are pump guns more accurate?

[nycityinsomniac]

what is so good about phantoms?
can they really compete against semi autos?

[nycityinsomniac]

is it better to convert an autococker to a pump or just buy a nice phantom?

[FlawleZ]

is it better to convert an autococker to a pump or just buy a nice phantom?

Its personal preference. I think most will tell you here that the Phantom would be the better choice if you're solely looking for pump play with your gun. The Autococker is nice because it can be converted in a few minutes from pump to semi with the pump kit.

And you can't compare pumps to semis. Some semis are almost as slow as pumps and others do well over 30 BPS. In the end, the player is the most important part by any means, but when it comes down to it, firepower is definitely prevalent in almost all situations nowadays.

[Pyrate Jim]

I play with a pump against semi's all the time, rec and tourney.

The only advantage a semi has over a pump is ROF. However, playing at a disadvantage is what will make you into a better player. Just like a runner will use leg weights to strengthen his muscles, using a pump will strengthen your playing skills.

So it's not the marker, it's the guy using it.

[Lohman446]

No, a pump marker is not inherently more accurate than a semi.

Most pump players, however, take the time to be more accurate.

[neppo1345]

I play with my phantom against semis as well. Everyone looks at me weird until they're walking off the field.

With the autotrigger I can still shoot fast enough to lay down cover for my team if need be.

as the Pyrate said above. If you're looking for occasional pump play, convert a cocker.

Edit: As Loh said, pumpers usually take the time to AIM instead of walking paint on target.

[paullus99]

CCM makes some really good pumps. At our Pump Day a couple of weekends ago, one really good player (speedballer who loves to play pump) was able to use the Autotrigger feature to great effectiveness....he took 1st Place in our One-on-One.

[JOESPUD27]

No, a pump marker is not inherently more accurate than a semi.

Most pump players, however, take the time to be more accurate.

I agree. Pumps can definantly compete. I might have a Phantom VSC with t-stock FS/FT shortly. PM Me if you're interested...

Jay

[craltal]

One major difference is that a sniper (the official name for a pump 'cocker) will normally be heavier than a similarly setup phantom. It's also a bit difficult to find stock class feed tubes for center-feed cocker bodies. There's also the Nelson style internals vs. Sheridan style, etc...

basically, it all comes down to preference, what you already have, and are willing to spend. Unless you are playing professional level paintball, you shouldn't find yourself too greatly outgunned.

[Spinnygrass]

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[Duzzy]

Just an FYI you can edit your original post, you don't have to make 2 or 3.

As for a Sniper over a Phantom it is all preference. Some people like the feel of a Sheridan (KPs, Snipers, Palmers, other assorted brass etc.) and some people like the feel of Nelsons (Phantoms, Carters, 007s etc.).

Both usually require tuning for optimum performance, although I think that Nelsons are better on 12 grams in the long run.

[hobbesTZ]

The problem with Snipers is that it's hard to balance the springs, and you're pneumatic setup would probably be differant from your pump setup so it's not necessarily a breeze to switch between them. Phantoms can be had cheap enough as it is. A lot of people have old Sheridans that still work very well, but the Phantom/Sniper is the best choice for being able to use barrel kits, it's a pain in the *** when your pain rolls out the barrel.

I personally like my Sterling. I don't mind that it's hard to find barrels for in that the pump stroke is very nice and it just suits me well.

[SCpoloRicker]

Yes. Yes they do.

[Carbon Blue]

watched a tourney with team blowfish i believe and they completely rolled a team full of DM5s with their pumps.

[Maghog]

Sterlings rule!