Tippmann A-5

The Tippmann A-5 - this is one high performance paintball marker! This marker is patented with the Cyclone Feed System. Just in case you don't know, the Cyclone Feed System links the Feeder Sprocket together with the Air System. So what does that mean? That means the faster you fire or shoot, the faster the marker feeds.

For example, you pulled the trigger 15 times, the Cyclone Feed System will feed 15 balls per second. However, that's just one of the nice things about the all-new Tippmann A-5. And if you're itching to know more, all you have to do is read on!

Using Paint - Well, I've used a wide range of paintballs with my Tippmann A-5...anywhere from Zap to RPS Evil. And what did I found? My shots are very accurate and consistent, and none of them ever break in the barrel or cyclone feed system! However, I discovered that I can get better accuracy and consistency if I use better paintballs.

Operating With Co2 - Overall, I'm impressed with how this gun works with Co2. The only quibble I have is that the performance starts to decline when the tank is only half full. However, this is easily remedied by using a nitro tank on it. This has worked great for me since this means I have more shots with the same amount of paint. Although it uses more gas because of its Cyclone Feed System, it's still better than using an electric hopper.

That's especially true if you're like me who always forgets to change or charge batteries.

Loudness/Quietness - When I used the flat line on the marker, it gets loud. Heck! It even gets louder when you put a nitro tank on it. But, get this - the sound that it made echoes. And that means it's hard for one to pinpoint where exactly your position is. In scenario ball, it's not that bad. And in speedball, it's even better since newbies are scared of loudness.

A Closer Look At The Cyclone Feed System - This is one reliable feeding system! I never experienced any chops with it. And it replaces a good BUT expensive electric hopper. It doesn't matter how fast you shoot, it won't ever skip a paintball! At least, that's what I experienced. And with the E-Grip, you won't have any problems getting the Tippman A-5 to shoot at lightning speed!

Two thumbs up for Tippmann A-5!