A-5 verses X7

[LED Nerg]

What is the differences between the A-5 and the X7?

Is one better than the other and if I was to get one are the guns that can be safely bought used?

What types of bullets can you use with them?

[Shrub]

A-5's are very good markers for the beginner and very upgradable as well. Once you start getting the feel for the game and the marker there will be things that you will eventually want to upgrade. The X-7's are basically just a new twist on the A-5 as well the internals are upgraded I also think (do not quote me on this though) that the Cyclone feed system feeds a little faster than an A-5. Both markers are extremely upgradable.

As for paint they will pretty much shoot anygrade of paint (Except really high end tourny grade that tends to be very brittle) but they are .68 caliber markers so make sure that you use .68 cal paintballs.

As for buying used for the most part they can safely be purchased used with confidence.

[havokrooster]

the a5 and the x7 are the most user friendly marker i have found. their operating procedure is real simple. you cant tear one of these up unless your just an idiot. you can throw it in a creek then roll it in the mud and take a wizz on it and it will still shoot. its truely the workhorse of the paintball industry.

there are no differences in the basic operational design of the a5 and x7. the x7 has a few stock upgrades over the a5.

1. the cyclone comes qev stock making it operate just a bit faster and more efficient. yet only a true critic would be able to tell the difference.

2. the egrip x7 is direct selonoid. a more efficient design.

3. the x7 body is magnesium composite making it supposedly lighter than the cast a5 body. i own both and could not tell a difference. this however makes the marker larger in comparison to an a5.

4. the x7 has some stock weaver railing in the main body making it able to haul more junk useless milsim stuff.

now i shoot an a5 and a x7. i love tippmanns. my x7 is real nice and i love it. its reliable and simple to operate and maintain. so is the a5. if your a rec baller, its great. if your lookin to go to big scenario games and really rip some ass, get a tourney style gun. my x7 cannot keep up on the field with tourney guns. i spent about a grand between both tippmanns before i came face to face with this reality. but i am an aggressive player and am most often found in the front. if your looking to play navy seal sniper, youll be right at home with the a5 or the x7's milsim capabilities.

[Milkshake]

I liked what you were using at Anniston, based off of a 98?

[havokrooster]

that was an a5 with a m82a1 shroud i sanded down and clearcoated. had a utg folding bipod, folding foregrip, rythym inno magnetic double trig and a car stock.



and it weighs approx 1 ton.



but it is a fun marker. scares the hell outta the newbs.

[crooked butt doctor]

the advantages to the X7 in my opinion are minimal at best. the X7 drove the price of the A5 down, and i feel that the A5 is the same bang for less bucks... A5 all the way dude.

[tate0301]

A buddy of mine has an X-7 and its very bulky awkward to lug around. I think the X-7 was largely a marketing ploy to attract people to its "mil-sim" looks and "modability." I think the A-5 would be better overall and cheaper. OR you could get a mag

[Silverback]

I have to agree with tate0301 go with the TAC-One Automag. Click the Airgun Designs Crest below.

[WickedKlown2]

I agree with Tate0301 and Silverback also on the AGD Tac-One... Mil-Sim Rails and no real upgrades to do later unlike the A-5/X-7 (I think I spent $500 to improve my basic A-5)...

Here's the Link : http://www.airgundesignsusa.com/tacone.shtml
or click this : Tac-One

I started with a A-5 and have since moved on to AGD Tac-Ones... Wish somebody would have told me about AGD Tac-Ones sooner....

Pic of my A-5

[crooked butt doctor]

its been my experience that AGD produces nothing but top-quality markers. i don't own any, but a few team mates do, and i have plans to get my hands on one soon.
however, i feel that its almost a prerequisite to play paintball that every man woman and child should own one tippmann. rock solid reliablity, fair prices, esp if used, and commonly availiable. best thing you can do is hit up a pro shop and put these markers in your hand, see what feels best to you.