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Monday, August 21st, 2000 |
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| Strengths: |
Since some people may not know exactly what the Blazer is,
I will start by saying it operates just like an Autococker
(the system was actually originally developed by Glenn
Palmer) It is a closed bolt, semi-automatic paintball
gun. Its advantages are many. First, it is small and
light. Much more compact then an autococker. It is also a
very efficient gun and runs wonderfully off of CO2 or
compressed air. It also comes with the best barrel money
can buy....STOCK! Palmers barrels are known for there
effective accuracy and effective range. I personally love
the stock trigger, it's a little heavy and long compared to
some guns, but I actually prefer it that way and have no
trouble with high rates of fire.
Since it is a closed bolt auto cocking paintgun it uses a
low pressure regulator, ram, and 4 way just like an
Autococker does. These are some of the most commonly
upgraded parts on the Autococker, and many people upgrade
them using Palmers own parts. This gun comes stock with
these parts which are truly the best there is. It has the
rock reg, quickram, and quickswitch 4 way. The way I look
at it is that you can buy an Autococker, add a good barrel
and Palmer pnuematics and spend $550. Or, you can get a
stock Blazer, add a Stabelizer reg for $500 and you gain a
better in line regulator, smaller size, and lighter weight. |
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| Weaknesses: |
Not a lot. Some people don't like the two stage trigger,
but you get used to it and I don't mind it at all. Also,
there isnt 45 frame option available yet, but I have heard
it may be in the works. The only other disadvantages are
that there are few upgrades for it outside of Palmers (not
really a disadvantage seeing as how it doesn't need
anything that Palmers can't do for you) and that if it does
ever need serviced, it has to be sent back to Palmers in
California.
Oh yeah, it takes a while to get a new Blazer from Palmers,
so if your not a patient person you may want to look for a
used one. |
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| Conclusion: |
I would recomend this gun to anyone who wants a top quality
gun at a reasonable price. I think dollar for dollar it is
a better value then the Autococker. My particular Blazer
is anodized Blue (looks NICE!) with a standard brass barrel
and a male stabelizer. I run it off CO2 and it is
incredibly consistent and very accurate. For me, this is
the perfect gun. I also like the Autococker...but it gets
expensive upgrading them. I'm not a big fan of the electro
guns as I prefer the feel of a mechanical trigger.
One last thing....there is something special about owning a
Palmer gun and untill you do, you won't understand.
But....once you do, you'll find it hard to go back. |
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