade? people like pumps. -------------
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Posted By: WGP guy
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:52pm
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Well someone on PBnation posted about it too: http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=1179374 - http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=1179374 |
Posted By: djrock
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:54pm
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They might, what good are they? -------------
It's been changed jackass. |
Posted By: paintdad
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:55pm
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It was pretty small. kind of boxy looking, the body was about as wide as it was high(excluding the grip). ------------- No need to point out the perfectly obvious, the merely obvious will do. |
Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 3:59pm
Because people (like me) enjoy the challenge of pump. And it's a lot more satisfying eliminating someone. Hearing people rip off strings of paint is boring and they're never more dangerous than a guy who shoots moderately. ------------- 
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Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:02pm
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OMG OMG OMG
Heh, the PBnation thing says that it has exhaust. -------------
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: joetheman89
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:11pm
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ya i saw this too at TWC, and I saw someone using one too on the field, but get got away too fast, i was gonna ask him some questions, it looked VERY cool ------------- 98 Custom Armson Stealth 13" Flatline GTA Expansion Chamber GTA Double Trigger Ben Tippmann Sealed Bolt Lapco Drop APP Sling |
Posted By: whack-a-mole
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:15pm
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I wonder what they are going to do about the smell? ------------- NASA and the Americans spent millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to develop a pen that would write in space.....The Russians used a pencil. |
Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:19pm
Hang it on the back of the exhaust. -------------
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: oreomann33
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:22pm
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I can see then news report now...
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Posted By: Hoytshooter
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:31pm
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..........man burns his face off when trying to hold a lighter to the end of his barrel to make a flame to cook a hotdog ------------- I shoot a Hoyt http://img414.imageshack.us/my.php?image=theusgovrnsucks6xn.png"> 
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Posted By: djrock
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:56pm
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It's been changed jackass. |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 4:58pm
Swing and a miss |
Posted By: TruePaintballer
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 5:06pm
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Posted By: soonerdude05
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 5:09pm
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Cool
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Posted By: Mephistopheles
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 5:43pm
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Yes this is true. The "won't believe until I see" well no biggie. Come mid october the press release will have all you need to know. Picture wise I won't post. Asked not to. ------------- http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=166647&PN=1"> 
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Posted By: Kristofer
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 5:51pm
call me dumb but do you work for Tippmann? |
Posted By: benttwig33
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 6:27pm
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Dont start rumors...especially ones about propane.
and if someone reallysaid that to you....they PLAYED you! 
and does anyone else find it strange that no regulars or trustworthy forumers ever find these things rather than new people with a post count under 300? ------------- Sig is WAY too big. |
Posted By: Roll Tide
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 6:53pm
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Isn't propane hazardous like sniffing gasoline fumes? ------------- <Removed sig for violation of Clause 4 of the New Sig Rules> 
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Posted By: Monk
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 6:55pm
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You would think the heat would warp the balls. Im not saying its fake, or if its real. But if it is, I would definatly think about buying one. |
Posted By: pbdude985
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:25pm
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yea propane just doesnt sound to safe , and parents of newer players are probally going to think the same thing. I am not saying i dont trust tippmann i just saying idk if i would trust propane. ------------- 
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Posted By: usafpilot07
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:35pm
Idk, even though this seems like shens to me, I've heard of people tapping propane tanks for airsoft instead of green gas. ------------- Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo |
Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:35pm
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So, does it burn the propane, or just release it into the air? -------------
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:47pm
I was thinking the same thing. Isn't propane a bit expensive? I rather just get my CO2 filled up for free. haha. i'm cheap. ------------- 
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Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:51pm
15 cents an ounce for CO2, 20 ounces lasts a 1000 shots. Or, 2.50 for 50,000 shots of propane. Id guess, without doing any math, propane is cheaper. -------------
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: cdacda13
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:56pm
| This and the Super Chromium barrel fall in the same catagory until pics/proof is provided. |
Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:58pm
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OS, Stealth, paintdad, and some others all back this up. Its either like an anti chat prank, or they are telling the truth. -------------
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 8:59pm
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i wonder how much something like that would cost. even if it was cheap to make, tippmann would realize they were on to something and jack the price up. we may be looking at 300-500 bucks for this beast. just a guess. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: Hella Cool
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 9:10pm
| I'd buy it if they made a semi, use it as a backup/loaner/screw around with. I wouldn't buy the pump. |
Posted By: usafpilot07
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 9:11pm
......no....just no...  ------------- Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo |
Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 9:12pm
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You see, thats why Tippmann doesnt suck.
They dont do that with prices. Just pray Smart Parts doesn't patent the propane as a power source. -------------
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: lester98c
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 9:35pm
the new 06 impulce propane flame thrower version |
Posted By: Hysteria
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:02pm
Anti-chat prank? |
Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:07pm
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According to OS, Green Gas (this gas they use to power some airsoft
pistols) is nothing but dilute propane. Tippmann is probably using that
in a different style tank.
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Posted By: Jim Paint
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:09pm
Since they arent chat members.... -------------
saepe fidelis |
Posted By: Geoduck
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:10pm
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OH SNAP! I don't believe it, if you made all that crap up DAMN you have quite an imagination! :)
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Posted By: Hysteria
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:10pm
Got cha. |
Posted By: ANARCHY_SCOUT
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:15pm
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basically you saying amount of paint over skill ? Pump guns are a nesscesity to gaining good skills.
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Posted By: oldsoldier
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:20pm
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Because there are still people that have some skill, and can effectively play the game and shoot, without using Dad's credit card to fuel thier "paint hose" firing 24bps at howitzer arcs. ------------- 
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Posted By: PlentifulBalls
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:30pm
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zomg Meph.... I think thats all the proof I need. -------------
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:35pm
Combustion powered... Sounds pretty sweet if you ask me. |
Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:36pm
*Cough* Me and Mepho *Cough* You can all kiss my --- when they unviel it next month. |
Posted By: Homer J
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:36pm
| Nope, this has been on several other sites. |
Posted By: Shub
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:41pm
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For all those who can't see the idea of buying a pump, you have obviously never played and had the fun of taking down electros with a well placed shot from a pump gun.
As far as the operation of the gun, I can see how propane would work, but the thing is, propane has many of the limitations of CO2, being a pressurized liquid. |
Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:44pm
ahh! makes sense. but still, my CO2 is free. So beat that! BAM! -------------
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 10:50pm
Oh you will see the awesomeness when the specs of the gun and the look of it is released. It is a bit blocky though... Kinda like an older impy. As well the hopper is on the back of the marker... Keeps it REALLY tight. Also it appeared to be a Double tube stacked marker, Instead of Tippies classic inline system. |
Posted By: Geoduck
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 11:09pm
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I'd buy one. I'm sick of wasting money on CO2 that gets used up so
quickly, and that the people can't even fill properly. GOD I HATE THEM!
This propane stuff will change the sport for the better. YAY!
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Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 11:24pm
ok. i'll keep that in mind. -------------
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Posted By: pb125
Date Posted: 21 September 2005 at 11:27pm
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Shens.
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 12:07am
Not to mention paintdad isn't exactly a newb...he's been around for years...just doesn't post much...I actually met him a couple of years ago at the mmg.... -------------  |
Posted By: Styro Folme
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 2:15am
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i think i'd rather run hpa. this is just getting too weird. Tippmann coming out with a pump.....that's propain powered.....that's stacked tube......that looks like an impulse......with a hopper on the back..... i mean, i don't think people will like the propane idea. they gotta make it so it attaches to an asa. I won't buy one if it doesn't have one...... ------------- X |
Posted By: Mephistopheles
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 8:16am
More freelance.
It does. ------------- http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=166647&PN=1">
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 9:00am
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It sounds ok, If the price doesnt hurt my wallet to bad Im going to buy one right out. Will this be stock class legal? ------------- 
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 9:42am
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Meph, Since you are part of tippmann so to speak, I'll ask you. I have a drawing here I made of the gun from memory... That I can post... However, If it would be better to keep my mouth tight until the press release I'll keep it to myself. What say you? |
Posted By: meteora
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 9:59am
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be sure you dont leave your gear in your trunk, combustible tank, 100+ degree temperatures=no more trunk ------------- http://imageshack.us"> 
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Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 10:25am
agreed. it go KABOOM! -------------
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Posted By: Mephistopheles
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 1:00pm
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I'd suggest keeping it to yourself. That's it was pulled it from display. I have pictures but I ain't posting them. It'll only be another couple weeks any ways until the PR comes out.
Stock Class rules = 10rnd tubes and 12grams. This encompasses NEITHER. It's right side breech direct feed and there are no 12gram propane cartridges to my knowledge. Not to mention 12grams of propane are far superior in efficiency than even a 9oz CO2 tank on your average phantom. So even if there were, it defeats the purposed of SC rules still. So it's Open Class, not Stock Class legal. Sorry. ------------- http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=166647&PN=1">
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 2:27pm
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could it be modded to accept 12g and 15rd hoppers? -------------
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Posted By: Mephistopheles
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 6:25pm
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You can not modify it to take any other gas source other than propane.
15rnd Hopper... sure. It's direct feed but you can always rig up like a PVC horizontal tube. ------------- http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=166647&PN=1">
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Posted By: icouldbeahero
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 6:39pm
The "Expluse". |
Posted By: Hairball!!!
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 7:41pm
Excellent. 
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 7:45pm
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They might start making 12 propane taht would be cool... -------------
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Posted By: bluemunky42
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 7:52pm
i'm thinking more along the lines of "man sent to hospital for severe burns when bunkered by propane powered gun catches fire...." -------------
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Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 8:36pm
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Is the barrel threading unique or will it have like A-5 threading or something? Is it loud? You don't have to answer if you feel the need to keep it under wraps. -------------
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