What Happened to Tippmans Propane Gun?

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  • AGD
    The man from AGD

    • Oct 2000
    • 5916

    #1

    What Happened to Tippmans Propane Gun?

    I have not heard anything about it in a while, anyone have an update?

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  • punkncat
    One foot less
    • Feb 2003
    • 5841

    #2
    I am suprized at the renewed attention you pay this product. You seem more interested in its progress than any player around here....

    I had heard something about the production of a semi model. Beyond that I have actually seen ONE in use on the playing field since their inception.

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    • Lohman446
      Useful posts: 7
      • Jun 2003
      • 9315

      #3
      From the field side of it I have yet to be at a field that would allow them when asked - and yes I have asked a lot of fields. Without Tippman pushing to prove them safe in the industry that cannot be good for them.


      I think they missed a niche anyways. Most rec only off field players are not going to spend $200 on a pump. Most people who will spend this on a pump are probably not concerned about getting 50,000 rounds off a fill.
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      • stop whining buy a mag
        I know what I'm doing!
        • Sep 2004
        • 414

        #4
        My local field refuses to sell them or fix them claiming that it hurts their profits by decreasing the demand for air.


        But I don't buy their BS.



        I know of one local guy that owns it but he is a complete gun whore. I've also seen a few other random people at scenario games.

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        • Lee
          Team Trigger Happy
          • Nov 2002
          • 2395

          #5
          havn't seen a single one in play.

          Florida peeps...step up!!
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          • Rudz
            Registered User

            • Apr 2005
            • 5087

            #6
            heh

            maybe tippman needs to get on the ball, im sure its a geat idea, just needs some push, i would love to see some conversion valves and such
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            • PumpPlayer
              TrojanMan on other boards
              • Feb 2005
              • 333

              #7
              I'm a regular pump player and a member of the SCP group at EMR.

              I see at least 2 or 3 of them on the field every weekend out of about 300-600 people depending on the event.
              But that's a very pump-friendly field, I think.

              The people that use them feel that it's still a bit of novelty and there are obviously better-performing direct-feed pumps out there for the price (sniper, Illusion are both in the price range). But, they say, there is something to be said for the reliability and the ability to strap a case on your back without having to carry a huge tank (or two). It takes a while to shoot that case of paint, but you can trigger away indeffinitely without ever worrying about ammo or air supply. Slowly but constantly firing aimed shots is in some ways better than throwing short bursts of paint downfield. I'd say that for scenario or big game play, a C3 is a great 'support' tool and is really good for the people that like to hang in the back and fire at absolutely everything they see. The only downside is that your pumpin' arm gets quite a workout. The C3s do shoot very straight if you put decent paint through them.

              The other thing some people like is that with the hot gas and unported barrel, they're fairly loud. Some people have tossed AA intimidators and other loudeners on them and the effect is pretty neat.

              Again, they're still mostly novelty but there are some people out there who use them and enjoy them. There is a market (albeit a small one). Part of me feels that the purpose of the C3 was to open the path for a semi- version once it's feasable and to provide Tippmann with plenty of free word-of-mouth advertizing. I've shot them and it is indeed a solid product, though. Worth the money if you're not looking for sheer BPS.
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              • Jeffy-CanCon
                veteran rec player
                • May 2003
                • 1309

                #8
                The only one I've ever seen is Meph's. It seemed very solid & smooth.

                I have to agree though, that I don't really think it has found it's market. It SHOULD be sold at Wally-World and other non-paintball places, specifically those that service remote areas. Places where it is difficult for a player to get a CO2 or HPA fill, and where paint is expensive.

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                • splat15k
                  The Beast from the East

                  • Oct 2001
                  • 1227

                  #9
                  As Lohman already mentioned, very few players are willing to spend $200 on a pump that has a long pump stroke and looks like tupperware. Might as well get a used phantom to play pump...or get a new ion to play semi (this is what I think a new player would do).
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                  • LegumeOfTerror
                    Chris The Almighty
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 379

                    #10
                    i think the CO2 swap programs popping up at walmarts is what killed it. they can use regular CO2 powered guns and get fills without to much trouble at all. on a similar note, i wanna know what happened to the e-volt. that seemed to be a better idea imo.
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                    • Chronobreak
                      Rec Poster
                      • Mar 2003
                      • 5055

                      #11
                      tom, heres another one for ya

                      what happened to the E-volt


                      both seem to push the limits of fields allowing them since as said most fields need air sales, or have the fees included and dont wanna pay people $ if they have their own source.

                      we do allow them at our field(probly as long as theyr not real popular) i have only seen one nib, and one being played with since they were released.

                      --edit i notice legum thought the same thing i did
                      i made a thread about it on pbn, and manike commented, however he did tell me a bit more about it than i or he can or will publickly state

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                      • Pneumagger
                        I like 'Mags.

                        • Jun 2006
                        • 3556

                        #12
                        co2 swap program? what is this?

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                        • Chronobreak
                          Rec Poster
                          • Mar 2003
                          • 5055

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Pneumagger
                          co2 swap program? what is this?
                          apparently wal-mart workers arent intelligent enough to fill tanks properly

                          from what i hear,..you bring in yuor tank and they give you a filled one

                          --like propane

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                          • LegumeOfTerror
                            Chris The Almighty
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 379

                            #14
                            it works like the propane tank swap, you know the "blue rhino" thing? same company. its called "rhino power" you take in an empty of any brand, give em from 5 to 7 bucks, and they hand you a brand new pre-filled tank. ive done it a few times for some backyard playing. also, i mentioned the e-volt first, so i get the e-points!

                            (like he said ^)
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                            -----------------
                            ULE Body
                            Lvl 10
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                            ULT on/off valve
                            DYE Xcel Barrel
                            Quick Disconnect Thingies on the valve
                            88ci 3000psi Fixed Nitrogen System
                            Drop
                            12 Volt Revy

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                            • Chronobreak
                              Rec Poster
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 5055

                              #15
                              Originally posted by LegumeOfTerror
                              . also, i mentioned the e-volt first, so i get the e-points!

                              (like he said ^)
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                              , legum your not gonna get anymore info than what is posted in that thread

                              seems like it would be ok for renegade ballers who play 1-2 games then take like a 2-3 hr break while their guns charge..

                              seems like if it were brought to a field..space/outlet/power might be a problem.

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