Well Tippmann's are known to come set WAY too hot usually from factory so yes thatcould be a big problem.  Also if you still have the factory barrel on ther they arent that great.  Chrono and try again then get a new barrel and try again.


Well my question is, which marker will shoot more accurately out of the box??

They should be about the same.  The A5 stock barrel is not impressive at all in my opinion.

What would you get?

I have an A5 but I am very into milsim.  Had the AB been out when I bought it I would have gotten it and installed a cyclone or a Q loader (prolly a cyclone though)

I paid $150 for my Alpha Black with E-grip but to add a Q-loader or Cyclone it's $60 more, and to add a sight you have to place it on top of the carry handle, which leaves the sight really high.

$150+$60= $120 I think you meant 210 and a sight isnt needed just aim down the iron sights it came with unless you didnt get the tac package.


The A-5 can be purchased for around $120 with cyclone already installed and has a flat top for sights.

Should I return my Alpha and get the A-5 or are they really similar performance wise? (range and accuracy, I don't care about BPS)

Honestly its up to you.  If you like the A5 setup better then go for it.  Personally speaking I would simply buy a new barrel and have some fun with the AB.  If you want to go milsim look further I recommend the Lapco or the Hammerhead barrels that were just put out with Tippmann and Hammerhead.



EDIT- Would ti be a good idea to invest in a Apex or flat line barrel for accuracy?
They both give distance.  At further distances the paintballs become much less accurate.