Grey Ghost 2006 Review - Page 3

Shane-O · 10-02-2006, 09:28 PM

Looks like the rumors about Phantom parts used in/on the gun are true. Bolt looks like a Phantom to me, they just drill and tap it where a Phantom cocking rod would go. The 12gram changer looks CCI, and the feed is a milled CCI Sc feed block. The feedgate is prolly CCI also............

Hopefully they do release them, with refinements that would make you remember why Lapco was one of the BEST pump guns. But like Carter said, without Colin there..............................

Shane-O

Listessa · 10-02-2006, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the review!
Too bad it wasn't available for showing off at Castle.

I'm curious to see the anno color in person.

Did you take the gripframe off the thing and look at the guts? Did they do anythign too differnt other than just reshapeing the trigger itself?

DSA · 10-02-2006, 10:56 PM

In my best Darth Vader "Impressive Review, the force is strong with this one."

Thank You for not holding any punches.

splattttttt · 10-03-2006, 08:30 PM

I don't suppose you're interested in parting out the grips? J/K
I hope you'll be at "B" Oct 21st event. It doesn't seem like i'll be able to make the other two.

Chris Mader · 10-03-2006, 10:40 PM

Just a quick FYI, had the stock class tube been made out of titanium it would actually weigh more than an aluminum tube. For comparision, 1" round bar 6AL/4V GRADE 5 titanium weight/lineal foot is 1.5355 pounds. 1" round bar 6061-T6 aluminum weight/lineal foot 0.9232 pounds.

You often hear people say that titanium is strong as steel but light as aluminum. A more accurate description would be that it's strong as steel and half the weight (it's actually 40% lighter).

Is the feed block plastic (ABS or some such) or delrin? If it's delrin then I doubt that it would crack easily. Delrin has a high tensile strength and should hold up well in that situation.

hellraiser813 · 10-03-2006, 11:37 PM

if these things do get re-released to the public, would you think they will re-produce some of the accessories that they made for the originals?

Phantom Power · 10-04-2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hellraiser813

if these things do get re-released to the public, would you think they will re-produce some of the accessories that they made for the originals?

No. It's been something like 3 years just getting the ghosts out the door, and they're still not here yet. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for "accessories".

aqua_scummm · 10-08-2006, 08:19 PM

The only issue I have with the phantoms, the pump only having 1 rod and thus being slightly wobbly, they don't seem to address. Add to that the fact that phantom comes in more colors, and is cheaper, gives me no reason to get a Ghost.

Too bad too, they are beautiful markers

paintballny · 10-16-2006, 04:59 AM

So when and where will we be able to purchase these? I've wanted a grey ghost ever since I saw some tech at the local field buy a nearly new one off some kid who didn't know any better. He did give him $200 for it (thermo tank and all!) so he didn't rip the kid off per say... but I digress. I want a grey ghost and since I never seem to have the cash for an original one I may as well try and grab the remake.

Brewtt · 10-16-2006, 09:55 PM

When? Undisclosed... if ever.

Where? Lapco direct: http://www.lapco.net/

OR paintball shops/Lapco dealers near you.

10-02-2006, 09:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
Shane-O The Quiet Mod Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 812	Looks like the rumors about Phantom parts used in/on the gun are true. Bolt looks like a Phantom to me, they just drill and tap it where a Phantom cocking rod would go. The 12gram changer looks CCI, and the feed is a milled CCI Sc feed block. The feedgate is prolly CCI also............ Hopefully they do release them, with refinements that would make you remember why Lapco was one of the BEST pump guns. But like Carter said, without Colin there.............................. Shane-O __________________ R.I.P: Evel Knievel 11-30-07

10-02-2006, 10:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
Listessa Delving into Satinism Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 5,723	Thanks for the review! Too bad it wasn't available for showing off at Castle. I'm curious to see the anno color in person. Did you take the gripframe off the thing and look at the guts? Did they do anythign too differnt other than just reshapeing the trigger itself? __________________ The correct question is, "Why don't I need another gun?" I played Pagan Packman once. It went Wicca Wicca Wicca. Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo- Don't Ask Us- We Will Tell! Facilis est Descensus Averni. <--Click to descend to my feedback. NO'MAAM #2"National Organization Members Against AGG Metrosexuals" Rouge Cell #3

10-03-2006, 08:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
splattttttt MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bean Town, U.S.A. Posts: 2,795	I don't suppose you're interested in parting out the grips? J/K I hope you'll be at "B" Oct 21st event. It doesn't seem like i'll be able to make the other two. __________________ My Feed Back and album Norman Vincent Peale: "Believe that you are defeated, believe it long enough, and it is likely to become a fact. We tend to get what we expect." Carpe Diem Whish your Dog was smarter???

10-03-2006, 10:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
Chris Mader Hired Goon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Marshfield, WI Posts: 229	Just a quick FYI, had the stock class tube been made out of titanium it would actually weigh more than an aluminum tube. For comparision, 1" round bar 6AL/4V GRADE 5 titanium weight/lineal foot is 1.5355 pounds. 1" round bar 6061-T6 aluminum weight/lineal foot 0.9232 pounds. You often hear people say that titanium is strong as steel but light as aluminum. A more accurate description would be that it's strong as steel and half the weight (it's actually 40% lighter). Is the feed block plastic (ABS or some such) or delrin? If it's delrin then I doubt that it would crack easily. Delrin has a high tensile strength and should hold up well in that situation. __________________ POG 24 VM68.com \| The Collection \| Mass Extinction Paintball \| eBay Auctions

10-16-2006, 09:55 PM	#30 (permalink)
Brewtt CHEERS! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,725	When? Undisclosed... if ever. Where? Lapco direct: http://www.lapco.net/ OR paintball shops/Lapco dealers near you. __________________ Dabbling in the recreational paintball arts since 1991.

10-02-2006, 10:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
DSA MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock TX...Back in the US of A! Posts: 646	In my best Darth Vader "Impressive Review, the force is strong with this one." Thank You for not holding any punches.

10-03-2006, 11:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
hellraiser813 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 107	if these things do get re-released to the public, would you think they will re-produce some of the accessories that they made for the originals?

10-08-2006, 08:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
aqua_scummm MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,414	The only issue I have with the phantoms, the pump only having 1 rod and thus being slightly wobbly, they don't seem to address. Add to that the fact that phantom comes in more colors, and is cheaper, gives me no reason to get a Ghost. Too bad too, they are beautiful markers

10-16-2006, 04:59 AM	#29 (permalink)
paintballny Rec Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 78	So when and where will we be able to purchase these? I've wanted a grey ghost ever since I saw some tech at the local field buy a nearly new one off some kid who didn't know any better. He did give him $200 for it (thermo tank and all!) so he didn't rip the kid off per say... but I digress. I want a grey ghost and since I never seem to have the cash for an original one I may as well try and grab the remake.

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