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
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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
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option 1 and save up for a fiber wraped tank ------------- A-5 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
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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
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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
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Posted By: phil_stl
Date Posted: 15 June 2006 at 12:22am
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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
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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
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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
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option 1
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