I know I have asked this before (sorry), but I need some advice

[paint magnet]

First of all, my crappy Tippmann broke again, and it is time for me to move on and stop putting money into a gun that I can't rely on and don't like. Anyway, I first need to decide whether to get a pump or a semiautomatic. The reasons I'm looking into a pump gun (yes, even for speedball) are because the cost is a lot less, and it saves money on paint an air (because it sucks to run out of money and paint when the field doesn't close for another 4 hours) and builds skill, also because I like the feeling of knowing that the design of my gun has been around since 1987. But seeing as how I might not be able to adjust to the lower rate of fire, I don't know. Also, simpler is better, and pumps seem more durable than semi's. (except for the automag)
OR, I can get another semi and just not shoot as fast. Then the rate of fire will be there if I need it, but I don't have to use it. (but we all know no one buys a Bushmaster to shoot 2 balls a second)

In the pump catagory, these are the guns I have been considering:

WGP Sniper II

CCI Phantom

In the semi:

.68 Automag

Minimag

ICD Bushmaster B2K

SP Impulse

If you own or have tested these guns I would really appreciate your opinion. Thank you.

[paintbattler]

it depends on how much money u have. if money wasnt the issue, i would go with the impy. if it is would go with the 68 mag

[paint magnet]

Money is an issue, but all the guns are within my price range. The less money spent the bettter, because that's more money I can use to play. I would like to spend as little as possible, but I want to get a gun that I like and that will last me for a while, as well as one that I can fix relatively easily.

[Spaceman613]

For a pump.... the Phantom all the way. i like mine even more than my KP3 or my Carter.

For a semi, I would go for a blazer (Palmer) or a mag.

[Patron God of Pirates]

Your Tippmann broke? That is very odd. What kind do you have. The 98's are indestructible in my experience.

I say 68 powerfeed, so that you can go retro later.

[paintbattler]

i would go with the mag

[paint magnet]

Look in my sig. I have replaced the entire rear bolt, the sear, the cocking knob, the end cap, the drive spring, all worn o-rings, and anything else that was broken, so I guess it's just the powertube assembly. I can't take it apart, so I don't know. There are no visible cracks in it, but I'm going to replace it eventually. It is also the only one I have seen break. (and that's out of guns like 5 year old .68 carbines used as rentals and other 98's)

[Restola]

if you want to do pump play go with the phantom. i really use 300 balls a day and get as many elims as when i play with a mag (when i own one on and off). personally i have no self control and if i can shoot fast i will. not saying that to be cute but i really cannot go out with a mag and shoot 500 balls for a day.

if you really want to force yourself to concentrate on aiming and teamwork go with a pump. after the second day you'll know if you made the right choice.

[paint magnet]

I am also adding a Blazer to the list of possibilities, after reading some reviews off pbreview.

[blackmag3]

i say go with a mag. paintballgear.com has tko mag packages for 279 for a powerfeed mag with a barrel , bottomline and hoses. i'd much rather own a mag than a cheap electro like a bushy or imp. as for the a pump i say get a phantom. but with the sniper 2 you could turn it into a cocker if you didnt want it to be a pump anymore.

[paint magnet]

I just ordered my Phantom. It's black, 14" barrel, .45 frame, vert. ASA, and mine when it gets here! Can't wait! I found it kind of odd that I went from wanting a multimode electropneumatic marker capable of 13+ bps to a pump.

[paint magnet]

Also, about considering a Sniper, I called WGP and they told me to get a Phantom instead of a Sniper.

[Cypres0099]

I would say get the 68 too but not a new one. There are many great used mags out there that come with extras and aren't all that expensive.