OK Whats first thing to get for my mag?

[pbguy888]

OK whats first thing I get with my mag when I get it for under $150.00? If something you think would be good but not on pole please post it.

[davej946]

HPA. <-- Period. Night and Day difference, best upgrade you can get!

Later ~ Dave

[Yatta!]

Then I would get a Intelliframe. I dont know why but a single and double trigger mag is a HUGE difference for me. Then get LVL 10. Also in this order because by the time you get your HPA and save up your money some more, buy a intelliframe and save up more money, you would still have to wait for your lvl10 if you ordered it now.


Yatta!

[TheTramp]

I'd get the LVL 10 first. The Mag works on CO2 (although N2 is better) and it fires quite quickly without the Intelliframe (although the Intelliframe can help you fire faster). Once you are guaranteed not to chop (LVL 10) you can start worrying about higher ROF and more consistency over the crono.

[Jonno06]

^^^^^good point....i agree with him.

[RT_Luver]

nitrogen. with Co2, you'll freeze up BAD. nitrogen...no need to even worry. that would be the FIRST thing i would get

[Clare]

definitely purchase a nitro tank first :D

[paintscrub]

nitro the manual even tells u not to use co2 it can freeze all u orings and warp some smll medal parts (especialy the teflon orings --> turns em right to plastic.) so get HPA first then get level ten even though i dont practice what i preach (i got a tone of other stuff and i dont even have lvl 10 yet)

[freek133]

If your mag is powerfeed(wich i am sure it is) then the lvl10 should be the last of your worries, I would start with the nitro, then the intelliframe, and then the lvl 10. Even though it is out (the lvl 10 that is) you can still fire plenty fast and not worry about chopping, how do you think we all got along before it!

[paintscrub]

i got a question if i have a powerfeed mag, nitro (on a huge dropfoward)12v revi with xboard, benchmark foregrip, double triggerand a lot of litle stuff but no internal upgrades. Now wut should i get... barrel? lvl 10? electro grip? rt? wut i dont kno but its missing something

[OldSchoolMag]

Paintscrub, I'd go RT or Barrel, depending on which you wanted. If you were having a hard time shooting paint, or shooting many different kinds of paint, pick up a Freak or something. If your accuracy is just fine, Go ReTro.

OSM

[petefol]

you can also get a warp if you like them

[kosmo]

#1 Barrel. Most of my friends and I have used co2 on mags without much trouble. Only once has one of our guns screwed up enough that we couldnt play because of co2. But a barrel on the other hand, having such a bad match with paint to barrel fit has made it not even worth playing. That is why barrel should be #1 and HPA #2, or if you got a deal on both then get them at the same time. I'm not saying don't get hpa, I'm just saying a barrel is a more necessary immediate upgrade. Oh and #3 either a frame or some grips, them plastic panels are terrible.

[rjvemt1]

is the lx co2 compatable? what happens if you get liquid into the two stage bolt?

[paintscrub]

thanx but i already have hpa and grip upgrades (molded grips not really upgraded)uuhh does anyone kno the differencebetween asmart parts all american and a smart parts all american teardrop?

[lamingo]

Lvl 10 b/c rins on co2 and who knows how long lvl 10 beta wil be avalible maybe til the final one comes out but who knows

[kosmo]

Why do people think that lvl 10 is a necessity and the first thing you should get? It was designed to solve the problem of chopping. If your gun doesn't chop, then there is no problem. If it's not broken don't fix it, especially if you're on a budget. Automags have been used for years without level 10 and worked fine. Sure some chopped, but not all. Personally I feel no need to stick my tongue in the chamber to see if my bolt will hurt it, because that is not playing paintball and my gun is for playing paintball. If it isn't chopping there is no reason to install anti-chopping parts. Unless you're so dead set on upgrading and being a corporate tool, the only reason to buy lvl 10 is to fix something.

[SIGSays]

a 18" dye boomstick!!

j/k

go nitro and a new 10-12 inch barrel

[paintballisking]

kosmo

I?m very emotional about chopping


if I can get a co2 tank and have problems with it and solve them almost completely with a expansion chamber for $35 dollars and not chop i will have a better day at the park that?s just me.

also a good point if its chopping if your not, go hpa but i think for me I don't want to chop compared with the plusses to hpa I ve had it with HPA and CO2 currently I use a hpa but i like the new lvl 10 better than the hpa.

[paintscrub]

god how many people use co2 its supposed to be really bad for ur gun. i remember reading my manual when i first got my gun and it saying that co2 will freeze the orings in ur gun dont us it and on and on. so ive never even thought about even screwing in a co2 tank in my gun. ---> does anyone kno the difference between a smart parts all american and a smart parts all amerivan teardrop

[paintbattler]

ok, i would get nitro, then intelliframe, then retro, then freak

[wyn1370]

if you want to spend under $150 get either a lvl10 or an inteliframe. For $150 you won't be able to get a barrel or tank worth the money, you'll end up having to upgrade them.

[rjvemt1]

For $150 you won't be able to get a barrel or tank worth the money, what about those crossfire preset tanks arent they around 70$?
It was designed to solve the problem of chopping. If your gun doesn't chop, then there is no problem. If it's not broken don't fix it, especially if you're on a budget. Automags have been used for years without level 10 and worked fine. i totaly agree!i think there are three main reasons for chopping 1,low ball stack(get a better feed system) 2,mis-adjusted powerfeed(get help from tech support) plug 3, impropper trigger pull(learn how to shoot a mag)!

[wyn1370]

Originally posted by rjvemt1
what about those crossfire preset tanks arent they around 70$?
But after using it and learning how good nitro is, one is drawn to get a better tank (lighter, better air flow, bigger capacity).
If you're gonna upgrade get something that you won't want to replace in a few months.

[kosmo]

158.99 (http://order.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/wg-order?unique=f37b6&catalog=actionvillage&et=3d2f3ebe&basket=5Ccee188d8015e873d2f36dbcce3080e188d8a88005 d810e51ca723cb18ee4f46)

That is a good tank and barrel, and I'm sure you could find an extra few bucks laying around. Or you could look for similar stuff used and save a few bucks. But the point is, you can definately get air and a barrel for 150.

[paintscrub]

i agree^ or at least with the barrel part i think im gettin the smart parts all american and i have a decent hpa tank for i think 130 (PMI 68ci 3k psi)

[rjvemt1]

(lighter, better air flow, bigger capacity). this is a very valid point, i have a fiberwrap but i do know a few people who are happy with thier steel tanks.check the 'misc pb stuff' forum, most of the people here are good tradders/sellers.you can even post a thread to ask about buying from a specific person!79.17% polled say hpa(n2)thats a solid start.good luck and HAVE FUN!