Psytherium
08-12-2004, 12:22 AM
Hello there, I'm in a dilema right now. I have a retromag with LX, intelli, etc etc. Lately I've been trying to sell it because I just recently bought a 2k2 LE Matrix for $250 from a friend. I haven't fired the matrix because one of the o-rings on the plunger was broken, so I'm waiting for the replacement for that to come in. I guess the deciding factor will be if I like how the matrix shoots. Right now I've been mostly pleased with my gun, getting at MOST +/- 5 usually at the chrono. In the game I can tell that my shots aren't TOTALLY accurate. Some times the balls curve, and sometimes I can notice it a LARGE deal. I play speedsball, and this gets very frustrating when I am trying to hit someone who is only popping their head/hopper up. Is it only my paint/barrel match? I have a freak set, and always test which insert to use. I'm thinking it's maybe because of my lower end paint? I usually just buy the cheapest available at the fields(bought Spank last time I played, noticed curvage). If I use something like Chronic, will I notice a huge difference?
I love my mag--the look, the feel, the weight. I always get praises when I go and play. It may not be some $1300 timmy or DM4, but it has it's pros and cons. A couple of cons are the efficiency, noise and ROF. I know it's not gonna hit some insane rates of fire like a timmy or matrix, but is that high of ROF REALLY necessary for rec speedball, or even competitive play? The noise level doesn't really bother me too much. I've heard that with an Evolve Bolt kit for my matrix, I'll be able to get around 1500 out of my 48/3k tank, whereas I get around 5-600 with my mag. The reliability with my Mag is good, get an occasional leak, but I'm sure that could be fixed with testing different carriers or springs or whatnot with my LX.
When it comes down to it, the biggest thing with me is the accuracy. I know I could be SOOO much better if my gun was a lot more accurate. There have been times when I'll shoot 4-5 shots and the balls will just curve a little and I'll miss the opportunity. I'm a front player, and accuracy is a must for me. I can't have it some of the time, I need it all the time. There are times when I'll snap shoot and hit the person on the first shot, others I'll have time to shoot multiple shots but the balls will just curve slightly or something. Is it the gun, or is it the inconsistent "low end" paint?
I suppose I'll see how the matrix performs when I get the replacement o-ring set in. One other thing, I just got my warp in--I have no idea how I survived with out it. I haven't actually played with it yet, but just putting it on my gun and holding it, I'm in love. It feels so much better than my hopper being on an elbow for my powerfeed. It even feels better than my hopper on my vertical matrix.
Well, I guess it would be nice to hear what yall think. Thanks for taking the time to read!
I love my mag--the look, the feel, the weight. I always get praises when I go and play. It may not be some $1300 timmy or DM4, but it has it's pros and cons. A couple of cons are the efficiency, noise and ROF. I know it's not gonna hit some insane rates of fire like a timmy or matrix, but is that high of ROF REALLY necessary for rec speedball, or even competitive play? The noise level doesn't really bother me too much. I've heard that with an Evolve Bolt kit for my matrix, I'll be able to get around 1500 out of my 48/3k tank, whereas I get around 5-600 with my mag. The reliability with my Mag is good, get an occasional leak, but I'm sure that could be fixed with testing different carriers or springs or whatnot with my LX.
When it comes down to it, the biggest thing with me is the accuracy. I know I could be SOOO much better if my gun was a lot more accurate. There have been times when I'll shoot 4-5 shots and the balls will just curve a little and I'll miss the opportunity. I'm a front player, and accuracy is a must for me. I can't have it some of the time, I need it all the time. There are times when I'll snap shoot and hit the person on the first shot, others I'll have time to shoot multiple shots but the balls will just curve slightly or something. Is it the gun, or is it the inconsistent "low end" paint?
I suppose I'll see how the matrix performs when I get the replacement o-ring set in. One other thing, I just got my warp in--I have no idea how I survived with out it. I haven't actually played with it yet, but just putting it on my gun and holding it, I'm in love. It feels so much better than my hopper being on an elbow for my powerfeed. It even feels better than my hopper on my vertical matrix.
Well, I guess it would be nice to hear what yall think. Thanks for taking the time to read!