next upgrade
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Topic: next upgrade
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Subject: next upgrade
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 11:18pm
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i am getting a new upgrade soon and what do you think i should get: either hpa tank, new barrel or q-loader a few questions though 1) what is difference between different hpa tanks (like diff from a $100 one and a $300 one) 2) what barrel: either freak kit or all american or other. are there any other better kits than freak. or just generally what is favorite barrel. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
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Posted By: paintballinbill
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 11:31pm
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Most of the time, the first upgrade is a firepower one, like a barrel. that's what i'd recommend. barrel kits are more expensive than just a single barrel, but they make up for it because they can be mixed and matched depending upon what type of paint you are using. if you aren't a hardcore paintballer, the two best bangs for your buck are either the Lapco Bigshot(around $50), or the J&J Ceramic barrel(around $30). ------------- 98 Custom milled;painted;J&J Ceramic;X-Chamber;R/T;Cyclone. |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 11:39pm
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no man i want to get amazing barrel at least for now cost doesnt matter. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: iceman1186
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 11:48pm
J&J Edge Kits are nice or an Evil Pipe Kit. I dont like freaks because they use inserts, I would rather have different backs rather than inserts. ------------- 
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carl_the_sniper wrote:Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 22 May 2006 at 11:52pm
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what is wrong with inserts. ok lets just say i want the most accurate barrel for whatever cost and durability doesnt matter. is a barrel kit better than a bomstick. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: iceman1186
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 12:15am
I personally dont like inserts because they can get dinged, nicked, and bent fairly easy if you are not careful. My team and I travel alot to different games in the northeast, and one of my teammembers has had their inserts get bent while on the road. It personally up to you, but for me I would rather have separate backs rather than inserts. -------------
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Posted By: paintballinbill
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 12:35am
accuracy = paint to bore matching. any, and all straight barrels will shoot about the same, as long as you make sure the bores match. for example, J&J ceramic barrels work better with medium bore paint; I use PMI premium paint, whereas a flatline will work better with smaller bores, like Marbilizers. p.s. the 21'' sniper barrels won't give you any added distance over a 12-14'' barrel. it'll just waste more gas. ------------- 98 Custom milled;painted;J&J Ceramic;X-Chamber;R/T;Cyclone. |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 1:28am
wow that was a random comment hah. i saw a 24" on ebay once and had to laugh almost bought one so i could say i have a 24" barrel ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: Farcry0092
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 4:55pm
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Posted By: paintballinbill
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 9:54pm
yeah, it is kinda random, but i don't want you to get that idea in your head. there are plenty of companies trying to sucker potential buyers into buying rediculously long barrels, claiming that they will significantly boost distance. think of it this way: assuming the velocity is the same, and there are no other outside factors like wind, a ball shot from a 21'' barrel will land on the ground exactly 9'' further than a ball shot from a 12'' barrel. So i guess the companies are correct---it will boost distance, but if you are concerned about shooting 9'' farther, you need to re-assess your priorities. ------------- 98 Custom milled;painted;J&J Ceramic;X-Chamber;R/T;Cyclone. |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 9:56pm
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im actually probably gona get a cyclone this weekend. do you think it will work on my us-5? and does the cyclone use extra air or excess air cause i only have a 9oz right now. and do you have to drill a hole to get it to fit. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 23 May 2006 at 10:28pm
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and is the bit that sticks out around the gun (from the cyclone to the bolt) durable or could it fall apart? can someone post a pic of the a5 from the very front with a hopper on? oh and do you think the cyclone with hopper will get in the way of my scope and rail? (bty were not here to debate my scope)
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Posted By: paintballinbill
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 10:28am
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i'm not sure if you'd have any clearance issues...because the cyclone is off to the side of the gun, you wouldn't have any clearance issues with the actual cyclone, but the hopper is pretty friggin' fat. do you have a front shot of your gun so we can see how wide your scope is? ------------- 98 Custom milled;painted;J&J Ceramic;X-Chamber;R/T;Cyclone. |
Posted By: benttwig33
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:38pm
a barrel isn't a firepower upgrade. Firepower = E-bolt, Rt. But yes, a barrel should be first if anything, then maybe a hopper and then a trigger. That's what I did. ------------- Sig is WAY too big. |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 6:05pm
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from front my scope hangs out about 1/4" each side. i think i will get q-loader unless they dont sell them at my store. then i will get a cyclone. can anyone tell me if my gun has an integrated feed system? ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: Cammo
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 11:52am
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go with the q-loader it has a nice look and its fast ------------- Tippmann A-5 Palmer Male Vertical Adapter D.O.P. Drop Forward Lapco Big Shot 14" No Trigger Spring E-grip |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 3:49pm
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cool i am going to order one in tonight. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: DsXz
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 4:50pm
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50$ says he tries to assemble the qloader without reading the manual and breaks paint and/or has all 100 rounds fly out of the tube... any takers? ------------- http://imageshack.us"> 
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 5:00pm
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ill take that and allready read manual ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: PaintballPIMPIN
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 7:06pm
| without him saying that i bet u wouldnt have........ |
Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 10:09pm
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question: does the cyclone even fit on a PCS US-5? if i were you id ditch the marker and get a real tippmann....
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 10:19pm
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the cyclone feed would fit but today i went to a store and ordered the qloader. If they have them in stock it should be here in a week. And i like my us-5 better than a-5. so can you guys provide any tips on q-loader. and can it be clamped to a barrel? ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 10:55pm
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i meant clamped to barrel like this: so it would be attached to barrel
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