Tippman 98 Custom Pros/Cons ! Newbie Needs HELP!

[patman525]

I want to get a Tippmann 98 Custom and a Bigshot barrel. I know the stock barrel sucks. But, im a beginner and I dont know anything about how to fix a marker. I have about 200 dollars so i need the pros/cons of the Tippmann. Any other good guns for someone just starting would be a help too. Thanks!

PS

Some newbie questions...

Whats a vertical adapter?

Be nice... im new

[dropkick]

im a beginner and I dont know anything about how to fix a marker

You won't need to worry about fixing a Tippmann. They are built very durable and almost never break down. If something ever does go wrong, take it to your local field...they can probably fix it up.

i need the pros/cons of the Tippmann.

Pros:

Durable
Cheap
Good gun to start out with
Reliable
Good with CO2
Can be upgraded to a Reactive or Electro Trigger (but why...:rolleyes:)

Cons:

Ugly
Loud
Ugly
Ugly :)

Any other good guns for someone just starting would be a help too.

Spyder
Rebel
Piranha

All relativley cheap and perform the same.

Whats a vertical adapter?

A piece of the gun where the tank screws in. A vertical adapter is usually located towards the end of the gun, under where the barrel screws in.

Be nice... im new

Welcome :) Hope I helped.

[Crime Dog]

Who the heck cares if it's ugly? I've never understood that "point". I could care less if I have an ugly gun. If I can tag someone out, what do looks matter, eh? ;)

I agree with the pros:

Built like a tank
Easy to upgrade
You can do all sorts of mods to make it quiet (my Tippy is NOT loud)
Tippmann has GREAT customer service
Affordable

Cons:
Hm. To be honest, I can't think of any. I've taken care of the loudness problem with mods I've made, so that's not an issue for me. I could care less if someone thinks its ugly...so THAT'S not an issue. Let's see. Well...it's no Angel. But it only takes a shot or two to tag an Angel out anyway, so.........

I'd say you'd be wise to go with a Tippy. Maintenance is minimal since they're built so well, and if you DO Have a problem, you've got an awesome company to help you take care of it...

[dropkick]

Originally posted by Crime Dog
I could care less if someone thinks its ugly...so THAT'S not an issue

Some people like a gun with aesthetics :agree:

[elTwitcho]

Cool beans, but I'm sending this thread where it belongs ;)

[Pookister569]

Originally posted by dropkick


Whats a vertical adapter?

A piece of the gun where the tank screws in. A vertical adapter is usually located towards the end of the gun, under where the barrel screws in.
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actually a vertical adapter usually won't be located towards the end of the gun... because it's a VERTICAL adapter. m98 doesn't have a vertical adapter come with it. it comes with a bottom line.