first game with Micromag AND q-loader

[jwalker87]

I don't know if anyone really cares, but I decided to do a writeup on my first day of paintballing with my micromag and q-loader.

Bought a used Micromag (from SanDiegoMag...great guy to deal with) which got delivered SATURDAY, and today (sunday) I played with it. Came with a Lapco Autospirit barrel. This was also the first game I played with my q-loader, and I was a bit nervous since all the reviews I've read of it say to be patient; that it will take time to get used to. Well, this wasn't the case with me! I bolted it on Saturday, cut the hose to the correct length so it wouldn't chop paint when I removed the pod, and went! Both the q-loader AND the mag worked flawlessly their first use. I am so happy! I have a ReTro valve and Level 10 in the mag, and I didn't chop a single ball the entire day. Also, for those who are skeptical of the 100rnd capacity of the qloaders, it is noticeable. However, you can just glance at the tube every once and a while, and you know EXACTLY how many balls you have, which is more than you can say for most loaders. They're really quick to load too, especially if you want to just leave the tubes on the ground. I'm a neat freak, so I put the used pods back in my harness, and I was still probably faster than filling a normal pod.

Also, I was the player of the day. With the mag and the qloader, everybody wanted to know what it was, how it worked, and to hold it. Even the refs there were in awe of my qloader, and asked me to tell them how it worked for me; that they would have to get one if it did well. Out of the, I think, 8 games we played, I only got marked out twice; once was friendly fire and the other time I was the only one left against 4 of them . Also, after we were done, the ref asked for my name and number; that he could use someone like me in some of their scenario and other games. Again, I don't know if anyone really cares, but I felt the need to share my GREAT day of paintball with a great marker and a great loading system with you.

[ZapTheMad]

I care! It's better to hear about a great day ballin' instead of hearing about how your GF broke up with you and moved out taking everything leaving you with an empty house!

[APowers365]

Hey, I was thinking about getting a qloader so maybe you can help me...Say you play a game and use 50 paintballs from the qpod, how long would it take to reload the qpod?? Just wondering because I plan on the 2-pod starter thing. I don't shoot much. Alot of games I dont even use 100 rounds so I would need to reload the pod between games.

LMK, thanks.

[jwalker87]

its really easy. You just click the pod into the reloading silo (just like you click it into the gun), and wind the paintballs into it. The fewer paintballs you need to put in, the less time it takes. You don't have to empty out the whole thing, if that's what you're asking. I would highly recommend it.

[Empyreal Rogue]

Yeah, I back up everything he said.

[APowers365]

What about prewinds?? Do you have to do that garbage every time u put paintballs back into the qpod??

[fcpchop]

thats cool, you should post a pic of your gun, how much did u pay for the q loader?

[Halliday]

This thread is almost worthless w/o pix!
It is good to hear about a good day of paintballing :)

[dwab3000]

i think the ref was hittin on you

good to hear about your day at the feild...

and zap, im sorry if my GF steals 50% of my things and i need help from AO

[DementedChild]

hows your profile from behind the bunker with that q loader, cause where i was yesterday hopper gun hits are a kill and i was nailing people like that, people were getting pissed at my cause my profile is like my half my head and the gun barrel i run a warpedcocker btw

[jwalker87]

about the prewinds; I had heard about those, but I have no idea. I've never taken my pods apart, and that might have something to do with it, but when you load paintballs it winds the spring as it winds the paintballs in, so that your spring tension is proportional to the amount of paintballs in there.

I'll get some pics of my gun up. Right now I have a 12" barrel, and the qloader sticks out about 2.5", but I have a 14" Freak kit that I just need a 'cocker back for and then it's be perfect. I got the 5-pod qloader system for $140. The 2-pod is $80.

NO, THE REF WAS NOT HITTING ON ME! He was a middle aged balding guy, but it was cool.

From behind the bunker, the qloader is awesome. No profile, and the best part is you don't have to shoot it straight up. Several times when leaning left I would just turn the gun upside down and hold it with my right hand instead of switching hands.

[the larch]

I have a q on my mag also. With a ule warp like I have. THERE IS no profile except the barrel tip, the detent and the hose to the valve..and your right eye.
The jury is still out for me on the q-loader though. I REALLY think the concept is the future of paintball, but the Q is still a young product.
I keep my vertical feed and halo in my bag to strap it on quickly just in case

[jwalker87]

yep I think the qloader is the future as well, but this one has a few bugs. I think one of the biggest flaws is the reloading silo; it takes sooooo long to reload just because the balls won't feed from the silo into the tube that's connected to the pod. You have to shake it for a minute for 10 seconds of winding. But other than that, I've been extremely pleased.

[durtysoufcraka]

[jwalker87]

some pics! First one is just of the whole thing. Second is closeup of the gun, and third is at attempt at the profile; its an awkward camera angle though, so I couldn't get the camera steady.

Yes, that's a 12" barrel on there right now; im still waiting for the 'cocker threaded Freak back for my kit. And my tank is at Smart Parts getting checked out right now.