Freestyle Diffrences

[paintballhead5]

Are their any physical diffences between a gen 1 and gen 2 04 freestyle? im looking to buy one online and i want to be sure i get a gen 2. gen 2 has the HE bolt right?

[ShootPaint]

Originally posted by paintballhead5
Are their any physical diffences between a gen 1 and gen 2 04 freestyle? im looking to buy one online and i want to be sure i get a gen 2. gen 2 has the HE bolt right?

Just becuase you get a Gen2 doesnt mean you will get a HE bolt. Most Gen2 markers that are being sold right now are without the HE bolt kits.

The only way to determine if the marker has a HE bolt kit is to open it up. There is no way to determine if a Gen2 FS has the HE kit unless you look at the internal parts. The Gen2 FS w/o HE kit and the Gen2 w/ HE kit look identical from the outside.

You might want to consider the 05FS. It has come down in price with the release of the FSP and this might be a better choice for you. All 05 FS have the HE Kit installed in them already.

[paintballhead5]

you can get gen 2 fs's without HE bolts for 400 on ebay. is it woth it to that or pay more for an 05? where can i by an HE bolt, and how much are they? how many more shots do u get roughly with an HE bolt?

well i could of gotten them for 400, but some one 1 posted it on pbn and now their all gone lol.

[dpbmustanglax]

Correct me if I'm wrong:
Gen1 FS has 90 frame and the ugly drop
Gen2 FS has a 45 frame and a rail and on/off combo

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[autococker ppl]

Personally, Id get the Gen 2 because of the milling, I dont like the looks on the 05's

[SuperMan23]

Ok im new into the ICD family...well bout to be...im bout to get an 04 Freestyl for around 475 to 550 dollars....whats the difference between the 04 and the 05 ? is one all out better than the other or are the both very similar ? also if any of you guys have shot or have an 04 did you experience any problems ?

[jyon89]

Gen 1
90* frame
Eye cover colored same as rear of gun
PDS on/off
Board in frame w/ battery
Drop
No HE Kit unless included via a free voucher

Gen2
45* frame
Eye covers black
1 PWR switch
board is above frame
No Drop
Newer electronics
No HE Kit unless included via a free voucher

05
New Milling
HE Kit
Newer electronics
More similar to an O4 Gen 2

With the HE kit, an 04 Gen 2 will have almost the exact same performance as an 05. It just depends on how much you enjoy bragging about owning the newest gun of the lineup so.......

www.connecticutpaintball.com
04 Gen 2 (they say their Gen 1's on the phone and in the pic, but I got a Gen 2 from them, so I think they're confused.) for $449 with a voucher for a free HE Kit upgarde by the pros at ICD. What more could you ask for!?

[SuperMan23]

So the Generation 1 has a drop...on ebay the ones for like 495 to 525 dollars have no drop, im guessing thats the gen 2 ? which Gen do you think is better ?

[jyon89]

The Gen 2's have newer electronics, (thicker wires maybe?) other than that it's pretty much personal preference as to what style frame you want, anno, and rail or drop. Personally I like the Gen 2's better because they have the 45* frame, and the peice of mind that you atleast have somewhat newer electronics. Just make sure you get the HE kit.

[SuperMan23]

So you got the Gen 2 from that conneticut place ? Did yours come w/ the HE kit? if not how much do they cost ?

[jyon89]

Yes, that is where I got it, I was suprised when I recieved it because they said they sold Gen 1's on the phone, but i think they thought all 04's were gen 1 and all 05's are gen 2's. My gun IS a Gen 2, and I verified this specifically with ICd over the phone. Alot of places are confused when it comes to ICD. The gun was $449 +$16 shipping (arrived in KY in 2 days) like I said, and it came with a certificate for a FREE 05 bolt upgrade which is the same exact thing as the HE kit. ICD verified this. Normally the upgrade after installation is $110. When your gun arrives from CT paintball, in the box there is a slip of paper from ICD that says Send this voucher and your gun to ICD for the free HE kit and installation. A $110 value. If anyone has questions concerning HE kit details and prices PM me.

[SuperMan23]

Ok...now youve got me excited...so if i buy from the conneticut place...i will get a slip for a free 05 bolt upgrade ? also when you got your gun you had to ship it again to the ICD people for them to install it, which was free for install to ?

[jyon89]

yes and yes