Tippmann A5 Paintball Gun Review
It’s common for most scenario woodsball players to start with a cheap priced basic model paintball gun and then upgrade to a more expensive, advanced marker later. 38 special ammo The problem with this is breaking your bank by purchasing two guns when you’re really only going to use the most recent one you bought. Upgrading to a new tactical marker also means starting over breaking it in and possibly finding out you’re now stuck with something that isn’t as good as the marker you’ve replaced that now lives in your closet. This is why so many woodsball enthusiasts choose the Tippmann A5 paintball gun. Whether you play the front position or a sniper, most players who buy an A5 marker for sale as their first paintball gun continue to stay with it for as long as they enjoy the game. With a cool tactical look and cheap price, this scenario weapon is a first choice for beginners. After playing with it for a while and seeing how sturdy, easy to maintain and upgradable it is, many can’t bear to part with it as their skills progress in the game.
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced player, the Tippmann A5 offers the best combination of realism, performance and sturdiness you will find offered for a price that seems too low. With a durable, aluminum body, this paintball gun is virtually indestructible and has a nice weighted feel to it, offering not only an authentic feel but a good stable base for steadier aiming. The Tippmann A5 marker features a new technology called the Cyclone Feed System which can fire up to 15 balls/second without batteries. This feature also reduces paintball breakage inside the gun, making cleaning much easier and improving reliability of your shots. As a sniper, the Tippmann A5 paintball gun has plenty of power and accuracy without any aftermarket upgrades; as a front player, the A5’s compact body and lightning speed will give you the edge to make bold moves. The Tippmann A5 also features an in-line bolt system allowing this cheap priced tactical marker to be field stripped in less than 60 seconds without tools. This means it’s super easy to clean for maintenance or upgrading with new parts.
Another reason why so many woodsball players keep their Tippmann A5 markers for their entire scenario careers is because this gun is so versatile. Despite the nearly countless aftermarket upgrades available for sale, the A5 is already one of the best tactical paintball guns right out of the box. This marker comes with built in front and rear sling mounts for ease of carrying on your shoulder and adds to the realistic look. Another cool looking built in Tippmann A5 feature is the sturdy vertical grip that also adds terrific stability for much more accurate shooting. The 8.5″ high performance ported barrel offers plenty of accuracy and distance for most players however many sniper barrels exist should you want an even farther shot. The Tippmann A5 has a low profile hopper that helps keep the gun’s compact profile and works well for adding optics and lasers to deck it out even more. With so many cheap priced accessories available for this scenario paintball gun, the A5 makes the best base marker for developing your own tactical creation for super fun, realistic woodsball combat.
If there are any cons to the Tippmann A5, it would be the gun’s weight. Compared to some of the lighter tactical markers, this base model gun is somewhat heavy. For scenario games that are of average length (30 minutes to 1½ hours), the weight of the Tippmann A5 is not even noticeable. However extended games that last for numerous hours or cover a significant area to travel, the A5 can get a bit weighty. While this marker makes a terrific base for a custom assault rifle or realistic military replica, its weight should be taken into account if you’re going to use it in the big scenario games like DDay. For a front man who likes to stay on the go with lots of fast movement, the A5 paintball gun may not be the best tool. Without any additional parts, this gun is nicely compact however for a nicely sized SMG. There are just as many that also think the weight of this Tippmann marker lends to a more realistic tactical gun.
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