Paintball 2.0 Update - Marker Names and Testing

[PaintBaller.ie]

From Paintballer.ie, G.I Milsim have just updated their website and youtube page.
http://www.youtube.com/user/GIMilSim

You can see the efficiency of the 'Paintball 2.0' markers and paintballs. The two markers on show are one that looks like a vibe and the other that is a general milsim marker, like a Bob long M-Tac

The FM 50

The Micro 50

http://www.paintballer.ie/world-paintball-news/6782-paintball-2-0-g-i-milsim-50-calibre-markers-efficiency-accuracy-burst-test.html

 

[Bon]

not bad

 

[John C]

Well I guess this answers the question of whether they were intending to increase the velocity.

Just waiting for the most important test. Effective range.

 

[PaintBaller.ie]

Indeed effective range will be key. I would say that it would be less than a normal paintball.

I am basing that purely on that video and the arch the paintball was making as it hit the target. Hopefully it will be similar to standard paintballs though.

 

[Gadget]

I still don't see it taking off. Gas efficiency isn't exactly #1 on peoples list of concerns when buying a marker and the reduction in paint cost has to be offset by the huge up-front costs for every player in replacing all their equipment.

The only people I can see benefiting from this are the manufacturers, not the players.

Interesting to note that Smartparts have just gone through a massive cull of their traditional .68 business while simultaneously pushing the .50 agenda with GiMilSim.

Tbh I hope the whole thing falls on its arse.

 

[Mactoshdog]

i personally dont care eaither way, as long as i can still use my .68 gear....

 

[Bon]

I still don't see it taking off. Gas efficiency isn't exactly #1 on peoples list of concerns when buying a marker


and the reduction in paint cost has to be offset by the huge up-front costs for every player in replacing all their equipment.

The only people I can see benefiting from this are the manufacturers, not the players.

Interesting to note that Smartparts have just gone through a massive cull of their traditional .68 business while simultaneously pushing the .50 agenda with GiMilSim.

Tbh I hope the whole thing falls on its arse.

Well with limits on how fast you can shoot, and accuracy not getitng much better than it currently is, I see this being the main selling point. Just look at the bob long victory, hailed and respected for its efficiency


Almost every marker can have an insert made to work with it to shoot 50 cal.



Wrong, we get more paint for the same price, or less paint for a reduced cost.. works either way.


Why flog a dead horse? They need to adapt to live and they know it


than your stoopid

 

[Bon]

I will use more colors next time I post, not enough in this one

 

[paintball_scots]

Christ ****, looks Gay Pride has come to p8ntballer.

but yeah.
i dont really care about efficency that much but i can play cheaper then ive got no problem buying a new gun or an insert for a current gun.

 

[Gadget]

Well with limits on how fast you can shoot, and accuracy not getitng much better than it currently is, I see this being the main selling point. Just look at the bob long victory, hailed and respected for its efficiency

Nah, I don't see many people coming off the field saying "damn, I wish I had a more efficient marker, as I ran out of air in that game". 5 min games at 10bps, does anyone run out of air now? Perhaps in scenario play, but not tournyball.

Almost every marker can have an insert made to work with it to shoot 50 cal.

All of which will, I would imagine, be compromised in some way over a made-for-50-cal marker. Again it's benefiting the industry in having to buy said inserts, not us. And then we need to consider loaders....

Wrong, we get more paint for the same price, or less paint for a reduced cost.. works either way.

We _potentially_ get more paint for our money (I won't hold my breath on us seeing all the savings) - however as already mentioned, it's going to take quite some time to recoup the costs of all the replacement hardware.

Why flog a dead horse? They need to adapt to live and they know it

What? That was a totally relevant comment regarding the shift of SP's business interests, so shush.

than your stoopid

And you have poor manners and terrible colour co-ordination.