Thinking of a Mag

Rage aka LWard · 01-07-2010, 03:03 AM

Well as the title says I'm thinking of picking up a Mag. Part of the reason I have waited so long is that I there isn't a lot of Mags (if any) in the area and not a lot of support for them.

When looking at purchasing a Mag what are some of the things to look for, good and bad? I know I'll want a CF and that lvl 10 is a good thing, but other than that I'm a total noob to the Mag world and have no clue where to look for basic information on them.

Also how is the maintenance on them? I am use to shooting/maintaining DMs, Egos and the like.

Thanks for the help in advance.

shadawg · 01-07-2010, 06:49 AM

Mags can be had new.
Tunamart

Xvalve, lvl 10 and a ule body are a good start.

as far as maintenace, how does a couple drops of oil in the asa grab ya?

Spider! · 01-07-2010, 09:15 AM

Here's the AO FAQ

Riddler · 01-07-2010, 09:19 AM

indeedy. poke around AO a little if you're at all concerned about a lack of local support - there's more than enough of an online mag community to compensate for it.

b-cuzz · 01-07-2010, 09:58 AM

There's not really any "bad" to be concerned with, just a few key peices of information to be aware of. Don't put co2 through an r/t or x-valve. Don't flush an e-mag out with water. Etc.
Read the literature, get to where you understand it, and you'll be able to maintain it, no problem.

Good luck!

Zondo · 01-07-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rage aka LWard

Well as the title says I'm thinking of picking up a Mag. Part of the reason I have waited so long is that I there isn't a lot of Mags (if any) in the area and not a lot of support for them.

When looking at purchasing a Mag what are some of the things to look for, good and bad? I know I'll want a CF and that lvl 10 is a good thing, but other than that I'm a total noob to the Mag world and have no clue where to look for basic information on them.

Also how is the maintenance on them? I am use to shooting/maintaining DMs, Egos and the like.

Thanks for the help in advance.

Man, I love Petoskey!

There are a few guys on AO in SE MI, not sure about up north or UP.

What everyone else said about AO is true. Just post up in the Tech forum your question and you will get help. There are some guys that will just fix your gun if you ship it to them for free if you're still having issues...

Maint? As shadawg said, few drops in the ASA and maybe replace an o-ring now and again.

Silver · 01-07-2010, 12:30 PM

I am buying my first mag through tunaman here in the near future. He has been very helpful and answered all my questions very quickly.

As for a community I have been lurking over on AO and it seems to be a great place to get info, and over here on MCB the AGD forums are very helpful too

bellicose · 01-07-2010, 03:41 PM

If it is your first and you are hesitant, don't buy new, buy a used classic. problems are fixed easy and cheap, and it won't break the bank. If you really like them, then get a ULE with x valve, etc.

Sundown · 01-07-2010, 07:13 PM

Yeah I would say read up on AO and even here on MCB. Allot of good mag people around here. Allot of the AO people are also around here.

Allot has been said already here.

I see that you have been used to shooting electros. Are you looking for a Mech mag or and Electro mag?
Oh an just by the way mags are harder on air than most markers out there.

Also depends on what your budget is.. but look at the BST section of the AO forum and you'll see prices of mags. If you have any questions as to know if a price is good or not.. let us know

Last thing.. I really warn you on this.. mags are ADDICTIVE!!! hahah

b-cuzz · 01-07-2010, 07:38 PM

I lowered the price of mine to 130.....

Sorry for the plug, shouldn'ta done it.

01-07-2010, 03:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rage aka LWard LW Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bailey, MI	Thinking of a Mag Well as the title says I'm thinking of picking up a Mag. Part of the reason I have waited so long is that I there isn't a lot of Mags (if any) in the area and not a lot of support for them. When looking at purchasing a Mag what are some of the things to look for, good and bad? I know I'll want a CF and that lvl 10 is a good thing, but other than that I'm a total noob to the Mag world and have no clue where to look for basic information on them. Also how is the maintenance on them? I am use to shooting/maintaining DMs, Egos and the like. Thanks for the help in advance. __________________ SinsErased - Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain TC Paintball Feedback: MCB +36/-0 AO +3/-0 IOG +10/-0 PBN Old +12/-0 PBN New +41/-0 TechPB +6/-0 ICDO +1/-0

01-07-2010, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spider! MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX	Here's the AO FAQ __________________ My Feedback some things are stickier than others

01-07-2010, 09:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Riddler MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: pgh, pa	indeedy. poke around AO a little if you're at all concerned about a lack of local support - there's more than enough of an online mag community to compensate for it. __________________ MCB feedback

01-07-2010, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
b-cuzz A Suffusion of Yellow Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Littlerock, CA	There's not really any "bad" to be concerned with, just a few key peices of information to be aware of. Don't put co2 through an r/t or x-valve. Don't flush an e-mag out with water. Etc. Read the literature, get to where you understand it, and you'll be able to maintain it, no problem. Good luck! __________________ The beauty of the Automag is that when you get it set up just how you want it, you discover that you have enough leftover parts to build 2 loaners. My feedback: https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

01-07-2010, 03:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
bellicose MCB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregon	If it is your first and you are hesitant, don't buy new, buy a used classic. problems are fixed easy and cheap, and it won't break the bank. If you really like them, then get a ULE with x valve, etc. __________________ Emag Battery Pack Pins 3D printed! Can make custom symbols, let me know. *Author of the novel, Sevens.* Flintlock Rifle Drops/rails and gauges for sale My feedback for SCP, the phog, PBR, MCB,, AO, and PB nation.

01-07-2010, 12:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Silver Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO	I am buying my first mag through tunaman here in the near future. He has been very helpful and answered all my questions very quickly. As for a community I have been lurking over on AO and it seems to be a great place to get info, and over here on MCB the AGD forums are very helpful too

01-07-2010, 07:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sundown Legen.... dary Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau, Qc, Canada	Yeah I would say read up on AO and even here on MCB. Allot of good mag people around here. Allot of the AO people are also around here. Allot has been said already here. I see that you have been used to shooting electros. Are you looking for a Mech mag or and Electro mag? Oh an just by the way mags are harder on air than most markers out there. Also depends on what your budget is.. but look at the BST section of the AO forum and you'll see prices of mags. If you have any questions as to know if a price is good or not.. let us know Last thing.. I really warn you on this.. mags are ADDICTIVE!!! hahah __________________

01-07-2010, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
b-cuzz A Suffusion of Yellow Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Littlerock, CA	I lowered the price of mine to 130..... Sorry for the plug, shouldn'ta done it. __________________ The beauty of the Automag is that when you get it set up just how you want it, you discover that you have enough leftover parts to build 2 loaners. My feedback: https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Last edited by b-cuzz; 01-07-2010 at 08:24 PM.

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