[Justin B.]

Hi , I was wondering if someone could tell me what they think the best choice out of these three guns would be for tournaments.

1. Empire Axe
2. MacDev Drone DX
3. Planet Eclipse Etek 4 LT or AM

[Tick]

used axe as low as $250

[Justin B.]

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

used axe as low as $250

Yeah I think everyone is going to tell me the axe from what I've heard.

[kingJurzy]

Axe

Justin B., on 04 March 2013 - 08:47 PM, said:

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

used axe as low as $250

Yeah I think everyone is going to tell me the axe from what I've heard.

There is a reason why we do recommend the Axe.

[Justin B.]

kingJurzy, on 04 March 2013 - 08:50 PM, said:

Axe

Justin B., on 04 March 2013 - 08:47 PM, said:

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

used axe as low as $250

Yeah I think everyone is going to tell me the axe from what I've heard.

There is a reason why we do recommend the Axe.

hahaha true! I've heard it's a great gun for speedball and airball and things. I plan to play snake A LOT. Will this be the right choice for snake, since it's short?

[Poopfairy35]

Empire axe : all metal construction, best Asa, quietest, most efficient, best trigger IMO, tool less disassembly, and best egronomics IMO. Etek in second, definentily the loudest of the three, has the best barrel and board, and can be the most consistent. There's nothing really special about the drone, except that it's the cheapest.

This post has been edited by Poopfairy35: 04 March 2013 - 08:56 PM

[Tick]

Justin B., on 04 March 2013 - 08:54 PM, said:

kingJurzy, on 04 March 2013 - 08:50 PM, said:

Axe

Justin B., on 04 March 2013 - 08:47 PM, said:

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

used axe as low as $250

Yeah I think everyone is going to tell me the axe from what I've heard.

There is a reason why we do recommend the Axe.

hahaha true! I've heard it's a great gun for speedball and airball and things. I plan to play snake A LOT. Will this be the right choice for snake, since it's short?

yes

[Orange Chicken]

The axe is a great marker. However, I was fine with the drone dx that I used for a while when my brother was out of country studying. Both of those are grwat markers.
Sorry to Eclipse fans, I think that the Etek sucks monkeyballs. I have reasons, and have used the Etek3 quite a bit for me to know what im talking about. The trigger is not close to the Axe by any means, and the shot quality is terrible. Many here agree, and the Eclipse Rep. at disruptive agrees as well.
Axe has an amazing trigger and shot quality, and the Drone DX has a nice shot quality.

[kingJurzy]

My Axe in snake = magic.

[epic woodsballer]

I would personally take the reflex rail. It just feels do much better in the hands than the axe. Not because of the front grip, because of where your hands grip it in the back. It doesn't feel as secure and controllable as the reflex and for that single reason I would pick it over anything else in the price range.

[Tick]

Orange Chicken, on 04 March 2013 - 08:55 PM, said:

The axe is a great marker. However, I was fine with the drone dx that I used for a while when my brother was out of country studying. Both of those are grwat markers.
Sorry to Eclipse fans, I think that the Etek sucks monkeyballs. I have reasons, and have used the Etek3 quite a bit for me to know what im talking about. The trigger is not close to the Axe by any means, and the shot quality is terrible. Many here agree, and the Eclipse Rep. at disruptive agrees as well.
Axe has an amazing trigger and shot quality, and the Drone DX has a nice shot quality.

the etek 2 and up have always been absolute shit.

[willy704]

Used Bob Long Marq or Vice. They can be had for really good prices (Vice is a bit more than the Marq). Used High end > new mid range, for the same price.

[Poopfairy35]

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 08:56 PM, said:

I would personally take the reflex rail. It just feels do much better in the hands than the axe. Not because of the front grip, because of where your hands grip it in the back. It doesn't feel as secure and controllable as the reflex and for that single reason I would pick it over anything else in the price range.

Reflex will definitely be the smoothest, but god how annoying is the bolt assembly & the programming? Not to mention the insane amount of o-rings.

[Orange Chicken]

I do agree that the UL frame on the Reflex Rail is pretty nice and more comfortable than the Axe, but you get used to a gun you own fadt enough for it to not bother you.

[Justin B.]

kingJurzy, on 04 March 2013 - 08:55 PM, said:

My Axe in snake = magic.

hahahaha Yeah I think I choose the axe. Just watched some videos of it in the snake gameplay and it is exactly what I want.

[Tick]

Poopfairy35, on 04 March 2013 - 08:57 PM, said:

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 08:56 PM, said:

I would personally take the reflex rail. It just feels do much better in the hands than the axe. Not because of the front grip, because of where your hands grip it in the back. It doesn't feel as secure and controllable as the reflex and for that single reason I would pick it over anything else in the price range.

Reflex will definitely be the smoothest, but god how annoying is the bolt assembly & the programming? Not to mention the insane amount of o-rings.

that is a complete turnoff for me on that gun which is why I tell newer players to stay away from that. reflexs always have bolt stick problems here in PA, and go through lube like crazy

[epic woodsballer]

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:59 PM, said:

Poopfairy35, on 04 March 2013 - 08:57 PM, said:

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 08:56 PM, said:

I would personally take the reflex rail. It just feels do much better in the hands than the axe. Not because of the front grip, because of where your hands grip it in the back. It doesn't feel as secure and controllable as the reflex and for that single reason I would pick it over anything else in the price range.

Reflex will definitely be the smoothest, but god how annoying is the bolt assembly & the programming? Not to mention the insane amount of o-rings.

that is a complete turnoff for me on that gun which is why I tell newer players to stay away from that. reflexs always have bolt stick problems here in PA, and go through lube like crazy

It's like a high end car. You get the awesome looks and performance but you also get the "problems" that come with them. I learned how to take one apart and do basic maintenance on one in less then five minutes. Honestly guys its not that hard.

[Tick]

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 09:04 PM, said:

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:59 PM, said:

Poopfairy35, on 04 March 2013 - 08:57 PM, said:

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 08:56 PM, said:

I would personally take the reflex rail. It just feels do much better in the hands than the axe. Not because of the front grip, because of where your hands grip it in the back. It doesn't feel as secure and controllable as the reflex and for that single reason I would pick it over anything else in the price range.

Reflex will definitely be the smoothest, but god how annoying is the bolt assembly & the programming? Not to mention the insane amount of o-rings.

that is a complete turnoff for me on that gun which is why I tell newer players to stay away from that. reflexs always have bolt stick problems here in PA, and go through lube like crazy

It's like a high end car. You get the awesome looks and performance but you also get the "problems" that come with them. I learned how to take one apart and do basic maintenance on one in less then five minutes. Honestly guys its not that hard.

yes but then you're comparing a subaru to a mercedes...for the same price.

[Poopfairy35]

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 09:07 PM, said:

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 09:04 PM, said:

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:59 PM, said:

Poopfairy35, on 04 March 2013 - 08:57 PM, said:

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 08:56 PM, said:

I would personally take the reflex rail. It just feels do much better in the hands than the axe. Not because of the front grip, because of where your hands grip it in the back. It doesn't feel as secure and controllable as the reflex and for that single reason I would pick it over anything else in the price range.

Reflex will definitely be the smoothest, but god how annoying is the bolt assembly & the programming? Not to mention the insane amount of o-rings.

that is a complete turnoff for me on that gun which is why I tell newer players to stay away from that. reflexs always have bolt stick problems here in PA, and go through lube like crazy

It's like a high end car. You get the awesome looks and performance but you also get the "problems" that come with them. I learned how to take one apart and do basic maintenance on one in less then five minutes. Honestly guys its not that hard.

yes but then you're comparing a subaru to a mercedes...for the same price.

Ok, I'm going to end this now before anyone gets all butthurt. It all really depends on if you think the extra maintenance is worth you're time. Tick thinks so, epicwoodsballer doesn't.

[Tick]

Poopfairy35, on 04 March 2013 - 09:13 PM, said:

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 09:07 PM, said:

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 09:04 PM, said:

Tick, on 04 March 2013 - 08:59 PM, said:

Poopfairy35, on 04 March 2013 - 08:57 PM, said:

epic woodsballer, on 04 March 2013 - 08:56 PM, said:

I would personally take the reflex rail. It just feels do much better in the hands than the axe. Not because of the front grip, because of where your hands grip it in the back. It doesn't feel as secure and controllable as the reflex and for that single reason I would pick it over anything else in the price range.

Reflex will definitely be the smoothest, but god how annoying is the bolt assembly & the programming? Not to mention the insane amount of o-rings.

that is a complete turnoff for me on that gun which is why I tell newer players to stay away from that. reflexs always have bolt stick problems here in PA, and go through lube like crazy

It's like a high end car. You get the awesome looks and performance but you also get the "problems" that come with them. I learned how to take one apart and do basic maintenance on one in less then five minutes. Honestly guys its not that hard.

yes but then you're comparing a subaru to a mercedes...for the same price.

Ok, I'm going to end this now before anyone gets all butthurt. It all really depends on if you think the extra maintenance is worth you're time. Tick thinks so, epicwoodsballer doesn't.

I actually think it's foolish to compare a reflex to an axe.

Edit - I said it wasn't worth the effort

This post has been edited by Tick: 04 March 2013 - 09:16 PM