Thinking of buying Automag as first gun.

[Shirow]

I am thinking of purchasing this as my first gun:

http://www.actionvillage.com/010-1012-1.html

With a 12" J&J Ceramic Barrel, and a 48/3000 Pure Energy n2 tank.

Do you think this is a decent 'newbie' gun (bear it mind it will be without a lvl10 kit at first.)

I've been shooting rental pirahnas previously, but am looking at automags on the field owners recommendations, as I want a decent gun I can upgrade to tournament quality (my previous thoughts were a model 98, but I'm not sure if I want something that can never be more than mid-level.)

Any suggestions or thoughts are appreciated.

[SlipknotX556]

Its a perfect gun. I got the exact same setup when I started and loved it to death. No chopping problems, as long as you got a motorized hopper and a good barrel.

[Shirow]

12" J&J Ceramic and a 12v Revy w/ X-board good enough??

[Load SM5]

Should be just fine. Just remember to take the time to learn the trigger so you don't shortstroke and risk chopping. Start off slowly and pick up speed as you get the feel of it.

[Shirow]

Cool, thanks. I think that is what I will pick up then. If I get the package I linked to, will I need anything other than hopper, barrel and gas tank? Other automags I saw seemed to come without anything other than the body.

[magsRus]

I suggest you dont go for the automag as your first marker unless compressed air is very avaible to you and you decide to buy a larger tank. It will not be worth it for you. If you dont want to spend a lot of money but have fire power like any other newbie gun go for a Spyder e-99 with a 16oz tank and a 12volt revy you will be very very please trust me I shoot an Impulse and minimag and I was impressed when I played a few games with this gun.

[spazzed]

Try checking out the classified's here on AO. You might be able to pick up a better deal...

[Shirow]

I can easily get compressed air, but why do you say I need a larger tank? The guy at the field has a 48/3000 on his, do you think that is too small?

[than205]

Yes, you'll want at least a 68.

[spazzed]

yeah, a 48//3000 is way too small. I had a 48/45 & was very unhappy w/ it. If you're gonna get a 68, I would suggest gettting a 68/4500. 50% more shots per fill, no size difference. Can't complain there :) BTW, you'll wanna make sure that you Can get 4500 fills in your area before you get one.

[Shirow]

Man, guess I will be passing on that for a while then, I can't find a 68/4500 tank under $200. Maybe I will buy the gun this week and the tank in a couple of weeks or something - if the tank size is the only drawback, I don't mind waiting

So, the gun I linked, plus a 12" J&J barrel, 12v revy w/ x-board and a 68/4500 pmi pure energy tank - that sound like a decent package?

[Telefragged]

Sounds great, but some people might recommend switching the PMI tank over for a CrossFire, they supposedly have better recharge rates. CenterFlag makes a 68/4500 screw in for around $200, see if you can find either of those on the net. The CF is $199 @ pbgear.com, I think.

[mihanikos]

if you can't afford a 68/4500 get a 68/3000. i get around 700 shots with my mag. Sell it later and buy a 4500. But definitely go nitro, it's a hell of a difference with a mag.

[Shirow]

How about this one? http://www.action-village.com/031-7300.html

[boggerman]

You might also check out www.modifiedpaintball.com and look at System X tanks. Don(owner of Modified Paintball) is a great guy. He has good prices and is awesome on customer service.