What gun should i get?
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Topic: What gun should i get?
Posted By: T RAV29
Subject: What gun should i get?
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 1:50pm
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i have around $250 to spend on a gun, i am new to the sport and i need some help on what gun i should get.i will be playing mostly woodball. Also if u would like to state some upgrades i could get with either gun it would be very helpfull. Thanks for the help. T RAV29 |
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Posted By: jordanpischke
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 2:59pm
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You could start off by reading this: http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=61929&PN=1 - http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=619 29&PN=1 for upgrades and as for a 98 or and a5 it depends if you are going to get a firepower upgrade and if you like the cyclone or not. You could also check out soome reviews at http://www.pbreview.com - www.pbreview.com If you like milsim your best choice would probably be an a5, unless you plan on making parts yourself then it wouldn't really matter. Also I didn't notice this the first time, but you said you will probably snipe. There is no sniping in paintball, except for some scenario games where they use the sniper card, but that doesn't matter what paintball gun you have. ------------- 
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 3:54pm
| alright ty for the help |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 4:02pm
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Yeah, there is no such thing as a sniper in paintball. If you choose to dispute this fact, put on your flame retardant suit. ------------- 
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Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 4:03pm
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I suggest the A5. Internally the 2 are very similar. The A5 is my personal prefference after owning both. It comes with the cyclone so there is no need for ACT. The A5 was also easier to care for imo. not really sure why i just really didnt like field stripping the 98 for some reason. Really it comes down to which one feels the best for you. ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 6:21pm
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I voted for the 98C Platinum even though I have an A-5. I have been fascinated by the introduction of ACT in the 98 designs, but it wasn't enough for me to pick one up. Now that Tippmann has modified the body to make field stripping easier, I'm seriously considering picking one up. ------------- 
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 27 April 2008 at 8:14pm
alright thanks for all the help guys 
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Posted By: brglotus
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 12:58pm
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Also, if your into Mil Sim, I would go for the ALpha Black, it's a 98C with an M4 body. Between the A5 and 98C, I like the 98C a lot and never have a problem with it. Some have problems with the cyclones on the A5's. If you want single shot, I would go with the 98C, full auto or burst, I'd go with the A5. ------------- Deleted outwar crap |
Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 3:42pm
yeh i will probably use single shot then if i still play in about a year i will get another gun.
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 4:22pm
so u guys think i should get a 98c plat with A.C.T 
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Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 4:38pm
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Well, if you are just going to get a new gun in a year, id get a used 98c. ------------- 
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 7:31pm
| alright i will probably get 98c platinum A.C.T Camo |
Posted By: notom66866
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 7:46pm
| I suggest the A5. I own two. By far it is the easiest marker to field strip. They're almost unbreakable and everyone has parts for them. |
Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 28 April 2008 at 7:47pm
| wow its almost a tie...all my firends have 98c's except one has A 5 and his broke. |
Posted By: paintballa43708
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 3:17pm
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a5 with a flatline and egrip= o man ------------- Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body 
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 3:20pm
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o man is right the A 5 is winning for a first possibly second. |
paintballa43708 wrote:
Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 6:06pm
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The A5 is def a workhorse. If you are getting a flatline I prefer the A5 flatline (not having used the new one for the new platinum) . I did use the old flatline on the 98c. Plus if you decide to put a cyclone on the 98 then the cost goes to just as much (maybe more) than an a5 ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/">
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 6:09pm
| yeh thats true but there seems to be a lot of problems/issues with the A 5/my friend has 1 |
Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 6:18pm
but yeh i will be getting a platinum 98c with act 
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Posted By: paintballa43708
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 6:36pm
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^^^^^^ ahhhhhhhh double poster lol jp ------------- Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body
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Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 6:41pm
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^lol. Hope you like the 98. Mine was good back when I had it and good luck with anything you do to it. Just for the record though the A5 does not normally have alot of problems. I have never had one with mine **knocks on wood** ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/">
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 7:05pm
alright well thanks for the help and now i mite consider getting the A 5 altho it wont be my first gun it could be my second. 
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Posted By: T RAV29
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 7:05pm
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nvm accidentally double posted |
Posted By: paintballa43708
Date Posted: 29 April 2008 at 9:07pm
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again ahhhhh lol ------------- Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body
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