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#1
09-24-2007, 10:58 AM
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SP-8 v A5
Currently I am using an A5 with a Flatline barrel as my main gun. I am looking at the SP-8 as it is a nice gun. My son already has one and it is one gun I would replace my A5 with. Only issue I have is what barrel should I look at to give me accuracy with the range I am used to with the A5 flatline? I know there is a tradeoff of Range and Accuracy. Do I look at the Apex barrel? Or just go with something like a Stiff!, Boomstick, Freak, or J&J Ceramic for the improved accuracy?
Thanks.
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#2
09-24-2007, 11:07 AM
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Take a look at the Custom Products One-piece barrels...I use one on my Ego and it's a tack driver...I use a Stiffi on my A1, and it's the same way. The boomers and freaks are great barrels too, but a touch more expensive than the CP stuff.
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#3
09-24-2007, 11:46 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't give my A-5 up for an SP-8. There is nothing wrong with the SP-8, I just prefer the rugged reliability of my A-5 with RT. I've heard mixed results from the Apex barrel, but I saw a couple of players do some pretty cool things with theirs this weekend at the MPP/Command Decisions game. I've never used one, so I won't say much about it. I have several teammates that use Stiffis and love them, so I don't think you can go wrong there.
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#4
09-24-2007, 12:34 PM
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i'd never give up my A5 for an SP-8 and i had both. but if you have decided that this is hands down, final answer what you are doing... i'd give the apex a shot.
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#5
09-25-2007, 03:42 PM
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I have an SP-8 and wouldn't trade it for an A5. There's no real equivalent for the Flatline; you'll need an Apex and a barrel adapter to mount it. I don't use an Apex on mine; I prefer to get into medium range and apply the "golden BB" theory. Either get a barrel kit and match paint size to barrel bore size, or just get one good quality barrel and be happy. The stock SP8 barrel is pretty nice, though I run a 16" J&J Ceramic when I feel like it.
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#7
09-25-2007, 08:40 PM
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Death by Daddy got the long barrel that smartparts makes extra for the sp-8 and it seems to be very good and extremely quiet.
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#8
09-25-2007, 09:02 PM
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i'd shoot an SP8 over an A5 any day or night... just my opinion..
good luck
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09-25-2007, 10:42 PM
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the A5 is infinitely more upgradeable, rediculously reliable, and it runs off CO2 or N2, doesn't require an aftermarket hopper, although there are a variety of customized hoppers. to answer your question, i have a flatline for my A5 as well as the $10 autococker thread adapter... meaning i can use any of my cocker threaded barrels on it. i used to run hammerhead, and i have run sly once, but now i run a Kaner Kit... and its a nail driver. my A5 is my work horse and i love it.
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