Empyreal Rogue
06-07-2007, 09:25 AM
Right now I'm working on an E-Mag project that I'm investing a fair amount of custom work into. Lets just say that it could have the potential to be one of the prettiest non-SFL E-Mags AO has seen in recent years.
My plan is to put a warp feed on this E-Mag for a couple reasons. Reason 1 is because I can't play with vertical hopper anymore. Ever since I bought my q-loader I simply can't go back. Reason 2 is because a warped E-Mag fits a little 'theme' I have with my 2 'mags (Pneumag is 100% mechanical, E-Mag is 100% electronic).
Now here's where a little dilemma I'm having comes in. Someone said in the classic MotM thread that warp feeds are not aesthetically pleasing. And he's right, they really aren't. They're bulky, oddly shaped, in a weird position on the marker, and just plain ugly in general despite the fact that they are really useful. I mean, when was the last time a marker with a warp feed won MotM? This month could be the first.
On top of that, I've been doubting whether or not I actually want to invest in a warp feed anyway. I've been reading testimonials and I read a lot of good feedback, but almost no negative reactions. Mostly negativity from people complaining about the weight who have honestly probably never even owned a warp feed.
So here's my question, can the aesthetics of a well put together marker overcome the facial mole that is the warp feed? Or even better, could a warp feed be 'fixed up' to actually look appealing as well?
My plan is to put a warp feed on this E-Mag for a couple reasons. Reason 1 is because I can't play with vertical hopper anymore. Ever since I bought my q-loader I simply can't go back. Reason 2 is because a warped E-Mag fits a little 'theme' I have with my 2 'mags (Pneumag is 100% mechanical, E-Mag is 100% electronic).
Now here's where a little dilemma I'm having comes in. Someone said in the classic MotM thread that warp feeds are not aesthetically pleasing. And he's right, they really aren't. They're bulky, oddly shaped, in a weird position on the marker, and just plain ugly in general despite the fact that they are really useful. I mean, when was the last time a marker with a warp feed won MotM? This month could be the first.
On top of that, I've been doubting whether or not I actually want to invest in a warp feed anyway. I've been reading testimonials and I read a lot of good feedback, but almost no negative reactions. Mostly negativity from people complaining about the weight who have honestly probably never even owned a warp feed.
So here's my question, can the aesthetics of a well put together marker overcome the facial mole that is the warp feed? Or even better, could a warp feed be 'fixed up' to actually look appealing as well?