X mag mentioned...in a WGP ad!!!

[paint magnet]

"For any Autococker (tm) threaded marker. The Kaner Barrel system is always the best choice for your Autococker (tm), Matrix, Intimidator and New X-mag."

I think it's awesome that WGP decided to list the Xmag among the list of cocker threaded markers, but I do find it ironic that they called it the "New X mag", since it has been around longer than Matrices and the Ebladed cockers. This ad was on page 54 of the Feb/March 2004 issue of Splat magazine.

Anyone else see this? What do you think?

[Army]

It's just the love coming out:)

[RoadDawg]

I think it's a smart move by WGP cause now people will see these barrels as multi gun barrels instead of cocker barrels.

[JEDI]

Originally posted by RoadDawg
I think it's a smart move by WGP cause now people will see these barrels as multi gun barrels instead of cocker barrels.
True, but it will always be called cocker threaded.

[Miscue]

See... Mags and Cockers are like brothers... except with different parents. :p

[TraXeR]

Originally posted by Miscue
See... Mags and Cockers are like brothers... except with different parents. :p

But mags are the better brother of course! :p

[Kevmaster]

cousins?

[penguinpunk555]

2nd cousin twice removed?

[tyrion2323]

Tom and Bud are friends, I think. I've seen pics of them shooting/holding each other's markers - it's cool that they can both respect and like each other in this world filled with competition and hate.

[Tunaman]

They certainly are the 2 most down to earth(but freakin' smart) people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I wish the lake was loaded wit'um'!:D :D ;)

[RT pRo AuToMaG]

Originally posted by paint magnet
...but I do find it ironic that they called it the "New X mag", since it has been around longer than Matrices..

Matrices have been out since around 1998

[islandboi]

yea i saw a pic of bud playing with a mag

[adam shannon]

in todays low world of lawsuits and backstabbing paintball companies its only fitting that two of the only stand up guys left are good friends even though they should be business foes. throw in the tippmanns and palmers and youve got almost a complete list of the originals who are still around and still doing honorable business.

[Wes Janson]

They certainly are the 2 most down to earth(but freakin' smart) people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I wish the lake was loaded wit'um'!
*sighs*

Fish humor. :P

[paint magnet]

Originally posted by RT pRo AuToMaG


Matrices have been out since around 1998

Wasn't aware they'd been out on the open market that long. The earliest Matrix review on PBreview.com was from 2001, and I doubt that it took 3 years before someone wrote a review on one, given the popularity.

[MantisMag]

Originally posted by Tunaman
They certainly are the 2 most down to earth(but freakin' smart) people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I wish the lake was loaded wit'um'!:D :D ;)

"if wishes were fishes we'd all cast nets." -Frank Herbert Dune

[RRfireblade]

Originally posted by paint magnet


Wasn't aware they'd been out on the open market that long. The earliest Matrix review on PBreview.com was from 2001, and I doubt that it took 3 years before someone wrote a review on one, given the popularity.

It's official release was at the 2000 world cup.

[krafty]

Originally posted by adam shannon
in todays low world of lawsuits and backstabbing paintball companies its only fitting that two of the only stand up guys left are good friends even though they should be business foes. throw in the tippmanns and palmers and youve got almost a complete list of the originals who are still around and still doing honorable business.
Amen, Brother!

[RoadDawg]

Originally posted by JEDI

True, but it will always be called cocker threaded.
Very true due to the fact that obviously cocker's started that threading. By listing all those different "high" end markers it gets the communication out that it fits more then just cockers.

[paint magnet]

RRFireblade - thanks for clearing that up.

[freek133]

though they are the hot stuff now, matrices didn't take off untill too recently. Airtech Industries made the first matrix waaaay back in the day. They got popular when Gen E picked up the owning rights to the matrix.

[dinger]

Originally posted by paint magnet
but I do find it ironic that they called it the "New X mag", since it has been around longer than Matrices and the Ebladed cockers.
still, xmags have been known about since what, 2003? :o

[logamus]

all i know is that kaners rock.

[mag-hatter]

WHOA! maybe next time they'll mention that you need to use a mask when you play paintball!

[paint magnet]

Originally posted by dinger

still, xmags have been known about since what, 2003? :o

Yeah if you want to consider CnC's as the only "Xmags". But the Emag Extreem, which was essentially the same thing (i.e., cocker threaded, aluminum body, etc.) has been around for a couple of years.

[hardr0ck68]

does anyone actually own the other verson of the x-mag? the blocky version? if i could find one i would get that....since everyone chooses the c and c version the block may be a rare marker someday.

[RRfireblade]

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
does anyone actually own the other verson of the x-mag? the blocky version? if i could find one i would get that....since everyone chooses the c and c version the block may be a rare marker someday.

The non C&C version is basically a Euro/ADGE exclusive.It's not that they are "rare",there just "rare" to make the trip way over here. There are a few bodies floating around here,but most people prefer the C&C.

[Load SM5]

You guys just made me realize that my SFL just had it's 3rd birthday this month.:eek:

[knodeoff]

mags and cockers are like a father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roomate. (I love Space Balls).

[robertjuric]

Originally posted by Load SM5
You guys just made me realize that my SFL just had it's 3rd birthday this month.:eek:


And its weird for my parents to track the dogs' birthdays??

[Load SM5]

Yes, yes it is. And dog sweaters.