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pbReview.com / Kingman Spyder Electra DX / Kingman Spyder Electra DX / Kingman Spyder Electra DX / Kingman Spyder Electra DX
Kingman Spyder Electra DX Reviews
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Number of Reviews: |
118 |
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Average Rating: |
8.7 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Website: |
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Suggested Retail Price: |
$330 |
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Features include:
Digital LED Electronic Trigger Frame with one-touch adjustments
14" two-piece tournament-grade barrel system
In-line regulator with gauge
Custom millwork on receiver
Reactive response trigger
New low-pressure chamber
Vertical feed
Tournament-level velocity adjustment
Elite drop forward
In-line expansion chamber and foregrip
Vertical ball feed
Bottomline setup with steel braided line
Illuminated safety
Two-finger aluminum trigger
Adjustable trigger pull
Four firing modes: semi-auto, 3-shot, 6-shot, and full-auto
Operates on CO2 or compressed air
Quick take-down pin
External battery recharge port
Low battery indicator |
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| Product Availability | |
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| The Kingman Spyder Electra DX is older, so while it may be available used and in a few cases new, it is not commonly available anymore. |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Spyder E99 |
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| Marker Setup: |
Spyder Electra DX,12in. Carbon Fiber.16oz. Co2 tank,Ricochet AK |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
To buy:Electric Hopper,new barrel
To the company: Don't weld the two piece barrel |
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| Strengths: |
Looks cool. Fast. Reliable. Great features. Nice colors! |
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| Weaknesses: |
Little heavy. Just a little |
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| Review: |
The Electra is a fast,reliable,cool looking marker. It might be a little heavy but it still the perfect Beginner through Intermediate gun. It is great for both arena and woods ball because of it's ability to change modes from semi to 3 burst to 6 burst to fully. I normally use my carbon fiber for arena and stock for woods. Hey, if you get the chance buy it |
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| Conclusion: |
Man this gun is awsome! Get it if you have the chance. |
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Period of
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| 1 year | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Spyder Imagine, Spyder Shutter, E-99 Avant, 32 Degree Rebel Xtreme, 32 Degree Rebel 2002 Vertical, Tippman 98(sorry i did) |
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| Marker Setup: |
Electra DX, Viewloader Revolution, Whisper Barrel, CrossFire 68/3000 Nitro, JT Tank Cover. |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
Barrel. |
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| Strengths: |
Looks good, doesn't break, quality parts, fast shooting. |
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| Weaknesses: |
Stock Barrel. |
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| Review: |
The Electra DX is a great gun, the best one yet by Kingman. I have used it for about a year and the only problems i've had was the lock screw came out (no big deal), and the stock barrel is loud and isn't that accurate. With the crossfire nitro and whisper barrel it is just as quiet as a $1400 gun, and works just as well. The gun does 13 bps, the velocity doesn't jump all over the place, and it doesn't inhale air. It's easy to clean. I have fallen down a hill and the gun was just fine. The battery will last more than a day. |
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| Conclusion: |
A great gun I recommend it to everyone. |
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| Rating: |
| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2004 at 10:43 pm PST |
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Axx |
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2003 |
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Period of
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| 6 months | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
4 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
All Spyder E marker |
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Electra DX
Evo II loader
Freak barrel system
68/45 tank
M.I. Custom drop
CUSTOM Dye Grips
Check it Sweet Spot Trigger
Custom Products Reg
Modified vert adapter
Maddmann rocket valve
Shocktech Spring kit
Spudnuk'l LP Nylatron Bolt
Dark Horizon Titaniam Striker
modified macroline/fitting setup
Running 250 PSI at 290FPS |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
FIRST THING YOU WILL NEED IS AN ELECTRIC HOPPER. IF YOU DONT GET ONE YOU CAN PROBALY GET AWAY WITH 3 OR 6 ROUND BURST BUT DONT GO FULL
THEN GET A NEW BARREL BOOMSTICK OR FREAK?THERE ALL GOOD |
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| Strengths: |
Fast shootin gun, nice looks, easy to strip. |
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| Weaknesses: |
NON THAT I KNOW OF (SO FAR)
USELESS 2 PIECE WELDED BARREL.
SLOPPY TRIGGER |
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| Review: |
Overall the electra dx is a very very nice gun. It has a nice ROF and feel nice to shoot in general. A must to have gun for players with mild experiance.
It also has a nice milling job on it but to bad the dont make a black DX only the regular electra is.
If you're looking to buy an electra and upgrade it definitly go for the regular electra. You can save some money there. The only diffrence is that the dx has a 2 inch longer barrel and that stupid worthless gauge. Thats about it. Your gonna get a new barrel anyway.....Right??
Another thing good is that its quite simple to convert it into a low pressure gun. Only if you have the extra cash,and time. But if you dont, the gun is great stock. |
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| Conclusion: |
I give this marker a rating of 10 because it is arguably the best e spyder out on the market today. (Compared to the almighty AMG).If your looking for an e spyder, and have some cash to spend definitely go for a dx |
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| Rating: |
| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Wednesday, August 20th, 2003 at 1:33 am PST |
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baine |
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Thursday, July 24th, 2003 |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
4 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
spyder e-99, 03 autococker |
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| Marker Setup: |
electra dx, boomstick, custom products drop forward, 4500/88 hp tank, halo, |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
*the stock barrel isn't that horribly bad but it could use a new one
*you HAVE to have an electric hopper to bring out the full capability of the gun
*trigger |
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| Strengths: |
frame easy to figure out (no help to manuel)easy to clean, affordableg,dead accurate, |
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| Weaknesses: |
*new barrel
*grips stupid
*trigger moves side to side
*hard to find matching parts |
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| Review: |
i might have had a few complaints but this is by far the best gun i have ever owned, it is the best gun for the money and i haven't had one mechanical problem with it yet BUT
the one problem that i did have was if you have a big hp tank(stubby version) and a new drop forward then you're going to have to invest some money into it, when you go to screw in the tank it cuts into the frame so you would have to probably buy a preset on/off valve to make the threads stick out farther, then if you got that you most likely need a new line |
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| Conclusion: |
i might have had a few complaints but this is by far the best gun i have ever owned, it is the best gun for the money and i haven't had one mechanical problem with it yet BUT
the one problem that i did have was if you have a big hp tank(stubby version) and a new drop forward then you're going to have to invest some money into it, when you go to screw in the tank it cuts into the frame so you would have to probably buy a preset on/off valve to make the threads stick out farther, then if you got that you most likely need a new line |
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| Rating: |
| 9 out of 10 | Last edited on Thursday, July 24th, 2003 at 8:38 pm PST |
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Period of
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| 6 months | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Spyder X-tra and Spyder Imagine
The Electra DX is much better. |
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| Marker Setup: |
Spyder Electra DX, Ricochet 2k hopper, 14oz. CO2 tank, 14' linear barrell |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
-Electric hopper is definitely needed
- A better barrel if you find you go enough to need one but the stock barrel has O.K. accuracy |
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| Strengths: |
-Looks
-Stock barrel has pretty good accuracy
-Light/ small trigger pull
-Shoots quiet and quickly |
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| Weaknesses: |
-Gauge
-Probably want to buy a better barrel
No really key weaknesses |
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| Review: |
All I can really say is that this is an amazing gun for only around $230. I think that any paintballer should seriously consider purchasing this marker. Its a great gun and it will not let you down.
It performs great even with the stock barrel. Although if you are paintballing competitively or you just have some extra cash, a better barrel would be a good investment.
This is a great gun, definitely my favorite maker I have ever purchased. I'm sure that if you buy it then you will feel the same way. |
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| Conclusion: |
I think that this is an excellent marker for anybody of any beginer or even a good back up gun. It is a great gun for a great price. |
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| Rating: |
| 9 out of 10 | Last edited on Saturday, November 18th, 2006 at 8:38 am PST |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| 3 months | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
spyder imagine
spyder pilot |
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| Marker Setup: |
electra dx, evil barrel kit, and 20 ounce co2 |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
i don't no y every one sais it needs a new barrel this 1s fine and its not acualy welded its glued and can be taken apart, and a sweet spot trigger |
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| Strengths: |
Fast shooting,great stock marker, accurate |
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| Weaknesses: |
You have to tighten the screws after each use. |
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| Review: |
okay im not b some newbe who thinks he nos everything so im gonna say wat i feel some new guy The first time I used the gun I new that it was gonna be great. It would seldomely chop balls. they should offer more color combos but I still would of stayed with the blue, and for $159 off badlandspaintball.com( a great site) it has to be the best marker i've ever tried. its lasted me 3 mo and it still hasn't broke through all the harshe stuff I put it through. |
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| Conclusion: |
this is the best marker i ever tried but I havn't tried them all and i know there are better so I can't give it a perfect 10 but it' almost sertainly deserves it. |
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| Rating: |
| 9 out of 10 | Last edited on Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at 10:05 pm PST |
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Period of
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| 2 years | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Kingman/Spyder Electra
Spyder Fenix
Spyder Pilot |
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| Marker Setup: |
Spyder Electra DX
14" Smart Parts Progressive Barrel
16 Oz. Co2
ADCO Sure Shot Sight
In Yo Face Side Rise |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
From the stock gun, I Recommend these upgrades...
1. NEW BARREL
2. Grip
3. After a couple of months a new bolt |
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| Strengths: |
1.Good Accuracy
2. Not loud
3. Not heavy |
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| Weaknesses: |
Stock Barrel.
Chrome frame starts to fade after a period of usage. |
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| Review: |
This gun is great for the intermideate players moving up a level. I love this gun, but I am thinking of moving on to a Autococker. Again great gun. I highly reccomend this. Electric too so an extra ++
MY grade " A "
The gun has a great trigger, nice color, good materials used, and unlikely to brake down. Great gun from Kingman/Spyder! WAY TO GO.
ALSO... make sure not to get unspyder parts. ONLY GET PARTS RELATING TO SPYDERS.
If you purchase this gun, try to get a new barrel and you'll be set. |
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| Conclusion: |
GREAT GUN! HIGHLY Recommend Everything is great exept barrel |
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Sunday, July 13th, 2003 |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
4 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
DYE autococker
Spyder Shutter
Tested angels |
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| Marker Setup: |
Spyder Electra DX, Freak Barrel setup, Halo Mech Loader, Freak springs, Drop Forward, Compressed air |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
First should be amech Hopper (ts easy to out-shoot a gravity fed), and an anti-siphon (if you shoot C02), barrel (freak system is great, also DYE boomstick) |
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| Strengths: |
-Shoots fast (13 bps)
-Adjustable Trigger
-Accurate
-Doesnt chop
-Easy to take apart, and reassemble |
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| Weaknesses: |
None as of yet |
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| Review: |
I received my brand new Spyder Electra DX a few weeks ago with high expectations...it definitely lived up to them. The first thing i noticed was how intimidating this gun looked. The matte Blue paint looks awesome with the chrome barrel, and trigger frame. Taking the gun apart was a snap, using the quick disassembly pin. My o-rings were oiled, and my gun was back together in a matter of mins. Upon testing, i shot approx. 200 p-balls, and was thuroughly impressed. I tested it on all 4 firing modes, with both Compressed air and C02. NOT ONE BALL BROKE. Of course i was using my mech hopper, which can keep up. I also noticed that the 13 inch stock barrel was pretty accurate for a stock barrell, an upgraded barrel will help fine-tune your accuracy, but dont rush. The gun doesnt come LP out of the box, but polishing the insides, and a new bolt will help bring the pressure down significantly. I had a great time shooting this gun, and i cant wait to get it into a game. |
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| Conclusion: |
GREAT gun for the money. Perfect for noobs to experienced, and a great first electronic marker. BUY IT!! |
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Period of
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| 6 months | 2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Avalon GT commando 2 (EW), piranahs, rebels, icons, e-99 avant, tested higher end markers (timmys). Also my Dragunfly |
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2003 Black Dragunfly mechanical
JJ 16 inch black ceramic barrl
47/3000 crossfire n2
12v revy xboard
Electra dx with above ups. |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
-Definitely a new barrel for tourney play
-N2
-New bolt
-New regulator |
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| Strengths: |
-Great price
-Accuracy stock isn't bad
-Durable when working |
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| Weaknesses: |
-Gas hog
-The regulator
-Expansion chamber
-Not too reliable |
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| Review: |
I got this gun for my birthday some time ago, and out of the box I loved it. The first day I played with it (with my team) it didn't do to badly the first couple hours. However, through the day it got worse and worse. It would unbolt totally every 5 shots sometimes, then it just stopped working. The shop said I needed a new ball detent because they couldn't see it (even though it was there) thats how bad the detent was on mine. This is not a tournament gun in my humble opinion because its not LPO, the regulator is horrid, and personally I only think the AMG is the spyder equiped for tournies (lol so many people are going to dog me on this). However it is a pretty good price. I also like the LED and the 13 bps thats not too shabby. However, I went out to play again and the hose leaked like there was no hose. So after I got that fixed it was fine, until the trigger frame screw stripped and so my trigger frame was loose. Well by then my warranty was already over due to return it, but I still had the kingman warranty but I was so sick of it I just got my dragunfly. Also please do not dog me on this I wasn't totally negative about it (I also took well care of it). But if I were you I would save up 30 more dollars for a dragun fly or something. It is still my backup. |
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For a rec baller it is great. The one I got was crap but maybe you'll get a good one. Not a tournament gun in my opinion. Save up 30 and get a dragunfly, save up a good 100 and get a used cocker. Still not a bad gun though. |
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| Rating: |
| 2 out of 10 | Last edited on Saturday, August 7th, 2004 at 8:20 pm PST |
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Gadfly |
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Thursday, April 8th, 2004 |
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Period of
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| 1 year | 2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Nasty Impulse, Dye Matrix, Brass Eagle Rain Maker |
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| Marker Setup: |
Angel A4 Graphite Dust (still waiting for exchange)
High Pressure Maxflow with 68/4500
Clear VL Evolution II with Z-board |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
Barrel (stock one sucked)\
A motorized hopper
A good regulator, stock in-line regulator is not good
New bolt with high flow
New valve, like Maddman
New springs
Things good to have but not needed:
A better drop forward
A better hammer
Replace stock plastic strike pin with a stainless steel one
Gel grip
Trigger |
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| Strengths: |
Price is the main strengh |
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| Weaknesses: |
It's still a blow-back marker, a lot of kick and noise. |
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| Review: |
The marker was heavy compare to other electros. Price was right. It had 3 modes of shooting, and you can always wire the first and third pin to make the trigger reactive (pull for a shot, and let go for another shot). Trigger needs ajustment, and had a lot of side to side play.
The stock drop was too small for large tanks. Be careful if you change out the bottom line or add a regulator. The threats on the air hose parts are metric. You will have to dish out some money for 1/8" to metric adapters. I got mine from Palmer, and it cost about $10 each, plus shipping, so it's not cheap.
The stock in-line regulator is bad if you do anything faster than 5 bps. It would starve the air and not you will get drop-offs. I recommend putting in nice male regulator like Palmer Stabilizer. If you put in a male regulator, make sure to swap out the whole bottom line kite with a new drop and adapters.
After replacing barrel, valve, springs, hammer, regulator, trigger, grip, hammer ping, bot, and drop, I had a decent setup. It was doing 13 bps with a VL Evolution II. I set the pressure on the marker to 350 psi, it had a lot less kick than the stock 600 psi. |
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Over all, for the price, it's very good for entry level electro, or a backup marker.
If you tweak it, it could be a decent performer. There are a lot of after-market parts for Spyder. However, by the time you get it working right, it would take at least $300, which is more than the cost of the marker. |
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