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Post by 99GenX on Oct 21, 2005 22:43:13 GMT -5
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Post by heckboy on Oct 22, 2005 22:50:57 GMT -5
IT'S,
An Ion with a XM8 body shell,.
how,
Original?
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Post by jestertls on Oct 22, 2005 23:28:06 GMT -5
Come on now. I like it. Think it is very creative.
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Post by Fear The Sasquatch on Oct 23, 2005 7:14:36 GMT -5
especially coming from smart parts. It took em a while, but they are finally taking dibs at getting into the woodsball/milsim market. I think for their first crack it looks pretty damn good. from what I understand, its basically an ION underneath all that. if they don't price it out of the water I think it'll sell pretty well.
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Post by Trigga Nometry on Oct 23, 2005 11:23:28 GMT -5
especially coming from smart parts. It took em a while, but they are finally taking dibs at getting into the woodsball/milsim market. I think for their first crack it looks pretty damn good. from what I understand, its basically an ION underneath all that. if they don't price it out of the water I think it'll sell pretty well. I kinda like it. At least the SP is taking the shot at the milsim guns. Not bad for a 1st attempt. It all has to start somewhere. |
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Post by Ety on Oct 23, 2005 11:28:30 GMT -5
Isn't JCS coming out with something like that? (Maybe they should sue SP) Its a step in the right direction.
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Post by Trigga Nometry on Oct 23, 2005 11:31:42 GMT -5
Here is a pic of SP's Bill Gardner holding the SP8:  |
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Post by FantasticDamage on Oct 23, 2005 22:47:50 GMT -5
Yeah I like it! However the guy displaying it doesnt seem to agree....
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Post by Wookie on Oct 24, 2005 11:42:03 GMT -5
Holy cow! Between that and the MKX8 I am in love!
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Post by Mavro on Oct 24, 2005 12:59:38 GMT -5
I think it's OK but it isn't something I would buy. It looks hard to field strip with all the excess armor. I'm not a big magazine fan but it definitely adds to the intimidation factor. Then again, my A-5 scares newbies and veterans alike; it even scares me sometimes. I think I'll stick with the Tippmann.
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Post by Rembrandt on Oct 24, 2005 19:55:23 GMT -5
I think its a great move by SP. I play scenario heavily, like 9-12 games a year. And I have looked around lately and there are alot of Ions out there being used. Its unbelievable in a style normally dominated by Tippmans and cockers is just about being overrun by Ions. I mena they are cheap, great guns, and very reliable. If the SP8 really is exactly an Ion underneath and just as reliable I know SP's sales to the scenario market will jump through the roof with all the people that love mil-sim and alos love the Ion.
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Post by 99GenX on Oct 26, 2005 16:45:16 GMT -5
Just checked and they are selling for $400 BIN on eBay with the new Blackheart (20bps) boards installed...
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Post by Trigga Nometry on Nov 1, 2005 9:23:08 GMT -5
Somehow looks better here:  |
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Post by 99GenX on Nov 1, 2005 9:29:00 GMT -5
Wow it grew boobs and long hair...
Oh wait, nevermind, that's a girl...
Oh, yea, darn, yea, she's holding the gun...
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Post by wheelchair on Jan 11, 2006 11:34:21 GMT -5
I got to dry fire one of these at my local shop last week and I think I peed a little. It feel great (weight, grips, balance, etc) this was without any of the "accessories" with a 68/45 on the ASA, no hopper, a full hopper and remote might tweak the balance a bit more forward then I like. This one had the blackheart board on it and it just plain ripped.
If I ever decide I'm done with my A-5, a SP8 with Qloader would be *very* high on my list.....
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