She’s not the prettiest...
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Topic: She’s not the prettiest...
Posted By: DTFcmdr01
Subject: She’s not the prettiest...
Date Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:35pm
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Shes not the best looking marker out there, but she gets the job done well. I'm technically new to the forums, I haven't been here in 2-3 years, with a different username. But now i'm back to the sport, and therefore back to the forums. I figured i'd re-introduce myself, by presenting updated pics of my marker.   What you're looking at: -A5 -Palmers Stabilizer -Lapco Bigshot -Tippmann/Specops Dogleg Stock -NcStar 1x25 compact red/green dot scope -X7 LP hopper w/homemade ACU cover -Homemade quick detach sling system When i got back into the sport, i figured i'd have a look at what was out there, and i was overwhelmed. There was Tippmann and spec-ops working togethere to make an X7 w many other upgrades and accessories, the spawn of redesigned 98's, and now word has it that there will be a tippy pistol? holy cow am i excited!  But anyways, the dogleg stock is quite impressive, it was one of those upgrades that led to another, which was my red dot sight. i plan to replace it, with a better one, with a wider angle of view or one with a reticle. The Lapco 8in BigShot, more like a 7in, is force to be reckoned with. i used to have the 14in BigShot, but when i gave this little barrel a try, i never went back. Accuracy and Precision remained strong , but the most noticeable change was the mobility. I've been meaning to paint my A5 in ACU with duracoat, but i don't have the funds at this time, i plan to do it when spring arrives, where weather is preferable, and money will be available. So for the time being, i just took a random ACU t-shirt i had, cut it, wrapped it, and sew it on to my hopper. (Yes, i did see the hopper covers that Panda86 makes on the X7OG) Well, i look forward to discussing intresting topics with you guys, and thankyou for taking the time to look over this! |
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Posted By: notom66866
Date Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:52pm
| Decent setup, I also use the dogleg. |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 12 December 2008 at 11:48pm
That's only fair as sometimes dogs use people's legs. ------------- 
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notom66866 wrote:Posted By: Skillet42565
Date Posted: 12 December 2008 at 11:49pm
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I love Mack.
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Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 13 December 2008 at 12:39am
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i actually like the setup quite a bit. functional and not over the top. My kind of setup. ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 13 December 2008 at 12:49am
| Not too shabby. |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 13 December 2008 at 12:03pm
In all seriousness, it is a nice looking setup. I have two questions for the original poster:
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Posted By: notom66866
Date Posted: 13 December 2008 at 1:49pm
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Realizing that I'm not the original poster I will answer Mack's question anyways. Dogleg stocks work great, they do in fact allow enough room to use the sight rails without a riser. Secondly do youself a favor stay away from NCStar. All of there products are subpar. They are not very bright and are very fragile. And I find if you run, the reddot gets jostled loose and the windage and elavation go all wonky. I actually found that Tasco optics, a sub-company of Bushnell, work extremely well and are very affordable. They also carry the same warranty as Bushnell products. I took a hit to the lens and they offered to repair it for free, I just had to pay shipping to them.
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 13 December 2008 at 4:43pm
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Thanks. I badmouth NCStar on a regular basis and just wanted to make sure my complaints were still valid. The one NCStar sight I've found that does have a bright enough dot is the one that is styled to look like a military sight. Unfortunately, that one is made of cheap plastic and pieces fall off when it takes a hit. Edited: To correct stoopid spelin miztakes and clarify my original meaning. -------------
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Posted By: notom66866
Date Posted: 13 December 2008 at 5:09pm
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May I suggest this sightwith the $28, 30 mm red dot. http://www.binoculars.com/search/index.cfm?Ntt=red%20dot&Ntk=all - http://www.binoculars.com/search/index.cfm?Ntt=red%20dot& ; ;Ntk=all This is the same sight I use the one aforementioned that took a hit to the lens and was repaired free of charge. I have taken a few hits to the sight and it stood up to the punishment. |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 13 December 2008 at 7:12pm
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I should have specified that I was referring specifically to NCStar sights in my previous post. (Fixed that and some spelling errors.) I'll keep those in mind. I've had good luck with BSA and Armson sights in the past.
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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 14 December 2008 at 7:47pm
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I actually think its pretty nice looking! Clean, simple and to the point. Probably doesnt weigh near what my A5 hog has turned into. ------------- "When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter. |
Posted By: KSTIPPHEAD
Date Posted: 14 December 2008 at 10:06pm
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i like it. haven't had a lot of luck w/ that type of dot sight, but the
configuration of the marker looks pretty ergonomically sound. |
Posted By: DTFcmdr01
Date Posted: 17 December 2008 at 9:15pm
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Thankyou all for the feedback! Yeah, my next upgrade i plan will be a new dot sight, not sure exactly which one, but thanks to you guys ill be staying away from NcStar. I've been leaning towards Tasco or ATN. Also sights with some sort of reticule has been really catching my eyes lately. Thanks again |