Misconception of Tippmanns

[tacticalp8nt]

I dont know about everyone else but thats why i want to see if anyone agrees. I think that people have the wrong ideas of tippmann owners. All tippmann owners are happy with their markers (i hope) but do some of you wish that you would have bought a different gun with the money you spent on a tippmann. like an impulse or cocker? to me thats what everyone thinks about tippmann owners...theyre people who wanted a different marker but didnt have the money.. .I disagree! i had the money to by an impulse, cocker, or BKO but i chose my A5 and have upgraded it to the point that im so happy with my choice that i feel bad for the people who wish they bought something else. Some people see tippmanns as a noobs guns that never got exchanged once they got better. I guess this goes with the "are tippmanns too popular " threa but i just wanted to see if anyone else thought the same...sorry if i was rambling on there lmao. Tippmanns (to me) are the best marker available in price, quality, maintenance, and overall satisfaction.

uhhhh...TIPPMANN PRIDE! ahahah

[dubix88]

HEY,
I agree whol heartedly. I would rather have a cocker just because i like the smaller size, but i also agree that tippmanns are only noob guns when they are being used by a noob. With the right upgrades you can them to be just as good as any cocker, but thats just my opinion. Good luck and happy hunting.

Randy

[Squidly]

The only regret I have with my A-5 is that it's pretty darn heavy. Not a big deal at the start of the day, but after a day of lugging it around I start wishing I had one of those lighter speedball guns.

[yakitori]

I really dont see why ppl rag on noobs anyway. I mean, at some point in time, we were all a noob, and you gotta start somewhere. Thats w/ anything though. When you get a new job, they train you. When youre new to paintball, ppl diss you like your stupid or something, just for not knowing things.

Oh well, I dont care what other ppl think of me because of the paintball gun I am shooting. When I see someone w/ a 1200 gun, I just think to myself "how ignorant it is to spend that much on a gun. Thats just for the setup, not for field fees and other gear, etc. I am more than happy that I purchased a tippmann. It doenst have to be timed like a cocker, and I dont worry about it when I bump my gun against anything.

The way I see it is, Who cares, its just a hobby. and ppl are too judgemental about markers. Its all stupid if you ask me and very juvenile, so get over it.

[Jeremy133]

Too true yakitori... to true... well the ONLY way I would call some one a newb is if there like 10yrs old and carrying around Angels, or Bob Longs and dont really even know how to use them! Bah... oh well those lil kids make for easier targets i guess...

[Greedy]

Realizing I spent over $1000 of my setup I realize that I could have gotten an E-Orracle or Python Impulse but I really have no complaints. Sure they shoot faster but the A-5 is just my way to save paint.

Plus the extra weight helps me build up my manuvering skills :). And who really is afraid of an A-5? Gives me the element of surprise when it reeks havoc. :laugh:

[Jeremy133]

Damn Greedy what you got into a gun that has 1000$ into it???

[Greedy]

Originally posted by Jeremy133
Damn Greedy what you got into a gun that has 1000$ into it???
Yes it's a shock to most people. I was shocked myself.

Tippmann A-5=$220
Flatline Barrel=$105
J and J 45 Grip=$90
Skull Grips = $90
Stock =$115
Drop=$20
Uni-mount=$35
Dead on Vertical Adapter=$40
Ergo Reg + gauge=$50
Worr Gas Tank=$200
Then another $50-60 on shipping and misc. parts like the Sling Mod, sling itself, macro kit and 240 round APP hopper.

[yakitori]

Well, I wasnt trying to offend anyone, I have prolly spent around 1000 too, if you consider mask, redz harness, shin/knee guards, slide shorts, jersey, gloves, squeegee, carrying case, etc.

And there is nothing wrong w/ having a 1000+ setup, as long as you are happy w/ it. But what I was referring to greedy is ppl spend 1400 or so on a brand new timmy and that doesnt even count a nitro tank, hopper, etc. Thats just for the gun and not much ups. Although you prolly dont need much ups w/ a timmy.

I think its a little different when you spend the money over a long period of time. Like greedy and me and others, I didnt flop down 1000 on my marker at once, I upped as I needed and when I had the spare money to spend. I dont regret it at all either. And you shouldnt either Greedy. If you had an e orracle or timmy, you would prolly have an even more guilty feeling. I know I would.

[Greedy]

Good point. High end markes don't come with HPA and a Hopper that's even more money. Most can't even run on Co2 like a Tippy can. But they can shoot a heck of alot faster. Yet, not everyone has the need to shoot that fast.

I love my gun and I doubt I'll ever sell it. Only thing I have left to do is swap out the stock, get a R/T, and a really sexy paintjob :).

[tippmann1223]

The only thing I don't like about my tippy, is that it chops sometimes. I turn the velocity wayyyy down and it does it. I need a chrono I guess...

[Zedthephish]

I personally dont like tippmans because i dont like their length(i shoot a classic mag). also the velocity adjusters kinda awkward. Other than that theyre really good guns in terms of durability and stuff.

[Empyreal Rogue]

Tippmanns = Perfect 'noob' marker. I'm not saying everyone who uses a Tippmann is a newbie it's just the perfect marker for a new player.

Tippmanns are not difficult to understand (Good ol' pneumatics!), easy to upgrade, durable, reliable and most importantly they're not expensive! This is what makes them so popular. When I first got into paintball I bought a 98c and to this day I love playing with it. I used the Tippmann as an experimental marker really. It introduced me to the sport, allowed me to get a foothold and now I'm taking off!

[smplbz]

Have you noticed that most poeple with 1200+ guns rag on people with less expsive markers. I know it sucks but have you also noticed that poeple with cheaper set ups like 500 or lower rag on people with more expisive setups?

[chinesebugrepel]

Originally posted by Greedy
Skull Grips = $90
Stock =$115
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Holy crap that sucks.

Anyway, don't listen to what other people say, it's all about what you think. If you're happy then don't change.

[E r y k]

think of it this way.

if you ever get a new gun, you will be godly at snap shooting cause your gun will be so much lighter.

[tacticalp8nt]

Exactly my point..my setup would be 700+ easily (i have much more stuff than whats in my sig, like a stock, bipod, etc.)and im happy with it completely. if i were to by a timmy...i probably coudnt use for a few months until i saved more for a tank, then a few more months-hopper- a few more months, entry fees.

Tippmanns=enough said (brains over money)

[yakitori]

Originally posted by smplbz
Have you noticed that most poeple with 1200+ guns rag on people with less expsive markers. I know it sucks but have you also noticed that poeple with cheaper set ups like 500 or lower rag on people with more expisive setups?

Agreed. I wish the madness would stop, but its beyond my control.

[Jstar416]

Sometimes , just sometimes, the ragging is justified. I have this guy on my team who shoots a stock BE Avenger which he paid like $90 for. I have no problem with players on a tight budget, it's just that he beomes a liability during play, cuz he can't hit :censored:. Now, had he invested a little more cash, he could have gotten a better quality marker, or at least an aftermarket barrel.

[Turambar]

Originally posted by E r y k
think of it this way.

if you ever get a new gun, you will be godly at snap shooting cause your gun will be so much lighter.

And shorter (most of the time). ;)

Most people just associate any Tippmann with newbies. That's how it will always be. We may as well get used to it.

[hybrid-sniper]

Originally posted by E r y k
think of it this way.

if you ever get a new gun, you will be godly at snap shooting cause your gun will be so much lighter.
I agree with that, im already good at snapshoot and with a lighter and tighter gun i should be even better.

So far i havent spent a huge amount of money on my tippmann, im pretty much satisfied with my upgrading so far, the only other thing im getting is a $30 drop and then im starting my cocker fund.
If you really love your tippmann then why not spend hundreds of dollars upgrading it, but then theres people like me who love their tippys but don't plan on using it forever.

[yakitori]

Originally posted by Jstar416
Sometimes , just sometimes, the ragging is justified. I have this guy on my team who shoots a stock BE Avenger which he paid like $90 for. I have no problem with players on a tight budget, it's just that he beomes a liability during play, cuz he can't hit :censored:. Now, had he invested a little more cash, he could have gotten a better quality marker, or at least an aftermarket barrel.

Tell the guy on your team to Antisiphon his tank. (unless its a 9oz) My friend has a BE eradicator that chopped like every other ball. When I screwed my A/S 20oz into his gun, it DRASTICALLY reduced choppage. So much, that he wanted me to get him an A/S tube and install it for him. Too bad he is still using a 9oz and is not serious about paintball.

You would think that someone serious enough to play on a team would not have a problem w/ purchasing a better starter gun.

[E r y k]

also, i dont play enough to get a high end gun... maybe once every month or two. however, im going to ebolt it, and leave it like that.

[yakitori]

Originally posted by E r y k
also, i dont play enough to get a high end gun... maybe once every month or two. however, im going to ebolt it, and leave it like that.

Eryk. Ebolting your Tippmann will make it on par w/ high end electros in semi/tournament mode. Itll make the trigger pull like a mouse click and hella easy to walk. Not to mention the other 6 firing modes.

Im sure you already know all of that though. Get the Ballistic sports ebolt over the GTA ebolt.

You are gonna be very Fearsome w/ the Ebolt. I just wish it didnt cost so much.

[Jstar416]

Originally posted by yakitori


Tell the guy on your team to Antisiphon his tank. (unless its a 9oz) My friend has a BE eradicator that chopped like every other ball. When I screwed my A/S 20oz into his gun, it DRASTICALLY reduced choppage. So much, that he wanted me to get him an A/S tube and install it for him. Too bad he is still using a 9oz and is not serious about paintball.

You would think that someone serious enough to play on a team would not have a problem w/ purchasing a better starter gun.

It's not that he chops (I wish), it's that he gets like a 3' by 3' spread at like 10' away. We were targeting this pole from about 12 - 15', only one of every ten shots actually landed. Oh and BTW, our team isn't all that serious yet, we mainly trash-talk people at our school and pwn them. We haven't really competed. We're more of a rec team.

[yakitori]

Originally posted by Jstar416


It's not that he chops (I wish), it's that he gets like a 3' by 3' spread at like 10' away. We were targeting this pole from about 12 - 15', only one of every ten shots actually landed. Oh and BTW, our team isn't all that serious yet, we mainly trash-talk people at our school and pwn them. We haven't really competed. We're more of a rec team.

A/S will also improve consistency and give him tighter groupings. ALso, even a used spyder threaded barrel will improve accuracy.

Those 3x3 groupings could be caused by a number of things (ie. bad paint that is not consitently round, crappy barrel, etc.)

Or just save up and get a better gun.

[Jstar416]

Originally posted by yakitori


A/S will also improve consistency and give him tighter groupings. ALso, even a used spyder threaded barrel will improve accuracy.

Those 3x3 groupings could be caused by a number of things (ie. bad paint that is not consitently round, crappy barrel, etc.)

Or just save up and get a better gun.

Hence, the ragging I mentioned in the earlier post on this thread. He's just too damned cheap to upgrade (we were playing with the idea of becoming a Canadian version of Tippmann Effect). We keep pushing him to get some upgrades (especially a barrel), oh well....

Oh and let ppl think what they want about Tippy users as noobs, as underdogs, we have an advantage cuz we're usually underestimated.