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Topic: hi guys, new here

Posted By: DeC
Subject: hi guys, new here
Date Posted: 15 January 2012 at 2:31pm

hello everyone, I have been playing woodsball paintball for a couple of years now. I just picked up some gear. A Tippmann X7 Mech. (the softer cyclone feeder thing) and a m16 style grip, with a 24oz Co2. I have about $200-250 for upgrades. I was looking at the X7 Phenom Barrel Carbon Fiber for like $130, i was also looking at a 68/4500 HPA for like $130 or X7 Flatline. The next thing i was looking at was the E-Grip. Im not sure which is the way to start upgrading my gun.

Thanks, Jordan

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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 15 January 2012 at 8:22pm

Welcome. I thought I read that the stock Phenom barrel is actually not that bad, much better than the stock 98 or A5. With that said, I would be hard pressed to recommend any single bore barrel for $130. You can typically buy a kit that will allow you to match the paint more closely. Flasc makes a nice set that has a tactical look to it. However, Lapco and J&J alsom make good one piece, affordable barrels. I HPA is readily available to you, I would recommend it pretty highly, especially for the Phenom and if you plan to up to an E-Grip. The. E-Grip is a nice upgrade as well. Get your accuracy and consistency (barrel/kit and hpa) right and then worry about ROF upgrades. You'e on the right track.

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Posted By: DeC
Date Posted: 18 January 2012 at 11:38pm

ok i went with 16" J&J Ceramic and i ordered the e-grip ver of the gun. I also picked up a sling and a undergrip for the gun.