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  • El Zilcho
    Registered User
    • Jul 2007
    • 483

    #1

    Electro-Pneumatic vs Pneumatic

    What are the pros and cons of each type of modded mag? Is there any reason that I should absolutely build an EP and not a Pneumag? Personally I don't see a huge advantage of an EP, most fields that I know don't let you take advantage of the EP modes (ramping etc.) and they seem to be a bit more expensive to build.
    I appreciate your thoughts, thanks
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  • Dayspring
    aka- The Day Wang

    • May 2001
    • 9664

    #2
    Just because something's electro doesn't mean that it ramps - those are settings and they can be turned on/off like anything else.

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    • El Zilcho
      Registered User
      • Jul 2007
      • 483

      #3
      Originally posted by Dayspring
      Just because something's electro doesn't mean that it ramps - those are settings and they can be turned on/off like anything else.
      I know, but what is the point of an EP if you can't use the modes and are stuck in semi? Are you able to achieve faster BPS?
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      • sjrtk
        Clown under the bed
        • May 2009
        • 828

        #4
        The difference is simply tripping a micro switch like any other electro or tripping the 3 way valve. You can either have a electro trigger pull with the ability to ramp and use different modes or just a near electro pull that is walkable. So it is really which you prefer and cost.

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        • Biscuit451
          Registered User
          • Feb 2012
          • 23

          #5
          Or if you use it for tournaments or such that do allow ramping.

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          • Spider-TW
            U R techno-literate!

            • Oct 2006
            • 3554

            #6
            EPs need batteries - boo

            EPs don't chuff - yay

            With some practice and an X-valve on a pneu, you won't have too many droopy balls as you approach 12-14 bps. However, with an electro-pneu, you will have none.

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            • captian pinky
              Bearded Works

              • Oct 2004
              • 2755

              #7
              you can also cap an ep which allows you to use it in more tournaments

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              • El Zilcho
                Registered User
                • Jul 2007
                • 483

                #8
                Too Old and Too Fat

                Trust me I have no plans on entering any tournaments, just woodsball and messing around on the speedball field, ha.
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                • reckid1986
                  mags are my new hobby
                  • Sep 2006
                  • 989

                  #9
                  easy solution build both see what you like better, then sell the other one. For me ive built many pneumags and still building them to one day build a E-pneu. I was almost there but had to sell some of the parts to get through a slow period at work.

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                  • need4reebs
                    OutKasT 4 Sho!!!

                    • Feb 2011
                    • 1441

                    #10
                    Originally posted by emcl29
                    What are the pros and cons of each type of modded mag? Is there any reason that I should absolutely build an EP and not a Pneumag? Personally I don't see a huge advantage of an EP, most fields that I know don't let you take advantage of the EP modes (ramping etc.) and they seem to be a bit more expensive to build.
                    I appreciate your thoughts, thanks

                    Honest answer is alot of us like to build mags, and you get to a point where you say ok what can i build next! my biggest Mag lesson has been, if your interested in a certain type of Mag build it and find out for your self how they shoot! i hope ya build both and like em both tho!!!
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                    • Drix
                      New Hampshire Indoor PB
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 552

                      #11
                      I always found pneumatic markers to classy, like tophats and canes. Pneumatics aren't flashy, take way more skill and dedication to use properly, and a special person to realize what your doing but they add a old school feel to your game that just makes you feel good. I run a pneumag for the same reason I run a cocker, I love the sound, feel, and vibe.

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                      • need4reebs
                        OutKasT 4 Sho!!!

                        • Feb 2011
                        • 1441

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Drix
                        I always found pneumatic markers to classy, like tophats and canes. Pneumatics aren't flashy, take way more skill and dedication to use properly, and a special person to realize what your doing but they add a old school feel to your game that just makes you feel good. I run a pneumag for the same reason I run a cocker, I love the sound, feel, and vibe.

                        this too...nicely put Drix!!!
                        http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...8715822556.gif

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                        • bss
                          Registered User
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 138

                          #13
                          I hate to direct you to another forum, but pbnation has a thread that you will be very interested in seeing. See link below.

                          A forum community dedicated to paintball gun owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, builds, gear, events, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!

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