S.P. Ion vs JT Protium

[NDrocket404]

-Which is better im not quite sure which to buy, iv read reviews and gotten the facts but i would like recomendations on which is better to buy, i am a front player who utilizes speed and strategy and both r very appealing but id like some ppl with xperience with each to help me decide. THX

[Dunty]

Ion, it is a blow-forward, the Protium is a blow back, nuff said, and SP is a reliable company, if I knew more about the JT marker I'd say more, but, I don't.

[splatmania]

if u realy dont like the ion then look into the vexor eye expecialy if your using co2

[SuperTrooper_OT]

Ion.. hands down

[splatmania]

if your using co2 dont get the ion period

[clown_13_2001]

Originally posted by splatmania
if your using co2 dont get the ion period

Actually, the ion runs fairly well on co2...

ION.

[TheSpy11]

ION all the way.

[Algernon]

Originally posted by Dunty
Ion, it is a blow-forward, the Protium is a blow back, nuff said, and SP is a reliable company, if I knew more about the JT marker I'd say more, but, I don't.

well i believe the ion is a spool valve, but your point remains the same. the ion will indeed have less kick than a blow back and is superior to the JT in many ways.

yes the ion is a superior marker, but the JT can hold it's own just as well. i'm speaking from exprience, i've had both markers on my team, and i can tell you that the ion is a better buy but the JT is still a good marker. as a front player speed isn't as important as say, a back player, so both markers should be plenty fast. my prefrence for front happens to be a lite weight, compact marker, but that's just me.

yes, get an ion.

[clown_13_2001]

Originally posted by Algernon


well i believe the ion is a spool valve, but your point remains the same. the ion will indeed have less kick than a blow back and is superior to the JT in many ways.

yes the ion is a superior marker, but the JT can hold it's own just as well. i'm speaking from exprience, i've had both markers on my team, and i can tell you that the ion is a better buy but the JT is still a good marker. as a front player speed isn't as important as say, a back player, so both markers should be plenty fast. my prefrence for front happens to be a lite weight, compact marker, but that's just me.

yes, get an ion.

Hybrid blowforward/spool valve.

[Algernon]

lol, more like hybrid blowback/spool valve. i just looked at an animated schematic and it appears as if the bolt is 'air-returned', hence blowback. not quite 90% shocker, but still cool none the less.

[CoolT]

It's a blow forward/spool valve because the air that pushes the bolt forward is also exhausted out the front to propel the ball. Air is used in both directions for cycling. In a true spool valve marker LPR gas is used to cycle the bolt, while HPR pressure is only used to propel the ball.

[NDrocket404]

-iv also heard that c02 messes with the internals of an ion and that it doesnt work? is this true, cause iv got a friend who is 100% sure that ions get messed up with c02 being used 4 it? replys

[clown_13_2001]

Originally posted by NDrocket404
-iv also heard that c02 messes with the internals of an ion and that it doesnt work? is this true, cause iv got a friend who is 100% sure that ions get messed up with c02 being used 4 it? replys

IONs run fine on anti-siphoned co2.

[splatmania]

the ion sucks with co2 dont get the ion unless your using compressed air ! if your using co2 get an vexor eye

[clown_13_2001]

Originally posted by splatmania
the ion sucks with co2 dont get the ion unless your using compressed air ! if your using co2 get an vexor eye

Actually, no it doesn't suck. The stock reg handles co2 very well, as does the solenoid.

[splatmania]

acturaly no it doesnt

[Dunty]

Umm...Don't you have an Ion Clown? If he does, there's no need to argue with him, and he is right..

[CoolT]

It works on CO2 (if a/s) just about as good as a blowback but it really handicaps the gun. HPA should be one of the 1st upgrades you get for the Ion.

[usapatriot]

Dont get an Ion they suck and are very unreliable. They are cheaply made and break easily.

[GranDream]

Originally posted by usapatriot
Dont get an Ion they suck and are very unreliable. They are cheaply made and break easily.


Hmm, I guess me and every other Ion owner I know just got lucky and got the few working Ions that have few to no problems:rolleyes:

[usapatriot]

like I said so many people have ions cuz its the cheapest high end gun.

[splatmania]

i guess so :P

[CoolT]

Originally posted by usapatriot
like I said so many people have ions cuz its the cheapest high end gun.

Is that a bad thing?

Ion > all blowbacks

End of discussion, closed because I'm sick of all the kids who've never touched an Ion come in to comment.