Procarbine or prolite?

Shmavistime · 09-03-2006, 06:09 PM

Im looking to get a cheap, reliable semi auto and im considering a pro carbine or a prolite. What are the pros and cons of the two. I dont really care about upgrades for it and all that, im just looking for a gun i could throw in the trunk and drag throught the woods for a few days.

IDF · 09-03-2006, 06:43 PM

I'd pick the carbine. Mainly because of the CVX valve which is a bit more rugged than the pro-lite valve. Both can be carried in the woods for weeks, but the carbine has a better chance of squeezing a few more paintballs after that.

Shmavistime · 09-03-2006, 06:45 PM

I was hoping the prolite might be a better deal since theyre so much cheaper.

TouchofGrey · 09-03-2006, 06:49 PM

I have a Prolite and it shoots just fine. I have shot the ProCarbine and with the exception of some slight look changes, both are fine semis. They are old but fairly inexpensive. I picked up the one pictured with the Dye barrel for $60.

IDF · 09-03-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shmavistime

I was hoping the prolite might be a better deal since theyre so much cheaper.

Carbines go for cheap as well. Look on ebay or here-

www.procarbine.flashsplat.com/forum

Lenny · 09-03-2006, 09:05 PM

Ever consider the Sheridan XTS or whatever it's called? I had a friend with one and it worked great. Rugged, light, and had the same feel of a Tippmann (the internals are similar also). They go for REAL cheap on eBay.

But... if you really want a Tippmann, go for the Carbine.

Deadfall · 09-03-2006, 09:36 PM

Another thing to consider is that the Pro-Lite has been out of production longer than the Pro/Carbine. I suspect that replacement parts for the Carbine would be more readily available than those for the Pro-Lite. Truthfully though, you probably wouldn't need replacement parts for either very often at all.

In all the years that I've had my Pro-Lite, I've only needed to replace the ball latch a couple times; the drive spring once, and the sear spring once.

knightmare96 · 09-03-2006, 09:48 PM

Id go prolite, the grip is better imho and actually the valve may not be as efficient, but it runs on liquid better. A great winter gun. Just put a siphon tube in your tank for the summer, and you are set.

Jackson · 09-03-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by knightmare96

Id go prolite, the grip is better imho and actually the valve may not be as efficient, but it runs on liquid better. A great winter gun. Just put a siphon tube in your tank for the summer, and you are set.

I'd don't mean to sound rude but that really isn't true. The CVX valve in the Pro/Carbine is MUCH more rugged and more reliable in cold conditions and works better with liquid.

They are really two totally different guns. The only similarity really is the foregrip.

The carbine is the better choice though. It has the better CVX valve, uses Model 98 drive springs and link arms (easy to find replacements), and is newer (also makes it easier to find replacement parts).

knightmare96 · 09-03-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackson

I'd don't mean to sound rude but that really isn't true. The CVX valve in the Pro/Carbine is MUCH more rugged and more reliable in cold conditions and works better with liquid.

They are really two totally different guns. The only similarity really is the foregrip.

The carbine is the better choice though. It has the better CVX valve, uses Model 98 drive springs and link arms (easy to find replacements), and is newer (also makes it easier to find replacement parts).

maybe its a fluke, but I have 2 carbines, and 2 prolites, and both my prolites work better in the winter.

I don't know a lot about the valves, I just know the carbines have the upgraded valves in them, and work great all summer, but come winter, I love the prolite.

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TouchofGrey Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: S. Windsor, CT Posts: 183	Prolite or Procarbine I have a Prolite and it shoots just fine. I have shot the ProCarbine and with the exception of some slight look changes, both are fine semis. They are old but fairly inexpensive. I picked up the one pictured with the Dye barrel for $60. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...l/DSCF0361.jpg "...remember what the dormouse said. Feed your head..."

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Deadfall Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 623	Another thing to consider is that the Pro-Lite has been out of production longer than the Pro/Carbine. I suspect that replacement parts for the Carbine would be more readily available than those for the Pro-Lite. Truthfully though, you probably wouldn't need replacement parts for either very often at all. In all the years that I've had my Pro-Lite, I've only needed to replace the ball latch a couple times; the drive spring once, and the sear spring once. __________________ Bruce Campbell Fact #95 If given any power tool and/or piece of gardening equipment, Bruce could find at least 7 ways to kill you with it. This does not include chainsaws. There is only one way for him to kill you with a chainsaw and that is brutally awesome. My Gallery

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knightmare96 terrible speller Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 720	Id go prolite, the grip is better imho and actually the valve may not be as efficient, but it runs on liquid better. A great winter gun. Just put a siphon tube in your tank for the summer, and you are set. __________________ Guns

09-03-2006, 06:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
IDF Rec Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 79	I'd pick the carbine. Mainly because of the CVX valve which is a bit more rugged than the pro-lite valve. Both can be carried in the woods for weeks, but the carbine has a better chance of squeezing a few more paintballs after that.

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