New to Autocockers

codejunkie100 · 02-06-2012, 12:50 AM

Hey Guys,

So I'm fairly new to autocockers, having spent all of my paintball career with my beloved mag (please don't hate me) and I was looking into maybe buying a relatively cheap cocker (like maybe a trilogy competition) to try and get my girlfriend into paintball. I figure if she really doesn't like it I will at least have something that I can turn into a halfway decent pump.

I guess my real question is whether or not there is a any serious reason to buy a higher end cocker if I'm just looking to have a decent gun for my girlfriend/pump for me depending on how it goes. I know the trilogy doesn't have an adjustable lpr and that there are far fewer options in terms of valves and springs upgrades. Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter.

Code

Furion · 02-06-2012, 12:54 AM

Trilogies are fine.

My only suggestion would be look around for stock 2k cockers that are the same price. The only thing you would run into is maybe a timing issue. Your choice.

codejunkie100 · 02-06-2012, 03:23 PM

How difficult is timing a gun because I just found this on eBay and thought it might be a pretty good deal.

WGP Autococker Paintball gun OLD School Nice Backup or Project gun | eBay

Thanks for your help

paintballedbackin88 · 02-06-2012, 03:37 PM

Timing is not that difficult if you are patient and do your research. Ravi Chopra has a great article on timing the autococker here on mcb and there are MANY other well written articles scattered about the forums. There are also numerous youtube videos on how to time an autococker.

It's a very satisfying feeling when you are able to tune your own marker to exactly how you want it. I just finished suction timing 2 mechs and 2 e-cockers and I feel quite happy with myself considering I just bought my first autocockers last November. I started with Nelson based markers back in 1988 and these are the first ones I've owned. Good luck!

Furion · 02-06-2012, 05:17 PM

Depends on if you have an engineering mindset or not. If you do then go get that one and play with it.

I don't know what Ravi's article is, I'm sure it is just fine. but there are only a few parts you need to make sure it is timed. After that you just have to make sure your parts are faulty.

codejunkie100 · 02-06-2012, 06:01 PM

Yeah I've found some pretty decent guides on timing on the web and it seems to make sense to me. Thanks for the help I'll let you guys know how it goes, once I actually get a cocker.

codejunkie100 · 02-06-2012, 09:47 PM

Also, with the air supply, is CO2 OK or do I really need HPA?

russc · 02-06-2012, 09:49 PM

co2 is fine. Cockers do better on CO2 than Mags. Anti-siphon is always a good idea, but not 100% mandatory.

tippmannrocker90 · 02-06-2012, 09:49 PM

The trilogy is a nice cocker for a starter, plus there are a good amount of upgrades for them to keep it running nice. One of my old teammates had one and it always shot pretty good. I'm pretty sure the trilogy works good on co2 but hpa will give more consistency.

codejunkie100 · 02-06-2012, 10:01 PM

Yeah I have a Ninja 68/4500, it's just that if I am going to use this for my girlfriend/as a loaner I don't want to shell out another $150 and I feel bad sticking her with a heavy *** (relatively) 48/3000. I was thinking a nice cheap 12oz would probably do the trick. If she really gets into it then I can get her a nice 50/4500, and if not I'm only out $20

02-06-2012, 12:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
codejunkie100 Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2012	New to Autocockers Hey Guys, So I'm fairly new to autocockers, having spent all of my paintball career with my beloved mag (please don't hate me) and I was looking into maybe buying a relatively cheap cocker (like maybe a trilogy competition) to try and get my girlfriend into paintball. I figure if she really doesn't like it I will at least have something that I can turn into a halfway decent pump. I guess my real question is whether or not there is a any serious reason to buy a higher end cocker if I'm just looking to have a decent gun for my girlfriend/pump for me depending on how it goes. I know the trilogy doesn't have an adjustable lpr and that there are far fewer options in terms of valves and springs upgrades. Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Code

02-06-2012, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Furion Seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Trilogies are fine. My only suggestion would be look around for stock 2k cockers that are the same price. The only thing you would run into is maybe a timing issue. Your choice. __________________ Feedback for Furion http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...ml#post1507370

02-06-2012, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
paintballedbackin88 MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles	Timing is not that difficult if you are patient and do your research. Ravi Chopra has a great article on timing the autococker here on mcb and there are MANY other well written articles scattered about the forums. There are also numerous youtube videos on how to time an autococker. It's a very satisfying feeling when you are able to tune your own marker to exactly how you want it. I just finished suction timing 2 mechs and 2 e-cockers and I feel quite happy with myself considering I just bought my first autocockers last November. I started with Nelson based markers back in 1988 and these are the first ones I've owned. Good luck! __________________ MCB feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Customcockers.com feedback http://customcockers.com/forum/itrader.php?u=15377 pbn feedback http://www.pbnation.com/feedback.php?u=580633

02-06-2012, 05:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Furion Seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Depends on if you have an engineering mindset or not. If you do then go get that one and play with it. I don't know what Ravi's article is, I'm sure it is just fine. but there are only a few parts you need to make sure it is timed. After that you just have to make sure your parts are faulty. __________________ Feedback for Furion http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...ml#post1507370

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02-06-2012, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
codejunkie100 Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2012	How difficult is timing a gun because I just found this on eBay and thought it might be a pretty good deal. WGP Autococker Paintball gun OLD School Nice Backup or Project gun \| eBay Thanks for your help

02-06-2012, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
codejunkie100 Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2012	Yeah I've found some pretty decent guides on timing on the web and it seems to make sense to me. Thanks for the help I'll let you guys know how it goes, once I actually get a cocker.

02-06-2012, 09:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
codejunkie100 Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2012	Also, with the air supply, is CO2 OK or do I really need HPA?

02-06-2012, 09:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
tippmannrocker90 not your average redneck Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jackson, NJ	The trilogy is a nice cocker for a starter, plus there are a good amount of upgrades for them to keep it running nice. One of my old teammates had one and it always shot pretty good. I'm pretty sure the trilogy works good on co2 but hpa will give more consistency.

02-06-2012, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
codejunkie100 Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2012	Yeah I have a Ninja 68/4500, it's just that if I am going to use this for my girlfriend/as a loaner I don't want to shell out another $150 and I feel bad sticking her with a heavy *** (relatively) 48/3000. I was thinking a nice cheap 12oz would probably do the trick. If she really gets into it then I can get her a nice 50/4500, and if not I'm only out $20