Posted by: Ronald "The Phantom Menace" Danuser on September 21, 2003 at 23:05:44

Stock class is a very specific style of play. Unless you have a bunch of friends who play stock, I'd suggest getting something with a bit more firepower. For around $100 the best pump marker you'll find is the Tippmann SL 68 II. Built like a tank, backed by a company that's been around forever and has good customer service, parts are readily available, is accurate enough and as reliable as the day is long. As for the Phantom, well...they rock. Accurate straight out of the box, super reliable and silky smooth. I use mine against all comers are fair well. Of course it's the player doing the shooting that really makes any marker legendary. My Phantom (Orcrist) is my primary. It's set up direct feed, bottomlined 12 oz CA, CMI regulator, LAPCO Auto Spirit (perfect match for shootin' those lovley Marbs) and an ADCO Hot Shot red dot sight. I use so much less paint than the typical semi user does. Last game I played was three os us, every man for himself. I played smart, let the first semi take out the other, then eliminated him with a gog shot. I used 9 balls, where as they both used almost a full hopper. I can not over emphasis playing smart and knowing the accuracy of your marker. Another thought on your situation is going with a mid ranged semi and learning fire control. I don't know if you're really wanting to go pump, or what your situation is. But walking onto a field of mixed markers with a pump can be a daunting task for someone new to the sport. As a back-up I have an old Stingray tweaked out a bit and I use only 10 round tubes (no hopper). I have one tube peremnatly afixed, so to reload I simply pop the tethered cap off, dump in a tube of ten, then replace the cap. I love playing this way. It makes you really concentrate on making those shots count and won't allow you to burn through a hopper a game. This might be an option for you to keep costs down. Well, hope some of this helps. If I need to clarify or elaborate anything just let me know. : I've decided that the regular semi auto games are just draining my supply of cash. I would be grateful of any information on any good stock class guns, 100 dollars and under is prefered. Also wondering if Phantoms are highly recomended. : thanks!

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