Post by Vashthestampede on Oct 12, 2005 20:49:09 GMT -5
Well to tell you the truth I got my diadem second hand from gatorade, but I still think you would like to hear what I have to say.
Efficiency: Well I shot about five pods and a halo worth of paint and I only lost about half a tank off a 68/4500 and this was with about a 4000psi fill. (Damn Hot fills)
Accuracy: Well the diadem does lack recoil and it is a fairly stable shooting platform. I tend to have a heavy handed trigger finger so with a gun as light as the diadem I have to be careful not to throw it around. The stock barrel is tolerable, but as I really didn't shoot to much paint before putting my empire kit on I cannot tell really how great it was. Well it is as accurate as any other marker that is just as consistent, but it cycles so smoothly that the actual firing of the gun can almost be considered a non factor.
Consistency: My diadem came with a centerflag reg but I put my sidewinder on as soon as I got it and as my winder is nice and consistent so is my diadem. But I put the centerflag on my cocker and sweetspotted it and it does seem to be a nice reg. The diadem was gettin +-3fps over the chrono with the sidewinder so I can't really ask for too much more.
Trigger: The trigger guard has more room than you could ever want and walking the trigger is quite easy. I've noticed that it requires a lot less concentration to walk my diadem as compared to my eblade. The trigger is very easily adjustable and you can adjust it externally which is a big plus.
Eyes: Well the eyes work great what more can I say.
Programming: Well I know some of you might have heard that the led programing is a bear, well I'll tell you now the first time you WILL be confused, but as long as you keep the manual by your side you should be completely fine just be patient and try it once or twice and you will be set.
Trigger Frame: I know it looks really funky, but it actually is more comfortable than the majority of .45 trigger frames out there.
Disassembly: Well this is limitted to me taking the bolt out but its easy to run a squeege throught the length of the upper tube.
Cycling mass: The overall cycling mass of the marker seems to be quite low, the bolt is light, and I have turned my tickler lpr quite low and the ram does not seem to have issues keeping up while still allowing it to pinch paint or at least my finger:D
I would reccomend the lpr just for the sake of having the ability to lower the cycling pressure of the bolt when using brittle paint.
Pictures will follow in my next post. Including a couple of attempts at closeups of the bolt, frame, and lpr.
Final Thoughts: It is not overhyped it delivers what it promises. High performance at low prices. And I think my ebladed mini black magic is gonna be lonely for a while if that tells you anything.
Though in hindsight I later had some catastrophic reliablitiy problems and would reccomend that you avoid diadems at all costs. But when they are working right they are a joy to shoot.
Efficiency: Well I shot about five pods and a halo worth of paint and I only lost about half a tank off a 68/4500 and this was with about a 4000psi fill. (Damn Hot fills)
Accuracy: Well the diadem does lack recoil and it is a fairly stable shooting platform. I tend to have a heavy handed trigger finger so with a gun as light as the diadem I have to be careful not to throw it around. The stock barrel is tolerable, but as I really didn't shoot to much paint before putting my empire kit on I cannot tell really how great it was. Well it is as accurate as any other marker that is just as consistent, but it cycles so smoothly that the actual firing of the gun can almost be considered a non factor.
Consistency: My diadem came with a centerflag reg but I put my sidewinder on as soon as I got it and as my winder is nice and consistent so is my diadem. But I put the centerflag on my cocker and sweetspotted it and it does seem to be a nice reg. The diadem was gettin +-3fps over the chrono with the sidewinder so I can't really ask for too much more.
Trigger: The trigger guard has more room than you could ever want and walking the trigger is quite easy. I've noticed that it requires a lot less concentration to walk my diadem as compared to my eblade. The trigger is very easily adjustable and you can adjust it externally which is a big plus.
Eyes: Well the eyes work great what more can I say.
Programming: Well I know some of you might have heard that the led programing is a bear, well I'll tell you now the first time you WILL be confused, but as long as you keep the manual by your side you should be completely fine just be patient and try it once or twice and you will be set.
Trigger Frame: I know it looks really funky, but it actually is more comfortable than the majority of .45 trigger frames out there.
Disassembly: Well this is limitted to me taking the bolt out but its easy to run a squeege throught the length of the upper tube.
Cycling mass: The overall cycling mass of the marker seems to be quite low, the bolt is light, and I have turned my tickler lpr quite low and the ram does not seem to have issues keeping up while still allowing it to pinch paint or at least my finger:D
I would reccomend the lpr just for the sake of having the ability to lower the cycling pressure of the bolt when using brittle paint.
Pictures will follow in my next post. Including a couple of attempts at closeups of the bolt, frame, and lpr.
Final Thoughts: It is not overhyped it delivers what it promises. High performance at low prices. And I think my ebladed mini black magic is gonna be lonely for a while if that tells you anything.
Though in hindsight I later had some catastrophic reliablitiy problems and would reccomend that you avoid diadems at all costs. But when they are working right they are a joy to shoot.
