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Ugh...I have a question. Why are you asking us this question?

[shartley]

[punkcmonkiez]

i can play with either or.... i havent noticed my game being better when playing with an electro so it doesnt matter much to me

[EsPo]

I had a decked out impulse with one of the shortest, lightest most walkable trigger ive ever had... and I traded it for a cocker. Nedless to say, I voted number one.

"Speed is over-rated"

[GT]

I didnt read everyone's comments but I am sure Tom is. Here is my .o2s.


There is nothing more satisfing than railing the **** out of a mech mag or a cocker.

For the price of my current mech mag setup I could have easly bought a viking or an emag, but I didnt

*dons flame suit and grabs flame thrower*

My personal belief is that electros are great for newbies. All they have to do is turn the stupid thing on and go play. Dont have to worry about short stroking, however I think any faith placed into and electro pneumatic 'gun is ill advisded.

The only gun that may really need a little battery assistance is a cocker. much easier to time

*points flame thrower in direction of the next post, finger on trigger*

[dogEmedic]

That's a tough question.

Well to start I would never give up my emag, I love the look, feel of the gun, feel of the trigger in electro, and the normal low maintenance (sp) that comes with it.

On the other hand I just bought a rt pro, why, well all of the above but I also like a stiff trigger.

Call me strange but the feeling of a solid trigger pull, plus the kick of the rt feels much better to me. I tried the hybrid on the emag but could'nt get a good feel for it.

[TheTramp]

First, I love my E-mag and I'd never really want to give it up.

With that said, I used a Retro Mag then an RT-Pro for a full season and a half of tournament play and never once felt like I was completely out-gunned.

I would absolutly play in mecanical gun only tournaments. I'd get another RT-Pro, slap a ULE body on there and have a blast. I wouldn't even want the ULE trigger. It was the powerful trigger return that allowed me to shoot my Retro so fast (real shooting not runaway).

[Smitty2k1]

I for one, like my mech markers. And always will.

Some people may know, but since Ive been on these boards, Ive been saving for a mag of my own. Its finally very very close. Im still 16 and living at home, Im an only child, but still, alas, I buy my own stuff Hah.

Anyways, I currently own a spyder, I bought it with x-mas money several years ago. It started out as just a spyder compact... and since, EVERYTHING has been upgraded. I could litlerly just about make a second marker. Had I not sold of some of the stock parts.

I decided for my next marker, I wanted to buy it all, at once. I really liked the 'buying base level and upgrading' not buying one thats already upgraded. And I also liked the mech aspect. I DIDNT want an electro. Not one bit. I shot one once, and it was kinda cool walking a trigger, but hey, I suck as is, focusing on walking will make me worse.

So where is this going?

Ive saved right over $1000 for my new marker. With that amount I pretty much can buy any marker on the market. (some would have to be used, yes)

And I decided on a mech mag.

I thought long and hard about an e-mag or an x-mag or some other electro. But they just didnt appeal to me nearly as much as mechanical.

Ive finally got the money, and am having Nicad do the body and anno work currently, then it gets sent off to Tuna to do the rest.

I couldve done the same with an e-mag. But I wanted my mech.

Mech's just seem more unique and personal if you ask me. I never will have a desire to own one.

(NOTE: I used to say the same thing about $60 mask's and nitro tanks, but I was young and foolish, and had only played once or twice)

After playing for 4 or more seasons, I know I will be mech forever.

Ok, that had no point, continue on in the thread.

[SyntaxError]

I'd definately shoot a mech gun. I own three mech guns (Classic mag, RT, NEW Shocktech Cocker!) and an Electro (Angel), and I have no problem busting out a mech over an electro. I still shoot people, lots of em, and in fact mech guns seem to give a nicer feel, like you're "in tune" with it.

Anyway, I'd like to see paintball get back to mech rather than electros, but either way its paintball, its fun.

[SIGSays]

as long as it's a mag i can't argue with that


but i mean i love my mechanical mag...i sold all my guns cept these 2 mech mags and a pump.. lol noone will buy the pump

[QUINCYMASSGUY]

mech

If it can get short and light enough to walk... mech all the way. But half of the people saying they'd go mech and only play those tourneys allowing mechs only would turn 180 degrees if the PSP and NPPL decide to not restrict electros and by using electros it gives them a distinct advantage. Wiping, windex, calling paint checks to move up on an opponent, etc, people are happy to do all it takes to get a little more edge and going against their principles and using SP markers would be no contest for them.

You have my idea for a shorter, lighter, Mag pull over in Deep Blue (thread titled Spring), and as I posted you are free to do with it what you will. If it's legit, that would give people a strong persuasion to go with Mechs. And I'm curious to know what Jack and Coke has in mind. You have done so well and I am very impressed with the Mag now but a little more is needed to make the Mag an equal swap for an electric. I know you can do it though.

Best of luck either way, but if all other makers besides smartparts goes mechanical only, you stand to be in a REALLY good spot and possibly an industry leader. It'll be Mags and Cockers until something else comes along. But I'd love to see WDP, Dye/Airtech, and Bob Long try a mechanical Angel, Matrix, or Intimidator.

[Top Secret]

Actually the Matrix started out as a mech.

[nuclear zombie]

what do you mean pumps are dead ?
this is what I've been using while I wait for the x-mag , and honestly it has made me a better player . Of course after I get the x-mag my next goal is to get a pure stock class pump.

[lamby]

if this is a SP patent issue, I have this to say:

If SP is the only company that will still make the e-markers, or other companys pay "royalties" and pass them on to us I will still buy what ever e-marker that is out there to play at the level that I play at now. I want RTs banned from tourney play (bounce issue) not electros. I would buy a shocker if that is what I need to do. (this rant is only relevant to primary markers, I would use a manual marker in the rain)

Just FYI about the whole emag issue I had earlier. I corrected that with an Ir3 that I just bought. The emag is now in retirement until I sell or trade it for something else (possible manual marker for playing in the rain).. should I dare say it.. A Cocker to replace the e-mag!!

I think it is safe to say you should not here me ***** too much about the e-mag anymore. I was let down, but now it is over. Now where are the reg seats for my flatline?

[Blazingace]

As an owner of both types of guns I like my E-guns better. Not to say that I wouldn't enter a Mech gun only tourney. I just like shooting my e-guns more than I like to shoot the 'Mech gun.