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New A-5 owner looking for upgrades

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Topic: New A-5 owner looking for upgrades
Posted By: Mikexima
Subject: New A-5 owner looking for upgrades
Date Posted: 14 June 2006 at 6:23pm

I just received my new A-5 this week and I wanted to see what upgrades I should go for.  I have already ordered the e-grip with W.A.S. board.  I have been playing with CO2 but think HPA may be the way to go.  I have about $100 to spend on upgrades and have two options.

Option 1: Vortex mod, QEV and Smart Parts Progressive barrel

Option 2: Low cost HPA tank

I wanted to ask the experts before I make another purchase.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give




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Posted By: HPD2
Date Posted: 14 June 2006 at 6:50pm
option 1

and save up for a fiber wraped tank


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R/T
BT double triger
14" AA & flatline
68/4500 NitroDuck X2

05 Black Magic
SM1 Orbium 3
Egg2 w/ Z-board
MP-4 ram


Posted By: Mikexima
Date Posted: 14 June 2006 at 6:57pm

Thanks for the advice.  I was leaning towards option 1 but wanted to double check.

Thanks HPD2



Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 14 June 2006 at 7:20pm
I would suggest a Lapco Bigshot or J&J Ceramic for your barrel. I have had nothing but problems with my progressive.

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Posted By: tippya5extreme
Date Posted: 14 June 2006 at 8:27pm
later on you should upgrade to compressed air with a regulator. you'll find that it will make a big difference

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Posted By: phil_stl
Date Posted: 15 June 2006 at 12:22am

I agree with they guys above go with option one.  But maybe a J&J Ceramic barrel.  But it's your choice I don't want this thread to turn into people fighting over what barrel is better cause I don't care I just think and this is entirely personal opinion that J&J is better than the SP Progressive plus its cheaper.  But maybe I'm wrong so let all be friends and not argue this point.



Posted By: Mikexima
Date Posted: 15 June 2006 at 12:29am

If I go with J&J what size barrel would be recommended?  I was thinking maybe 14" but not sure.

Thanks again for the input.



Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 15 June 2006 at 12:33am
Size doesn't really matter. Its personal preference. I like short barrels for ease of motion, however some people like longer barrels for pushing air bunkers aside and poking through weeds.

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Posted By: blackdog144
Date Posted: 15 June 2006 at 2:52am
option 1

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