Mags or Cockers???

[bokraham]

definitly go with a mag. Mags are much simpiler, and will last much longer. The idea behind a cocker is that it is more accurate, however the barrel is really the only thing that determines the accuracy. Don't get caught up in the cocker hype, it is just paying more for more breakage.

[t337]

blade yer cocker!

ok, i currently have 2 ebladed cockers.

the first thing you must know about cockers, they are radically finicky. simple fix...E-BLADE it.

the blade will automatically time the gun and it has a board that allows for almost infinate settings.

I can get 19 bps with my cocker and it has never given me one problem, ever.

for 600$+ you can have a cocker with a blade and never worry about the timing.

but, if you want a lighter, tighter, smaller gun...then x or e-mag is a solid choice.

im currently trying to get my hands on a nice e or x mag...gotta have one of each! after all, they are some of the best guns ever made and not long ago, where THE ONLY GUNS TO HAVE!

-t

[jewie27]

ok, i currently have 2 ebladed cockers.

the first thing you must know about cockers, they are radically finicky. simple fix...E-BLADE it.

the blade will automatically time the gun and it has a board that allows for almost infinate settings.

I can get 19 bps with my cocker and it has never given me one problem, ever.

for 600$+ you can have a cocker with a blade and never worry about the timing.

but, if you want a lighter, tighter, smaller gun...then x or e-mag is a solid choice.

im currently trying to get my hands on a nice e or x mag...gotta have one of each! after all, they are some of the best guns ever made and not long ago, where THE ONLY GUNS TO HAVE!

-t

My X-Valve can shoot faster than any cocker; without batteries. (Rapid fire kicks arse)

[FSU_Paintball]

I'd just like to point out that Scotty is the first person I've *ever* heard to use the accuracy argument in favor of mags and against cockers :)

They're completely different guns. If you're a new-ish player, go with the mag unless you're mechanically inclined. I've owned 2 mags and 2 cockers, and I personally prefer cockers, but to each his own. Cockers are great if you understand how they work, but they're a little more fritzy than mags.

And I'd stay away from a GX3 and actually find a cocker worth owning (think Free-Flow, Works, Evolution, or an e-cocker)

[Vanced]

In all reality it is just a matter of opinion ... This debate has been festering non-stop for years now...

I have shot and been shot with both ... I am just a Mag guy ... that is why I own four... but hey never know I may get a cocker just to really tinker again... asking yourself do you want and have the time to play with your gun as much as you play the game is often the best advice given in this debate ? Both guns if set up properly will give similar performance with different pros and cons...

Most of the points here are valid ... But they left out what may be the most important question in this debate ?

Bottom line... Do you like the Cocker Elves or the Mag Gnomes better ?