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.

RIGHT CLICK SAVE AS

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.