C3 or A-5
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Topic: C3 or A-5
Posted By: Pnkltlbabyt
Subject: C3 or A-5
Date Posted: 05 December 2005 at 5:52pm
Hey guys, I'm the girlfriend of a guy who's getting into paintballing, and I'm trying so very hard to get a gun for him for christmas but there are soooo many choices! AGHHH!! He has been talking about the A-5 but my non educated opinion is that the c3 might be better. Any suggestions?  ------------- Emily |
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 05 December 2005 at 6:14pm
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If your boyfriend has been talking about the A-5, then that is probably what he wants. The C3 is a pump gun - that means that he will be severely disadvantaged in most games unless he is very very good, since everybody else will be shooting ten times faster than him. As much as I like my C3, I would strongly recommend that you not get him one for his first gun - particularly if he has his eyes on an A-5. Good luck. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 05 December 2005 at 6:53pm
| Yeah, if he has his eyes on an A-5, then get him that. The C-3 is a pump like Rambino said, and it takes significantly more skill to use. I can attest that if I asked for a semi, and got a pump, I wouldn't be pleasantly surprised. |
Posted By: HOInfantry
Date Posted: 05 December 2005 at 7:04pm
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Hey, I'm doing to be direct. Comparing a C-3 to an A-5 is like comparing an Longbow to a Compound Bow, two completely different feels. If he wants an A-5, then a C-3 is a poor substitute because well, it's totally different in so many aspects. The C-3 is a pump, propelled by combustion via propane. The a-5 is a semiautomatic, using air pressure to fire. Good luck. Hell's Oracle, Semper Fi ------------- "HO is right..." - Procarbinefreak |
Posted By: Pnkltlbabyt
Date Posted: 05 December 2005 at 9:06pm
Thanks guys...I guess I should just go with the one he has been wanting, but you can't blame me for wanting to get him the perfect one!  Thanks for your help though...I had no idea that they were both so different. Happy holidays to everyone!------------- Emily |
Posted By: bethehead101
Date Posted: 06 December 2005 at 10:06am
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i would make sure if your going to get the A-5 i would get a repsone trigger or egrip trigger with it ------------- Johnny Cash like that lucky old sun rolls around in heaven all day |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 06 December 2005 at 11:40am
| ^^^^ nonoonoonnono - those are the things he will want to decide for himself. Upgrades are a very personal thing. |
Posted By: monty_sniper
Date Posted: 06 December 2005 at 9:06pm
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the a-5, the c-3 is a pump marker, and like all the others said, huge disadvantage. I would buy the a-5 response kit for him. ------------- 98% of ion owners think ions are better than any high end gun. If you would like to bonus ball these idiots put this in your sig. Proud owner of 3 guns and counting. |
Posted By: Mr.Shake56
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 9:25pm
| a-5 he wont be dissapointed |
Posted By: Pnkltlbabyt
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 10:57pm
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OK so I went to the paintball place around here and the guy is ordering me a Tippmann A-5 in the camo style or whatever...but he showed me what he called an electronic trigger which he basically said is wayyyyy better. Any comments on that? Thanks again! ------------- Emily |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 11:01pm
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The E-Grip is a very popular upgrade to the A-5, and a very good one. I'm sure your boyfriend would love it. Some people prefer the RT (which is a mechanical alternative to the E-Grip), but I can't imagine that anybody would be unhappy about getting an E-Grip as a present. That's a mighty fine gift you are putting together. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: monty_sniper
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 12:15am
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^ he covered it ------------- 98% of ion owners think ions are better than any high end gun. If you would like to bonus ball these idiots put this in your sig. Proud owner of 3 guns and counting. |
Posted By: Pump Scout
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 10:57am
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Don't forget a set of quality goggles!!! ------------- http://www.geocities.com/limitedpump - Limited Pump Paintball |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 11:43am
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^^^^^ True dat. Unless he already has a mask, I would throw in a V-Force Morph before getting the E-Grip. A good mask = best bang for buck in paintball |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 11:48am
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Also, he needs a CO2, or HPA tank. I would suggest a 20oz CO2 tank for starters. ------------- 
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Posted By: Pnkltlbabyt
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 3:11pm
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WOW thanks guys! Yeah the guy said that the electronic trigger uses a lot less gas than the response trigger and that it has regular, semi and fully automatic modes or whatever. I thought it sounded good...should I really buy him the mask or is that something he needs to be there to pick one out? ------------- Emily |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 3:16pm
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Masks can be a personal preference item, but it is also the first and most important thing to buy. If you buy him a quality mask, like the Morph, he wouldn't complain. But as also pointed out, if he has no gear then a basic 20oz CO2 tank would make him all ready to play. Those are pretty cheap - you could get the Morph and the tank for the price of the E-Grip. Then you could get him an E-Grip for his birthday or something. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: RedLion56
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 4:40pm
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Yeah morph is a good mask.Also get him some balls so he can shoot it straight away (after lubing and stuff) and have a nice shoot.Thats what i wanted to do when i got my A-5 Make sure you wrap properly as so not to make a rip in the box ------------- A5 12"Bigshot Pure energy 20ozCo2x2/AntiSyphon 32 degrees Black X_chamber Pen spring mod Polished Internals |
Posted By: yodizzle
Date Posted: 08 December 2005 at 4:50pm
I agree. He will show his appreatiation by how much he upgrades it :P |
Clark Kent wrote:Posted By: skruge
Date Posted: 09 December 2005 at 12:20pm
geez i wish my girl cared enough to join a forum and get advice to give
me the perfect gift. my girl wont have anything to do with
paintball. 
------------- Hail to all the nazis on this board. facism lives on! (sarcasm if you cant tell) nobody likes a 
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Posted By: Pnkltlbabyt
Date Posted: 09 December 2005 at 2:44pm
Awwww...how sad for you. Your right though...I care about him more than anything so joining a forum is the least I can do...and I think paintball is cool! I would do it if I could hit the broad side of a barn  Thank you all for your help...I think you're right I will probably get him a tank, mask and some balls so he can start playing. The fact of the matter is he can play without all the fancy shmancy stuff...so I guess the basics are more important in the beginning.------------- Emily |
Posted By: tippmanncp
Date Posted: 09 December 2005 at 8:35pm
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good desicion on mask tank and paint over e grip ------------- http://www.abandofbrothers.com/ - Band of Brothers Proudly Sponsered by http://www.missionmasters.com/mm/missionpaintball.htm - Mission Masters |