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[ScottyBeans]

Have you forgotten about your Armada body and rail?? lol

Lulz

To the OP, since I don't think anyone else here mentioned it, I think it is WELL worth it to grab a brand new ULE Custom versus upgrading your current mag if you are looking to achieve the same end. It will basically come out of the box as the tops in mechanical (non pneumag) performance and will be everything you need. On the other hand, if you are looking to use mostly custom parts likes Karta bodies and Luke Frames and stuff, you may want to build it from scratch or buy a used mag that's a step in the right direction. For a true custom mag, most of the good parts on the ULE custom would be replaced anyways, barring the xvalve.

Good luck and remember to share pics your projects here!

[Skorpion]

Lulz

To the OP, since I don't think anyone else here mentioned it, I think it is WELL worth it to grab a brand new ULE Custom versus upgrading your current mag if you are looking to achieve the same end. It will basically come out of the box as the tops in mechanical (non pneumag) performance and will be everything you need. On the other hand, if you are looking to use mostly custom parts likes Karta bodies and Luke Frames and stuff, you may want to build it from scratch or buy a used mag that's a step in the right direction. For a true custom mag, most of the good parts on the ULE custom would be replaced anyways, barring the xvalve.

Good luck and remember to share pics your projects here!

This may very quickly turn into a two mag project, the first being an immediate purchase (probably from AGD directly) which I'll upgrade into a personal mag as I go. And a second mag coming from the leftovers.

Air is no issue, I have a season pass at my local field which includes free refills. If I have to refill every other/every third game no big deal if the performance is there.

[Jwinter]

I would suggest just purchasing the parts you want and putting them together. It will save you money in the long run and you will have the gun you want very quickly. Once i replace about 4 more parts I most likely be selling my stock mag to recoup some of the cost of my build.

[bowcycle]

I'm going with Jwinter on this one. I don't like having a bunch of parts lying around, so I end up getting stuff to finish the markers out. That whole "mag parts breeding more mags" thing can get really expensive. So if you know what you want, just buy the parts. If you think you're going to get it annodized, get cheaper stuff that has some wear since you're going to be stripping and covering it anyway.

In this game, the cheapest way is usually to find someone selling exactly what you want used. If that doesn't work or is taking too long, the next cheapest option is to buy your parts used and build up your marker just the way you want it. The most expensive route tends to be buying a platform marker and then starting to change out all the parts on it.

[Cyco-Dude]

If that doesn't work or is taking too long, the next cheapest option is to buy your parts used and build up your marker just the way you want it. The most expensive route tends to be buying a platform marker and then starting to change out all the parts on it.

that depends on what you're looking for. i find that building a 'mag from parts to be the most expensive way to do it, regardless of parts used. buying a "platform marker" or two to get what you want, then selling the stuff you don't use, can be the way to go provided the platform markers you buy are cheap enough. there are some good deals to be had if you're patient enough and know where to look.

[Spider-TW]

Air is no issue, I have a season pass at my local field which includes free refills. If I have to refill every other/every third game no big deal if the performance is there.

We generally say 10 shots/cubic inch on a 3k fill and 15 shots/cubic inch on a 4.5k fill, measured by a fill gauge and not just by the rating of your tank. You get more or less depending on your barrel and bolt, but it's a decent ball park number. It's at least as good as most fields' "4500 psi" fill.