Xi_Mao626
Newbie
 Offline
Posts: 4
|
 |
« on: September 30, 2009, 04:29:27 PM » |
|
Hey guys. I've been slinging paint on and off for a good 7 years or so and I only recently found out about this forum.
Wanted to stop in and say hi, but also ask a few questions.
Right now I've got a Tippmann A-5 w/ Response trigger and a 10" (I think) Apex barrel running on High Pressure air. I'm by no means the athletic sort so this set up tends to keep me slow and my arms get tired quite easily. Recently at Bellows, I've found that I rather like running around and actually, y'know attacking, rather than bunkering down and putting out suppressing fire. I've been thinking about getting a TPX pistol and running with just that for some games, but I've heard mixed reviews.
So...On this particular topic...
1. What are good options for light markers that will allow me to be mobile and aggressive. Preferably something that's not a pump.
2. Is the TPX any good? How does it compare to the Tiberius Tac-8?
3. Is running just a pistol a viable option?
Also...My girlfriend plays with me. Last Christmas I got her a Phantom because she likes to take her time and doesn't like to waste paint like I do. Since then I've been looking for equipment to upgrade her gun with. Currently she's running a purely stock phantom, with the 12gram changer at the back and everything.
What are good upgrades for that marker? I don't think she wants to have a vertical 12gram chamber, but I know that's an option.
And as a final question that relates to both...The TPX has a hammerhead threaded barrel being offered for it by Tippmann. The idea of real rifling on a paintball gun is very appealing, but I've heard incredibly mixed reviews of the product and I can't separate fact from fiction. Has anyone tried using a hammerhead barrel? If it's a good purchase I may get one for my Girlfriend as well as one for myself if I get a TPX.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Koa
|
|
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2009, 12:05:32 AM » |
|
well the M1A1 Abrams tank uses smooth bore and shoots further than most other tanks
so i wouldnt put much into rifling until there is conclusive evidence of it being more accurate or shooting further
i seen some TPX vids, seems cool, but the Tac can run FS rounds, but i dono if you wanna pay for more range
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Xi_Mao626
Newbie
Offline
Posts: 4
|
|
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2009, 02:02:31 PM » |
|
Most fields I play at are field paint only, so I don't think that FS rounds would be feasible...
But thanks for the quick feedback.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Koa
|
|
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2009, 02:30:01 PM » |
|
i dont think anyone would mind you shooting them
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Xi_Mao626
Newbie
Offline
Posts: 4
|
|
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2009, 04:14:46 PM » |
|
I see. I'll consider it before I put out for a pistol then.
Though that is a much more expensive buy-in than if I go with a TPX...
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Koa
|
|
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2009, 07:11:07 PM » |
|
i think the tpx is cheaper
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Xi_Mao626
Newbie
Offline
Posts: 4
|
|
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2009, 10:32:24 PM » |
|
TPX is definitely cheaper...
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
meejacob
|
|
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2009, 07:07:01 PM » |
|
Phantom doesnt really have have "upgrades" but it does have acceceries (i think i spelt that wrong) You can get a Open Class body that allows you to but a hopper on it , you can get a longer or shorter barrel , you can get a bottom line kit that allows you to rock a tank fro the bottom of the frame , you can get a CCI L-Stock or CCI T-Stock. Theres a bunch more things you can get for a phantom but there arent really upgrades for it. You can call mike at CCI and tell him what your looking for the phantom and im sure he will Gladly help you.
Thanks,
Jacob
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
