Recommend me a Semi!

[apoc4lypse]

Okay, so I bought a G3, sold it.  I bought a TPX, and I'm selling it - I want the stability of a stock.  So now I'm on a personal quest to find a semi marker that'll feel/behave/shoot just like my Phantom & Trracer, but be a semi!

Here are the requirements:
ROF: Semi only, nothing full auto or burst or what have you.
Weight: Around 2lbs, with no hopper and no tank.  Plastic is a plus!
Mechanism: Fully mechanical markers only - no electros.  I want to be able to use it even when playing in the rain/mud.  Reliability in such conditions is a big plus.
Elbow: Offset, allowing you to sight down the barrel (or better yet attach a red dot).  No centerfeeds.   I want to use a pocket hopper - either a Winchester or old-style Brass Eagle - so the feed elbow should allow for this.
Input Pressure:  High, and should be fine with both CO2 and HPA.  Efficiency isn't a huge deal since I use CA, but if possible, not a gas hog.
Accuracy: If the stock barrel isn't accurate, it should at least have decent barrels available (a common barrel threading).
Marker Air Setup: Bottomline only (not a fan of backbottle).

So far, the marker that seems to fit most of these requirements is a Tippmann 98 Custom (though it's a little on the heavier side, and may be a gas hog?).  Any other recommendations?

[Nitro]

sounds like ur talking about tippmann for sure...

i would suggest a pro/carbine it fits the bill and uses less air then the 98

although an A5 or X7 would do what u want and still allow u better flexibility 

[apoc4lypse]

I'll look into the Pro/Carbine

I had an A5 but didn't like it because of the weight, as well as the cyclone.  So I sold that one off too

[Nitro]

my teammate has one that he used for quite some time before i got him to get his phantom... he has a 16 inch JJ barrel on his pro/carbine and the thing is a semi sniper rifle for sure... his dad has bin using a TM7 this season but after realizing how expensive throwing ropes of paint can be and seeing that it only takes 1 paint ball to kill / eliminate a player (the phantom will make a believer out of any one it seems ) hes planing on picking up the carbine for Blanding in September its a nice marker if i was to get a semi the pro/carbine with a JJ barrel would be the one for me

but theirs nothing like playing pump

[StockclassHero]

whats your budget?

[apoc4lypse]

Sounds good Nitro, I'll keep my eyes out for one

And my budget is around $200 - sorry, forgot to mention.

If it's an older marker, then with luck it'll be a lot lower than that 

[thkyle]

Have you considered a Mag?

http://cgi.ebay.com/USED-AGD-Automag-MiniMag-Paintball-Marker-Gun_W0QQitemZ220426955375QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3352786a6f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Switching back and forth from a Mag and a Phantom will be a lot more natural, and it fits all the other criteria that you mentioned.

Pump kits are not too hard to obtain either.

[apoc4lypse]

Ooh, me likey.  I just started playing paintball in September, so most of the older guns that aren't Nelsons are unknown to me   The Mag looks pretty appealing, though.

[Rayodder]

Used Mags are great deals, get a HPA system and you are good to go.

[rogalxxx]

the answer is simple:
AUTOMAG!
only drawbacks:
not THAT light (add an ULE body and X-valve with LVL10 for no chops-and it becomes feather-light)
a choice for new barrels is limited (but they are still beeing made) and used ones can be found cheap.
other than that:
accurate, shoots great, reliable, quiet, any feed you want, great trigger, loves both CO2 and HP
If I was to buy a semi I'd get one again. screw vibe!

Here are the requirements:
+ROF: Semi only, nothing full auto or burst or what have you.
-Weight: Around 2lbs, with no hopper and no tank.  Plastic is a plus!
+Mechanism: Fully mechanical markers only - no electros.  I want to be able to use it even when playing in the rain/mud.  Reliability in such conditions is a big plus.
+Elbow: Offset, allowing you to sight down the barrel (or better yet attach a red dot).  No centerfeeds.   I want to use a pocket hopper - either a Winchester or old-style Brass Eagle - so the feed elbow should allow for this.
+Input Pressure:  High, and should be fine with both CO2 and HPA.  Efficiency isn't a huge deal since I use CA, but if possible, not a gas hog.
+/-Accuracy: If the stock barrel isn't accurate, it should at least have decent barrels available (a common barrel threading).
+Marker Air Setup: Bottomline only (not a fan of backbottle).

[Chefdave]

Blazer...or maybe a VM. 

[super_stanchy]

spyder?

hehehe

i got a 98 custom with a vert air adapter, i love it to death, its a blasty, and the barrel kit it came with (empire, 3 back 1 front) is sweet too!

throw a 3.5oz and pocket hopper on it, get 200 shots (4rounds) and then fill, lots of fun!!!

[txsniper]

Tippmann Pro-Carbine for a semi can't be beat and as far a sniper IMO...


16" J&J barrel... ASA Red Dot sight(this pics has a unknown hunting scope)... JCS Folding adjustable stock... bottom line with remote... Empire sound activated hopper... and a homemade bi-pod

[Kaaaaarl]

I'm going to be picking up a pro carbine tomorrow and I can't wait! The first marker I played with was a pro carbine. 

[Schlomo]

My first picture when I read your post was the Tippmann Pro Lite. I love this gun. A Carbine is actually pretty close and a 98 Custom would be the choice, if you wanted a new gun.

VM's are cool too, but rather heavy.

Performancewise a Cocker is the top mechanical semi, in my opinion. But you'd need some knowledge to find a good one and set it up well.