In the market for a new marker, don't know what to get

[Stayhuge]

Hi everyone, I am in the market for a new marker. Not necessarily new condition, but new to me. I currently have my Minitac, which I LOVE. And I am closing a deal on the nation for a backup mag. But I might have a little extra cash (like $300-400), and wanted to pick up something else possibly. (The backup ended up cheaper than I expected). I am really looking for something like a mag, only probably electronic. I want the set it and forget it type, pretty fast, and built like a tank. I saw an AKA Viking, basically stock for $385. Not sure if it is a good deal, or if those are the types of markers that I am looking for. I am open to suggestions. Oh, and I was also looking at Karnivors. Personally, I am more into the QUALITY markers, like mags. Not into the hype that SP builds up and all the newer markers that are built to break. Thanks everyone!!!

[xero28]

If you're not just looking for electros, you might check into a Palmer's Blazer. Don't know if you know much about them, but I just picked one up for $400 and there are a few around here and MCB. I've got a ULE X-Valved mag and a bunch of cockers, but I think this is looking to be my primary for a bit. I actually only just got it in the mail today. My brother had one a few years back though, one of the best guns I've ever played with. I've been waiting a while to find the right one. They are built tough and shoot great, plus everything is internal so you never have to worry about a pneumatic hose blowing off in the middle of a game. Not the prettiest things out there, but they are certainly different and will turn some heads on the field. They can be customized to have an e-blade put on as well. Just my .02. Good luck with your search.

-X

[Ruler_Mark]

ION! I heard they are AWESOME!.


but seriously macdev is cool, aliens aswell

[DEEPSEA]

I picked up a pm8 about six months ago and love it. Another spool valve that shoots just like the mag, and is cheap and fast. Reliability is not as good as my ego 8 was, but it does seem to be a bit more accurate. Also if you care about this, the spool valve is very quite on the field and dont have a huge sound signature like the egos. A bit more sneaky!

Just my 3 cents

[Stayhuge]

If you're not just looking for electros, you might check into a Palmer's Blazer. Don't know if you know much about them, but I just picked one up for $400 and there are a few around here and MCB. I've got a ULE X-Valved mag and a bunch of cockers, but I think this is looking to be my primary for a bit. I actually only just got it in the mail today. My brother had one a few years back though, one of the best guns I've ever played with. I've been waiting a while to find the right one. They are built tough and shoot great, plus everything is internal so you never have to worry about a pneumatic hose blowing off in the middle of a game. Not the prettiest things out there, but they are certainly different and will turn some heads on the field. They can be customized to have an e-blade put on as well. Just my .02. Good luck with your search.

-X

I appreciate all of the ideas. I was actually thinking about one of the Blazers. Is there anything I should be looking for? Also, are they closed bolt like the Cocker and can I short stroke? Other than that, I think that I will be looking for a Palmer's!!

[Stayhuge]

ION! I heard they are AWESOME!.

That was the name of it. I saw one of these on the Nation, totally decked out and for only $400. :rofl:

[drg]

Pump perhaps?

[Stayhuge]

Had an S6. liked it, but where I play, everyone plays semi, and I feel out of the loop when I play pump. I also have a Duckslide that I am trying to sell/trade for a Blazer at this point. We'll see. I would like to pick up a Sheridan P68 or Piranha LB.

[drg]

out of the loop

Best place to be

[Toll]

Can't say anythings wrong with a viking, though at this point they are a little plain compared to some of the crazy, tricked out, 2k+ ones.
If you can find one with an RT valve in there you'll be happy with it if you break the bank a little bit. Outside of being a bit dull there's really nothing to complain about with a vike.


If you're not looking to blow all that cash I'd say take a look at a dm3/gen E as a back up. They are cheap cheap cheap, easy on paint, built like a tank and all that weight makes them a pretty stable shooting platform. Downside ofcourse that they are in some cases blind, heavy, not terribly efficient (you wanted something like a mag right? Oh ho ho).

[georgeyew]

Try an Invert Mini. They are small, fast and easy to maintain. You can find them for about $200.

[bigk01]

timmy

Can't really beat a timmy in your price range you could probably snag a nice protege if you watch. Light, bullet proof reliable, 2000+ shots off a 68/45, comes completely loaded from the factory (great trigger, good board, clamping feedneck, and asa).

Or you could save ALOT of cash and just buy a nice gen3 timmy for less than 200 bucks. BL makes some of the best poppet markers in the industry. They require very little maintence and are pretty much idiot proof.

[SCpoloRicker]

AKA Viking.

[Stayhuge]

After looking a little more, I am falling in love with the Blazer. No offence to the others, but I am not a huge fan of electros. I have owned plenty of them in the past, but I am more of an old school guy. I have been playing for 12+ years and have gone through all sorts of markers. However, I have never owned a PPS marker. Think I may pick that up. Then my arsenal will consist of two ULE Xvalved mags, and a Blazer. Plus a few loaner spyders. Should be good for me.

I will think about the Viking though. If I manage to scrounge up some extra cash, I may pick one up as a 4th. Not sure yet. Are the stock Vikings ok or do they need a ton of upgrades?
Thanks everyone for their inputs!!!

[Toll]

The one BIG upgrade on a vike is the RT valve. Everything outside of that is pretty much preference. Toolkit is nice to have but 99% of the time bone stock runs just fine.