Need mag advice

[Felsin]

how much is an e mag base? Also what would I have to upgrade it with? wouldnt i get a better barrel, nitrogen kit,better trigger. In that case wouldnt i be spending close to 1,500 for it?

[ryanshep]

people sell used lowers (everything ud need to upgrade the rt/ule to an e-mag) for around 400 so that + 400 or how ever much it costs for the ule/rt and u could have bought the very same e-mag for like 100 or so less try checking the classified forums theres a couple e-mags for sale in there

[RTDynaflow]

The thing is, you won't need as many upgrades because they come with it stock... dont need a ULT kit, don't need an X valve, don't need a new grip frame (however a nice blade trigger is a must).... All you need is a barrel kit, hopper and nitro tank.

I would look at the scepter kit, pipe, switch, kaner, phat, SM-1 and longbow for barrels. Can't go wrong with those.

Tanks, I would say do it right the first time. Buy a nice adjustable tank.

You can pick up e-mags starting at 500. So they aren't all that much more expensive. X mags are... Also, I know this must be in violation of some rule on an automag forum, but I can't brag on the AKA products enough. Take a look at the vikings. You can pick one up for 600 used. They don't need any upgrades at all, and rarely break down. They just about own everything in every category. plus, they come stock with one of the best regulators in paintball, the sidewinder. You can buy any tank pretty much and it doesn't make that big of a difference.

Either way, I think you would be happier with an e-mag or viking. More stuff stock, plus more trigger options.

just my .02

[LUKE4696]

The thing is, you won't need as many upgrades because they come with it stock... dont need a ULT kit, don't need an X valve, don't need a new grip frame (however a nice blade trigger is a must).... All you need is a barrel kit, hopper and nitro tank.

I would look at the scepter kit, pipe, switch, kaner, phat, SM-1 and longbow for barrels. Can't go wrong with those.

Tanks, I would say do it right the first time. Buy a nice adjustable tank.

You can pick up e-mags starting at 500. So they aren't all that much more expensive. X mags are... Also, I know this must be in violation of some rule on an automag forum, but I can't brag on the AKA products enough. Take a look at the vikings. You can pick one up for 600 used. They don't need any upgrades at all, and rarely break down. They just about own everything in every category. plus, they come stock with one of the best regulators in paintball, the sidewinder. You can buy any tank pretty much and it doesn't make that big of a difference.

Either way, I think you would be happier with an e-mag or viking. More stuff stock, plus more trigger options.

just my .02

Take notes b/c the man is droppin' knowledge. Mechanical guns are great, I will probably never part with my micromag. But honestly, when push comes to shove, I want to shoot my cocker because it has the speed factor and solid reliability when tuned right. Mech 'mags are great, but you can't really play in a tournament if your valve is to 'reactive', and if you dump the reactivity and get a trigger that is 'walkable', your not going to be remotely close to the 26 bps max and you'll never outshoot your HALO, let alone an Apache. If you are looking to drop $500 plus and have a tournament legal paint slinger (i.e. no reactive, full-auto sweet spotted trigger...), step up to the e/x mag. If you are looking for a great gun for playin' on the weekends, you really can't beat a mech' mag.
Hope this helps,
Luke

[Felsin]

Heres the deal guys. Me and my friends have never played in a tourny and we dont htink we will play in any big ones till maybe mid next year. I figure by that time I will sell my mag and go for an electric anyawys so I still think im getting a mech mag.

[RTDynaflow]

Whatever you decide, I am sure you will love it. I just want to point out that for the same price, you can have all of that great mechanical stuff, plus the awesome electro trigger pull. If you were in th Houston area I would let you shoot my RT and FSP Viking. I gaurantee you would take the FSP... Don't get me wrong, I love the feel of my mech marker. Infact, if it went on feel only, my RT would win hands down. There is so much more... When I got back into PB I thought exactly the same thing as you... I wanted to stay mech. Then I shot a viking. I almost shizd myself when I did.

Don't make this decision more difficult. If you really want a mech mag, go for it! It is what you want. Not me, not tuna, not sparky... I will just try to point you in the direction I am most enjoying.

RTD

[Felsin]

Well I thank all of you for your input and ill update this once I decide so oyu know what i chose.