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Tippmann A5: "The Intimidator"
by Dave C.
Mods: JJ 14" Ceramic Barrel Howitzer Front Bolt Red Dot Lazer Sight Tappco Collapsable Stock HPA via remote line I have taken it out just twice in the field (for 15-20 min. scenario games) and it can spew out a stream of paint as fast as I can pull the mech trigger (stock...). It seems to be a "gas hogg" without doubt. When running on CO2 the Cyclone feed will stop functioning when the gas levels get moderatly low (although there is still plenty of gas to fire the paint when the Cyclone is manually advanced... one ball at a time). I am not sure if this is a function of my particualar A5 or if this is a common issue. I have, however, taken apart the cyclone feed "piston" and cannot see any defects but I've moved on to HPA now and it seems to suck less gas without the issue reoccuring (in my backyard... yet to be out in the field w HPA). Intimidation... some of the renters seemed afraid of the gun. They were also inclined to follow directions based on the simple fact that the A5 with a few mods has an "intimidation" factor (or so one of them indicated). This was good as it seemed to open folks up to some planning which lent some coordination to the "herd's" efforts (actually had some leap frog work happen and a strong side attack developed thanks to the borrowed authority the tricked out A5 lent to me). Accuracy. Pretty darn good. The 14" barrel adds a lot. I still need to walk the shots to the target when past 40' but that is more an issue with the user (me) then the gun (I sure am not a dead eye shot yet). No chopped paint after about 3000 "rounds" (some of it was fired at the max I could manage using two fingers on the stock mech trigger). Other add ons to consider: I intend to go to a Response Trigger (next pay cheque), JCS Red Hot Power Tube and an aftermarket alum bolt to replace the plastic (stock) version. AWESOME for the newb and the not so newb.... dig it. Click here to read or post comments. |