First tourney gun?

[kdneo]

say i have like $700 to spend on a full new setup, and I am a back to mid player, and I need a new gun tank and barrel, what should I get?

I have never played a tourney, and am looking for my first tourney gun. I am currently using a spyder TL plus, but that just won't cut it in a tourney.

Help me out if u can guys, thanks

[Codestar20]

Do you want an electro or cocker?

[kdneo]

electro, I hear cockers can be tricky

[Codestar20]

Cockers aren't as bad as everyone says. How about this for a setup:
Impy with vertical Maxflow $450
12 vlt revy (that's a given) $55
Nitro tank or SP Anti-siphon co2 around $50 for the co2/$70+ for nitro
Dye, Lapco, or SP barrel, heck maybe even a CP $50+
Blade trigger $20

That is $645 (with the $70 nitro tank and $50 barrel)
I would go with a bigger tank like a 68/30 or 68/45. $120+

In fact, I am looking at a similar set-up so some of my suggestions you might not agree with.

You could check ebay if you want the cheapest prices. My prices are not exact and are just off the top of my head.

[cockerkid]

hey i would get a shocker for 569 that comes with good barrel
( smart parts ALL AMERICAN)
and a shocker also runs great on CO2:crazy:

[curt]

you could get a powerfeed mag $289
boomstick $110
12v with x-board $65
88 3000 crossfire tank $179

Thats like $643
that just an example.

mag are very reliable, and very fast

[anchorite]

I would agree with the impulse.

do you already have revvy?

here would be my set up for you:

stock impulse (vert reg optional... I personally feel that the bottom maxflow w/ gas thru grip gives for the best balance)

68/4500 nitro tank... not worth buying anything smaller... especially for tournaments.

ricochet 2k

(for best prices, I would check out e-paintballoutlet.com
FOM has the best impulse prices)

I shoot matrix... will soon probably be switching to 2k2 LCD..... my dad shoots impy... it shoots darts... I cant stress how freaking accurate that marker is.

I would say for your price range, look into that.
cant beat it.

[CaptCocker]

i think shockers are the best back guns cause they oh so stable;)

[UTLadiesMan]

I would get the impy, vertical reg, add a voodoo full flow, twist lock high rise, new barrel, and a cheap nitro screw in. Get it at e-paintballoutlet.com good prices, good work.

[FinnMcKool]

Whats a Freak Factory Impy set ya back?

[PBSouLjAh]

listen, just buy fom's deal.

vertical reg impulse
12v revvy
20oz w/ on off and antisiphon
barrel condom

thats only $525, you have 175 left.

voodoo full flow $45
blade trigger $25

with $105 left

shocktech drop
all american barrel

dats around $700, maybe a lil more cuz of da barrel.

[cardbordwarrior]

if u really want electro and are mid to back get new shocker,
there very nice guns, tiny pull and dead on accurate.
the new ones are light and compact for a shocker.


or get a cocker.they are not tricky at all.just dont screw with it unless you know about it.they are by far very accurate and a good r.of.

[Autococker0286]

Get a cocker, they are not that tricky.

[unreal7]

this is my setup and I am very happy with it.

vertical reg. impulse
vff
new designs blade style trigger
trigger job
12v revy
88ci 3000psi pure energy tank

[KlumpDud]

Too bad...if you only had a little more you could get a Viking. :D

[ccrnnr9]

well i am in the same process as you and i had a tl+ and felt that it justw ouldnt cut it in tourny play. well i am a front player and have been advised to get an impulse...they have one of the best regs on them(maxflo) and have a SM progressive barrel which is decent. You can run co2 have no probs. but of course nitro is better. The same thing goes for the shocker except it has an all american barrel and seems to be a better gun for back players. the impy is smaller though so that is why i m going with it. Hope that helped...if you have any questions my email is ccrnnr9@aol.com

[anchorite]

the only reason shockers are considered for back players, is due to size.
they arent even that big any more.
I know many front players who shoot shockers fine.
I know many back players (a lot of them) who shoot angels.

impys are a good in-between marker.
they are fast, accurate, lp, easy to maintain, good customer support, easy to operate, etc.

I say get impy, or timmy.
timmys have come down in price and would also be a good marker for under 700.
you can still afford a cheap nitro tank and hopper.

[cardbordwarrior]

timmy or cocker.cockers are great man.

[ScottyPBmasta]

For 700 you could get a very nice cocker set up....they are not half the nightmare people make them out to be! Just ask yourself this question ( & answer ) and you will be fine...
1) Does it work? Yes
Then LEAVE IT ALONE !

half the problems with cockers are with people who think they can tune it just a little bit more to squeeze that extra ounce of preformance out of it and they mess it up!

you could get a stock cocker, and trick it out to hell, an STO and have about 100 dollars or so left over to buy somthing else ( like an HPA tank )
Or you could get a black magic autococker which is almost exactly 700 dollars.

All of these can be found at www.paintballgear.com

[Absolution]

Get an impulse man, they're great for front.

[angelkiller69]

I agree with these guys they know what they're talking about. Go w/ the imp. it's an awesome deal and with a blade trigger it is definately a competitor. I am looking into one myself and plan on getting one. If you don't have access to nitro they will run great on an antisiphon-on/off tank. It also comes with one of the best regulators in paintball, the maxflow and can be purchased either horizontal, or my personal preference vertical.

[amz370]

personally id go cocker
they aintthat tricky...u learn quick
350 for cocker vert
50 for 12v w/ x board
150 for hp tank
100 for blade
50 bucks for a barel, not shure which one may be dye aluminum

[blinkpk11]

id go new impulse, or used shocker, both are great, but i prefer the shocker.

[Paint Bulley]

But impulses are so ugly. You consider used?

you could get a used Matrix, make it LP, and get a tank and a Lapco Bigshot...

Dont know how much that would cost exactly, depends on how cheep you could get the matrix, but that would be sweet and look waaaay better than an impulse, specially if you got the pewter grips :)

[haysil]

If I were you, Id get a Cocker. Heres why:

-Smooth Trigger Pull
-Accurate
-Good ROF
-PROVEN effective
- Super-Upgradable (a big fat plus)
-Not too expensive
-No battery problems
-Play in the rain
-Efficient
-Hella good looks
-Did I say accurate?

Anyways, you get my point. I agree with the guy that said go to E-Bay, cuz Ive seen Custom Cockers go for under 500 there, plus you can get brand new accessories, like barrels and frames, for really cheap.

My set-up you see below cost me 550 on Ebay, and it works like a charm, for real. That was for the gun, all barrels, tank, and a scuba tank, too. Thats a SCREAMIN' deal for a 850 dollar gun.

Well, hope this helped.

[NO LIMIT]

one word Matrix;)

[squinty]

if u were willin to sell the spyder u could have even more money.....

[amz370]

can't wait to get enough money..i want a matrix so bad

[wwhooper]

I'm getting a nasty impulse from www.paintballwholesalers.com They look sweet! And it's a deal at $625 w/freak barrel, female reg, and gadget grip, and lots of other things. Check it out!

[splatterpunx]

wow sweet deal

[WordTizzle]

as long as u dont get a mag...ull be fine.

[TheZephyr]

Impulses are great guns, beautifully balanced, very fast, and pretty light. Because you play back you may also want to check out a shocker, its like the impulse, but its more tailored to those who play back.