Old school angel for the collection. LED, LCD, or IR3?

TwoLaneBlackTop · 10-29-2012, 08:35 AM

I am considering adding an old school angle to my collection, of these 3 what would you recommend and why? I know very little about angels as I was more into cockers and mags back when the led/lcd were popular so I kinda missed everything with these. But now that years have passed and prices have dropped I figure why not try one out, and it's kinda a must have for the early electronic portion of my modest retro gun collection.

Hobbes · 10-29-2012, 10:13 AM

Tough to say. Many Angels have been modified to the point where someones LCD might have eyes, where as someone elses IR3 still has COPS. So even though the IR3 is newer technology it may actually be a step behind someones older LCD.

You should give us more information, like if you want something unique like an Adrenaline or Eclipse, something as close to original as possible, etc...

superman · 10-29-2012, 10:50 AM

lcd. don't have to worry about lp. there are several options for modding newer boards. or battery mods. i also preferred the 45 frames to the space frames.and there wont be a hole in the bottom of the breach.

jptheripper · 10-29-2012, 11:58 AM

i agree on lcd. Parts easier to get. More options, and some really nice private labels.

nofxkid2005 · 10-29-2012, 04:01 PM

I've really enjoyed the IR3 I picked up from Russc. Been modded with a PM board so it runs a 9v. Great semi shooter, and the 90* frame points really nicely.

Piccolo · 10-30-2012, 06:21 AM

LCD will give you the most variety of the private label customs to add to your collection.

And wouldn't you know it I am selling a few right now.

Vegard · 10-30-2012, 06:39 AM

Definitely LCDs!
Alot of variety in the bodies and there's almost endless possibilities in terms of which parts you want to use.

I have an aluminum ram and a shaved down SS hammer coupled with a tornado valve from AKA in mine, shoots fantastic; even when compared to newer poppets.

TwoLaneBlackTop · 10-31-2012, 09:20 AM

Thanks for all the replies, looking for something nice that is not drilled for eyes. Also I am more interested in base guns, private label guns often look great but sell for more than I really want to spend. I like the looks of the LCD a little more and thus am leaning more in that direction but still won't rule out an IR3 if the price is right.

janordy · 12-20-2012, 05:15 PM

If you want true old school you get a LED. LCD will always be "newer" school.

Piccolo · 12-21-2012, 04:47 PM

Found anything to brag about yet?

10-29-2012, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
TwoLaneBlackTop Active Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Old school angel for the collection. LED, LCD, or IR3? I am considering adding an old school angle to my collection, of these 3 what would you recommend and why? I know very little about angels as I was more into cockers and mags back when the led/lcd were popular so I kinda missed everything with these. But now that years have passed and prices have dropped I figure why not try one out, and it's kinda a must have for the early electronic portion of my modest retro gun collection. __________________ My Feedback

10-29-2012, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
superman Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC	lcd. don't have to worry about lp. there are several options for modding newer boards. or battery mods. i also preferred the 45 frames to the space frames.and there wont be a hole in the bottom of the breach. __________________ I buy Automags and Parts: if you need cash shoot me a pm feedback(http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html)

10-29-2012, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
jptheripper Angel Collector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Port, FL	i agree on lcd. Parts easier to get. More options, and some really nice private labels. __________________ My Feedback

10-29-2012, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
nofxkid2005 No Effects, just cooler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver	I've really enjoyed the IR3 I picked up from Russc. Been modded with a PM board so it runs a 9v. Great semi shooter, and the 90* frame points really nicely. __________________ ->"Behind The Mask" Paintball Documentary<- Ryan Dupras -Dealings Feedback- Proudly Playing For: Wookie Dicks Lucha Cabras

10-30-2012, 06:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vegard Release the kraken Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norway	Definitely LCDs! Alot of variety in the bodies and there's almost endless possibilities in terms of which parts you want to use. I have an aluminum ram and a shaved down SS hammer coupled with a tornado valve from AKA in mine, shoots fantastic; even when compared to newer poppets. __________________ NORWAY PBN-MCB

10-29-2012, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hobbes chuff chuff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson NH	Tough to say. Many Angels have been modified to the point where someones LCD might have eyes, where as someone elses IR3 still has COPS. So even though the IR3 is newer technology it may actually be a step behind someones older LCD. You should give us more information, like if you want something unique like an Adrenaline or Eclipse, something as close to original as possible, etc...

10-30-2012, 06:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Piccolo Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sidney, MT	LCD will give you the most variety of the private label customs to add to your collection. And wouldn't you know it I am selling a few right now.

10-31-2012, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
TwoLaneBlackTop Active Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Thanks for all the replies, looking for something nice that is not drilled for eyes. Also I am more interested in base guns, private label guns often look great but sell for more than I really want to spend. I like the looks of the LCD a little more and thus am leaning more in that direction but still won't rule out an IR3 if the price is right. __________________ My Feedback

12-20-2012, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
janordy Active Member Join Date: May 2007	If you want true old school you get a LED. LCD will always be "newer" school. __________________ Feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

12-21-2012, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Piccolo Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sidney, MT	Found anything to brag about yet?

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