should I buy a houndstooth?

mac3kuby · 02-13-2007, 10:18 PM

wondering if I should buy a houndstooth. I usually play with a tippman model 98. I used a pump when I first got into paintball, and was decent with it. I am not a big speedballer, and am getting interested in the scenerio ball aspect, although I haven't been to one yet. Been playing about 10 yrs, and I am looking for a good pump to make life more challenging.

I like the houndstooth the best as starting place sooo....

What mods are a must for the houndstooth? All that I see that I know I want are the barrel venting and the rear co2 feed. anything else that is worth the money?
thanks!

incynr8 · 02-13-2007, 10:20 PM

back bottle...hmm maybe side line stabe in the hardline and an autotrigger, feed direction of your choice, the rest is custom bling. A sight hood might be useful if you like those.

sparky · 02-13-2007, 10:27 PM

This thread has some talk about Houndstooth's:
http://mcarterbrown.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10162

You can a Houndstooth setup pretty much anyway you want, it comes down to your personal preferences. Porting is nice to have, powdercoating looks nice, classic finishes are amazing works of art and having dual bottle setup can make for a nice flexiable setup.

Stablizers are really nice to have too.

ringer706 · 02-13-2007, 10:29 PM

I think A/T's are standard on Houndstooths

Anyways, good to hear. I'm kinda in the same boat as you I guess, except I've only been playing 2 years.

strider · 02-13-2007, 11:35 PM

Houndstooth is a fine way to go. May I suggest the Super Stocker. I feel the SS is the ultimate in PPS pumps. Just my opinion. I am sure others have their favorits as well.

Mar · 02-14-2007, 10:10 AM

Here is a pic of my Houndstooth…it has a few options and certainly makes a game fun AND challenging.

I have a CCM5, a Sterling, and now Another Houndstooth on the way (Black Zinc coating, Double spiral porting, female stab, Centre-feed, Bottom line)

mac3kuby · 02-14-2007, 10:38 AM

I love the gun mar. but I'm not big on the magizine choice, but to each his own. I was gonna go for a nasty, but I heard the extra weight doesn't equal the price. Plus my goal is to use less paint than my tipp. 98, not twice as much! Love those nasty's though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by incynr8

back bottle...hmm maybe side line stabe in the hardline and an autotrigger, feed direction of your choice, the rest is custom bling. A sight hood might be useful if you like those.

okay, a few questions.
1, what is a Stablizer? I know what an expansion chamber is, is it the same?

2. what do you mean by "side line stable in the hardline"?

3. autotrigger? is that where you can hold the trigger down and pump a bunch?

4. sight hood?

help me out you experts!

Brewtt · 02-14-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac3kuby

okay, a few questions.
1, what is a Stablizer? I know what an expansion chamber is, is it the same?

2. what do you mean by "side line stable in the hardline"?

3. autotrigger? is that where you can hold the trigger down and pump a bunch?

4. sight hood?

help me out you experts!

1. A Stabilizer is an excellent regulator. Best one for CO2 use too.
http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/online...stabilizer.htm

2. Side-line Stabilizer = http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/online...r-sideline.htm
Hard line is non-braided steal air-line from your ASA or air-source to gun input.

3. Auto-trigger... yes, you hold the trigger and pump. The gun fires when you cock the pump forward on every stoke while the trigger is depressed.

4. Sight hood = ghost ring

Mar · 02-14-2007, 12:29 PM

I think what I meant (although I only implied it) was that even though I own two of the finest pump markers on the market, a CCM 5 and a Sterling, I enjoy my Nasty Houndstooth so much that I am buying a regular HT to replace my CCM and Sterling as my primary marker. It wont be a nasty, just a center feed.

I guess my point was the Houndstooth is a great choice, you wont be sorry.

mac3kuby · 02-14-2007, 01:48 PM

thanks guys. I got it, a A Stabilizer is an excellent regulator, which would give me a more consistant flow of co2 into my gun. I will definatly ask palmers which one would work best for me. I like that idea, hopefully not too expensive, meaning under $50 for them to install.
Auto-trigger, yes, gonna do that, I love that feature.

But a sight hood? I will maybe pass on this, I was thinking along the lines of a sight rail that can mount a small scope or something. can that be done?

Mar: oh... I get it. So you would kinda recommend palmers huh?

Thanks for all your help so far by the way.

02-13-2007, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
mac3kuby Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Alabama	should I buy a houndstooth? wondering if I should buy a houndstooth. I usually play with a tippman model 98. I used a pump when I first got into paintball, and was decent with it. I am not a big speedballer, and am getting interested in the scenerio ball aspect, although I haven't been to one yet. Been playing about 10 yrs, and I am looking for a good pump to make life more challenging. I like the houndstooth the best as starting place sooo.... What mods are a must for the houndstooth? All that I see that I know I want are the barrel venting and the rear co2 feed. anything else that is worth the money? thanks!

02-13-2007, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
sparky MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hinton Alberta	This thread has some talk about Houndstooth's: http://mcarterbrown.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10162 You can a Houndstooth setup pretty much anyway you want, it comes down to your personal preferences. Porting is nice to have, powdercoating looks nice, classic finishes are amazing works of art and having dual bottle setup can make for a nice flexiable setup. Stablizers are really nice to have too. __________________ Vote for Sparky! Miss MCB 2008!

02-13-2007, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
ringer706 Seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hudsonville Michigan	I think A/T's are standard on Houndstooths Anyways, good to hear. I'm kinda in the same boat as you I guess, except I've only been playing 2 years. __________________ Feedback She told me we couldn't afford beer anymore and that I'd have to quit drinking. Then I caught her spending $65 on makeup. I asked how come I had to give up stuff and she didn't. She said she needed the makeup to look pretty for me. I told her that was what the beer was for. I don't think she's coming back...

02-14-2007, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mar I awesome and so can you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 5,987 posts	Here is a pic of my Houndstooth…it has a few options and certainly makes a game fun AND challenging. I have a CCM5, a Sterling, and now Another Houndstooth on the way (Black Zinc coating, Double spiral porting, female stab, Centre-feed, Bottom line) __________________

02-14-2007, 12:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mar I awesome and so can you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 5,987 posts	I think what I meant (although I only implied it) was that even though I own two of the finest pump markers on the market, a CCM 5 and a Sterling, I enjoy my Nasty Houndstooth so much that I am buying a regular HT to replace my CCM and Sterling as my primary marker. It wont be a nasty, just a center feed. I guess my point was the Houndstooth is a great choice, you wont be sorry. __________________

02-13-2007, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
incynr8 MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amidst the Forest Creatures	back bottle...hmm maybe side line stabe in the hardline and an autotrigger, feed direction of your choice, the rest is custom bling. A sight hood might be useful if you like those.

02-13-2007, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
strider MCB Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everett, Wa.	Houndstooth is a fine way to go. May I suggest the Super Stocker. I feel the SS is the ultimate in PPS pumps. Just my opinion. I am sure others have their favorits as well.

02-14-2007, 01:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
mac3kuby Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Alabama	thanks guys. I got it, a A Stabilizer is an excellent regulator, which would give me a more consistant flow of co2 into my gun. I will definatly ask palmers which one would work best for me. I like that idea, hopefully not too expensive, meaning under $50 for them to install. Auto-trigger, yes, gonna do that, I love that feature. But a sight hood? I will maybe pass on this, I was thinking along the lines of a sight rail that can mount a small scope or something. can that be done? Mar: oh... I get it. So you would kinda recommend palmers huh? Thanks for all your help so far by the way.

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