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Model98

03-09-2001, 04:50 AM

I want some opinions on a good back up marker that will perform well stock until I find the money to buy some upgrades.

I am looking to spend between $130-$200, maybe a little more.

I was looking at the Spyder line, but I am not sure which one to get.

adVanCedSh0t

03-09-2001, 05:18 AM

The piranha STS is a good back-up gun.

Mad Ogre

03-09-2001, 06:55 AM

Backup gun?
I just use Harsh Language.

You mean a second gun altogether or one you actually carry on the field?

A. Same as your main gun.
B. PGP.

MMextremePB

03-09-2001, 07:06 AM

Spyder Compact 2000. If you have a ****s Sporting Goods near you you can pick one up on sale for $99.00. If your looking for something to get you out of a sticky situation as a back up the PT enforcer works well. I own both guns and they both have done well. I usually play with either my Viper M1 military or my GT commando 2 but the spyder probably is a better gun for the money than either of those 2.

Eladamri

03-09-2001, 10:04 AM

Why not just save up money and slowly retire your m98 to backup status as you get more into paintballing? That way you'd end up with a high end gun and a low end gun rather than 2 low end guns. But if that little speech didn't deter you Id opt for a spyder compact 2k as a semi, or get a pump, You can pick up a brand new Maverick Deluxe for 60 bucks or a New Hammer for 65 at http://www.123paintball.com
As long as you're just looking for a backup for rec ball then a pump would be a descent gun, and you have major bragging rights against all semis :)

Cory

03-09-2001, 11:08 AM

you don't need a backup with a 98.

elTwitcho

03-09-2001, 03:42 PM

I want to get an RT for backup duty

rwillia

03-09-2001, 04:29 PM

I agree with Eladamri. Get a new primary and use your Model98 as a backup.

Model98

03-09-2001, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by ryan
I agree with Eladamri. Get a new primary and use your Model98 as a backup.

Duuuuhhh...what was I thinkin' :P

If thats the case, which should I get? I've heard good things about both the cocker and the mag...gonna be a tough choice to decide between the 2.

However, I've heard the mag isn't as upgradable as a cocker, but it performs well stock. Can anyone shed some light on this?

rwillia

03-09-2001, 05:43 PM

It's all personal preference. The Mag and Cocker both have a lot of performance upgrades, just the Cocker has more cosmetic upgrades. The Mag has a pivoting trigger, the Cocker has a sliding trigger.
Maybe this will help you make your decision. It's a bit biased, though: http://www.automags.org/oldhtml/faq.htm#best

rwillia

03-09-2001, 05:44 PM

Also, the Cocker can be converted to a Sniper II if you ever play a pump game.