The accuracy of this review is disputed. Please see discussion below.
Period of Product Use:
Only tested
30 of 69 people found this review helpful.
Paintball Experience:
4 years
Similar Products Used:
ion
shocker (better)
Marker Setup:
esprit
7* forwarsd lpr
bob long expansion chamber
feed neck
14" 2 piece barrel
boo-yah drop forward
on/off
68ci 3000psi N2 tank
evil venturi bolt
halo tsa led hopper
tippmann A-5
16" J&J ceramic
68/3000 crossfire tank
Shocker NXT
Halo B w/ Rip
68/3000 Crossfire Tank
Recommended Upgrades:
dont know, just got to dry fire it
Strengths:
Pretty light
Looks
Smooth trigger
Weaknesses:
Pretty much an upped ion
Review:
Okay, i went to world cup and had to stop by the smart parts tent to get my shocker looked at. while they were working on my marker, i looked at the ones they had up. while i was looking at them, a guy from smart parts came over and asked if i wanted to test their newest marker. i said sure, and he gave me a stock epiphany with a tank on it. he said i could go crazy and just rip it. so i did. i have to say, i was imressed. of first look, you think its gonna be pretty much like an ion, but its not. its lighter, smoother trigger pull, and a lot better looking. it pretty much looks like a nerve, ion and DM put together.
Conclusion:
For the $425 price tag on it, id would buy one for a backup just in case. i suggest it to anyone. whether youre new, or upgrading, or buying a backup. i give this marker an eight out of ten cause i didnt get to see how accurate it was, and nothing deserves a ten.
Rating:
8 out of 10
Last edited on Monday, November 13th, 2006 at 4:15 pm PST
quote:Originally posted by nonamejones i hate to burst everyones bubble but the epiphany is no where close to being an answer to the rail in anything but the looks department.if you doubt me go try one
Well, when I commented on the epiphany being an answer to the rail, I meant price-wise, not looks-wise. Plus the Rail is MUCH better than an epiphany (in my opinion).
quote:Originally posted by Fastfingers28 Well, when I commented on the epiphany being an answer to the rail, I meant price-wise, not looks-wise. Plus the Rail is MUCH better than an epiphany (in my opinion).
Obviously the Rail is better. You don't need to be a genius to know that Proto is about 5000 times better than smart parts
Dispute: Hey, I once sat in a Lotus and revved it up. It was nice but since I didnt actually drive it around I can't test the handling so I'll give a false representation of having intelligence of the product being discussed.
hey guys, quit flamin him, at least he is telling us what is good and bad about the gun and not giving us total B.S. And it is only a $400 gun...it isnt perfect. I think he scored it right. And as for it comparing to a Rail... OBVIOUSLY the Rail wins, 30bps capability and all of the technology in it. I have an Epiphany and I am saying this. The Epiphany is going to get upgrades and will eventually be a watered down shocker. IN MY OPINION.
Last edited on Friday, May 18th, 2007 at 2:26 pm PST
