Thinking about building an ion from the ground up

n2extreme1 · 09-08-2007, 11:28 PM

Well Im thinking about building an Ion from the ground up. I do not currently own one and am currious what it would cost to build one with the best parts. Anyone feel like giving me a run down on what I would need and a break down on cost.

blackrain · 09-09-2007, 01:49 AM

Personally I really like the shock teck ION body. I think it's the best out there. Let's get serious here for one sec. It's not the gun,it's the person using it. Probably why I still suck so much lol. Any way,I think the biggest thing you really need to look for is an APE board or a Blackheart board, or even a TADO board. That would be your biggest improvement. Look for a real nice frame too,there are a few out there. Lots of ION parts here too. Hope this helps.
Later,
Blackrain

sdawg · 09-09-2007, 09:52 AM

Building an Ion from Aftermarket Parts - PbNation

I've thought about doing this project, also. You can build a totally unique Ion, but it could cost around $500-600, depending on the parts that you use and the various options.

syk0weasel · 09-10-2007, 09:45 AM

I also was thinking about building an Ion from scratch. But then I started wondering how cheaply I could build one from all the stock parts people are always selling after upgrading everything. I mean honestly the stock one shoots plenty fast enough, and mainly I planned on getting one due to the light weight for my daughter to use.

Murph · 09-10-2007, 01:14 PM

The last stock Ion I built from scratch cost me in the $130 range with factory parts. Just takes a bit of scrounging. Ionowners.com is the best place for stock parts.

sdawg · 10-12-2007, 04:07 PM

Reviving a dead thread because I am seriously thinking about building my own Uber-Ion that will be almost totally out of aftermarket parts. I want a marker that is easy to maintain, a high-performer, and aesthetically pleasing.
Here are the parts that I have chosen so far, in no particular order. I believe these are all the parts I need to build a complete marker. Am I forgetting anything? (EDIT: I'm going to use my SP Progressive for the barrel).

The color scheme I am going for is Blue body on Silver with Black trim, all polished.

New Designz Ion Scorpion Trigger Frame - Silver

All these parts shipped, bought new, would be around $650. And, only the grips, seal kit, screw kit, and banjo fitting would be from Smart Parts.

My rationalization for this project is that it would be more fun to build my own electro than to spend the same amount to buy a complete marker off the shelf.

Comments and/or suggestions appreciated.

pizzaluvr · 10-12-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sdawg

Reviving a dead thread because I am seriously thinking about building my own Uber-Ion that will be almost totally out of aftermarket parts. I want a marker that is easy to maintain, a high-performer, and aesthetically pleasing.
Here are the parts that I have chosen so far, in no particular order. I believe these are all the parts I need to build a complete marker. Am I forgetting anything? (EDIT: I'm going to use my SP Progressive for the barrel).

The color scheme I am going for is Blue body on Silver with Black trim, all polished.

New Designz Ion Scorpion Trigger Frame - Silver

All these parts shipped, bought new, would be around $650. And, only the grips, seal kit, screw kit, and banjo fitting would be from Smart Parts.

My rationalization for this project is that it would be more fun to build my own electro than to spend the same amount to buy a complete marker off the shelf.

Comments and/or suggestions appreciated.

May I recommend a TechT L7 Bolt? IMHO, it's the best bolt for the Ion. The trigger's they make are nice too.

sdawg · 10-12-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pizzaluvr

May I recommend a TechT L7 Bolt? IMHO, it's the best bolt for the Ion. The trigger's they make are nice too.

You may. I am considering the Deadlywind Hollowpoint, but I already have a good Ion bolt in the ACP Delrin.

simmy952 · 10-12-2007, 06:22 PM

Why would you spend that kind of money on an Ion? I have an Ion but I would not soak that kind of money into one. I enjoy shooting it but I have about $300 in it. A good barrel, bolt, QEV, and board are the necessary upgrades. I prefer the Scenario Dreams T-board myself. I would rather spend the money on a Tac One and still have a marker that is resaleable.

sdawg · 10-12-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by simmy952

Why would you spend that kind of money on an Ion?

For fun. To have a one-of-a-kind marker that I assembled by hand myself, from scratch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdawg

My rationalization for this project is that it would be more fun to build my own electro than to spend the same amount to buy a complete marker off the shelf.

09-08-2007, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
n2extreme1 MCB Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 426	Thinking about building an ion from the ground up Well Im thinking about building an Ion from the ground up. I do not currently own one and am currious what it would cost to build one with the best parts. Anyone feel like giving me a run down on what I would need and a break down on cost.

09-09-2007, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
blackrain MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: America Posts: 2,544	Personally I really like the shock teck ION body. I think it's the best out there. Let's get serious here for one sec. It's not the gun,it's the person using it. Probably why I still suck so much lol. Any way,I think the biggest thing you really need to look for is an APE board or a Blackheart board, or even a TADO board. That would be your biggest improvement. Look for a real nice frame too,there are a few out there. Lots of ION parts here too. Hope this helps. Later, Blackrain __________________ Rogue Leader and founder "TEAM ROGUE" Cell #0 "When all else fails,pull the pin and see what happens next" Just like to make crazy stuff for paintball? Click on the link: http://www.freepaintballplans.com/forum/ My feed back: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745 How Paintballs are made: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...54640369281174

09-09-2007, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,407	Building an Ion from Aftermarket Parts - PbNation I've thought about doing this project, also. You can build a totally unique Ion, but it could cost around $500-600, depending on the parts that you use and the various options. __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. Feedback

09-10-2007, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Murph MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 1,785	The last stock Ion I built from scratch cost me in the $130 range with factory parts. Just takes a bit of scrounging. Ionowners.com is the best place for stock parts. __________________ A fart is a sh without the mess!** - George Carlin

10-12-2007, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,407	Reviving a dead thread because I am seriously thinking about building my own Uber-Ion that will be almost totally out of aftermarket parts. I want a marker that is easy to maintain, a high-performer, and aesthetically pleasing. Here are the parts that I have chosen so far, in no particular order. I believe these are all the parts I need to build a complete marker. Am I forgetting anything? (EDIT: I'm going to use my SP Progressive for the barrel). The color scheme I am going for is Blue body on Silver with Black trim, all polished. New Designz Ion Scorpion Trigger Frame - Silver New Designz Ion Breech / Firing Can Combo - Silver New Designz Ion Pro Lock Low Rise Feed Neck - Silver Bloodline Industries Branks Push Button On / Off ASA - Gloss Black New Designz Ion QEV - Front Deadlywind Foehn V2.5 body shell w/BOB™ - Blue Deadlywind Fingerlock trigger - Black Alamo City Paintball Delrin Bolt Stabilizer Fatty ANS Ion/Epiphany Laser Eye Harness Kit - Blue Smart Parts Ion 5/32 Banjo Fitting Smart Parts ION Complete Screw Kit APE Rampage Board For Smart Parts Ion Smart Parts ION Complete Seal Kit Smart Parts Pro Touch Grips - Blue All these parts shipped, bought new, would be around $650. And, only the grips, seal kit, screw kit, and banjo fitting would be from Smart Parts. My rationalization for this project is that it would be more fun to build my own electro than to spend the same amount to buy a complete marker off the shelf. Comments and/or suggestions appreciated. __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. Feedback Last edited by sdawg; 10-12-2007 at 05:41 PM.

09-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
syk0weasel Rec Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 58	I also was thinking about building an Ion from scratch. But then I started wondering how cheaply I could build one from all the stock parts people are always selling after upgrading everything. I mean honestly the stock one shoots plenty fast enough, and mainly I planned on getting one due to the light weight for my daughter to use.

10-12-2007, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
simmy952 MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 376	Why would you spend that kind of money on an Ion? I have an Ion but I would not soak that kind of money into one. I enjoy shooting it but I have about $300 in it. A good barrel, bolt, QEV, and board are the necessary upgrades. I prefer the Scenario Dreams T-board myself. I would rather spend the money on a Tac One and still have a marker that is resaleable. __________________ Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.Had no degree, yet called Him Teacher.Had no medicines, yet called Him Healer. Had no army, yet kings feared Him and He conquered the world. Committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.Buried in a tomb, He lives today. Feel honored to serve a Leader who loves us. Jesus said.."If you deny me before man, I will deny you before my Father in Heaven. Simmy's Feedback

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