G4 thoughts

tomdabmb · 08-23-2011, 03:11 PM

I am looking to get a g4. I heard the g4 was a train reck from anyone who has one. But i love the g4 super light, very small, great on off, and a good reg. So what does mcb think about them. I only play pump now so this would be a big step. Dont want it to be a bad one. Also how do they shoot? Are the smooth and how is the effiecny?
thanks in advance
-tom

capitalpaintball · 08-23-2011, 03:15 PM

I always hear bad stuff about them, if I had a choice I would go with the Mini or the Mokal Aura.

tomdabmb · 08-23-2011, 03:16 PM

Do you have any links to mokal. Have actually heard about them before.
Edit: found there website. Very interesting look like nice markers. And the no air lines externally is great.

Jkoselka · 08-23-2011, 03:31 PM

I use a G3 specR, which is pretty much the same thing. I picked it up used with ups already installed and the bugs worked out of it. I haven't had any issues to speak of. Maintanence is a breeze.

Zero Anon · 08-23-2011, 10:17 PM

I have a G3 and a Threshold, and briefly owned an E1 that my brother in law now owns. The G3 helped me get over my bias towards electros, and the Threshy is just downright pretty. The E1 that passed through my hands, is still running the stock reg and is the most consistent reg I've seen. Makes me kinda sorry I passed it along, lol. And yes, maintenance is a breeze.

After rereading, and realizing I didn't really answer your specific question, which always annoys me when other people do it, maybe my answer should be, consider a gently used G3, as well as considering the G4. I will say, that some of the issues people had with the DP G series were reg issues that were partly user problems. The regs have since been upgraded to be more user proof. Also, my markers have been decent on air, but understand that the unbalanced spools are not as efficient as some other marker platforms, but they are hardly Tippys either. My Threshy has been good so far, but my Techt bolted G3 is a very smooth shooter. Yes, there are some good aftermarket options. Again, I've seen some nice used Upgraded G3 for reasonable, that's how I bought mine. So, I apologize for not exactly addressing the G4 question, but as was pointed out, the G3/G3 Spec R/G4 platform is largely similar.

Hope that helps,

~Z

alkafluence · 08-23-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomdabmb

I heard the g4 was a train reck from anyone who has one.

Also how do they shoot? Are the smooth and how is the effiecny?

Why did they say it was a train wreck? What was their empirical evidence? I just want to understand their complaints rather than simply accept hearsay.

What I'd really like to know is how the efficiency of the G4 has improved over the Spec-R and the G3? That was my biggest gripe with the Spec-R and the G3. If anyone knows of a link/site/post which has tested data showing a comparison of that I would definitely appreciate it.

jimbo69ny · 08-25-2011, 12:37 AM

A train wreck? lmao. I have never heard that. Read the Dangerous Power section on the Nation. There are a few glitches with some guns but I never had any of them on mine. My reg leaked a little air but I just replaced the o-rings and it was fine again.

I love my G4. It shoots great, its accurate, and light. Its a great gun for the $200-$300 range.

Reloadro · 08-27-2011, 06:38 PM

My friend has a g4. It had leakage problems right out of the box. He replaced some o rings to no avail, then had a tech work it over and that fixed it. Been working fine for months since then. I guess my advice would be if you want one, purchase it from a local shop if possible, so they will service it for free

ChaplainBane · 08-27-2011, 10:17 PM

G4 out of the box, replace the macro fittings, eyeliner mod the macroline.

The biggest out of the box problem that the G3-4 series had was quality control. the factory was installing the wrong o-rings on the bolt.

Zero Anon · 08-29-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaplainBane

G4 out of the box, replace the macro fittings, eyeliner mod the macroline.

The biggest out of the box problem that the G3-4 series had was quality control. the factory was installing the wrong o-rings on the bolt.

Thanks for this info, I appreciate the clarification. Can I ask what the eyeliner mod is?

~Z

08-23-2011, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
tomdabmb Confirmed Agglet Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boston, Mass.	G4 thoughts I am looking to get a g4. I heard the g4 was a train reck from anyone who has one. But i love the g4 super light, very small, great on off, and a good reg. So what does mcb think about them. I only play pump now so this would be a big step. Dont want it to be a bad one. Also how do they shoot? Are the smooth and how is the effiecny? thanks in advance -tom __________________ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/iliketopumpit Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

08-23-2011, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
capitalpaintball MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coventry R.I.	I always hear bad stuff about them, if I had a choice I would go with the Mini or the Mokal Aura. __________________ my feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

08-23-2011, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
tomdabmb Confirmed Agglet Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boston, Mass.	Do you have any links to mokal. Have actually heard about them before. Edit: found there website. Very interesting look like nice markers. And the no air lines externally is great. __________________ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/iliketopumpit Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

08-23-2011, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jkoselka Seriously I am really old Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ	I use a G3 specR, which is pretty much the same thing. I picked it up used with ups already installed and the bugs worked out of it. I haven't had any issues to speak of. Maintanence is a breeze. __________________ "I swear this is the last one.............." Offically old when: You come off the field, run into an old High School girlfriend and find out it was her teenage kid that shot you out. America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bada$$ speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936 Ebay Feedback MCB Feedback

08-23-2011, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zero Anon Hoka Hey! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Iowa	I have a G3 and a Threshold, and briefly owned an E1 that my brother in law now owns. The G3 helped me get over my bias towards electros, and the Threshy is just downright pretty. The E1 that passed through my hands, is still running the stock reg and is the most consistent reg I've seen. Makes me kinda sorry I passed it along, lol. And yes, maintenance is a breeze. After rereading, and realizing I didn't really answer your specific question, which always annoys me when other people do it, maybe my answer should be, consider a gently used G3, as well as considering the G4. I will say, that some of the issues people had with the DP G series were reg issues that were partly user problems. The regs have since been upgraded to be more user proof. Also, my markers have been decent on air, but understand that the unbalanced spools are not as efficient as some other marker platforms, but they are hardly Tippys either. My Threshy has been good so far, but my Techt bolted G3 is a very smooth shooter. Yes, there are some good aftermarket options. Again, I've seen some nice used Upgraded G3 for reasonable, that's how I bought mine. So, I apologize for not exactly addressing the G4 question, but as was pointed out, the G3/G3 Spec R/G4 platform is largely similar. Hope that helps, ~Z __________________ "Hey, hey, hey...hey now. Don't be mean; we don't have to be mean, cuz, remember, no matter where you go...there you are." - Dr. Buckaroo Banzai Feedback Last edited by Zero Anon; 08-23-2011 at 10:29 PM. Reason: Elaboration

08-25-2011, 12:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
jimbo69ny Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	A train wreck? lmao. I have never heard that. Read the Dangerous Power section on the Nation. There are a few glitches with some guns but I never had any of them on mine. My reg leaked a little air but I just replaced the o-rings and it was fine again. I love my G4. It shoots great, its accurate, and light. Its a great gun for the $200-$300 range.

08-27-2011, 06:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Reloadro Phantom Lords Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philly	My friend has a g4. It had leakage problems right out of the box. He replaced some o rings to no avail, then had a tech work it over and that fixed it. Been working fine for months since then. I guess my advice would be if you want one, purchase it from a local shop if possible, so they will service it for free

08-27-2011, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChaplainBane ^Doesn't wear a white hat Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Title Town USA	G4 out of the box, replace the macro fittings, eyeliner mod the macroline. The biggest out of the box problem that the G3-4 series had was quality control. the factory was installing the wrong o-rings on the bolt. __________________ -Bane Harlock Assistant Captain Steeel Reserve Sposored by Valken Sports and PnL Paintball __________________________________________________ My wife came out of the closet as a furry to me, so I Divorced her, what would you do? "I have alot of filthy habits. Most of which I find enjoyable" -Willie Nelson as Doc Holliday __________________________________________________ Blazer #003 Typhoon #579

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