u/Hawk7117

I recently grabbed a Freak XL one piece barrel kit with 8 stainless inserts on Facebook for a great price but the case was not included.

I want to find a way to hold all these loose inserts in my bag and was looking into the Freak XL barrel case. It seems like a perfect way to hold everything but I am unsure if the ones for sale now are designed to fit this slightly older style of barrel.

Anyone who uses these cases, are they worth the $50 cost to not have loose metal tubes floating around my gear bag?

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Pretty insane that the only SS that's doing better is also in our division, I look forward to the Witt/McGonigle matchups for the next few years

Last weekend at the field I had a guy offer to sell me one of his Luxe markers. He has a TM40 and an Idol. He was asking for $550 on the TM40 and and $850 on the Idol. He said he is ready to grab the new Aire and is looking to part with one of these.

From everything I can see online those both seem to be pretty good pricing, but I wanted to check with the guys who run DLX markers to see if that cost jump is worth it for the Idol. The TM40 has seen far more play according to the owner, about 80k on the Tm40 and 30-40k shots on the Idol give or take.

Is there anything I should specifically be looking for when buying a used gun that would be red flags, especially on these two models of marker?

This would be my first time buying a used gun outside of a couple 98's lmao so any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, I hope to see you out there this weekend! 😄

I've gotten back into paintball recently after a 5+ year break and have been having a blast with my new Etha 3M. The problem is convincing friends to come out and play when they're stuck using rental equipment. While they seem to enjoy playing, the biggest complaints are usually their rental mask fogging up and the FT-12s chopping paint or generally not shooting very well. After spending a day fighting the equipment, it's hard to get someone excited about coming back.

I currently have an X7 Phenom that I've been loaning out, but honestly it hasn't really solved the problem. It still chops paint regularly and ends up being a very similar experience overall, just with the added ability to go full auto while chopping.

Because of that, I'm considering picking up a second marker that can serve as both a backup for me and a loaner for friends. I'd prefer an electronic marker since I already have the 3M, and I'd like something reliable enough that I can hand it to a first-time player without worrying about it.

I already have an entire spare setup with a Grillz 2.0 mask, Halo 2 hopper, pod pack, and a steelie 48/3000 tank, so really the marker is the only thing I'm missing to get a friend fully outfitted.

I've owned or played with a Mini, Mini GS, Axe 2.0, Etek 5, and LV1 in the past, but it's been a while since I've really followed the market.

What would you guys recommend for a reliable electronic marker that would make a good loaner but also be something I'd enjoy using myself?

Edit: Also looking to keep the budget in the $200-250 range ideally

Recently picked up an Etha 3m in a trade for my Mini GS and I absolutely love it. While I do like going back to a mech setup, I also would like the option to swap the frame out at some point.

Curious if anyone has dome something similar or if its even worth doing over just buying another Etha 3, I really only play rec ball a dozen times a year or so. Thanks in advance!

Looks to just be a lower binned 7800x3d with the same amount of v-cache at a lower MSRP. This could be a fantastic value for gaming machines depending on the launch price.