The SP Epiphany. WITH SFT!
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Topic: The SP Epiphany. WITH SFT!
Posted By: jerseypaint
Subject: The SP Epiphany. WITH SFT!
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 9:36pm
All Metal Structure As has become standard for high-end markers, the Epiphany's grip frame, receiver, body, feedneck and all major components are of all-metal construction. Adjustable Volume Fire Chamber - The heart of the Epiphany is the all-new adjustable volume fire chamber - a technology first. Utilizing sized inserts much like The Freak barrel system, a player can tune the volume of air staged behind the Epiphany's bolt. Higher regulator settings and faster valve recharge rates virtually eliminate rapid fire velocity drop off. The result is rock-steady velocity consistency whether the Epiphany Ion is taking a snap-shot or laying out a rope of paint at 15 bps or more. Super-Light, Fast-Acting Bolt The Smart Parts Firebolt is a standard feature of the Epiphany. Its light weight allows for super-fast reciprocal operation, increasing potential rate of fire while decreasing vibration. Its efficient design baffles the gas flow delivered to the ball for a gentle push against even the most fragile shells, while allowing a high flow volume for maximum efficiency. Improved Solenoid Valve and Hosing An improved solenoid valve keeps the Epiphany Ion consistently responsive over a wider pressure range at both low and high rates of fire. Magnesium Alloy Body, Grip Frame and Trigger Olympic class racing bicycle designers utilize magnesium alloys to deliver fantastic strength with minimal weight, and that is what our engineers have done with the Epiphany. The Epiphany grip frame, trigger and body are all manufactured from a state of the art magnesium alloy, making the Epiphany incredibly light with a super-hard chrome based finish. Rubber accent overlays enhance the Epiphany's finished look while providing better grip friction at key points. Conical Trigger Bearing The Epiphany Ion's conical trigger bearing is suspended between a pair of adjustable lock screws. This configuration provides a silky smooth trigger pull that is virtually free of side to side movement from start to finish. Rigid Power Button A rigid power button in the Epiphany grip frame makes power and Vision mode selection easy, even with gloves on. Break-Beam Vision Smart Parts proven break-beam Vision technology protects against paint breakage from mis-feeds. Epiphany Freak Barrel The Epiphany version of The Freak barrel is included with its own sculpted back section matching the smooth lines of the Epiphany body. Optional inserts and fronts allow this factory included barrel to adapt to changing paint and game conditions. Advanced Ergonomic Trigger Position Extensive research and field testing led to the final shape of the Epiphany grip frame. With its slender profile and thin-wall wraparound grips, this frame places both trigger fingers at a 90 degree angle from the firing plane, within the bounds of an expanded trigger guard for optimal walking. Three Point Adjustable Trigger - The adjustable Epiphany trigger can be dialed-in to suit any taste. Settings for trigger pre-travel, activation point, and post-travel, may all be fine tuned. Low Profile Positive-Grip Friction Feedneck The Epiphany Feedneck is equipped with internal o-rings that give it a positive grip on a wide variety of loader neck sizes. Its solid aluminum construction gives it the durability needed for serious paintball competitors. Integrated Air Rail - The Epiphany grips integrated rail system allows standard dovetail air system accessories to mount directly to the grip frame or use traditional inline mounting screws. Rail Mounted on/off ASA - Positive air system control means longer o-ring and solenoid life for screw in gas supplies. The easy to clean and rebuild design of the Smart Parts on/off ASA means a lifetime of reliable operation. The integral dovetail mount matches perfectly to the Epiphany grip frames integrated air system rail for solid, adapter free mounting. Standard Barrel Threads The Epiphany uses the Smart Parts standard barrel thread found on the Shocker NXT, Impulse, Nerve, Ion and SP-8. Strengths From Its Heritage The Epiphany is not a replacement for the Ion, it is an advancement of the Ion design philosophy into a new higher performance marker, this means it also has the best features from the Ion: Seal Forward Technology This Smart Parts innovation places the breech seal o-ring in the breech instead of on the bolt, providing a perfect seal against blowback without producing rate of fire limiting bolt-drag. True Electropneumatic Design Just like the original Ion, and all of the Smart Parts lineup, the Epiphany is built on a true electropneumatic design. A precision, fast acting solenoid valve drives the bolt and valve system for unbeatably quick operation with minimal vibration. Simple 9-volt Powered Operation Because of the very low power consumption that true electropneumatic operation provides, the Epiphany's electronics are able to achieve a long operating life from a standard 9-volt alkaline battery. 17+ BPS Performance The standard Epiphany circuit board will deliver rates up to 17 balls per second, while the Blackheart and aftermarket boards can take it to 20 and beyond. Most Ion and Epiphany assemblies are interchangeable. Ion owners can upgrade to Epiphany performance by replacing their circuit board, hoses, regulator spring and fire chamber. |
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Posted By: >><<
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 9:47pm
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So its just a new ion? And not a new gun? ------------- 
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jerseypaint wrote:Posted By: killerhalo
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 9:51pm
| i think its a mix between the nerve and the ion but thats just me |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 9:52pm
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Shiny. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: karll
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 9:57pm
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Vaguely reminds me of the DM lineup. Price?
------------- PlentifulBalls "It's cool, I'll be dead before I'm not pretty." Gatyr "Stupid things exist." 
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Posted By: Farcry0092
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 10:09pm
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id buy it just cuz its better then my friends ion. he always brags about it. plus it looks kinda cool
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Posted By: i type slow
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 10:18pm
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dang that gun looks great. ive been looking onto getting a speedball gun and im thinking about this one  ------------- ^^correct me if im wrong^^ search before you post! 
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Posted By: Snick
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 10:19pm
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looks to me kinda like an Ion stuck in a Shiny shocker body, and given funky looking grips. -------------  
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Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 10:27pm
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IMO, it is just like some Dyes, with the body milling. ------------- 
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Posted By: kickinwing2010
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 10:32pm
who josh or jake??? price????? ------------- 
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Posted By: STOcocker
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 11:05pm
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I don't like the look of the trigger. It kinda looks like the stock shocker trigger with foam pads on it. Other than that it looks pretty nice. |
Posted By: Squishey
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 11:31pm
i heard its around 500cdn ------------- Canadians do it on top. 
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 08 November 2006 at 11:34pm
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Hm. Not bad really. The SFT is a gimmick. All markers do that... ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: SebTekd
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 12:03am
why does your friend brag about a 200$ entry level marker??? |
Posted By: i type slow
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 12:10am
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maybe he has it uped like crazy?
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Posted By: omenowner
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 12:46am
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yay a new ion verson.... looks allright i guesss ------------- pm6/dm4/ion/cocker/timmy/ R.I.P Tha Press U will be missed |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 12:53am
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No, it's just an Ion with a metal fascia. As I said on Pbvids, I'm not impressed. It is just an Ion with a new shell. |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 1:00am
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I dunno. For an Ion, I think it looks pretty good. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: Farcry0092
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:13am
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he doesnt its stock and he only has an empire loader that feeds 12 bps. its just cuz almost all of us have tippmanns. |
Posted By: kickinwing2010
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 8:02am
it doesnt matter jordan i can roast him with my stock tippy anyways but i did think it was funny when he broke out his apex on his ion and thought we was all cool even though his hopper wont keep up with his gun and hes had tons of problems with it. -------------
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 8:16am
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Sorry guys, its priced at $400.
http://www.compulsivepaintball.com/itemdesc.asp?product=Smar t+Parts+Epiphany+%2D+Black&ic=13488 - LINK |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 8:31am
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^ Great price. Lets see if it holds up.
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-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: RicWhic414
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:11am
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These markers need to hurry up and be released.. I don't no which to get the rail, mini, or this one ------------- Tuesday starts the weekend... YAYAYA!!!! CHUFF CHUFF |
Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 2:54pm
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^^they can wait all they want, just enough for me to unload the impulse ------------- 
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: glazener24
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 10:04pm
| PMR > This. |
Posted By: Hairball!!!
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 12:28am
| It's a magnesium Ion. Okay. |
Posted By: pooperscooper
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 10:40am
okay you have no idea what you are talking about. neither gun is even out yet... ------------- Chuck Norris doesnt read books, he stares them down untill he gets the information he wants. |
Posted By: MilSimBaller
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:10am
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It looks very very nice. Reminds me alot of a Dye marker, which is OK considering they are sexy. I'm having trouble understanding the whole firing can insert mess but as long as it doesn't end up being problematic then I'm fine with it. The fact that its only $400 and comes with a freak barrel and all that elaborate 3D milling is amazing. I'm interested to see how reliable it turns out to be. If its as good as I'm hoping, then I'm getting one. ------------- 
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 12:04pm
He's probably using the specs as a reference to compare the two. And by using specs, the PMR is better. |
Posted By: dirtbike14455
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:03pm
Man I love all these new guns comming out. 
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Posted By: estcstpnt
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 6:10pm
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I hate when new guns come out. I dont know why though. ------------- Thinking about it... |
Posted By: a5Tpp789
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 9:50am
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5exy -------------  if you put 500 dollars into an A5 it is still an A5
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