Speedball
Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Which Gun is Best
Forum Description: Need Advice? Ask the pros.
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Topic: Speedball
Posted By: thefletch55
Subject: Speedball
Date Posted: 22 January 2009 at 8:19pm
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Hey, im looking to get back into a speedball team, and i need to get a new gun. im looking for a decent gun for under $300. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ------------- -thefletch55- |
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Posted By: Sangreti
Date Posted: 22 January 2009 at 8:34pm
an automag you can never go wrong with an automag------------- ~square peg~ |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 22 January 2009 at 8:42pm
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Sangreti, you've gone from enthusiasm to fanboyism. A mech 'mag, especially one in the $300 range, is most likely not going to be able to compete in the speedball field. I suggest an Ion. You can get a brand new Ion for $160, and that'll leave you plenty of money for a good tank and hopper. If you want to spend $300 on just the gun, look at new Minis and PMR's. For used, you can get e-'cockers, Intimidators, Shockers, Angels, the works. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: thefletch55
Date Posted: 22 January 2009 at 8:52pm
Thanks alot im going to look into an ion, i have a diablo backman hopper, and a PMI 45/4500 CF tank  ------------- -thefletch55- |
Posted By: ctchofday
Date Posted: 22 January 2009 at 9:13pm
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if you already have the hopper and tank... then go for a new(unused) Proto SLG 08/09 or an 08 Rail ------------- Xbl:PhantomReign97
'99 Snpr II, ½d Karni, E-Orracle, 2k4 Spstk, 2k5 Prstk, PMR SE, A5, 98 |
Posted By: Sangreti
Date Posted: 22 January 2009 at 10:06pm
------------- ~square peg~ |
DeTrevni wrote:Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 22 January 2009 at 10:27pm
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i recomend the mini. I am a big fan of them and used (target practice no playing) one once. It shot nicely and it was easy to walk. plus it was ridiculously lightweight. ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: Beil
Date Posted: 23 January 2009 at 12:34am
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Yeah, Ion, PMR, Invert Mini, you really can't go wrong.
i'd recommend the Ion because I have experience with it. 10 times easier to clean than my 98. I was so surprised when i took it apart the first time, it's so simple.
and if you look around *cough* model98.org and pbnation *cough* you can find a really good deal. i recently found an upped Ion on model98 for SUPER cheap considering the upgrades. ------------- I do it fast, slow, hard, and easy. I sometimes even do it in the woods. Yeah, I'm a runner. |
Posted By: thefletch55
Date Posted: 26 January 2009 at 8:15pm
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Thanks guys your help is gretaly appreciated ------------- -thefletch55- |
Posted By: PaiNTbALLfReNzY
Date Posted: 27 January 2009 at 8:40am
Did you have the Ion SE? The stock Ion doesnt have a bolt cap, meaning to get to the bolt you have to take the entire gun apart. It's easy once you get used to doing it, but i'd recommend a gun with easy access to the bolt. |
Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 27 January 2009 at 9:13am
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I agree with the others, look into an Ion. That gives you plenty of money left over to play aroudn with and put some upgrades onto your gun. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 27 January 2009 at 5:12pm
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definatly get a mini. iv had mine for about a year and iv never had a problem with it. it light, durrable, fast, and accurate right out of the box. ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 27 January 2009 at 6:00pm
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Im going to stray from the pack...
Look into guns from Dangerous Power. I have an F8, and I absolutely love it. Almost no kick, AMAZING efficiency and feels so nice. The G3 is quite popular too, and they just got a price break to $300. The F8 will have to be purchased used if you want it at $300.
They have great customer service, too. ------------- 
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: methodicandy
Date Posted: 28 January 2009 at 1:00pm
| get the proto slg great gun with a great board, way easier to maintain than an ion, great all around gun |