Getting back into paintball
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Topic: Getting back into paintball
Posted By: svtsilver1
Subject: Getting back into paintball
Date Posted: 11 January 2010 at 9:31pm
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Sup guys new to forums and played paintball about 5-6 years ago and im
getting back into it with a couple of buddies. We are in the market for
new guns and one of my friends is set on a A5 w/ egrip. I honestly
havnt played in so long and last thing i had was a 98 custom. We are
going to be playin all woodsball and in some 15on15 man tournaments.
Ive looked at the X7 money isnt really that big of an issue would like
to stay under $350 tho. Im mainly looking for a decent good with good
accuracy. Thanks in advance.
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Posted By: Ceesman762
Date Posted: 12 January 2010 at 10:19am
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You can't go wrong with a 98 or A5. If you are looking to spend $350, the extra cash left over can get good barrel.
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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 12 January 2010 at 10:40am
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Don't cheap out on the mask. Spend the money on a good thermal lense mask. You can spend all the money you want on a marker, but if you can't see your opponents..... As for markers, if you have some experience and/or feel comfortable making minor repairs, consider buying used. Tippmann markers can typically be had for about 1/2 of what they go for new when you buy used. Not much can really go wrong with them that can't be fixed and still end up below what they cost new. Plus in some instances, you can get markers that have gobs of upgrades. Kinda like new cars, let someone else take the drive it off the lot loss. ------------- "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: scotchyscotch
Date Posted: 14 January 2010 at 10:49am
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Have a look at an SP1. It should give you everything that your looking for. Easily upgradeable looks and performance wise and pretty cheap. |
Posted By: TinMan
Date Posted: 14 January 2010 at 3:06pm
Or a Tippmann even. 
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Posted By: buhju1
Date Posted: 14 January 2010 at 3:08pm
Normally I would completely agree with you but Smart Parts is toast. They are completely shut down right now. They say it is only temporary but who knows. In any case, a used gun is definitely the way to do. You could probably find something like a DM4 for $150.
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scotchyscotch wrote:Posted By: GOMEZ15
Date Posted: 18 January 2010 at 8:55pm
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i have a a5 w/ HE egrip and i would like to marry it, well not really but its fantastic. the x7 or phenom is good as well. but a good mask and a good barrel is what really gets you through the game
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