SLG, Vibe, or Ion

So, by the end of this school year my dad basically said,"I'll get you
something for $300". So, I don't know why but I have all 3 current gen
game systems, a sick computer, and a snowboard worth $500. So, with that
I have to go to paintball, I have a 98c(like the rest of the world) and want an
entry level gun. The vibe seems to be a good all around gun, but looks a
little cheap. The Ion, I can't see anything wrong with other than the fact that
too many people have them(I don't like having something all of my friends
have). The SLG I think is the best but I'm really not sure about any of them,
help please?

SLG is going to be best for your money.


Don't buy a smart parts gun. They basically send you and empty box. All of their guns need to be upgraded to the point where you have put more money into the gun than it cost in the first place.

Ion: $200.

Now we add all the ups: feedneck, trigger, board, ASA, Reg, barrel. Right there is almost $300 in (quality parts, no cheapo crap to save money) upgrades. So, you've just payed $200 for a gun, then $300 in ups. Thats $500.

Same story goes with the vibe

I bought a heavily upped ion for $250 (probably close to $600 worth of ups) and the gun still sucks. My PMR beats it any day.

Get the SLG, Proto makes quality stuff you may need the minor upgrade here or there, but hey, its better than the other choice.

Another thing, you'll need an HPA tank and an electronic hopper. So take that into consideration. SLG's (or Ions) can't run off Co2 (ions technically can but they still don't work as well as if they has HPA)


or you can do what techietaichi said and customize your 98c. (although I'm not a fan of milsim)


I asy an SLG is your best bet









Edited by kook - 18 May 2008 at 8:10am

No I think you'll be fine. Just as long as you get your stuff online because a store will have marked up the prices.

SLG 200
DXS metal tank (its a little heavier than a carbon fiber but its not bad.) 48ci/3000psi 65$
and I'm sure you could find a e-hopper out there for $30. It wont be the prettiest or fastest, but you need one that should go 13 bps (NPPL rules)

Maybe you could fins a ricochet.

Any one know of any site that sells a lot of paintball stuff.
Like guns, air tanks, barrels ect.

WrongFoot wrote: Aw man, well I guess with a Halo or something similar and a HPA tank thats about..... uh $400? It just sting that I need and HPA tank on the SLG but i don't on the Vibe, isn't the SLG supposed to be better?

Yes it is better.  Compare the Vibe and the SLG on their specifications and you'll see why.  You can run C02 (anti-siphoned preferably) on the SLG, it just isn't recommended. 

Uhh, what's anti siphoned mean?

WrongFoot wrote: Uhh, what's anti siphoned mean?

Best explained here:  http://www.madpaintballer.com/co2-anti-siphon.php

SLG > *

for the same price