What would it take for you to switch to 50

[Lohman446]

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?

[Warwitch]

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.

[WickedKlown2]

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

WK2

[insixdays777]

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.

[chopper duke]

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.

[OPBN]

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.

[Ando]

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

http://405th.com/forums/index.php?act=idx

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.

[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

[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.

[drg]

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.

[Lohman446]

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.

[OPBN]

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.

[Stayhuge]

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.

[Gadget]

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.

[BigEvil]

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.