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Post by Medina on Oct 19, 2005 16:45:02 GMT -5
Will we stick to our A-5's like the faithful 98 owners when the A-5 rolled in? Or, will we all buy the new model leaving our A-5's for special occassions? I know my 98 has just collected dust since I got the A-5.
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Post by 99GenX on Oct 19, 2005 17:01:58 GMT -5
I'll buy the new one and still roll my A5...
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Post by Electricity on Oct 19, 2005 17:36:20 GMT -5
Well, at this point its a pump, which, while they are pretty cool, certainly can't compare to the trusty ol' a-5.
Although I am already imagining some of the looks for it... MMM pump action shotgun!
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Post by FantasticDamage on Oct 19, 2005 18:57:40 GMT -5
Yeah Im def buying the C3 however Ill still be rocking my A5.....mmmmm C3!!!!
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Post by Jackson on Oct 19, 2005 19:37:58 GMT -5
I really can't comment on this since I sold my A-5. But maybe I can... I sold my A-5 because (aside from needing the money) I realized that I wouldn't use it anymore. When I got my A-5, my spyder became back up. I haven't played with it in over 2 years. It will probably be different since the new gun is a pump so it won't get quite as much use.
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Post by Medina on Oct 19, 2005 21:27:32 GMT -5
I didn't realize that Tippmann is actually going to release this new stock-class marker. Here's the link for all those interested: www.tippmann.com/product_guide/markerDetails.aspx?categoryid=4I was just daydreaming earlier on what the next generation of A-5 will look like. I was hoping it would look like the MP7. I guess I'll have to wait another year or two to even consider another buying another paintball gun. |
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Post by MerrSonn on Oct 19, 2005 21:48:20 GMT -5
I didn't realize that Tippmann is actually going to release this new stock-class marker. It's not actually a stock class setup, but I bet it'd sell better if there were a stock class option... (Stock class is entails that the marker is pump action, has a 10-15 rd feedtube that's parallel to the barrel, has only one ball above the breech at a time so that the user must "rock and cock", and is powered by 12 gram co2 cartridges. Technically stock class markers aren't supposed to have porting on the barrel or autotriggers, both of which are features on "stock class" phantoms) Considering that it's big, heavy, has a plastic barrel, and smells, I don't think I'll be getting one. Who knows though, maybe I'll change my mind once it actually comes out. |
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Post by tippy on Oct 19, 2005 22:02:40 GMT -5
WOW ITS ACTUALY GONNA IGNIGHT!?!
I didnt know that! I thought it was just gonna be pressure lol...wow...
man..this has BAD IDEA all over it.
I will bet with anyone here that ther will be Deaths and re-calls to come with this GUN
i dont like it at all....
My $0.02
Tippy~
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Post by FantasticDamage on Oct 19, 2005 23:25:21 GMT -5
Im not worried about any of these "problems". Tippmann has been in the game for over 10 years....I feel that they have been the greatest innovators to this sport. I find it kind of funny, all their work gets criticized until another company adopts their creation then its accepted. This all happened with the Fully Auto option.....noone liked it and it was banned....now look people cant get enough BPS.....Then there was the cyclone....."Its too big"....now a very efficent way of playing....its going to kill someone.
Not intending to bash anyone...just stating how Tippmann always gets the negative end of the spectrum, just because they are the innovaters, then it seems its only accepted when some speedball company re-invents it as their own.
Im already saving up for a C3, Im fully supporting Tippmann and I know they wouldnt ever release a product that could be dangerous to the sport.
Oh on a side note, in the C3 manual they mention the fact that they are working on a future semi-auto upgrade kit for the C3.....SWEET!
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Post by 99GenX on Oct 20, 2005 5:21:22 GMT -5
Well looks like this $180 I have pinned down for a WAS board and some Alias parts will go back burner - I checked this morning and found a extimated starting price of $179.99 PS - The majority of the gun is plastic ("composite")... And EDIT - Scratch the $180, they are already on ebay (about 20 of them total) with BIN's of around $230  |
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Post by 99GenX on Oct 20, 2005 5:24:20 GMT -5
And BTW - Looks like a little electrical tape and the tip of an Apex barrel would make for tons of fun on this sucker! Ahh I can't get over this - Reading the manual and every other statemen is either: Clean your sparkplug or Apply Wd-40  They also say it's normal for it to become "very warm" when shooting - How warm is very warm? |
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Post by FantasticDamage on Oct 20, 2005 12:12:07 GMT -5
And BTW - Looks like a little electrical tape and the tip of an Apex barrel would make for tons of fun on this sucker! Ahh I can't get over this - Reading the manual and every other statemen is either: Clean your sparkplug or Apply Wd-40 They also say it's normal for it to become "very warm" when shooting - How warm is very warm? Yeah you know where my Apex Adapter is going!!! MUAHAHA!!! |
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Post by FantasticDamage on Oct 20, 2005 12:27:47 GMT -5
Well I found a dealer that had 2 in stock on ebay for 229.99 so I bit the bullet and bought one. C3 here I come!!! "Hi Brad, We have 2 in stock and you are getting the very first one. They were just released yesterday in limited supply so you will be among the first to own one. Only 50 were available to dealers yesterday! We are shipping this out today for you. Thanks, Thomas" Apparently Im getting one of the first 50 off the line....SWEET!!!  |
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Post by Trigga Nometry on Oct 20, 2005 12:39:53 GMT -5
Well I found a dealer that had 2 in stock on ebay for 229.99 so I bit the bullet and bought one. C3 here I come!!! Awesome! |
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Post by Vashthestampede on Oct 20, 2005 13:25:00 GMT -5
Don't paintballs tend to warp when exposed to "very warm" temperatures?
On the topic of tippmann guns the a5 will always have a special place in my heart. Hell I'd trade my trauma right now for an exact replica of trigga's calculator.
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