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First I'd like to say hello to the forum members, and thank you for taking the time to read my post. And I'd like to apologize in advance for what's bound to be a long post. I have a tendency to ramble.
I've been able to play paintball a handful of times over the last few years, and I enjoy it more every time. I've decided to pick up the hobby on a more frequent basis, and thus I think it's time to buy myself a marker.
I've been doing some research I've decided on the 98 Custom or Custom Pro. I plan on playing mostly woodsball with a little speedball thrown in, along with some scenario games when I get a chance. I don't plan on becoming too serious of a player right now, just heading out to the local fields on the weekend with friends to have a good time. I'm not really interested in any of that tournament stuff for now. The 98c sounds simple, reliable, and durable, which are the traits I'm looking for. Rate of fire isn't a huge concern (or should it be? I am new at this, so all my assumptions could be wrong).
To my understanding, the only differences between the 98c and 98c Pro is that the Pro gets a better barrel, a double trigger, and a drop forward. I plan on purchasing a new barrel in the future (by the end of the Summer), so the improved barrel isn't a huge deal - I understand the stock barrels aren't very good anyways. Unless Drop Fowards have a greater purpose than just changing the location of the CO2 tank, I doubt that I will even notice it. The double trigger, however, I am particularly interested in having.
Right now my reasoning is that the double trigger and the better barrel are worth the extra cash for the Pro, especially since I would immediately install a double trigger if I was to buy the 98C. Am I correct in this assumption, or is the 98c a better buy? Does a drop foward make that much of a difference?
As for the actual purchase, will I be able to find a better deal through an Online vendor or from a local proshop? I live in North Central Florida (Gainesville), but will be back in the I-4 Corridor (Lakeland/Tampa) next week, visiting my folks. So if anyone knows of a place in those areas with good prices, could you let me know?
I've hunted this deal down, and it looks pretty good: TIPPMANN CUSTOM PRO BLK (ACT)
It's roughly $145 after shipping. Unless there's a better deal out there (A good package deal with CO2 tank, mask, etc. would be nice), I think this is what I'll buy.
As for a gas system, I don't see a compelling reason to use HPA over CO2 right now. I don't see a point in spending as much money on an air tank as I spent on my marker. I understand that HPA offers superior performance compared to CO2, but as I mentioned before I don't plan on taking my performance too seriously.
Upgrades - I like the upgrade-ability of the 98c, and I plan on gradually upgrading my gun as I use it.
Unless there's a more worthwhile upgrade to make first, I was planning on replacing the barrel as soon as it is convenient. The J&J ceramics receive high praise, and I've seen the 14" barrels less than $30 dollars. Is there a better barrel for the money?
For a CO2 system upgrade and taking price into consideration, should I go with an Expansion Chamber or a regulator? Also, for a distant future upgrade, what the general consensus on remotes? I like the idea of moving the tank to a location where it would be less clumsy.
Would a response trigger or e-trigger be a good upgrade if I ever decide I need more fire-power, and what other options would I have? I know that I would have to buy a new hopper that could match that rate of fire. Do I really need a new hopper right out of the box? (I don't think I've ever out-shot my hopper with a rental.)
Anyways, that's all the questions I've got right now. I don't want to spend so much money on a poor puchase, so I figured I would try to gather as much information as possible. Sorry again for the length of the post, and if anything I've asked has already been covered in another thread. Any answers, suggestions, opinions, and corrections would be most appreciated.
I've been able to play paintball a handful of times over the last few years, and I enjoy it more every time. I've decided to pick up the hobby on a more frequent basis, and thus I think it's time to buy myself a marker.
I've been doing some research I've decided on the 98 Custom or Custom Pro. I plan on playing mostly woodsball with a little speedball thrown in, along with some scenario games when I get a chance. I don't plan on becoming too serious of a player right now, just heading out to the local fields on the weekend with friends to have a good time. I'm not really interested in any of that tournament stuff for now. The 98c sounds simple, reliable, and durable, which are the traits I'm looking for. Rate of fire isn't a huge concern (or should it be? I am new at this, so all my assumptions could be wrong).
To my understanding, the only differences between the 98c and 98c Pro is that the Pro gets a better barrel, a double trigger, and a drop forward. I plan on purchasing a new barrel in the future (by the end of the Summer), so the improved barrel isn't a huge deal - I understand the stock barrels aren't very good anyways. Unless Drop Fowards have a greater purpose than just changing the location of the CO2 tank, I doubt that I will even notice it. The double trigger, however, I am particularly interested in having.
Right now my reasoning is that the double trigger and the better barrel are worth the extra cash for the Pro, especially since I would immediately install a double trigger if I was to buy the 98C. Am I correct in this assumption, or is the 98c a better buy? Does a drop foward make that much of a difference?
As for the actual purchase, will I be able to find a better deal through an Online vendor or from a local proshop? I live in North Central Florida (Gainesville), but will be back in the I-4 Corridor (Lakeland/Tampa) next week, visiting my folks. So if anyone knows of a place in those areas with good prices, could you let me know?
I've hunted this deal down, and it looks pretty good: TIPPMANN CUSTOM PRO BLK (ACT)
It's roughly $145 after shipping. Unless there's a better deal out there (A good package deal with CO2 tank, mask, etc. would be nice), I think this is what I'll buy.
As for a gas system, I don't see a compelling reason to use HPA over CO2 right now. I don't see a point in spending as much money on an air tank as I spent on my marker. I understand that HPA offers superior performance compared to CO2, but as I mentioned before I don't plan on taking my performance too seriously.
Upgrades - I like the upgrade-ability of the 98c, and I plan on gradually upgrading my gun as I use it.
Unless there's a more worthwhile upgrade to make first, I was planning on replacing the barrel as soon as it is convenient. The J&J ceramics receive high praise, and I've seen the 14" barrels less than $30 dollars. Is there a better barrel for the money?
For a CO2 system upgrade and taking price into consideration, should I go with an Expansion Chamber or a regulator? Also, for a distant future upgrade, what the general consensus on remotes? I like the idea of moving the tank to a location where it would be less clumsy.
Would a response trigger or e-trigger be a good upgrade if I ever decide I need more fire-power, and what other options would I have? I know that I would have to buy a new hopper that could match that rate of fire. Do I really need a new hopper right out of the box? (I don't think I've ever out-shot my hopper with a rental.)
Anyways, that's all the questions I've got right now. I don't want to spend so much money on a poor puchase, so I figured I would try to gather as much information as possible. Sorry again for the length of the post, and if anything I've asked has already been covered in another thread. Any answers, suggestions, opinions, and corrections would be most appreciated.