Ferrari stuck in traffic - Page 2

dbkid0486 · 01-21-2013, 02:17 PM

I would keep the ego and buy a nice mech autococker for yourself and another ion for your wife.

shootdraxxus · 01-21-2013, 02:22 PM

She didn't like the mag I had. She said it felt awkward when she used it. Plus, the elbows didn't hold well. If I get a new one, I want it to be center feed. If mags and cockers are that cheap, I might as well just keep the Ego.

MR_Rick · 01-21-2013, 02:39 PM

I know how you feel. I play with my family. When I'm playing againts them, I use either a X-valved Minimag or some of my pumps while they use some of the electros (G4, E-bladed Cocker and/or Ion). They usually beat me but at the end we all had fun.

DarkShadowHunter · 01-21-2013, 02:41 PM

I say keep the ego as your primary and get a simple mech that won't intimidate the rentals/beginners. I have seen more and more players using the space guns in scenarios simply because they are more reliable and more accurate than the low ends most people associate with woodsball. They are also lighter and more compact.

As for your wife, find out what she wants. Ask her if she wants brand new or if used would be ok. Then of course show her the B/S/T and have her look through the mech section and maybe even the pump section. If she wants a mech that is reliable and stupid easy to maintain I suggest a Piranha, Spyder, or similar stacked tube blow back, Just be cautious of any ViewLoader STBB markers. Tippmanns are also on the top of my list for mechs.

shootdraxxus · 01-21-2013, 02:55 PM

Here's what I got. Not a blemish on the thing. It even came with the original box it was sold in. Right now I'm in Arkansas, but soon I'll be moving to Las Vegas. I don't expect to be playing much woodsball there. Anyone got any insight of what the sport is like there? I appreciate everyone's thoughts, and suggestions. I really want to keep my wife interested in paintball because I do enjoy hanging out with her.

mikeds80 · 01-21-2013, 03:05 PM

Classic mags can be found for ~70-120 these days. I wouldn't let the elbows scare you off. You can crank down some hose clamps on an APP elbow and it won't go anywhere.

I do feel your pain on the pretty gun issue haha. When I lived at school we couldn't have equipment in our dorms so I bought a cheap mag to throw in my trunk and never take care of. It was supposed to be my crappy knock around gun but now it's my default semi.

DashHopes · 01-21-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shootdraxxus

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...24106909_n.jpg

Nice!

shootdraxxus · 01-21-2013, 03:29 PM

Thanks Dash. It was a gun I never thought I'd be able to afford. Well I wasn't gonna drop a grand on a paintball gun either so when I saw this one for sale within what I was willing to spend, I jumped on it. As far as I can tell, it's a happy medium as far as EGO's go. It's new enough to not have those noid problems, but old enough to not just be updated with a little thing here and there.

Pif · 01-21-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shootdraxxus

Sorry friend, it's black and gold. You rekindled my love for it though.

It would match my jag. FFFfff. I hate being broke.

paintballguy2255 · 01-21-2013, 04:06 PM

I say get a trilogy cocker for your wife.Before you go trashing it,hear me out.First of all,they can be had for about $50 in almost immaculate on ebay.And if you have ever got into cockers,you would probably think they are really ****ty.But,they are actually well performing guns.I do alot with cockers,and I still like to use them as beater guns.Also,the enmey would be a good choice for its simplicity,but I suggest you pick up a couple Trillys and have a ball(no pun intended).

01-21-2013, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
dbkid0486 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ	I would keep the ego and buy a nice mech autococker for yourself and another ion for your wife. __________________ Feedback

01-21-2013, 02:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
DarkShadowHunter Scewball, One Each Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan	I say keep the ego as your primary and get a simple mech that won't intimidate the rentals/beginners. I have seen more and more players using the space guns in scenarios simply because they are more reliable and more accurate than the low ends most people associate with woodsball. They are also lighter and more compact. As for your wife, find out what she wants. Ask her if she wants brand new or if used would be ok. Then of course show her the B/S/T and have her look through the mech section and maybe even the pump section. If she wants a mech that is reliable and stupid easy to maintain I suggest a Piranha, Spyder, or similar stacked tube blow back, Just be cautious of any ViewLoader STBB markers. Tippmanns are also on the top of my list for mechs. __________________ Screwball, One Each Hole In The Wall Paintball St8 Balla #268 How To: Palmerized Carbine Stock for the 98 Series Crossfire My Feedback

01-21-2013, 03:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
mikeds80 08sdekim Join Date: May 2007 Location: Herp-a-Derp Derp	Classic mags can be found for ~70-120 these days. I wouldn't let the elbows scare you off. You can crank down some hose clamps on an APP elbow and it won't go anywhere. I do feel your pain on the pretty gun issue haha. When I lived at school we couldn't have equipment in our dorms so I bought a cheap mag to throw in my trunk and never take care of. It was supposed to be my crappy knock around gun but now it's my default semi. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...feedbacks.html

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

01-21-2013, 02:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
shootdraxxus Mr. Superman no es here Join Date: Nov 2012	She didn't like the mag I had. She said it felt awkward when she used it. Plus, the elbows didn't hold well. If I get a new one, I want it to be center feed. If mags and cockers are that cheap, I might as well just keep the Ego.

01-21-2013, 02:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
MR_Rick Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: El Centro, Ca.	I know how you feel. I play with my family. When I'm playing againts them, I use either a X-valved Minimag or some of my pumps while they use some of the electros (G4, E-bladed Cocker and/or Ion). They usually beat me but at the end we all had fun.

01-21-2013, 02:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
shootdraxxus Mr. Superman no es here Join Date: Nov 2012	Here's what I got. Not a blemish on the thing. It even came with the original box it was sold in. Right now I'm in Arkansas, but soon I'll be moving to Las Vegas. I don't expect to be playing much woodsball there. Anyone got any insight of what the sport is like there? I appreciate everyone's thoughts, and suggestions. I really want to keep my wife interested in paintball because I do enjoy hanging out with her.

01-21-2013, 03:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
shootdraxxus Mr. Superman no es here Join Date: Nov 2012	Thanks Dash. It was a gun I never thought I'd be able to afford. Well I wasn't gonna drop a grand on a paintball gun either so when I saw this one for sale within what I was willing to spend, I jumped on it. As far as I can tell, it's a happy medium as far as EGO's go. It's new enough to not have those noid problems, but old enough to not just be updated with a little thing here and there.

01-21-2013, 04:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
paintballguy2255 Rec Poster Join Date: May 2012	I say get a trilogy cocker for your wife.Before you go trashing it,hear me out.First of all,they can be had for about $50 in almost immaculate on ebay.And if you have ever got into cockers,you would probably think they are really ****ty.But,they are actually well performing guns.I do alot with cockers,and I still like to use them as beater guns.Also,the enmey would be a good choice for its simplicity,but I suggest you pick up a couple Trillys and have a ball(no pun intended).