The Big Debate Gun Weight

[TraXeR]

Personally, I like mine to be light weight, its not a neccessity, but it just feels nicer on my arms and tires you out less after 6 or so hours of playing. But that's just me. Sometimes a heavier set up is good cause it's stable, but I also find it harder to snap easy when its like 'massive' heavy, like 14+ pounds.

IMO:
2-3 pounds: My favourite, but hard to keep stable when trying to pull off longs strings when moving.
4-6 pounds: Good for stability, great for the average player, but a bit harder to keep agility 'high'.
7+ pounds: a bit to heavy for my tastes, tires me out fast when playing long games and make my arms sore if i dont have a good 'shoulder' into the tank.

That's all just marker weight btw, no tank, hopper, barrel, drop, etc.

Just my 2 cents.

[OfficerGoat]

BTW.... I had my hands on a brand spanky new Alias Timmy last night... those things are light as a feather. Shocked the crap outa me, weighed alot less than my 2k2.

[Bulldog]

Originally posted by OfficerGoat
BTW.... I had my hands on a brand spanky new Alias Timmy last night... those things are light as a feather. Shocked the crap outa me, weighed alot less than my 2k2.

I pick mine up tomorrow.

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=131583

[FutureMagOwner]

well think about it the average person doesnt lift weights or anything of the like and what do you do with your gun every time you pick it up, your basically curling a 8-15 lbs marker depending on your setup and then hold it up for who knows how long. i know that isnt a problem with me (especially since my gun weighs something like 7 pounds fully loaded) however some people that adds up.

[Steelrat]

Im 6'3", 245 lbs, and I'll take the lightest gun I can get. Less to carry, easier to run with it, easier to swing around to engage multiple targets or changing threats. I am so tired of those "lift some weights" comments. Why wouldn't you want a lighter gun?

[Lohman446]

Maybe Im a wimp

I came to a position where I had to post someone for most of a game, and post well. Now after about three minutes I was getting sick of holdign teh marker that precise and unloaded half my hopper just for weight

Halo TSA backman, warp, ULE E-mag.

But I think we have basically reached a point where were going to see "too light" come into effect.

[yaddatrance]

I don't know... I'd love to get a featherlight viking
(But the wife'd kill me if I added yet another marker,
I'm sneaking all my mags in as "spare parts" since she
can't tell the difference between them.)

I think the air tank and hopper full of paint is gonna
be the limitting factor... Plus the "cheap" feeling
you get by holding some of the newer parts is going to
start weighing in people's decision sometime soon.

[tony3]

Re: The Big Debate Gun Weight

Originally posted by knodeoff

In my opinion it does not really matter to me as long as the gun works and meets my needs. Gun weight means nothing to me because I will still see you at the 50!

Ok, I'll see ya at the 50, but I'll be there first, because my gun is lighter

When you are walking back after that long day of play or after a long tourney or even a big scenerio, you are beat. It helps carrying a 7 lb setup back, instead of a 10+ lb setup. I recently got a Z timmy, 2.5 lbs. Slap a revvy on that, and a 72/45 tank, its a nice light setup. I played some outlaw yesterday, I don't think I have ever ran so much in 1 day in my life. I was hardely tired, having a light gun helped ALOT.

[Schnitzel]

i believe that a lighter marker can make a difference, especially in tournaments. try playing all day in 100 degree vegas weather. a one pound difference will make a difference in how you feel playing the last game of the day. i'll take as light as possible any day.

have you guys ever handled a cyborg? those things weigh 2.1 pounds. i thought vikings were light at 3 pounds even.

[Kha0Z]

I'm 6`6", weight 240 lbs and work out a bit considering my wife is a personal trainer and the NCOIC of the base gym, so I'm no weak little guy, but I must say that I completely agree with bulldog on this one. I may be able to carry more because of my size but also because of my size I already move slow enough. have a 6 pod pack and I wont go out with anymore than 2 pods in it. When I bought it I thought the more the better but I quickly learned that I don't play as well when I'm weighed down. Same goes with my cloths. When I go out and play in a long sleeve shirt and thin pants I play a lot better because I feel quicker for some reason. It's not easy to explain this except to say that it's just how I feel. When I use the lighter gun, lighter pack, and lighter tank, I play a lot better. I don't think I can make anyone understand it really lol. I just explain it like this. My wife says because of my height and size I already move in slow motion like the treeants in lord of the rings. Why do I want more things aiding to my slow motion? hehe.

[MagMcBride]

Big Guys Unite!!

6'1' 220 lbs.

lolz

[hAppy]

personally i think people who make a big deal out of weight are pansys :o

i mean i never heard anything like a guy dropping his gun in the middle of a shoot out b/c his gun was goign to break off his arms.

basically weight only matters if you re a back player, thats where the tension is at.

but really weight doesnt matter, live with it, work out a little more. think of those who shoot stock emags

[68magOwner]

lol, I played with a Z gripped, WARPED! classic RT! with a heavy arse no barrel, and a huge HEAVY aluminum n2 tank up untill a while ago, dont even start to complaighn about your setup, and i was playing with that back when i was 15, 5'3" and ~100lb i win, hands down, just stop crying now

[DementedRabbit]

I can't post my Sandridge with stainless barrel and heavy old Max Attack for too long. 10+ pounds is way too heavy, no matter how stable it is.

[Halliday]

Originally posted by Kha0Z
My wife says because of my height and size I already move in slow motion like the treeants in lord of the rings. Why do I want more things aiding to my slow motion? hehe.

She must really love you!

I try to make my gear as light as possible. I am real happy with my ULE bodied, milled RF Wingless railed E-Mag. Much lighter than stock.

I also notice I move slower with more clothes on. It's been a bit cold here the past few weeks. One time I played in a hoodie w/ a t-shirt under it and my usual pants. I could barely move. I took off the hoodie and I was Flash! Other regular players even noticed that I had been slow then went back to usual.