new to mags, have a few questions

[TCtheTank]

i plan on purchasing a mag this summer, im trying to read as much as i can before i ask questions and there are a couple things i dont understand.

1) Stars on a mag. what are those? ive heard people say "how many stars are left"

2) What does the X-board do on a revvy?

thanks!

[TCtheTank]

3) also, what is some decent cheap paint, and is it better to buy at a store rather than online due to breaks. im thinking about buying some zap primer for $29 for a case. i really only play rec in the woods, and i cant afford marbilizer every time

[TCtheTank]

or some nelson hot spot for $32

[minusonenickname]

The stars are on the valve, and when you send your gun to AGD to get repairs, they remove a star (star=free fix). A classic mag has 1 I believe, and a minimag has 3.

The x-board increases the reliablity of your revy so it doesn't skip and turns everytime. It also adds about 2-3bps to the feed rate.

[Russ]

About paint, you get what you pay for. Try 'em & see how they shoot for you.

[FlipShot]

How come my mag never had any stars on it?? bought it back in '99

[TCtheTank]

how often do mags need to be sent to AGD for repair? and what kinda problems do they have?

[Remington]

Mags are extremely durable. If you ever have a problem, you generally just have to clean and oil or replace some or all of the o-rings in the valve. However, if the problem is more than that(and you're willing to have a star removed) you can send it into AGD to get it fixed. When all is said and done, mags are probably the most durable marker money can buy; they're like the Glock of paintball markers.

[Trojanman-69]

i use core paint it is $29 for 2000 and its good paint ..........i just got my mag its a 68classic and i donot know a thing aBOUT IT SO I CAN'T HELP YOU

[Grasshopper]

Mags are increadably durable. You can throw them against a tree, slap someone upside the head with it, and stab it through the heart of a vampire. Then, whipe it off, oil it, and your good to go. They very rarly break down, and if they do, just post a thread explaining the problem. You can almost always get it fixed yourself (by replacing an O-ring or something). The ONLY trouble I've had with my 'Mag is the macro line leaking, but that's not even the 'Mags fault. Great guns, great service, great price.

[FlipShot]

Originally posted by TCtheTank
how often do mags need to be sent to AGD for repair? and what kinda problems do they have?

to tell you the truth, I really don't know what could happen to a mag to where it would need to be sent to AGD. the only thing breakable on the gun are the O rings... and even then they last a LONG time, even after Co2 freeze down.

[litestab]

macro line sucks! mine leaks too

[TCtheTank]

awesome, thanks for the input guys