Advice for a palmer noob - Page 2

WSCopic · 06-15-2007, 11:31 PM

Actually, in my experience, the nickel...especially the Classic polished look, really works well in the woods. If not in direct sunlight, anyhow. It kind of works like the Predator's light bending camo from the movies. It reflects everything around it to look very "woodsy". The flat nickel finish works as well, but the polished finish is really good. Of course, in direct sunlight, it reflects and is easy to see. I am talking about in the deep semi-lit woods.

sparky · 06-16-2007, 07:29 PM

I've never had my position given away by a nickel finish, at least as far as I'm aware of.

What about just getting the marker converted into a Stroker?

Another consideration is getting a 7/8 elbow sleeve installed. That way you don't have to use the harder to find 1" elbows.

af895 · 07-26-2007, 07:17 PM

I live in Canada and ship to/from the US all the time, including to Palmer's.

Mark the package "USED sporting goods, paintball" and describe the purpose of the shipment (read: "gift") to avoid duties as much as possible.

I almost always get dinged by customs for about $10 so factor that into whatever you're buying. Ask anyone shipping to you to mark packages as above and Canada Customs won't freak. USPost Express Mail Service (EMS) to Canada is cheap and fast and PPS likes to use that method. Go with it. Less than half the price of FedEx and almost as fast.

Ruckus Fox · 07-26-2007, 09:17 PM

RVA and Tune up would be nice...um...depending on how it shoots, you could have him put in a new bolt, quick strip that bolt, put on a trigger shoe, get it AT if it isn't already, add wedgits and detents, all kinds of things. Ghost rings and the mounting rails. A new custom pump arm. :3 You name it, they'll try it.

--Ruckus

WilD · 07-27-2007, 02:50 PM

I'd skip the new bolt since it already has the speed demon and a PPS bolt isn't going to be any better unless the old bolt is damaged or worn out.

A quick strip slot (not bolt) comes in handy, but is easy to do yourself.

I'd opt for a performance tune, wedgits and a detent at least. Those will be your biggest performance gains.

I believe the performance tune involves some hot work, so it can mar the finish. The standard PPS matte nickel is the most durable finish readily avaialble for these markers and looks great. It doesn't really stand out in the woods either. But, if you are aren't into bling, its really not necessary. Also, if you do decide to get the marker refinished make sure you get everything you might ever want done first. You can get more work done later, but anything that adds heat or cuts into the metal could ruin that spiffy finish you paid for.

ceojetbroadband · 12-09-2007, 09:47 AM

I find that when i ship a gun, both Fedex and UPS list a paintball gun as a TOY. So, i always say that i am shipping a mechanical toy. Maybe that helps?

06-15-2007, 11:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
WSCopic MCB Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA	Actually, in my experience, the nickel...especially the Classic polished look, really works well in the woods. If not in direct sunlight, anyhow. It kind of works like the Predator's light bending camo from the movies. It reflects everything around it to look very "woodsy". The flat nickel finish works as well, but the polished finish is really good. Of course, in direct sunlight, it reflects and is easy to see. I am talking about in the deep semi-lit woods. __________________ I have become one of the "Old Paintball Guys" at my field. Not sure if I am sad or proud.

06-16-2007, 07:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
sparky MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hinton Alberta	I've never had my position given away by a nickel finish, at least as far as I'm aware of. What about just getting the marker converted into a Stroker? Another consideration is getting a 7/8 elbow sleeve installed. That way you don't have to use the harder to find 1" elbows. __________________ Looking for all Canadians on MCB, building a list by province. PM me to be added to the list.

07-26-2007, 09:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ruckus Fox Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pierre, SD	RVA and Tune up would be nice...um...depending on how it shoots, you could have him put in a new bolt, quick strip that bolt, put on a trigger shoe, get it AT if it isn't already, add wedgits and detents, all kinds of things. Ghost rings and the mounting rails. A new custom pump arm. :3 You name it, they'll try it. --Ruckus __________________ Feedback

07-27-2007, 02:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
WilD the MilD MOD Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Motor City	I'd skip the new bolt since it already has the speed demon and a PPS bolt isn't going to be any better unless the old bolt is damaged or worn out. A quick strip slot (not bolt) comes in handy, but is easy to do yourself. I'd opt for a performance tune, wedgits and a detent at least. Those will be your biggest performance gains. I believe the performance tune involves some hot work, so it can mar the finish. The standard PPS matte nickel is the most durable finish readily avaialble for these markers and looks great. It doesn't really stand out in the woods either. But, if you are aren't into bling, its really not necessary. Also, if you do decide to get the marker refinished make sure you get everything you might ever want done first. You can get more work done later, but anything that adds heat or cuts into the metal could ruin that spiffy finish you paid for. __________________ PGPOG #79 POG #1055 My Feedback

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07-26-2007, 07:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
af895 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montréal, Canada	I live in Canada and ship to/from the US all the time, including to Palmer's. Mark the package "USED sporting goods, paintball" and describe the purpose of the shipment (read: "gift") to avoid duties as much as possible. I almost always get dinged by customs for about $10 so factor that into whatever you're buying. Ask anyone shipping to you to mark packages as above and Canada Customs won't freak. USPost Express Mail Service (EMS) to Canada is cheap and fast and PPS likes to use that method. Go with it. Less than half the price of FedEx and almost as fast.

12-09-2007, 09:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
ceojetbroadband Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in a nice house	I find that when i ship a gun, both Fedex and UPS list a paintball gun as a TOY. So, i always say that i am shipping a mechanical toy. Maybe that helps?