If you had $200 to spend

headstrong · 02-06-2012, 09:51 AM

What would you get new or used. Guns I see on ebay. Lots of smart parts (ions mostly) shocker, dangerous power g3, e1 - fusion,dm 5, proto maxtrix rail, invert mini, ego 1, gog ...
Not really sure what i should be looking for or what years. Hopefully some one can help me out.

super_stanchy · 02-06-2012, 09:59 AM

$200 for just a marker?

do you have barrels/air tanks/co2 tanks/masks/etc gear

If you have an hpa tank, then your options are limitless
If you have a co2 tank, then we have to factor in a hpa tank into the equation

V3 Mini's
06 Egos
Virtued/fully Upgraded ions
dm5/6

i've seen more issues with the pmr's, but at the same time, i've shot a few that were amazing (same for shockers and dp's)

robander3 · 02-06-2012, 10:12 AM

Get a good classic automag w/lvl 10 in it, thats what I would get. And if you're using CO2 get the biggest expansion chamber you can. But first do you research on any gun you choose. I can diagnose any problem w/my automag quickly while someone new to the gun my be stumped, but there is a very good walk through on how to do that on youtube, this being the first of a 9 part series. Automag video with Tom Kaye pt1/9 - YouTube

If you're doing speedball and not much rec ball do what stanchy said.

Phoenix01 · 02-06-2012, 10:16 AM

I'd go used as well, the biggest thing is to do your research well ahead of time on any marker you might be interested in and then make your decision based upon what you prefer.

headstrong · 02-06-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super_stanchy

$200 for just a marker?

do you have barrels/air tanks/co2 tanks/masks/etc gear

If you have an hpa tank, then your options are limitless
If you have a co2 tank, then we have to factor in a hpa tank into the equation

V3 Mini's
06 Egos
Virtued/fully Upgraded ions
dm5/6

i've seen more issues with the pmr's, but at the same time, i've shot a few that were amazing (same for shockers and dp's)

I only have some old crappy gear and need all new to me stuff. If I could get a full package for under $250 I'd be happy or at least the gun, tank, and hopper.

Agglet · 02-06-2012, 10:40 AM

My suggestion would be to post up a WTB thread with your budget and what you are looking for in a package and I think you might be surprised what you can get for $200-$250. Paintball resale sucks at the best of times but this economy right now is a buyers market for sure.

nerdcore · 02-06-2012, 10:41 AM

What do you have now, if you don't mind me asking?

Robbie_Free · 02-06-2012, 10:45 AM

Any of the following can be great guns provided you have an hpa tank

ego 5/6
DM3 4 or 5
shockers
gen4 intimidators

super_stanchy · 02-06-2012, 10:50 AM

ya a WTB thread would be good for ya

you could pick up a cheapo outta hydro tank, and get it hydro'd
or ebay has 48/3k's for crazy cheap

heck a halo b sells for less than $40 these days, its crazy

CJOttawa · 02-06-2012, 11:22 AM

What's your preferred style of play?

I'd spend $75 on a good, thermal lens mask first.

With the $175 left over (you mentioned a total budget of $250), you have plenty of options depending on your play style - speedball (older electro or newer low-mid end), stock class (used Phantom or PGP)... general use (AutoMag - suggest Level 7 bolt as I've never had one chop)

My preference: avoid douchebag, rich-soccer-mom-funded agglets with high-rate-of-fire electros, play with a pump or mechanical semi-auto, reload using 10-round tubes.

02-06-2012, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
headstrong Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2012	If you had $200 to spend What would you get new or used. Guns I see on ebay. Lots of smart parts (ions mostly) shocker, dangerous power g3, e1 - fusion,dm 5, proto maxtrix rail, invert mini, ego 1, gog ... Not really sure what i should be looking for or what years. Hopefully some one can help me out. Last edited by headstrong; 02-06-2012 at 10:35 AM.

02-06-2012, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
super_stanchy The Man With No Plan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Camas, WA	$200 for just a marker? do you have barrels/air tanks/co2 tanks/masks/etc gear If you have an hpa tank, then your options are limitless If you have a co2 tank, then we have to factor in a hpa tank into the equation V3 Mini's 06 Egos Virtued/fully Upgraded ions dm5/6 i've seen more issues with the pmr's, but at the same time, i've shot a few that were amazing (same for shockers and dp's) __________________ Ryan "Super_Stanchy" Stanchfield Winning General - Red Army - SuperGame XLIII MCB Feedback I do Freak Boring

02-06-2012, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
robander3 Ramping is for the weak Join Date: Oct 2010	Get a good classic automag w/lvl 10 in it, thats what I would get. And if you're using CO2 get the biggest expansion chamber you can. But first do you research on any gun you choose. I can diagnose any problem w/my automag quickly while someone new to the gun my be stumped, but there is a very good walk through on how to do that on youtube, this being the first of a 9 part series. Automag video with Tom Kaye pt1/9 - YouTube If you're doing speedball and not much rec ball do what stanchy said. __________________ Ramping is for the weak http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

02-06-2012, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phoenix01 Want to see my spaceship? Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Emporia, KS	I'd go used as well, the biggest thing is to do your research well ahead of time on any marker you might be interested in and then make your decision based upon what you prefer. __________________ My Feedback

02-06-2012, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
nerdcore Radical! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville	What do you have now, if you don't mind me asking? __________________ This cosmic dance, bursting decadence and withheld permissions, twists all our arms collectively but, if sweetness can win, and it can, then i'll still be here tomorrow to high five you yesterday, my friend. MEGA SALE! Middle TN Ballers thread Some Ugly Mech Ion Project...

02-06-2012, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Agglet MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Port Hope, ON	My suggestion would be to post up a WTB thread with your budget and what you are looking for in a package and I think you might be surprised what you can get for $200-$250. Paintball resale sucks at the best of times but this economy right now is a buyers market for sure.

02-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Robbie_Free Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2010	Any of the following can be great guns provided you have an hpa tank ego 5/6 DM3 4 or 5 shockers gen4 intimidators __________________ FEEDBACK: PbNation MCB CustomCockers eBay MTGS

02-06-2012, 10:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
super_stanchy The Man With No Plan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Camas, WA	ya a WTB thread would be good for ya you could pick up a cheapo outta hydro tank, and get it hydro'd or ebay has 48/3k's for crazy cheap heck a halo b sells for less than $40 these days, its crazy __________________ Ryan "Super_Stanchy" Stanchfield Winning General - Red Army - SuperGame XLIII MCB Feedback I do Freak Boring

02-06-2012, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
CJOttawa Immune to sales tactics. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada's National Capital	What's your preferred style of play? I'd spend $75 on a good, thermal lens mask first. With the $175 left over (you mentioned a total budget of $250), you have plenty of options depending on your play style - speedball (older electro or newer low-mid end), stock class (used Phantom or PGP)... general use (AutoMag - suggest Level 7 bolt as I've never had one chop) My preference: avoid douchebag, rich-soccer-mom-funded agglets with high-rate-of-fire electros, play with a pump or mechanical semi-auto, reload using 10-round tubes.

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