Looking to buy first high end....help
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Topic: Looking to buy first high end....help
Posted By: Skitz
Subject: Looking to buy first high end....help
Date Posted: 26 May 2006 at 4:11pm
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Roght now I'm shooting a 98cRT with a 14" J&J. Its a good gone and all, but I need something more. My team is starting speedball and my tippy just won't cut it always. Right now I'm looking at Wraths and Ions. I want something that I can take into the woods, but something that can hold its own on the speedball field too. ------------- Tippmann 98 custom RT Apache 14" J&J ceramic Black/green hybrid grip Broadsword vest Remote line Proto Switch EL |
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Posted By: Mike218
Date Posted: 26 May 2006 at 4:25pm
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you should definitely go for a dm3 or a blind matrix. They are extremely reliable, shoot amazing,great quality, and really cheap now. Blind trixs dont chop so if its a big price difference just get a blind trix. They go on the nation for 200 or look for a good deal on ebay. You will be very happy. good luck. ------------- Pm5~12"Proto 2 piece~Hybrid headlock~evil onoff~cp sling blade~25 gram switch. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 26 May 2006 at 4:36pm
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I would also suggest looking into used guns. Ions and Wraiths are good guns, but you can get some REALLY good guns used for about the same price. Once you step into the Matrix/Timmy/Angel category, however, it is mostly a matter of personal preference. All of the guns shoot very well. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Skitz
Date Posted: 26 May 2006 at 4:59pm
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Ok, thanks. I'll keep scanning the nation for a good deal on a used higher end gun.
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Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 27 May 2006 at 6:06pm
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yah, Trixes and Imps are REALLY cheap on pbnation DM4s can go for about $400 along with Freestyles and Timmy ------------- 
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: Skitz
Date Posted: 27 May 2006 at 6:58pm
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I've noticed many Imps going ~$200 and old Timi's going for around ~$300. Depending on ups and ware, would these be a nice choice for what I need? I want something I won't have to re sell in 4 months......
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Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 27 May 2006 at 7:53pm
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i have an impulse now, i bought it for $350 with an egg from a friend $200 for an impulse, well, most people wouldnt sell em that low, unless theres not much on them. If you want a good used one, make sure it has NDZ internals, it will get a smoother shot/lighter gun/ and crazy effieciency. there good on paint too for some reason
and timmys go for about $350 for a good one, theres alot of 2002s on there -------------
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 12:50am
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imo... i'd try to find a newer gun... 04 if you can... 04 DM3s go for pretty cheap, and i'm pretty sure they came stock with eyes, freestyles are also pretty cheap, but i wouldn't get anything less than a 04 gen 2... angels... meh... not a big fan due to some bad experiences. timmies... i've seen some non-05 timmies rip it up... but it all depends on the ups it has. used upped ions also go for dirt cheap used... |
Posted By: deadeyevt
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 9:58am
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What about E-bolting the 98? You'd get to keep your gun, it would have an impressive rof, and all the benefits of a high end marker. I just thought i'd throw this out there since this is a tippmann formum, lol 
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Posted By: Skitz
Date Posted: 29 May 2006 at 7:30pm
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Nah, for the same price and half as much effort I could get a new gun and sell my tippy. I just snagged a 48/3000 and an Egg2 with X and Z boards installed for $75. Viva la nation! I must say though....still looking at getting a Wrath ltd for $240. I don't really want a Trix....they look like a brick with a barrel and a trigger (no offence to and trix owners). I know that pretty stupid, but I want a gun that I actually like seeing....ya know? One of my friends just bought a Wrath ltd, I'm going to ask to shoo his a bit to see how I like it. I'll try and find someone that will let me shoot an Impy too. Right now its between those two guns. ------------- Tippmann 98 custom RT Apache 14" J&J ceramic Black/green hybrid grip Broadsword vest Remote line Proto Switch EL |
Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 30 May 2006 at 3:53pm
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Look at promasters too that was one of my last decisions, imp or promaster -------------
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: TippmannPro13
Date Posted: 31 May 2006 at 11:26am
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Imp's are way too heavy. If you don't mind shooting a brick then I say go for it. Look more for a used pm6, or something of that matter. Shockers are nice when they are working, but they are alot of upkeep. Don't bother putting money into a gun that is not woth it. Like Ion, etc. Dont' get me wrong, ion's are nice but just don't drop 100's of dollars into them. Just keep looking on the nation and you will find some awesome deals. ------------- http://www.sloganizer.net/en/"> 
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Posted By: MilSimBaller
Date Posted: 02 June 2006 at 11:10pm
| IIIIIIIIOOOOOOOON. but keep in mind you have to buy an HPA tank and good hopper to go along with it. |
Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 03 June 2006 at 2:47pm
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^^or no just go one pbnation, there are so many good guns on there, alot of pms and dms alot of timmys too -------------
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: >><<
Date Posted: 08 June 2006 at 2:37pm
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If your gonna play woods to make sure you have a big air tank or a gun that is good on air ------------- 
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Posted By: blackdog144
Date Posted: 09 June 2006 at 7:16pm
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if your looking just at those two guns, then get the ion...
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Posted By: thornygravy
Date Posted: 10 June 2006 at 3:17pm
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i like the dm6, but its pricey ------------- -Tippy 98c -Polished Interns. -RD Double Trig. -5'' Drop -j+j ceram 14'' -12v revy x-board -SmartParts Grips -Pen Spring Mod -Milled Rear Sight -Filled Front Grip -Blue Paint job |
Posted By: JcKa
Date Posted: 12 June 2006 at 10:06am
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Promasters or used Cyborgs is the way to go IMO. I love my friend's Promaster, it's stock and ropes like a madman. It is: +Light +Has a great stock trigger +Has a decent board +Decent stock barrel -Doesn't come with an ASA unfortunately -Doesn't have the sexiest stock grips +Looks great -Hard maintanance from what my friend has said. ------------- -Cobalt to White Sonic Cyborg --7 Piece Matchstik Kit ---White Suicide'd Halo B ----PMI Stubby w/ NXE Cover |