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So I'm selling my current gun, a Spyder TL-R so's I can get myself a Tippmann A-5. Any of you used one? They seem pretty good to me. I'm trying to do it quickly because D-Day is in June and I want to get the A-5 before then.

So yea, anyone got any experience with the A-5?

I don't have one but I know it´s good choice
I was going to by a5 and I talked to many paintballers in finland and they said that it`s good and reliable. (didn't by one because all my money did go to car)

Well sweet then. I've heard good things about it, and heard some things that will eventually need to be upgraded.

My TL-R was my first, just enough to figure out how I play. It did me good but it's high time I buy a better gun and mod it to perfection. I've already got so many things in mind.

I have a and ariakon sim-4 which has served me well. But I do have a couple tippmanns (not any a5s though) which have never let me down.

I have tried the a5 though and loved it, its by far one of the better paintball guns out there. I would but one except I already have 8 paintball guns (friends and family refuse to by them, so they just use mine) so it would be a little unneccasary, but i'd say go for it, i doubt you regret it.

I have a 98 custom and since there’s practically no difference between the internal workings of the 98c and the A-5 I can confidently tell you that you’re not going to find much of anything better.

No far, you get to go to D-Day! That’s better than a 1000mile drive for me…

Which side you going to play for?

Probably allies.

Well the A-5 has the Vortex feed system, so I won't have to worry about a motorized hopper, and the one I'm getting has a response trigger. Plus the A-5 looks cooler.

I have an X7 and no problems with it. You can't ask for a better loading mechanism than the cyclone. So go ahead with the A5. If you can swing it check out the B5 upgrade with an E-trigger. Those things are just fun!

What's the B5? I'm getting the one with the response trigger because I wanted a bit faster firing rate, but didn't need an electronic board. I can't justify an electronic board for my playing style, so I'm just sticking with the response.

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This is the B5. A little pricey but downright BEAUTIFUL. They are not a disappointment.[/code]

Geez, that's more than a little pricey. Granted, it's pretty sweet, but that costs more than the A-5 to begin with. I'm gonna have to turn that one down.

I have an A - 5 and I love it. It is a wonderful paintball marker and I have never had any problems with it. It is a little more complicated, as far as the working parts, compared to the Tippmann 98, but once you learn, it's pretty simple.

People have asked if I plan on getting an X - 7 (which is basically an upgraded version of the A - 5). I have no intentions on doing so, as my A - 5 is just fine (plus the X - 7 is a little pricey right now).

The stock barrel sucks, but you probably knew that anyway. The only other problem I have with it is the fact that I am left handed, which means the Cyclone gets (did before the Q - Loader) in the way.

i have had mine since 2004 and love it, like hubb said a new barrel is recomended i would also suggest hpa as it will be more consistent than co2.

Hey, this was very helpful for me. I am going to join my church's paintball league and I was trying to pick between the 98C and the A-5, and I think that now I will go with the A-5.

Pretty much all Tippmann pbg's are worth the money. Probably the best pbg's on the market (for the price) are the A-5 and X-7. (I have an X-7 8))

I myself have/have owned a Spyder TL-R, Spyder ACS, Tippmann 98, Tippmann 98 Custom, Tippmann A-5 and the Tippmann X-7.

Those are the order's I have owned them and also the order I would put them in for best performance...So next to the X-7 would be the A-5...

So it's a very nice gun for all experience players because of its reliability and durability. Because of there durability, I would suggest finding a used one for a (much) cheaper price. Try ebay...i just typed it in and got about 80 different A-5's...

Anyway....it's a very good choice and an overall nice gun