AM Diadem - WHAT THE ?

[alouba]

well those guns u said aren't really similar.....
are u just trying to say that it really isn't revolutionary.....?

[magman007]

i remember trying it out at the 2k4 iao, and it was alot of fun. it was quick. felt like an impulse, but with a much better trigger. pretty easy to wail on il say... but im still happy with my dm5 :)

[Lohman446]

Simply bad engineering and horrid grip frame. Look at what bob can fit in his frames, hell, look at dye, they have a standard 45 frame and can fit a battery, board, and solenoid in there gun without needing a big hump on the gun. Once they can have a smaller hump and have a battery, solenoid and board fit in there, I'll consider(no I won't), I'll buy one.

I think that there are issues with the marker - that beign said I do not think it was bad engineering. Not being very familar with it I will point out that they tested this more than any marker I know of off hand, they tried different things, they tested, they changed... I think it is very well thought out, very well considered, and is a good job of engineering. I think everything does fit in without the hump - it almost looks like its added on to the back of the .45?..

That being said I do agree wtih you that I don't like the hump, though it is surprisingly comfortable I am not rushing to buy one. Not that changing the hump would change that... I reiterate that though I beleive this is a better marker than the Ion the Ion cut its "Angelic performance Earthly price" angle.

[Creative Mayhem]

That being said I do agree wtih you that I don't like the hump, though it is surprisingly comfortable I am not rushing to buy one. Not that changing the hump would change that... I reiterate that though I beleive this is a better marker than the Ion the Ion cut its "Angelic performance Earthly price" angle.

I happened to really like the feel of it while shooting, very comfy. As for the ION vs Diadem debate I would take one of these over the SP crap. IMO, Ions feel too cheaply built, and the Diadem feels much better. I own a AMP Illusion and I love it, works flawlessly and it a rock solid performer. If the Illusion is any indicator, the Diadem won't disappoint.

[alouba]

the hump was but there for "egromonic" reasons
but ugly and unneeded IMO

[Lohman446]

I happened to really like the feel of it while shooting, very comfy. As for the ION vs Diadem debate I would take one of these over the SP crap. IMO, Ions feel too cheaply built, and the Diadem feels much better. I own a AMP Illusion and I love it, works flawlessly and it a rock solid performer. If the Illusion is any indicator, the Diadem won't disappoint.

I didn't clarify something I should have. I think, from the one I held and shot, from what I know of AM, and of what I know of the development of this marker that it is a better marker than the Ion - and I own an Ion.

However "Angelic performance, earthly prices" did not just come to me in a dream (I think, I hope) something of that nature was on one of there videos. I just pointed out that AM had aimed for a market where they could be the "economy" "high end" marker. The Ion kind of cut that angle away from them.

That being said yes I beleive the Diadem is a better marker - based on limited knowledge.

[NUCKING FUTS!]

Heres a quick vid from kbloom03 on pbn.

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http://www.pbvidsupload.com/upload/MVI_0264.AVI

[SpecialBlend2786]

I know somebody who swears by the Diadem's performance.

[xXHavokXx]

I have one an early one. Has all sorts of problems, i can hit the 30 ft high warehouse roof with a ball due to blow back, chops...lots of problems.

[RRfireblade]

I've got no opinion on this marker, or on the opinions expressed above, but isn't this simply another version of the timmy/BK's/impy/etc etc etc?

Kudos to a company for not rushing the product to market prematurely, however.

well those guns u said aren't really similar.....

Actually those guns all function on the exact same design principal.

And unless they changed something since, the ones I shoot as WC last year were based on the BKO design. Pneu Ramed to fire, spring return. I was quite suprised by that and the exposed hoses that can be seen here and there.

And I'll also just say this...not feeing that frame AT ALL. :)

BUT....

AM normally makes quality products which I make no negative claims about here.