Paintball

[Drum]

Who here has Blazers? Let's have a roll call.
I have long said that if I could have only one paintball gun, it would be a Blazer. Let's hope it never comes to that, though, as I have two Blazers and would be VERY hard pressed to choose between them.

Tell us;

How long have you had your Blazer?

Did you buy it new or used?

1K or 2K? Serial numbers?

What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer?

What's your favorite barrel for your Blazer(s)?

What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops?

My answers to the above would be as follows;

1. I first bought A Blazer in about 1999/2000, now long gone. I have owned about a half dozen over the years and still have two; BZ2096D (new-Xmas 2004) and BZ457 (used - Summer 2002).

2. About 10-20%, not as much as I would like, but the wood calls to me more loudly. That is hopefully going to change.

3. I prefer the PPS brass, but I just got a J&J in .685. I have used a .689 Stiffi with decent results only the gun felt light like a box of tissues.

4. I use Smart Parts composite wood grips on both of mine. I love those and use them wherever I can.

I will take some new pics today, hopefully, as all my existing pics are outdated.

D.

[paintjunque]

I've had my Blazer for about 2 years now.

Traded Wharfrat for it.

1k BZ326

Whenever I play semi she's the one.

My barrel choice is PPS ported brass, I've also used the Stifi .689 barrel.

Just recently bought some nickel highlights(bling, bling) for her. Running her on anti-siphon CO2 and dual PPS regulators. I also favor the Smart Parts wood grips, she has the rose colored ones.

[Wycke]

Q: How long have you had your Blazer?
A: Current Blazer - 2.25 years, previous Blazer - 2001 through 2005

Q: Did you buy it new or used?
A: Both used. First one bought from Wharfrat (via POG), second bought from...ok, I don't remember, but it was via POG as well.

Q: 1K or 2K? Serial numbers?
A: Both 1k - BZ590 was first, BZ799 is current

Q: What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer?
A: Not enough. 75% of my semi play, but that's only about 20-30% of my total playing time.

Q: What's your favorite barrel for your Blazer(s)?
A: The 12" ported, powdercoated, and matched one it came with for most paints, a Lapco AutoSpirit for appropriately-sized paints.

Q: What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops?
A: First one was 100% stock, but had a stock WGP reg on it, current one has early black Dye stickies, otherwise it's bone stock.

[Schmitti]

Bought mine new right before spring castle last year. It was used at castle, Fort worr and Fall Castle (by dad).

Never had a problem.

Stock Configuration: 2k with 10" brass unported bbl and full length sl forgrip. Rear and vert asa. Rear asa plumbed with hardline directly to valve. Male stab and stab stock. Sheridan style grip frame with pmi rubber grips.

Alternate config: Rear asa plugged (or old adjustable smartstock installed). Stab in vert with drop and bottomline.

The only reason I've not used the stab stock more is that it's too short for me and my looooong arms.

I will never sell this gun.

SN and pics when I can dig the gun out of my parents basement... hopefully this weekend.
E

[Walrus]

How long have you had your Blazer?
First one I got in a trade back in June 05 (BZ153) and sold it a few months later. Just bought my second one back in Feb (BZ710), so almost 2 months.

Did you buy it new or used?
Both were used. Luckily the second one I purchased was from the original owner who got it back on 2001.

1K or 2K? Serial numbers?
Both are 1k - BZ153 and BZ710

What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer?
Well I tried to play a game with it after I first got it, but that was after staying up all night replacing seals the night before. So, I guess around 25% for this year since I have only played with it a quarter of one day of play.

What's your favorite barrel for your Blazer(s)?
The stock (and only) barrel...10.5" double ported nickle plated goodness.

What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops?
Still stock and I am working on getting more PPS accessories!

[Phantom Power]

How long have you had your Blazer?
I've had mine 3 years as of this March.

Did you buy it new or used?
I bought mine used. There have been 8 previous owners as far as PPS can tell.

1K or 2K? Serial numbers?
BZ103

What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer?
15 - 20 % ?
Hard to say really. I play pump most of the time, but when I do play semi it's usually the Blazer I grab.

What's your favorite barrel for your Blazer(s)?
The PPS brass barrel it came with.

What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops?
None.

[Chaos]

Ok I'm stealing Wycke's setup for this....

Q: How long have you had your Blazer?
A: Since May of 05'

Q: Did you buy it new or used?
A: Bought it slightly used on Ebay,had been sitting in the guys closet pretty much since it was built in Nov' 04

Q: 1K or 2K? Serial numbers?
A: 2K series ,#2149

Q: What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer?
A: Not enough lately.I've reserved it primarily for Castle,but,I do play somewhat regularly with it...Funny thing is I get more eliminations with it than any other gun I have.

Q: What's your favorite barrel for your Blazer(s)?
A: Hmmm,tough call..I've had so many different ones,I'll go with the SP Freak barrel I'm running on it now

Q: What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops?
A: SP Freak Barrel,Lapco Big shot barrel,Pierce grip .45 wrap arounds,Ajax Gips Black Pearlite .45 panels,ANS LP chamber,MW Paintball grip hump,and a DYE pressure gauge.

[SpinDoctor15]

How long have you had your Blazer?
- 1 week

Did you buy it new or used?
-used, purchased on Palmer Owner's Group forum

1K or 2K? Serial numbers?
- 1k, BZ497

What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer?
Last weekend, I played about 25% with it at the POG Weekend in Sacramento, CA. Other than that, my Hurricane is primary

What's your favorite barrel for your Blazer(s)?
- PPS 10" brass, nickel-plated, ported. Works great, it's the only barrel I have for it!

What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops?
- Dye Sticky 3 grips recently added (not in pic), there's a MacDev gauge on the Stab.

[Walker]

How long have you had your Blazer? 8-years/1-year

Did you buy it new or used? Purchased both used.

1K or 2K? Serial numbers? Both 1k, BZ014 & BZ059, both born 03/97.

What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer? 50-percent

What's your favorite barrel for your Blazers? PPS Brass, I've tried Lapco and Dye.

What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops? Dye Stickies on BZ014, Bob Long Torpedo regulator on BZ059.

Configuration:
BZ014 - Right feed, HP/LV Valving, Sear Mod, 2x .45 frame, updated ram shaft/cap/masterlink, delrin bolt orings, barrel thumbscrew, ghost ring, foregrip, 12" matched powdercoated brass barrel, same Stabilizer it had on it when purchased new, second owner.

BZ059 - Left Feed, bone stock except for barrel thumbscrew, delrin bolt orings, & foregrip. Includes PPS composite grips and 10" unported brass barrel, Bob Long Torpedo regulator.



Walker

[Listessa]

I don't know if it really counts since it came yesterday, but what the heck- I'll update as I use it...

How long have you had your Blazer? Did you buy it new or used?
Just came in the mail yesterday fresh from PPS! Snagged in Freedom's sale, but I am the first person to have it since PPS.

1K or 2K? Serial numbers?
2K BZ2571

What percentage of your paintball do you play with a Blazer?
So far none. It just arrived.

What's your favorite barrel for your Blazer(s)?
I'm going to use the origional from PPS for a while.

What non-PPS accessories do you use on/with your Blazer, aside from loaders, air tanks or drops?
I'm going to find differnt grip pannles. Nice blazers like that deserve grips that complament the style.