pb pistols
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Topic: pb pistols
Posted By: paintballer1995
Subject: pb pistols
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 4:04pm
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i want a pistol for a back up is the PMI Piranha Usp good for that ? ------------- camo killer |
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 4:09pm
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Pistols for backup are dumb. They really don't help, and only add bulk to you setup. Just carry pods and watch your tank. Now, pistols for main play is a blast. I fancy myself a pistoleer. For my semi, I use a MilTec G1. So far, it's a great gun, but after some work. Stock, it leaves a little to be desired, but that's easily fixed. I use a PGP and a Redux for pump pistol play. As for the USP, I haven't used one, but I hear they are good markers. Cheap and reliable, ans since they are Piranha based, they have plenty of spare parts. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 4:27pm
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yeah ive done some study on them saying they are reliable i want to know if any one who owns it has any thing that it needs to have added thanx tho ------------- camo killer |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 4:51pm
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I have two pistols, one of which is a USP, and I really like it. Easy to work on, lightweight and efficient enough that I can usually count on 20 good shots out of it. As a bonus, you can occasionally pick them up fairly cheap. DeTrevni said pistols as backup are dumb. However, I think the word "dumb" is a little harsh; what they actually are is generally unnecessary. That said, I usually carry one most of the time when I play now. Do I need it? Not really. Has it ever come in handy? Only once when I was the last survivor of my team and being hunted by most of the other team. (I'd gone to ground in some thick cover and ended up engaging with my pistol. The small size/short barrel got me several eliminations on people who couldn't bring their markers to bear because of the foliage before I was finally eliminated. If I remember right, I dumped my 98 and pods under a bush on the theory that if the two mags I had for the Tib-8 weren't enough for the situation then I was hosed anyway.) With all that said though the main reason I carry it is because sometimes it's just fun to whip out the pistol on the field and blast away at someone. And since, for me, paintball is about having fun and I enjoy playing that way; then it isn't dumb. The USP, in my opinion is the perfect backup given its weight and cost. If you get one, I recommend two things:
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 5:28pm
thnx i felt dumb harsh to i feal that it would be useful to me (i have a habbit of for geting to reload my main marker) ------------- camo killer |
Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 5:35pm
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and my grip gets blown off when i fire to fast ------------- camo killer |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 5:42pm
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What Mack said.
Pistols are useless, but so are my bipod, my scope, and my silly costumes. And if this were "real" I would care. Since paintball is in fact a game that I play for fun, I judge all things paintball by their fun-factor, not their usefulness.
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 9:09pm
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Yeah, "dumb" may have been a bit on the harsher side. Sorry about that. Of course, there's the opposite side of Mack's anecdote. For almost every unconventional and goofy idea that people normally scoff at, there will be that one time where that crazy idea actually works. Do pistols as a backup really work? Not really, but there may be that one time. You just have to ask yourself, is it worth the $90someodd dollars to get something you may only use once? Or never? Or all the time? If it is, then by all means, have at it. As Mack said, paintball is fun, and is about having fun. That's why I run a pistol as a main. If having one as a sidearm seems fun to you, I encourage it. It's just not for me. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:06am
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With a little looking USPs can be found for significantly less than $90. I paid around $40 for mine shipped and that was only because I forgot to bid on one I was watching on e-bay that went for around $15 total.
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Posted By: p shooter
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 1:01am
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I have an usp and I love it, its reliable and cheap. And at every big scenario game I bring it with me, and I have found it to be helpfull numerous times. If you feel that you can you use it go for it its not like your dumping a bunch of cash for something you may or may not use.
Practice reloading so you can do it quickly and under fire and you may want to get some 10rd tubes makes reloading a lot easier.
have fun buddy
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Posted By: JagdAlex
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 3:21pm
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Pistol as a side arm are far from being dumb when you play Milsim Scenarios. In our combat scenario we play so that you can't have more than 150-200 balls on you at any time during a mission and if your main marker is hit, you can't use it anymore. So a sidearm is a must. If you play milsim Pistols are extremely usefull.
If you play Rec ball with about a case load of paint on you, a 200 balls hopper and a big CO2 HPA tank on your back...then yes a pistol is pretty useless and is there merely for look.
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 7:42pm
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like isaid befor i have a habbit of for geting to reload my main marker and my handlegets blown off
does any one have a better pistol in the same price range
how many shots do you get from 1 12gram ------------- camo killer |
Posted By: p shooter
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 10:33pm
| yo can get almost 30 shots depending on your velocity |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 1:32am
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exactly, I have had to use my pistol AS a backup a number of times too. I would never carry it onto an airball field, but it comes in handy on a rec field. Also in big games, when getting back to the DMZ for air and paint isn't always an option. When you run out of paint/air, a pistol charge is always great. ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site 
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 10:26am
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i got 10 round tubes and a holder for the tubes and 12 grams and the marker will be here in 2 days
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 11:51am
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You should have gotten a http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=910 - Palmer's Pursuit Shop Squall . :D ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 1:29pm
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yeah ill just get two
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 1:30pm
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after i go out to my money tree
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 1:41pm
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 1:42pm
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When it comes to PPS, you tend to get what you pay for. I want one so bad, but probably won't get a chance to have one. They're soon to be gone for good. :'(
Edit: Your pic didn't work. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 1:43pm
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Posted By: arcticmonkey
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 3:24pm
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thats pretty cool that they'll engrave it for you for only $42 more... ------------- 
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Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 6:49pm
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hey if u can buy that why not go for the gold plated?
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 2:54am
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You haven't seen my pistol yet, have you? Never one to pass an opportunity to show off, I present to you http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/pump-markers/55401-mongo-my-homeboy.html - my Redux !
It cost only $1,110. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 9:26am
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every time i see that thing i drool detrevni.
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 9:33am
Hey; get a room! -------------
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thejudge wrote:Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 9:36am
if you left that in a room with me i might just run off with it 
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Posted By: kurieitaa
Date Posted: 17 February 2009 at 4:18pm
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 22 February 2009 at 12:05am
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So, guess what I just bought?
http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/mcb-reviews/67913-pcs-usp-paintball-pistol.html - My review on the USP. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 22 February 2009 at 12:36am
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One thing I've mentioned to other USP users/wanters. Have replacements on hand for that seal that goes around the piercing pin. Good review by the way. (The fact that you agree so closely with my opinions on this marker probably helped.  )-------------
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 23 February 2009 at 10:20am
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I can agree with that. That thing gave me some trouble...
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Posted By: allosaur176
Date Posted: 02 March 2009 at 1:00pm
| I'm currently awaiting the UPS man to deliver my first pistol, the Tac 8... After reading reviews on it and watching Youtube vids, I had to get one... I think if I like it enough, I may purchase another one and leave my A-5 and X-7 out for afew games and try my luck |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 02 March 2009 at 4:27pm
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I would have personally waited for the new Tippmann TPX. I'm most definitely going to get one. It's essentially the same thing as a Tac-8, being internally regulated and magazine fed, but it will be cheaper, and eliminates the flaws with the Tac-8. CO2 isn't contained in the mag, so mags will be MUCH cheaper, and reloading is much simpler.
It's supposed to come out in April. I can't wait! ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: allosaur176
Date Posted: 02 March 2009 at 10:25pm
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I know I should have waited, and believe me, I was trying.. I wanted to see the reviews for the TPX and then decide, but sometimes I cave in and make impulse puchases... But when the TPX does come out, and if the reviews are great, I will most likely pick one of these up...
I had the pro-Lite, worked great, and bought the A-5
the A-5 works flawlessly, and last year I purchased the X-7
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Posted By: Parts Tech
Date Posted: 08 March 2009 at 10:11am
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We are looking forward to the new TPX pistol. In the past, their has been a big problem with the quality of paintball pistols. I think this has been due to a few reasons. Players assume that a pistol should cost less than a full size paintball gun. Unfortunately this is not the case. Paintball pistols require more technology (paint magazines and 12 gram adapters), They are also made in much smaller quantities than regular paintball guns. This means that if you want the same quality as a regular paintball gun, the price is much higher. With the general expectation that a "back-up" gun should cost less, most paintball pistols have been low quality. Since the TPX pistol is made by Tippmann, we have great hopes for it being a very high quality paintball pistol. Tippmann made and Tippmann Warranty = a paintball pistol which will put all othe paintball pistols to shame. ------------- Tech at http://www.tippmannparts.com" rel="nofollow - TippmannParts.com We do everything Tippmann |
Posted By: panhead4411
Date Posted: 11 March 2009 at 7:39pm
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Me and my bro bought a couple of Delta 68's last fall. We are currently looking at buying a couple more pistols to allow both of us to dual-wield. Pistol's as backup are for all logical intents and purposes, useless, allbeit, cool, but useless. Having said that, i'm purchasing a holster for mine, and WILL be packing in most games this summer. It is exceptionally fun to dual pistols on the speedball course. No time to re-load, so its 24 shots (12 in each gun). But when their accurate, its alot of fun to just point with each hand in two different directions. FUN times. Not to mention the added manuverability of havin just a pistol in one hand. You can run soo much faster. |
Posted By: PISTOL_WRAITH
Date Posted: 28 March 2009 at 6:18pm
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Pistols as "sidearms", may not be for everyone. I carry several pistols when I play(actually pistols are all that I use most of the time), if you want to carry one then do so. If you choose to carry a pistol, you MUST practice with the pistol on a regular baisis so that it's use and reloading is second nature. ------------- Take the challenge, try to make 200 paintballs last for 8 or more hours(other than not shooting). |
Posted By: paintballer1995
Date Posted: 08 April 2009 at 6:04pm
i went to a speed ball feild and my marker failed and i elimanated most of the other teamwith it
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 09 April 2009 at 3:29pm
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Posted By: paintballer19952
Date Posted: 10 April 2009 at 7:27pm
omg i should have waited
check out my new question ------------- formaly pb 1995 |