Mag vs. Shocker

[Ruler_Mark]

You were right about the shocker frame, but not using any pneumatics Kruger and Luke are the only ones that know of my evil plans Muahahaha

i see you need a magnetic solenoid then about the size spyders use and imitating a devil mag pretty nice

[anomoly40]

There is a reason shockers have low resale.

[Ruler_Mark]

There is a reason shockers have NO resale.

Fixed

[maddboy32]

thats a no-brainer.......mag

[RavishingEddie]

i see you need a magnetic solenoid then about the size spyders use and imitating a devil mag pretty nice

If everything goes as planned it will be better than a Dmag.

[kruger]

If everything goes as planned it will be better than a Dmag.

And, there is not another one like it, that I have seen.


Shocker vs Mag.
This is really a bad question. The question should have been "If I were to buy only one marker, which one would be the best, long term choice?"

Answer is Mag. It can shoot as fast as you want it to, and is built like a tank.

If you want to try an be "agg", go with the shocker.

[68magOwner]

For those of you talking about marker reliability, I really wouldnt count the shocker out by any means. My shocker has probably had more cases of paint through it than an any posters mag in this thread. And it has never gone down on me once. The thing has taken some VERY heavy abuse and just dosent skip a beat. Shockers are really light weight, shoot really nice, are reliable, the only downside is the efficiency, but, the mag isnt any better, so, that point is moot. Plus, the shocker will probably cost you less money (you can fine one with HE bolt kit, a nice board, ect, easily for under $300). Its your decision though.

[craltal]

if you want to get an electronic gun, go with a used viking or a cyborg

[68magOwner]

if you want to get an electronic gun, go with a used viking or a cyborg

why would you reccomend those over the shocker? Have you owned/used all three extensivley? If so, whats the reasoning for your decision?

[Toll]

I've owned 2 shockers and a viking...The viking was far and away my favorite.

For some reason I seem to have got the tempermental "lets work at home, but no where else" shockers....I have never had a single issue with my viking. Thats what really made me smile, the idea that when I go to play, I can play.

[Wavesport001]

Thanks for all the input! Superficially the Shocker looks alot like the Mag, but it seems that the similarities are only on the surface.

[68magOwner]

I have owned
4 vikings
1 excal
5 shockers
4 intimidators
3 minis
3 automags
2 egos
4 autocockers
3 angles
4 matricies
1 legend
1 ion
1 protege
and plenty other pump/mech markers, as well as some other lower end E markers (defiant 2, bko, ect)

Now, I can give you ups/downs of each of these markers, as well as a pretty fair representation as to what you should expect performance/matinance wise with each of the listed markers. It is MY opinion that, there really are not bad markers on the market. I cant remember the last day of paintball I couldnt play because a marker of mine went down. If you know what your doing, you can have any marker perform reliably for you. Now, some markers are more idiot proof than others, but, I wouldnt say that any markers are prone to break on their own without some sort of user error or neglect.

Wavesport, it would be easier to suggest a marker for you if you listed a price range, and the qualities you were looking for in a marker.

[craltal]

why would you reccomend those over the shocker? Have you owned/used all three extensivley? If so, whats the reasoning for your decision?

Ease of use and efficiency. Also, both are not as maintenance heavy as a Shocker is. (Not to mention were/are built to tighter tolerances.

I have not heard as many bad AKA stories as I have bad SP stories. Now it just might have to do with sales volume...

[Wavesport001]

Well, I play woods/scenario exclusively. I'd like something reliable and lightweight that will shoot relatively fast. Autococker threading is a big plus.

[Lohman446]

I loved my Shockers when they worked. I kept 3 or 4 of them around when I was playing competetively to make sure I would always have one that worked. Really did love those markers though.

SP = great product potential + horrible out of the box reliability. (once you get them up and running though they normally hold up ok)