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***Emoney*** · October 15th, 10:24 PM

ok, i kinda feel like an idiot asking this...but...i read this and i was wondering what is a regulator, and what does it do, where does it go, and why should i get it. i would like to know these things.

***Blizzardz Wrath*** · October 16th, 01:31 PM

It goes where the front grip of your gun is. You only need it for higher end guns. Here's some-

***Emoney*** · October 16th, 08:28 PM

why only higher end guns?

***Blizzardz Wrath*** · October 16th, 09:55 PM

Because it has to do with air being pumped into the gun at a high level and low end guns don't have a high ROF(rate of fire) so they don't need it. If you have a lower end gun like myself I would maybe recommend an expansion chamber where it turns the liquid Co2 from liquid to gas before it enters your gun, which it doesn't without it.

**crazycupcake** · October 17th, 11:52 AM

*sigh*

A regulator is a device that consists of a chamber, spring, and afew other "secret" parts that every company has different.
What it does is it takes a certain amount of air in, which is regulator by the user, and inputs almost an identical amout of air into the marker at everyshot. This is used for your FPS to be consistent, and shots to go to approximately the same spot every time you fire your marker.
The regulator goes infront of the trigger frame, and is used as a fore grip, and is held by the hand which is not used to press the trigger.

All markers can use a regulator, not just high end. They are a VERY good device, but can be pricey, which is why many low end players dont use them. But if you use HPA, it should be a top 3 upgrade on your list.

They can be purchased at all stored, and all online stores, but i recommend

www.xpaintball.com Cheap prices, lost of choices, and cheap (sometimes even free) shipping.

***Blizzardz Wrath*** · October 17th, 03:43 PM

It isn't worth it for low end markers is what I should have said ok?

***Emoney*** · October 17th, 06:06 PM

thanks

***Emoney*** · October 17th, 06:12 PM

what would you recommend?

***Blizzardz Wrath*** · October 17th, 07:01 PM

What gun do you have. Overall I would recommend a reg.

***Emoney*** · October 17th, 11:16 PM

I have a pirahna STS.

***Emoney*** · October 17th, 11:18 PM

But what kind of regulator...what brand, model? is it even worth it with my gun? I was also thinking about getting an electronic trigger frame.

***Blizzardz Wrath*** · October 18th, 10:26 AM

It is up to you, but if you get an electro-frame than I'd get a regulator. Go to xtremepaintball.com then click on gun upgrades and look for regs.

***onesikpup*** · October 18th, 03:41 PM

best reg for the money = CP (custom products) im not sure if XPB has them or not, but i know they can be had for about $65, most places are 80, so look around.

a reg is definately worth it for any gun, since if you decide to buy a new gun, a reg is one item that you can "transfer" to your next gat.

***Emoney*** · October 18th, 06:15 PM

Alright, thanks all.

**crazycupcake** · October 18th, 06:42 PM

i'de take the 2liter over a CP.. but thats just me
if your looking for a cheap, decent reg, look into a Powerstation, im not sure who makes it, but its a good reg for the price.

***onesikpup*** · October 18th, 06:46 PM

id take a 2litre over a CP too....but, they are almost double the price most of the time. powerstation is also a very good choice, it functions very well with co2.

***Blizzardz Wrath*** · November 23rd, 09:48 PM

Since this is the ups thread, I thought I'd post a different kind of thing I saw. I went paintballing on the weekend and saw a friend with a PMI R6. It was all upped though. It had a chrome eforce trigger, cp one piece barrel, x-chamber foregrip, and a new venturi bolt. I swear this little R6 was better than my old SRT. It rocked. Just wanted to post that because I thought it was awesome. It just shows that you can turn a low end gun into a mid level gun with some money.

**SEFishy** · December 2nd, 02:45 PM

meh talk about some money spent ona low end.. i started with 86$ on just the basic gun, now im breaking the 500 mark. i do beleive though there is nothing else i can get lol. my sig is a little outdated now

**godzillah8r033** · December 3rd, 12:31 PM

i personally would recommend not upgrading it at all and just buying an ion or impulse or something along those lines.

**DeathSquad** · December 3rd, 06:03 PM

There are some low end guns worth upgrading to the max... I do not see why people always come to that conclusion of not upgrading their gun.