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Robk0000

01-21-2008, 05:54 PM

General Paintball Talk

Lets try to get some people togther and have some paint fly!
Murphy has offered up a forest near his place, which will do great for woodsball.
Any people willing to go paintballing Post up and we can get together sometime!

TrickyDik

01-21-2008, 09:00 PM

I'd be in if it were the 9th. I work the 1st and 2nd on night shifts.

I'd need to borrow equipment or rent a package. Used to have all my own stuff before I moved to D.C. but then living in the city I couldn't play. Had a sweet pump sniper marker, Phantom, each one made individually per order. Also had an A-5 with response trigger. Sold it all when I was stuck in the city life and had not indoor place to go to.

Nate8409

01-21-2008, 09:23 PM

Man I wish I had a Tippman A-5. I have a Tippman 98 and a Spyder compact.

Robk0000

01-22-2008, 06:16 PM

Cool, i emailed them about group rates and what exactly the field rental is. Right now looks like Feb 9th.

Ill reupdate when i can.

SilverSubie2.5

01-22-2008, 08:29 PM

Boy, this is intriguing and tempting. I play tourny ball, so I'm always up for chillin' and playing some rec ball. Just have to decide if I'd rather hit the slopes, or play some ball. Hmmm...

Robk0000

01-22-2008, 08:39 PM

ive never done speedball and i havent gone shooting in ~2 years, so im on ur team. :)

TrickyDik

01-22-2008, 08:42 PM

I did woodsball but do have some experience on the speedball field. I'm not expert by any means but I have a feeling I'll be able to hold my own.

Nate8409

01-22-2008, 09:12 PM

Yeah I have only done Woodsball. I don't know about this kind.

Murphy2012

01-22-2008, 11:06 PM

Speedball rocks. I used to play speedball tourneys in Manchester when I was in high school. Was hard core into paintballing for about 4 years. I would love to go and am contemplating it. Also thinking about getting another gun. Soooo much cheaper than when I was into it. Christ when I was into it, Autocockers were the best thing you could get. Angels were just coming out, now everyones got one. I think I want an Autococker.<--- * Please no gay jokes*

SilverSubie2.5

01-22-2008, 11:28 PM

ive never done speedball and i havent gone shooting in ~2 years, so im on ur team. :)

You'll love it dude. I try to play every other weekend, but things don't always go as planned. If I can go, sounds good.:)

Speedball rocks. I used to play speedball tourneys in Manchester when I was in high school. Was hard core into paintballing for about 4 years. I would love to go and am contemplating it. Also thinking about getting another gun. Soooo much cheaper than when I was into it. Christ when I was into it, Autocockers were the best thing you could get. Angels were just coming out, now everyones got one. I think I want an Autococker.<--- * Please no gay jokes*

That's pretty cool man, would have never guessed. It's definitely a good time, and a lot has changed since those days. Hell, there isn't even a field in Manchester anymore.:lol: But if you are serious about getting back in, let me know. Would be happy to help you out with anything, if needed.

TrickyDik

01-22-2008, 11:29 PM

* Please no gay jokes*

I promise nothing...

I also agree Terry, that it is certainly cheaper. At least there's the illusion that it's cheaper, maybe I just make more money then I did when I was into paintball. I also think that the markers are cheaper, but field fees have certainly risen. Including the cost of field paint. At least looking at the rates posted above it seems that way.

TrickyDik

01-22-2008, 11:31 PM

Murphy2012

01-23-2008, 12:23 AM

Been doing some research, I think I want to get an Autococker. Again, please no jokes...

Nate8409

01-23-2008, 08:36 AM

I picked up a Tippmann 98 custom. It starts as a great base and you can make it what you want.

The model I have is before they did something to make it not chop paint. I don't know what the change really is but must be something better. Although Tippman makes a whole bunch of bad ass markers like the a5 and x7.

What are people using for mid-range markers these days? I'd enjoy something that is mixed. I enjoyed the big scenario games but also wanted something to keep up with some recreational speedball.

I wouldn't be into the game so much that I'd want to upgrade the marker, just keep it stock. But it would have to be able to play well out in the woods and well on the speedball field. Wouldn't have to be outstanding in both, or even one, I'd accept something that handles both just fine.

SilverSubie2.5

01-23-2008, 01:15 PM

What are people using for mid-range markers these days? I'd enjoy something that is mixed. I enjoyed the big scenario games but also wanted something to keep up with some recreational speedball.

I wouldn't be into the game so much that I'd want to upgrade the marker, just keep it stock. But it would have to be able to play well out in the woods and well on the speedball field. Wouldn't have to be outstanding in both, or even one, I'd accept something that handles both just fine.

Look into the Proto line for something that will do excellent in both, especially if you have an interest in speedball. The SLG and Rail would be two great options.

Been doing some research, I think I want to get an Autococker. Again, please no jokes...

Unless there is something you really REALLY like about them, I'd advise to stray away from them. It takes a lot to keep them shooting well, and there are certainly much better options out there that any idiot can work (not saying anything about you, just in general).

Murphy2012

01-23-2008, 01:23 PM

Ok cool glad you came back in. What are you currently running? I am thinking about getting back into mildly paintballing again. Nothing too extreme like I used to do. Probably an even mix of outdoor and indoor. I have always liked spyders. I had a few fully custom ones back in the day. Tippmans have always been right up there too.

TrickyDik

01-23-2008, 02:51 PM

Look into the Proto line for something that will do excellent in both, especially if you have an interest in speedball. The SLG and Rail would be two great options.

Unless there is something you really REALLY like about them, I'd advise to stray away from them. It takes a lot to keep them shooting well, and there are certainly much better options out there that any idiot can work (not saying anything about you, just in general).

I was actually looking at those last night.

Ok cool glad you came back in. What are you currently running? I am thinking about getting back into mildly paintballing again. Nothing too extreme like I used to do. Probably an even mix of outdoor and indoor. I have always liked spyders. I had a few fully custom ones back in the day. Tippmans have always been right up there too.

Look at what he said for me. I was reading the reviews of the Proto and it's a fairly good all around marker for a price tag of just $249.99

Robk0000

01-23-2008, 04:20 PM

Okay so back on topic, whos going?
i added terry cause he seems interested plus hes local.

Back of topic, my first gun was a semi auto brass eagle, POS!

Then i bought the a5, sick gun, worth the price, then i modifyed that, Response trigger, Flat line barrel and a cool looking stock that has no use.

SilverSubie2.5

01-23-2008, 04:28 PM

Yep, I'd say go with either something from Proto, or a Smart Parts Ion. Nifty little gun that will get you back into the swing of things in no time, for less than the Proto's too.

I'll take a better picture if you want, but here's what I'm shooting right now. Bob Long Vice:

http://i26.tinypic.com/2aa0vo8.jpg

:D

Robk0000

01-23-2008, 04:31 PM

i played with that gun at a store once, really nice, light weight and shoots good to. But i needed something that looked like a 'gun' rather than an alien weapon found in Halo. THe gun is great but, ive always had issues with wierd looking guns.

TrickyDik

01-23-2008, 06:49 PM

Nate8409

01-23-2008, 07:01 PM

OMG! I remember back when I played smart parts markers were mad mad mad mad mad mad money.

That is a friggin bargain.

BUY THAT THING TRICKY. That is a nice marker.

Robk0000

01-23-2008, 07:04 PM

Ive never used a nitro tank, how are they?

Robk0000

01-23-2008, 07:05 PM

We need an even amount of people to come, My brother said he can get 3 from work plus himself if we want. So we can have a 4 on 4, or just do a big match and play people already there. I cant imagine nobody else wants to get painted?

Murphy2012

01-23-2008, 07:14 PM

I know a few kids from my work thatll be interested. I still have to make sure I can go!

Robk0000

01-23-2008, 07:15 PM

cool, maximum is 20 people on the field, so 10 on 10 is going to be hectic.

Murphy2012

01-23-2008, 07:42 PM

How about minimags? I used to want one of those so badly when I was younger. Or are mechanical guns completely overrun by electronics now?

TrickyDik

01-23-2008, 08:26 PM

OMG! I remember back when I played smart parts markers were mad mad mad mad mad mad money.

That is a friggin bargain.

BUY THAT THING TRICKY. That is a nice marker.

You can find ION packages really cheap all over. Not sure I'll pull the trigger, haha, until it's close to the spring time.

SilverSubie2.5

01-23-2008, 10:03 PM

I was looking at this package:

http://www.discountpaintball.com/smart-parts-ion-paintball-gun-black-package-p-3716.html

I think the ION would be fine for me. I know it's mostly a n00b gun these days but I haven't played for a couple years, and I'm not going hardcore into the sport. I'm going to be more of a hobbyist and I think this would suit me well in the woods and the arena.

What do you think about the included options? Is there any better deals out there?

Looks like a solid package. I shot an ION a few years ago, it will definitely hold you over. I'll look around for you, but that is probably one of the better packages you will find new (I'm guessing you don't want to go used).

Ive never used a nitro tank, how are they?

They're required to use basically anything over a Spyder/Tippmann. CO2 will just ruin any electro.

How about minimags? I used to want one of those so badly when I was younger. Or are mechanical guns completely overrun by electronics now?

Minimags are pretty much ancient now, and are illegal in many places. They're a high-end mech I guess you'd say, and can be made to shoot full auto if you can find the sweet spot in the trigger. The boards in the electros will cancel out any of this "bounce." And yes, mechanical guns have become more or less obsolete.

Murphy2012

01-23-2008, 10:30 PM

Man, crazy what this has become. What do you think I should get?

SilverSubie2.5

01-23-2008, 11:33 PM

The few guns I mentioned to Tricky would be a great place to start out again. Smart Parts ION, Proto SLG or Rail, etc. Your borders are unlimited if you are willing to get into the used market. You can find many very good deals if you know where to look on quality guns that are last year's or the year befores model. If you don't mind looking used, I'd be happy to do some searching around for you. There are a few good sized forums in the New England area so you could meet and buy, rather than buying without shooting it.

Edit: Maybe I'll find some time to make it to an upcoming meet to talk with you guys that are interested. Would be much easier for me. :)

Robk0000

01-24-2008, 04:18 PM

Dude go A5, all mechanical then get a respnse trigger. Rules woodsball, and is fun to shoot.

Nate8409

01-25-2008, 12:12 PM

Who of us on the board here has good accomadations for woodsball?

TrickyDik

01-25-2008, 12:23 PM

Who of us on the board here has good accomadations for woodsball?

huh?

SilverSubie2.5

01-25-2008, 06:33 PM

I'm guessing that was suppose to read something like: Who here has a large enough area of woods to play in? Just the way I read it though.:lol:

Robk0000

01-25-2008, 06:42 PM

I gots 40 acres of forest in jefferson...but its far away

Murphy2012

01-25-2008, 11:51 PM

I have TONS of woods within a ten minute walk of my house to play in....literally...ton s of space

hooyeahsti

01-26-2008, 03:27 AM

OMG ill def go to this if i can ! sign me up . i have my own gun but its kinda pos. walmart one... lol

Robk0000

01-26-2008, 03:34 PM

I cant do the 9th anymore...I have a code update course 10 hours that day along with the following week. :( ruined my plans

TrickyDik

01-26-2008, 05:05 PM

Oh well, we'll have to do this another time, maybe this summer.

Robk0000

01-26-2008, 05:18 PM

Wait i screwed up the dates again, I dont have class the 16th. its on the 23rd.

TrickyDik

01-26-2008, 05:44 PM

Wait i screwed up the dates again, I dont have class the 16th. its on the 23rd.

I have no idea what you're speaking of. So I'm just going to back out of this event until you have a solid date. And only if you can get a full roster.

Robk0000

01-26-2008, 07:10 PM

HAHA okay, i confuse the **** outa myself sometimes. Sorry.

The 19th is paintball day so long we can get 10 people + or even amount.

TrickyDik

01-26-2008, 07:12 PM

HAHA okay, i confuse the **** outa myself sometimes. Sorry.

The 19th is paintball day so long we can get 10 people + or even amount.

You realize the 19th is a tuesday right?

Murphy2012

01-26-2008, 08:13 PM

Lets just go in my back yard!

Robk0000

01-26-2008, 09:27 PM

i meant 16th i was looking at this month...WOW yeah lets just go to murphys.

Nate8409

01-27-2008, 02:14 PM

Lets just go in my back yard!

Plus one on THAT!

pjk91

01-27-2008, 02:25 PM

dude rob, what are you smoking?

I cant do the 9th anymore...I have a code update course 10 hours that day along with the following week. :( ruined my plans

Wait i screwed up the dates again, I dont have class the 16th. its on the 23rd.

HAHA okay, i confuse the **** outa myself sometimes. Sorry.

The 19th is paintball day so long we can get 10 people + or even amount.

and then on the first post...

Possible Date:
February 9th

I suppose I can go IF it's NOT at the field.

Robk0000

01-27-2008, 02:53 PM

how many paintballs do we have? I have a new co2 tank still has the cap on it. :)

We should go paintballing at Night.

TrickyDik

01-27-2008, 04:34 PM

Are we actually having a paintball match?

If not then please edit the first post so people don't get confused. I can also edit the title so this can be just a Paintball chat thread. Then you can create a new thread should there actually be a Paintball event planned, which would include a date, roster of those interested, location and any other information needed.

Don't want to be an ass but I just don't want people getting confused.

Robk0000

01-27-2008, 06:10 PM

now its a general chat, because we dont have enough people to go to a pay for site. Woodsball is always good, even when its cold outside.

TrickyDik

01-27-2008, 07:31 PM

Renamed the thread and moved it to general chat. If you could take a moment to clean up the OP so no refrences to a meet are there. If you do plan event just create another thread in the appropriate place.

Thinking I'm going to pick up some gear since there are some nearby fields. Probably wait until it's closer to spring though.

TrickyDik

01-29-2008, 07:14 AM

So if I were to pick up a marker, which of the three should I buy?

Proto Matrix Rail
Proto SLG
Smart Parts Ion

It seems to me that the Ion and the SLG are more entry level markers. I've been into paintball for many years off and on. I've owned a Spyder TL, Spyder E-99, Tippmann A-5 and a CCI Phantom VSC Pump marker.

My worry is that the Ion and SLG won't satisfy me. I'm interested in really getting back into the sport. Still on a recreational level with an interest in Speedball. If I enjoy it enough then at some point I might even try to get into some sort of competition. But that's further down the road. Right now I'd like a marker that can still be some fun in the woods, but will allow me to keep up with some recreational speedball games.

I think the Matrix Rail (PMR) is what I should be looking at. Seems that it can be upgraded as my skills increase on the speedball field, it's not too costly to start with, and if speedball doesn't turn out to be my thing it seems that it will still be a good woodsball marker. Is this correct?

SilverSubie2.5

01-29-2008, 05:16 PM

Yes, the PMR would be great to get you going again. It would be very easy to customize to your liking as you progress, in whatever direction you choose. You could really go either way though, with either the ION or the PMR. It may help having the PMR as the Proto/DYE line is rather extensive and having the knowledge of how they work may help you later on if you choose to go with something higher end.

TrickyDik

01-30-2008, 11:44 AM

SilverSubie2.5

01-30-2008, 02:09 PM

If you have any interest in used, I can help you out there...

TrickyDik

01-30-2008, 02:49 PM

If you have any interest in used, I can help you out there...

I have interest in used as long as the condition is good.

Think I'd also be interested in an SLG, from what I hear it is pretty much like a PMR except it's lighter and smaller but can be upgraded the same.

If that's the truth then I'd be interested in either a PMR or a SLG used or new depending on condition and price.

SilverSubie2.5

01-30-2008, 07:35 PM

Hm, this may interest you then:
http://i32.tinypic.com/w15gds.jpg

My friends PMR with the following upgrades:
-UL frame
-UL barrel
-NDZ parts (eye covers, bolt cap, feedneck)

The upgrades purchased separately would total $300. I'll talk with him if you're interested, last I checked he was looking for $300 for everything. I've shot the gun myself and it works great, no notable wear either. It's been sitting at my house since September or so.