A 5- is it worth it?

[Skillet007]

I was wondering if the Tippmann A-5 was worth it. Right now I have a Tippmann Pro/carbine but I want to have a more efficient gun and one that I can at least upgrade! But what are the "downs" and "ups" for it? For instance how does it do in all kinds of weather and how good does it do on C02?

Help me please!

 

[Dark Warrior]

I have a few friends who use them here in the UK and they seem to stand up well to the British weather. ( Even seen one out in the sun this year ).
Never been a real fan, but I must admit they are a very good woodland marker.
Works equally well on CO2, which is the preferred rec ball propellant over here

 

[Noza]

i seconed tht , first gun i ever played with and like dark sed gr8 for woodland

 

[DJ Dan]

If your looking to get into sup' air, go for an electronic gun, but if you want woodland, it is an awesome gun for it

 

[Noza]

yup . defantly well hope we helped u out ther m8 best of luk si

 

[ruthlessp8ntballer]

Stock barrel is crap, make sure to change it. Get N2, CO2 will work, but its more accurate with that constant air. The Cyclone feed is awesome, eliminates need for electro hoppers, and leaves extra cash to spend on other things. Go with atleast an RT, or the E-Grip. Get a stock, very useful for aiming, also check out these sick mil-sim Kits that are available. Nice. Anyway, good gun overall, wont let you down, easy to maintain, and an overall good starter marker. PM me with any questions.

 

[Paintball Paladin]

I used to own an A5 with the RT (Response Trigger). In Hindsight I would have got the E grip instead as it is only an extra 60 quid and is much better.

sweet marker. Never let me down. In cold weather it does behave a bit funny if your blasting the paint out. My Hopper stopped feeding because the CO2 had got a bit cold.

Gave it a five minute rest and off I was again. I did blast about 600 paint out though in about 10 mins

It did also behave a little funny when I put it on air. The response trigger was bouncing all over the place. Sold it to a team mate not too long ago.

My brother is using one at the moment also. He might be interesting in selling it. His hasn't got any fancy grip on it but does come with a 14" rifled barrell. He can throw in a near new CO2 bottle with anti syphon and on off valve. He can probably let you have it at a good price and then you can buy the egrip in your own time.

If your interested pm me and I wont put it on the classifieds.

The cyclone feed is cool as mentioned above. It is surprisingly light compared to tourney markers and its a doddle to maintain

enjoy

 

[joe bob]

i dont like em


their ugly as a mofo

the hopper would easily be shot if you came out of the right side of the bunker.

but i hear they can freakin rip so i gues all that^ doesnt matter too much

 

[Azz3h]

Surely if you wanted to progress something like an autococker would be better- more accuracy and quieter + muchos upgrados for when you want more.

Oh my god Joe bob - and u call an a5 ugly

 

[H]

Originally posted by Dark Warrior
CO2, which is the preferred rec ball propellant over here

Yeah, I agree. I love to use large CO2 cylinders to catapult rec ballers out of our site.