Palmer markers?

[DK1]

the 2k series Blazer's are excellent little markers. Very small, very light, you can get a double trigger .45 frames. Nice short snappy pull. Vert feed, dual ball detents. They are very reliable, almost bulletproof.

I can say I've never had a bad experience with anything I've used with PPS's mark on it.

I really liked mine... if I weren't such a URGW (un-repentant gun whore) I'd have kept it. But, I have to stay true to the cause and try different markers.

DK1

[gc82000]

I own two Blazers (ok one is for my dad) and I just got them back yesterday. I sent them off to have them rebuilt and man are they faster, the trigger pull is exceptually smoother now and QEVs were added for a faster rate of fire. The customer service there is top notch second only to AGD . And my Blazers are not bricks they are even lighter then many ULEd mags. The only problem is that barrels must be ordered from PPS directly, no systems or the like. As for upgrades, PPS has done alot more then VF, they got QEVS, double triggers, updated hammers, rams and three ways. They probably could surpass any mechanical cocker when put though the same test. All in all I would definiteky reccomend getting one timing and tinkering are not a problem, just play, oil, and store. And they will love you long time.

[deathstalker]

I'd like to add that I felt it was MUCH easier to learn and perfect the trigger pull on a Palmer than it was on a 'cocker. They're definitely the smoothest I've ever shot and it really helps you get into a rhythm.

[Tack]

[Muzikman]

I own two Blazers (ok one is for my dad) and I just got them back yesterday. I sent them off to have them rebuilt and man are they faster, the trigger pull is exceptually smoother now and QEVs were added for a faster rate of fire. The customer service there is top notch second only to AGD . And my Blazers are not bricks they are even lighter then many ULEd mags. The only problem is that barrels must be ordered from PPS directly, no systems or the like. As for upgrades, PPS has done alot more then VF, they got QEVS, double triggers, updated hammers, rams and three ways. They probably could surpass any mechanical cocker when put though the same test. All in all I would definiteky reccomend getting one timing and tinkering are not a problem, just play, oil, and store. And they will love you long time.

First off, how did you get QEV's to fit on a Blazer? Second, why? the air path is so short anyway. If you could get pics, I am really interested in seeing them.

[cphilip]

And Glenn is quite possibly the snazziest dressing old coot in paintball biziness too!

[veteranmag]

I was in the same situation as you. I had heard so many great things about Typhoons but had never seen one in real life. I bought a used typhoon (single trigger, pro-touch trigger job). Here were my impressions. By way of comparison I've owned a 1999 ANS GenX autococker and a freeflow autococker (benchmark single frame).

1. Palmer has great customer service. You can call them up with a serial number and they will tell you the history of that particular marker.

2. The typhoons are built like a tank (very rugged), and consequently solid and heavy in weight.

3. The trigger, even with the pro-touch trigger job (at least the one I had) is quite stiff and heavy compared to contemporary autococker triggers. Custom autococker triggers tend to either be smooth and long (ie STO, freeflow) or have shorter, heavier/snappy trigger pull (GenX).

4. I found the typhoon to be very reliable. The timing on the marker is quite conservative so I wouldn't expect you to have any blowback or timing issues.

5. Accuracy. I did not find the accuracy and range of my typhoon any better than my other autocockers.

Overall, the typhoon definitely has the "cool" factor. I think the typhoon is one of the best looking markers ever made. But given the typhoon's heavier trigger (less rate of fire), greater weight, and fewer options (can't use standard drop forwards, stocks, etc. on the grip frame) and no greater accuracy, I would choose an autococker over the typhoon.

I haven't tried a blazer yet, so that could be a different story.

Good luck.

[shartley]

But given the typhoon's heavier trigger (less rate of fire), greater weight, and fewer options (can't use standard drop forwards, stocks, etc. on the grip frame) and no greater accuracy, I would choose an autococker over the typhoon.

[lew]

I shot a Typhoon at a local field about a year ago. It shot so nicely. The trigger pull was manageable, a little lighter than that of my Mag. Truthfully, it is probably the nicest gun I've ever shot, aside from my Mini cocker, that is. It was very comfortable and the weight was reassuring. It'll probably be the next gun I get.