X7?
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Topic: X7?
Posted By: *Stealth*
Subject: X7?
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 10:44am
Interesting concept...
Any one have more specs on it?
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Posted By: ¤ RaVeN ¤
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 10:49am
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got a better decription of what a x7 is? you lost google...
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:01am
Look at tippmanns front page, new marker.
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:11am
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This is the first new product resulting from the Tippmann/SpecOps joint venture.
As you can see from the pictures, it includes/integrates many of the scenario/woodsball features that previously had to be acquired separately from aftermarket sources. If you want a scenario A-5-style gun, the X7 will give you an excellent platform for that. Integrated rails, a magazine that isn't just cosmetic, hopper that is made for woodsball... Should be good.
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Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:13am
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wow... tippmann is gonna make a ton of money off of this.
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Posted By: reifidom
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:15am
It does look pretty slick. The tool pack magazine is a nice touch.
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:16am
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procarbinefreak wrote:
wow... tippmann is gonna make a ton of money off of this. |
I tend to agree. We'll see when they hit the shelves, but this strikes me as an impressive start to the Tippmann/SpecOps venture.
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Posted By: pntbl freak
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:18am
Rambino wrote:
procarbinefreak wrote:
wow... tippmann is gonna make a ton of money off of this. |
I tend to agree. We'll see when they hit the shelves, but this strikes me as an impressive start to the Tippmann/SpecOps venture. |
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Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:19am
basically... they saved players the trouble of buying an A-5, and some of the spec-ops upgrades, and the price is still right around what an A-5 costs. With tippmann's reputation, any new or even upcoming woodsball and scenario player will definitely be looking at this product.
And now with the merge of spec-ops and tippy, there should be a whole mess of upgrades coming from spec-ops.
they're both gonna be raking in the cash.
btw... magnesium body??? whatever happened to plain ol aluminum?
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Posted By: ¤ RaVeN ¤
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:21am
they wanted a lighter body my guess...shouldnt be a problem...performance wise i predict the same as an a-5 but looks to have a nicer more all around body style...more assultish then SMGish...looks pretty nice i cant wait to see one
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:24am
http://www.tippmann.com/product_guide/markerdetails.aspx?categoryid=12 - http://www.tippmann.com/product_guide/markerdetails.aspx?cat egoryid=12
For the lazy
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Posted By: ¤ RaVeN ¤
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:24am
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http://www.tippmann.com/product_guide/x7.aspx - http://www.tippmann.com/product_guide/x7.aspx
this is rather fun ^^
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ions are like mustangs...alot of people have them but not many know how to use them...
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Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:25am
procarbinefreak wrote:
wow... tippmann is gonna make a ton of money off of this.
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ya because everyone is going to buy all the mags and scopes and crap that they dont need and tippmann will make tons on that
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Posted By: ¤ RaVeN ¤
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:29am
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tippmann loves taking its designs from HK (not a complaint) HK G3

pulled off a g3 type look pretty well...they just blocked it up a little more
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Posted By: XenoSabre
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:30am
Rambino wrote:
this strikes me as an impressive start to the Tippmann/SpecOps venture. |
Agreed, this is possibly one of the most impressives undertakings I've ever seen this company make. I look forward to seeing what kind of first (and third) party add-ons will come out for it.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:34am
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You can get electronic, and response btw, for those who didnt notice.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:35am
procarbinefreak wrote:
magnesium body??? whatever happened to plain ol aluminum?
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20% lighter
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Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:42am
why not take your 330 dollars and by an electro... i love my tippy but this is a little to much money for a mech for me atleast
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Posted By: Hades
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:47am
Any idea if any of the A-5 upgrade parts will work on this marker or did they tweak the settings just enough to where all new parts are needed?
Looking at the manual, it looks as if it might be possible in some cases.
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 12:01pm
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I can't see it, but from what I hear, its just an A-5 with crap on top and a better cyclone. True or not?
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 12:07pm
jerseypaint wrote:
I can't see it, but from what I hear, its just an A-5 with crap on top and a better cyclone. True or not? |
How can you not see it? And no, it looks more like a hair dryer style thing, with a much longer, thinner hopper.
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 12:09pm
choopie911 wrote:
jerseypaint wrote:
I can't see it, but from what I hear, its just an A-5 with crap on top and a better cyclone. True or not? |
How can you not see it? And no, it looks more like a hair dryer style thing, with a much longer, thinner hopper. |
I don't have flash on my school side of my computer, and the pictures are all broken. So I will see it when I get home or something.
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Posted By: High Voltage
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 1:13pm
No, he's right, it has the body style of the a-5, the same feed system(little faster), and a mag on the front for those too lazy to keep tools on a pack. Hell, it even breaks down like the a-5.
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 1:22pm
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I think this will make one hell of a splash when it hits the shelves.
I like the looks of it, but I'd have to put a stock on it. That gas thru-stock looks like a really good idea to me.
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Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 1:34pm
Reb Cpl wrote:
I think this will make one hell of a splash when it hits the shelves.
I like the looks of it, but I'd have to put a stock on it. That gas thru-stock looks like a really good idea to me. |
i dont see how you can say that most kids out there that have the parents buy the markers will go for a ion or some other cheap electro because they want to shoot fast right away... and since its basically a milsim a5 i dont see it selling that much
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 1:35pm
RicWhic414 wrote:
Reb Cpl wrote:
I think this will make one hell of a splash when it hits the shelves.
I like the looks of it, but I'd have to put a stock on it. That gas thru-stock looks like a really good idea to me. | i dont see how you can say that most kids out there that have the parents buy the markers will go for a ion or some other cheap electro because they want to shoot fast right away... and since its basically a milsim a5 i dont see it selling that much |
No.
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 1:37pm
I suspect this will do quite well, but ric inadvertently brings up a good point - will this merely take sales away from the A-5, or will Tippmann be able to gain additional market share from competitors?
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Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 1:43pm
ok if you can buy an a5 for 220 or this x7 for 330 which would you put your money on?
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 1:56pm
Yeah....neat. I wouldn't buy it, but neat....
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Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 2:00pm
RicWhic414 wrote:
ok if you can buy an a5 for 220 or this x7 for 330 which would you put your money on?
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depends really... if you want the availability to slap on the milsim upgrades available, i suspect that people will drop the extra money just for the ease of upgrading the gun to a mil-simish gun.
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Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 2:03pm
procarbinefreak wrote:
depends really... if you want the availability to slap on the milsim upgrades available, i suspect that people will drop the extra money just for the ease of upgrading the gun to a mil-simish gun.
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i have an a5 but im not a huge mil sim guy but I thought that the a5's mil sim upgrades were pretty easy to put on... correct me if im wrong
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 2:08pm
Some are, some are not. The integrated rail is a pretty big deal on this, as well as the magazine. Mainly the X7 is made with milsim in mind, so instead of squeezing an A-5 into milsim, you have a gun that was made for that from scratch.
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Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 2:11pm
Rambino wrote:
Some are, some are not. The integrated rail is a pretty big deal on this, as well as the magazine. Mainly the X7 is made with milsim in mind, so instead of squeezing an A-5 into milsim, you have a gun that was made for that from scratch. |
Ya I see but don't you feel like the x7 is just going to take money away from the a5 like pro said?
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Posted By: usafpilot07
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 4:17pm
RicWhic414 wrote:
Rambino wrote:
Some are, some are not. The integrated rail is a pretty big deal on this, as well as the magazine. Mainly the X7 is made with milsim in mind, so instead of squeezing an A-5 into milsim, you have a gun that was made for that from scratch. |
Ya I see but don't you feel like the x7 is just going to take money away from the a5 like pro said?
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No, it's aiming at two different markets. The A-5 is more for beginner players and those just looking to have a good time with a durable gun.
The x7 has a completely different target audience. Often times serious milsim-ers go for Ariakon and (c)Rap-4 items. Now Tippmann puts direct competition for these companies onto the market. It will be interesting to see which company scenario ballers(who presumably started with tippmanns) will stay loyal to....Will they continue business with companies that have made milsims for a while, or will their faith to tippmann bring the business back for that diehard Tippmann quality.
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Posted By: Kristofer
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 4:38pm
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Its going to be a massive hit. I'd like to see the over 1000 types.
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Posted By: High Voltage
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 4:50pm
usafpilot07 wrote:
RicWhic414 wrote:
Rambino wrote:
Some are, some are not. The integrated rail is a pretty big deal on this, as well as the magazine. Mainly the X7 is made with milsim in mind, so instead of squeezing an A-5 into milsim, you have a gun that was made for that from scratch. |
Ya I see but don't you feel like the x7 is just going to take money away from the a5 like pro said?
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The A-5 is more for beginner players and those just looking to have a good time with a durable gun.
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No, that was the 98/98c and still is.
I bought an A-5 to easily make it electro and shoot fast/far without breaking.
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Posted By: 636andy636.
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 6:00pm
Add a stock and drop the price tag down to free and I will buy one.
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Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 8:51pm
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I definatly like the redesigned safety and the fact that they've finally just made something built to be milsimmed. I doubt I'll buy one none the less for that much more than an A-5. I'd kick arse with a stock on it, but dammit I hate remotes so much. Intruder assault foregrip instead of a mag maybe? Sure, you can't go prone but how often do you do that in paintball? Looks like the sights are even high enough to use them with a stock. Wonder how long before someone comes out with a form-fitting mask that allows you to get a cheek-weld on a stock but absorbs enough impact not to destroy your face?
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Posted By: Rock Slide
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 9:40pm
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"Wonder how long before someone comes out with a form-fitting mask that allows you to get a cheek-weld on a stock but absorbs enough impact not to destroy your face?"
Wouldn't that be nice...
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Posted By: Ruska
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 9:43pm
Personally, I'm quite impressed/ pleased with this release. Looks/ sounds
like a well thought out, quality product. Smart move I'd say, cant wait to get
my hands on one and see how it feels/ performs.
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 10:56pm
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anyone see the new flatline?
overall seems like a nice gun. i like the mag placement
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Posted By: Thatoneguy123
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:43pm
Randomness... Rambino, if I go to their buffalo grove office in illinois would i be able to try one oO
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Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 3:01pm
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Nobody has noticed the SpecOps logo on the side of the marker have they?
I like it alot, but unless I become loaded in the near future or my marker explodes I wont be buying one. But if it is compatable I will be buying the new hopper. Smart move Tippmann. One of the very few things I liked since Tippys new CEO stepped in. Im also diggin the magnesium.
Question: Does the Tippmann family still own Tippmann, or does someone else?
Edit: The new X-7 Flatline is a top of the line barrel upgrade that can soot up to 250 feet. Patented technology creates back spin on the paintball for long and accurate shots. This new look Flatline is integrated into the marker and is a great add on accessory.
haha
Double Edit: This would explain the A5 rebate...
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 3:20pm
summit sports or some such owns tippmann now, I believe.
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Posted By: Monk
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 4:32pm
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Tippmann has always had magnesium in their guns. I dont think its made out of anything different.
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Posted By: Darur
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 5:18pm
Article wrote:
• Upgraded adjustable rear site helps with long range aiming |
Mmmmm, Sniperlicious
All in all looks good to me, I'd be tempted to pick one up if I had time to play anymore.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 5:24pm
Monk wrote:
Tippmann has always had magnesium in their guns. I dont think its made out of anything different.
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aluminum in previous bodies.
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Posted By: Monk
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 5:44pm
Posted By: Evil Elvis
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 7:10pm
Rock Slide wrote:
"Wonder how long before someone comes out with a form-fitting mask that allows you to get a cheek-weld on a stock but absorbs enough impact not to destroy your face?"
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Rock with a face as ugly as yours. Any Imapct would be an improvement.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 7:14pm
Evil Elvis wrote:
Rock Slide wrote:
"Wonder how long before someone comes out with a form-fitting mask that allows you to get a cheek-weld on a stock but absorbs enough impact not to destroy your face?"
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Rock with a face as ugly as yours. Any Imapct would be an improvement. |
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Posted By: Spec.Ops1
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 9:09pm
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 9:18pm
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elvis that was too funny
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Posted By: STOcocker
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 9:20pm
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Sweet official info. It's always nice to have someone informed around.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 9:36pm
STOcocker wrote:
Sweet official info. It's always nice to have someone informed around.
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I do what I can
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Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 10:03pm
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I did check with Tippmann, and they confirmed that there will only be limited compatibility with A-5 parts.
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 10:10pm
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Hey, Spec.Ops1,
If it's based of the SCAR, why don't you guys make a SCAR kit? Or even an FAL kit. That would be pretty killer, and it would break away from the over-used AK and M-4 designs.
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 04 November 2006 at 11:36pm
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yeah ak and m-16 are getting old
i would kill for a l-85
or harder to make but still cool m249
a scar kit would be really cool and i'd probably buy it
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Posted By: Jawa_Nz
Date Posted: 05 November 2006 at 5:43am
I really like what they've done here with the X7, The FN scar is awesome, and hope they decide to make a similar stock for the X7. Best thing I think is the select fire/safety switch, it just makes it look so much more realistic. I'm a bit worried about that flatline barrel though, it looks badly Photoshopped at best, maybe its just a poor quality photo.
You're definately right about AK's and M16s getting really old now, Its all XM8's, New HKs and FN p90s etc now.
This joint venture with SpecOps is definately going to be a good one, and I'm looking forward to further upgrades for the X7 and other Tippmanns later on.
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Posted By: killerhalo
Date Posted: 05 November 2006 at 7:57am
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lets just be glad its not a pep gun the c3 didnt sell to well the pro shop near me had one on its self sence it came out
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Posted By: brihard
Date Posted: 06 November 2006 at 1:46pm
A couple impressions.
First off, Tippmann may have succeeded in something interesting here: an 'entry level' MILSIM marker.
Ariakon, Armotech, cRap 4, etc each make markers specifically designed after one real firearm, and generally pull off the looks very well. However, you'll pay several hundred more dollars than you would for an A5.
Tippmann's made available a package that allows a decent MilSim look without as big of a price tag. It's also easily customizable for people who want a different look, and will enjoy massive aftermarket support for parts. Mr. Engler has already confirmed over at http://www.milsimog.com that he's acquiring one ASAP and will be selling both stock and his famously custom parts for it- I can't wait to see what he comes out with. SpecOps will of course make tons of stuff as well.
This marker also has the benefit of Tippmann's solid reputation. A lot of people have never heard of Ariakon- the number of times my SIM5's been mistaken for a Tippy is incredible. Tippmann, though, is a company everyone can relate to, and say what they will, you'll never hear anyone intelligent say 'don't buy Tippmanns, they break'.
As a twist, Ariakon announced some time ago that they would be making parts for Tippmann's. None have yet been seen, but if they still plan this I wonder if they'll tackle the X7 and help people bring some true cosmetic quality to the marker.
I'm impressed with Tippmann, and wish them luck with this venture. If I were in the market for another semi auto marker I'd seriously consider this one.
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Posted By: Fets
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 12:55pm
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I am still trying to find out if it will have A5 threads? Has anyone heard?
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Posted By: Ruska
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 4:39pm
I asked Pat, and yes, A5 threads.
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 4:42pm
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yeah good
making new threads would be a mistake.
they should do a universal threading
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Posted By: Jawa_Nz
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 11:14pm
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Brilliant, but I'd guess you'd get companies arguing over whos is the better threading. Cocker threadings probably the most common amoungst guns, and mabey spyder 'coz theres so many of them... not to mention their clones 
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Posted By: ropiav
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:05pm
sorry but i'm very bad with my english understanding. What do you mean by "A5 threads"? A5 compatibility?
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Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:07pm
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A-5 barrel threads. it takes any barrel that would work on an A-5
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:22pm
ropiav wrote:
sorry but i'm very bad with my english understanding.What do you mean by "A5 threads"?A5 compatibility?
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Where are you from?
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Posted By: 98cboy
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 9:46pm
Yah what he said^^?
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Posted By: ropiav
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 1:38pm
I'm from France.
Thanks procarbinefreak for the reply. So my new HammerHead Barrel will fit the X7. Cool 
And what about the internals? Powertube, Bolt, Hammer...etc
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 2:15pm
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Cool stuff ropiav, always neat to see members from overseas. As someone else mentioned, it looks like there will be a few parts that will be the same in the X7 and the A5, but I wouldnt count on much, just in case.
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Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 2:24pm
When I look at it, it seems like a5 stuff should fit on the x7 but maybe the parts are just a bit off. So maybe you could change a5 stuff just a little and it should fit. Not sure tho thats just what it looks like from the pics
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Posted By: Panda Man
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 2:45pm
I saw this the other day and me and my G/F's brother were messing with the looks of it, and I really want to Try the MP5 look to it. I'm probably going to sell my Custom Pro so I can get my Hands on one... 
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 3:14pm
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I see the resemblence. It's pretty dang close really. Good job guys! But this still requires a complete SCAR kit (or FAL...). I'm expecting some good things here...

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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 3:20pm
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I just realized - there is a selector switch.
Hopefully the soon-to-come E-Grip will feature the functional selector switch that we have all wanted.
Now THAT would be a significant upgrade that would attract the milsimmers bigtime.
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Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:07pm
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I'm kind of interested to know how much of that stuff I can knock off of there and if it has a built in vert adapter that will allow me to run a tank larger than 4oz without leaking like the A5's are prone to do. I'm thinking ditch the mag, add a palmer's stab and change the ASA so it doesn't drop down.
The selector is cool, I truly hope they keep it for the E-grip functions with ability to lock out anything besides semi. Having it disengage an RT would be cool too for us anti-electro freaks. Folding sights would have been cool and an adjustable length side folding stock like the actual SCAr would be a real winner. I might even actually buy one since my 98c is a littl long in the tool having old thread pattern and not being able to accept new upgrades.
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Posted By: Evil Elvis
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:16pm
Really rednekk when I use my RTed A-5 in Pistol Mode I run a Vert Brass Eagle 4oz tank and have not had any leaks. Wich brand 4oz are you using? Maybee it's your Tombstone that's perhaps a lil off?
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:21pm
There have been a lot of problems with people running vertical on A-5s. Some people (like me) don't get enough pressure, others get leaks. The tombstone is a great idea, but there have been some QC/consistency problems. It's really too bad, and I hope they are able to fix those problems.
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Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:31pm
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It's my buddy's A-5 that I've been known to mooch for extended periods of time. It works fine with 4oz tanks but anything else is doubtful. It used to work fine with any tank and when it went crappy he had the tombstone and all the seals replaced. Still leaks. I'm thinking the soft aluminum valve body may have something to do with it, but I think even the tombstone latch has an effect. It just hates heavy tanks, which is a shame since I hate remotes and there's really no better way to have a stock and keep the bottle on the gun.
Also, do you guys still play at Mnt. Tom? The UMass field shut down and the place down the road from me is a rape @ $80 for a case of big ball. Waiting for fox4's scenarios to shoot someone gets on my nerves.
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Posted By: Evil Elvis
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:35pm
Mt Tom was sold recently so even thou I play with a Holyoke Cop we have been staying away. We have been playing up in the Boonies in Wilbraham. But I do most of my Big Gaming out of state.
Xtreme Paintball in Agawam is having a "Toys for Tots" charity game. Bring an Un wrapped gift and get in for free. They even have "gifts" for those who shoot out a Marine. I'm trying to rally enough Marines to make it a Marines vs the World. But I doubt well manage enough Marines to make the sides even.
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Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:41pm
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What's the date of that? A few of my buddies are going to be home on leave soon. If you get the Gunny from the recruiting station to go I swear I'll take him out if it takes four cases of paint.
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Posted By: Evil Elvis
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:48pm
November 18th
Xtreme Paintball
369 Main Street Agawam MA
from 0900-1600
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Posted By: Rock Slide
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 5:39pm
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I've only used 4oz. tanks directly on the tombstone and didn't have any problems. Also ran out of gas too damn fast. That's when I took a 9mm magazine with a built in tombstone for a remote to go in to. A 20oz last a lot longer.
Leaking does sound like the o-ring or time for a new tombstone.
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 8:46pm
Rambino wrote:
I just realized - there is a selector switch.
Hopefully the soon-to-come E-Grip will feature the functional selector switch that we have all wanted.
Now THAT would be a significant upgrade that would attract the milsimmers bigtime.
| look at the egrip they have on their site, it doesn't have the selector.
believe me though, i hope i'm wrong
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 6:26pm
Rock Slide wrote:
I've only used 4oz. tanks directly on the tombstone and didn't have any problems. Also ran out of gas too damn fast. That's when I took a 9mm magazine with a built in tombstone for a remote to go in to. A 20oz last a lot longer.
Leaking does sound like the o-ring or time for a new tombstone. |
I run a 6 0z vertical for CQB scenarios and haven't had any issues even though its an old A5 (#372 off the line). I haven't tried anything larger than the 6 though.
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Posted By: CarbineKid
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 7:17pm
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It looks cool, but the fake mag has gotta go. Its useless.
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 7:21pm
CarbineKid wrote:
It looks cool, but the fake mag has gotta go. Its useless. | Wrongo. It's a tool kit. Plus, it's a mil-sim. Too bad.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 7:59pm
CarbineKid wrote:
It looks cool, but the fake mag has gotta go. Its useless. |
Did you just look at a picture of the gun for half a second, then post or what?
Read nub.
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Posted By: Galm </\> Zero
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 8:45pm
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I don't know about this one though, I think that they're just trying to make up for their terrible power drill mistake.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 9:16pm
Galm </\> Zero wrote:
I don't know about this one though, I think that they're just trying to make up for their terrible power drill mistake. |
So?... I doubt it, but even if that was the case, wouldnt that be good anyways? They'd be putting out something even better to compensate...so its good still.
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Posted By: MOATI
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 11:48pm
carl_the_sniper wrote:
Rambino wrote:
I just realized - there is a selector switch.
Hopefully the soon-to-come E-Grip will feature the functional selector switch that we have all wanted.
Now THAT would be a significant upgrade that would attract the milsimmers bigtime.
| look at the egrip they have on their site, it doesn't have the selector.
believe me though, i hope i'm wrong |
My understanding is that the E-grip will have a fully functional switch.
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Director of Soft Goods
Special Ops Paintball
moati@specialopspaintball.com
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 12:12am
Galm </\> Zero wrote:
I don't know about this one though, I think that they're just trying to make up for their terrible power drill mistake.
| I love the triumph
they need to make drill bits... i mean barrels especially for it
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 12:32am
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Good thing you borked that quote to make me sound like the jackass carl.
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 12:35am
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oh crap sorry i screwed up when quoting and tried to fix
fixed*
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Posted By: PhredBean
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 3:22am
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Ok, question then: people are saying the flatline looks pretty neat, but is there a place I can see the flatline on the X-7? I can find pictures of them seperate, but not together. Also, have any reviewers been able to get their hands on one yet? I don't like buying markers before sifting through a bit of third party comments, issues, or praise.
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Posted By: CarbineKid
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 8:06am
choopie911 wrote:
CarbineKid wrote:
It looks cool, but the fake mag has gotta go. Its useless. |
Did you just look at a picture of the gun for half a second, then post or what?
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Yeah pretty much Upon futher review I wish to take back my comment about the mag . You gotta give Tippmann credit for not making a multi colored pimp gun.
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Posted By: strykerx15
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 12:27am
both the r-t and the electronic triggers for the x-7 have selecter switches. the electro has semi 3shot burst and full auto and more. go to the descriptop of the gun and then go to product manual and all the parts are for it there , im so buying one
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 7:52am
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I don't see this pulling much revenue from the A-5 sales to be honest.
I think that Sales would have had to taper down a bit before they released something new anyway. The A-5 has been out for a while now, and there's no way the sales of it are as hot as they once were. Now it actually a prime time to release this one, I can't see the C3 sales being up there, and that didn't cater to milsim-scenario players anyway. They'd still be buying A-5s. Same with the Triumph, they came out targeting different markets, all the while the 98c and the A-5 holding firm in the Milsim markets.....now though, I think they released this one just in time to boost up company revenue to account for the numbers of A-5s that have or have not been sold.
On a larger spectrum, it doesn't really matter to the company if it detracts from A-5 sales, they'd actually be happy if it did, since the MSRP of the new product would net them more profit per unit than the A-5. I think their release of this one was is nearly perfect. Had they waited until late winter to advertize and early spring to release, it would have been a surgical release move as the season kicks off again, although releasing right before Christmas may just offset that.
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Posted By: strykerx15
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 9:39am
does anyone know the length of the barrel that is shown on the x7 when it has the g36k forgrip? im looking for a 12 inch answer . or 14 but i cant tell
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Posted By: brihard
Date Posted: 14 November 2006 at 10:16am
strykerx15 wrote:
does anyone know the length of the barrel that is shown on the x7 when it has the g36k forgrip? im looking for a 12 inch answer . or 14 but i cant tell
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A safe assumption would be that it will be threaded in something that exists already. Another safe assumption would be that like all tippmann barrels, you'll want to replace it with your own aftermarket one. I seem tor ecall reading of A5 threading, but I cannot confirm that. Nonetheless, I can't see Tippy being dumb enough to market a marker with a brand new threading- particularly when SpecOps stands to make so much cash selling barrels for it as part of the upgrade assortment.
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-FreeEnterprise, 21 April 2011.
Yup, he actually said that.
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 14 November 2006 at 10:33am
brihard wrote:
strykerx15 wrote:
does anyone know the length of the barrel that is shown on the x7 when it has the g36k forgrip? im looking for a 12 inch answer . or 14 but i cant tell
| A safe assumption would be that it will be threaded in something that exists already. Another safe assumption would be that like all tippmann barrels, you'll want to replace it with your own aftermarket one. I seem tor ecall reading of A5 threading, but I cannot confirm that. Nonetheless, I can't see Tippy being dumb enough to market a marker with a brand new threading- particularly when SpecOps stands to make so much cash selling barrels for it as part of the upgrade assortment. |
It's A5 threading, confirmed.
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