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  • Lohman446
    Useful posts: 7
    • Jun 2003
    • 9315

    #1

    What would it take for you to switch to 50

    I'm open to discussion -

    The last choice should have been I am not switching as long as 68 is available - Beemer, any chance of a change on that?
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    I'm switching the day it comes out
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    As soon as the pros are using it, cause then I know its good
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    If I hear it has a slight performance edge
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    If I see demonstrated a noticeable perfromance edge
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    If its slightly cheaper
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    If it is significantly cheaper
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    I am not switching as long as 68 is available
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    "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not" - Dr Suess
  • Warwitch
    Resident Skeptic

    • May 2006
    • 3176

    #2
    After 20 years I doubt I would ever totally walk away from the sport. Though I would definitely need to see some performance increase. I like .68 just fine.

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    • WickedKlown2
      Hellions ODB 130
      • Dec 2007
      • 332

      #3
      I have too many markers now that are in most peoples eyes "Old School" and I don't see them making conversion kits for... Also .50 was tried once before in the past along with .62 and .43,,, I just don't see it going any where... I have seen alot of hype for this not so new .50 and have not seen any hard data to support the claims being made... Also will my current googles hold up to the demand of the .50 from a safety stand point ??? I know others have many questions as well about the data and safeties that will be put in place for this...

      I just have too much invested in my current gear to just go out and have to buy new to support a round that I didn't support back in the late '80's...

      I will stay .68 until they quit making it and after that I will hang it up I guess...

      I also talked with my local pro-shop today about this issue and they said they would not support this because it failed before and will fail this time around as well...

      my 2 pennies

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      Last edited by WickedKlown2; 10-07-2009, 12:49 PM.

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      • insixdays777
        Long Live AGD
        • Mar 2004
        • 857

        #4
        I love this sport. I have 13yrs at it. It is hard to say I would walk away. I just hate everything about this .50cal idea. I would walk if I cant shoot my .68cal markers.

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        • chopper duke
          www.BigEvilOnline.com
          • Jun 2008
          • 278

          #5
          Had it been there, I would have chosen "I'll try it but I won't fully convert".

          I bought my former stepdaughter one of those Maxx55 guns and a case of paint. I wanted to try it and it was a good size gun to start her on. I paid $13 + shipping for the gun and hopper.

          If I find a deal like that on a .50 cal gun and the paint isn't any more than .68 paint, I'll try it, but I'll never fully convert.

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          • OPBN
            OldPBNoob

            • Sep 2008
            • 5240

            #6
            I have spent thousands of dollars over the past few years on the equipment I have and doubt very much that I could get away with reinvesting in all new stuff, as my wife would most likely kick my butt to the curb. This would be especially true if the industry was to go full conversion over to .50cal, and eliminate any possibility of recouping any money back out of my .68cal gear. The only way I would continue is if there were reasonably priced conversion kits available for my current set-ups. If I had to take a total loss on what I currently own and start from square one, I would most likely just step out of it and find a new hobby.
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            • Ando
              Magusmaximus
              • Jun 2009
              • 4144

              #7
              I'm with OPBN. I already picked up a new hobby for the winter since I won't be able to play too much.


              If they don't come out with a conversion kit for the mag and the industry fully conversion over to .50cal. I'll get me a pump .50 and be done with it, not getting any more crap.
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              • Stayhuge
                Registered User

                • Aug 2007
                • 1590

                #8
                Just curious what sparked the 50 cal talk? Was there an article recently that said it was going forward? If so, can you please put a link up? Sorry if I missed it in another post or thread. Thanks

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                • Konigballer
                  "Dusty Bottoms" on MCB

                  • Jun 2003
                  • 1254

                  #9
                  I love mech mags for the same reason a car buff might like a '70 chevelle over a new nissan. I dont care about 'latest and greatest'. As long as there is .68 paint I'll use my mag.

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                  • drg
                    Half-cocked
                    • Oct 2004
                    • 1112

                    #10
                    I said i'd walk away ... because i won't switch unless there is no other option, and 50 won't take over completely unless some VERY negative things happen to the sport of paintball, and I think I'll be ready to leave if that happens.

                    Then I'll take up the new niche sport of 68ball.
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                    • Lohman446
                      Useful posts: 7
                      • Jun 2003
                      • 9315

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Stayhuge
                      Just curious what sparked the 50 cal talk? Was there an article recently that said it was going forward? If so, can you please put a link up? Sorry if I missed it in another post or thread. Thanks
                      PE has announced drop in kits available for EGOs - Dye has announced the same. Some of the big companies are preparing to be able to make the switch if it comes to that. That being said I think most are simply hedging there bets.
                      "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not" - Dr Suess

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                      • OPBN
                        OldPBNoob

                        • Sep 2008
                        • 5240

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Konigballer
                        I love mech mags for the same reason a car buff might like a '70 chevelle over a new nissan. I dont care about 'latest and greatest'. As long as there is .68 paint I'll use my mag.
                        With that said, I would also refuse to spend much more on paint than I already do... If it goes up to $100.00 for a case of paint at FPO fields, because they are "specialty" , I would play considerably less. As it is, I sometimes pay $75.00(begrudgingly) per case at big events, but use what's left for rec play at BYOP fields, so I can justify it somewhat.
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                        • Stayhuge
                          Registered User

                          • Aug 2007
                          • 1590

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Lohman446
                          PE has announced drop in kits available for EGOs - Dye has announced the same. Some of the big companies are preparing to be able to make the switch if it comes to that. That being said I think most are simply hedging there bets.
                          Ah, got ya. Thanks for the info.

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                          • Gadget
                            UK Redskins
                            • Jun 2002
                            • 472

                            #14
                            It's being launched at the world cup by Gi MilSim right about now. The hype machine is rolling and other manufacturers are covering their backsides by rolling out compatible markers or conversion kits.

                            Although I answered '....from my cold, dead hands' it's a bit more complicated than that. If I get the opportunity to try .50 equipment and the performance is equal to, or better than, .68 AND it's cheaper, then I might switch.

                            .....provided someone designs a way of using my mag with .50.......which with the size of the powertube and bolt, I doubt.

                            Interesting info on p8ntballer in the uk is that .50 will still be fired at a max of 300fps, so significantly lighter impacts - which raises all the questions of breaking/bounces alongside the accurancy, range and fill size.
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                            • BigEvil
                              www.BigEvilOnline.com

                              • Feb 2005
                              • 9333

                              #15
                              Just remember - EVERY .50 cal ball you shoot keeps Smart Parts in business for just a little longer. Screw them. I will not be re-tooling.

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