tippmann Phenom like an Automag

[Sniper Steve]

Is it me or do the internals of the new Tippmann Phenom bear a striking similarity to the Automag design?

[xero28]

Yes, it does.

http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=246316&highlight=phenom

[Drix]

Ever seen the guts of a TPX? Pretty sure theres some sort of agreement between tippman and AGD, if not... Well...

[Frizzle Fry]

Pretty sure theres some sort of agreement between tippman and AGD, if not... Well...

I believe Tom had quite a bit to do with the Tippmann valve system.

[Sniper Steve]

I didn't see the previous thread on this matter other wise I wouldn't have started this one.

[AGD]

I didn't have anything to do with it. It doesn't infringe by the way.

AGD

[Storminnorman]

I thought the pattens where up anyways?

[roxcreek]

Tom, do you find these similarities between designs flattering, or insulting?

[Frizzle Fry]

I didn't have anything to do with it. It doesn't infringe by the way.

AGD

Huh.
I didn't think you touched the Phenom, but I thought you did something with the original Tippmann Inline Blowback system. Must be going nuts.

[xero28]

I didn't see the previous thread on this matter other wise I wouldn't have started this one.

No worries, the last post of the other thread was over two months ago. Easy to miss it. :cheers:

[leloup]

Ever seen the guts of a TPX? Pretty sure theres some sort of agreement between tippman and AGD, if not... Well...

I helped take apart a jammed one with a friend, and my jaw dropped as I noticed the similarities. It is about time other companies start recognizing the potential of mag designs and build their take on it. Though....the tpx could use some lvl10, it chops like a beast.