98c V.S. Alpha black
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Topic: 98c V.S. Alpha black
Posted By: captpainntball7
Subject: 98c V.S. Alpha black
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 4:02pm
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What's the deal with the new army alpha black guns? I'm def sticking with a reg. Tippmann but I just wanna know the difference in quality of the two.
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Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 18 April 2008 at 6:16pm
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Pretty much the exterior is the only difference between the two. They basically share the same internals. The AB is kind of a niche marker catered to those that enjoy Milsim in paintball. ------------- 
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Posted By: brglotus
Date Posted: 21 April 2008 at 1:05pm
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The Alpha is the best milsim gun for the price. It's the same thing as a 98C but looks like an M4. ------------- Deleted outwar crap |
Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 21 April 2008 at 2:01pm
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I used an Alpha Black at the West Point game two weeks ago. It was just as reliable as my old 98. I put a case of paint through it and never broke a ball. I DID change out the barrel, which is required on almost any marker you ever buy, but other than that, I played with it stock, and I was really very impressed with the thing. Its simple to operate, and it looks sort of cool. It IS a 98, with a different suit on basically, and I see it being very popular with entry level milsim players and hardcore 98c fans. ------------- ? |
Posted By: captpainntball7
Date Posted: 21 April 2008 at 2:56pm
| is it compatible with 98c barrels? |
Posted By: brglotus
Date Posted: 21 April 2008 at 4:16pm
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Yup, from what I hear. ------------- Deleted outwar crap |
captpainntball7 wrote:Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 22 April 2008 at 8:19am
Be warned though, if you're going to replace the barrel, the stock Alpha Black barrel is really thick. My J&J is a lot thinner, so I had to put a few strands of electrical tape on the barrel to keep it from wiggling around inside the front sight ring, which is not adjustable. ------------- ? |
Posted By: Brianwawrz
Date Posted: 26 April 2008 at 5:28pm
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Despite other barrels not fitting properly in the shroud, the Alpha Black is
still an amazing marker for its price. |