If .50 calibre takes off....

[NitroBall]

This is great for Eclipse fans that cannot afford to change there markers with the new size paintball .


http://www.ballerscafe.com/forum/paintball-gear-news/41784-50-caliber-ego.html

 

[Bambulus]

And thus the "you'll have to buy all new equipment" argument is weakened.

How long do you reckon it will be until other manufacturers follow suit?

 

[Lump]

Now thats a very good move. Goes to show that a drop in kit can be done. This changes every thing

 

[jagerpirate]

Sweet, great idea, I'm not too fussed about .5o but at least if it does come in then theres an option to keep existing kit. Although I disagree with you Lump, it changes nothing, people are still bitching and moaning about it!

 

[Devrij]

As always, Planet are at the head of the pack. Just gotta watch you don't take any .50 core samples with that barrel, looks a little weak.

 

[Gadget]

That .50 barrel looks ridiculous, like sticking a pipe cleaner to the front of your gun.

.50 cal for girls, .68 for real men, rarrrr

Personally, until I see an unbiased side-by-side comparison between .50 and .68, I'm not going to believe any of the hype that's being generated by GiMilSim et al.

Sensible move by Planet as it means that people can keep buying PE markers knowing that their investment is protected - even if it does make their uber-light markers heavier. I also doubt if a drop-in kit will function as well as a custom designed .50 marker, as you're not going to have the same fine tolerances with multiple press-fit parts. New, longer detents will be needed and I wonder if there are eye issues if existing board logic is looking for a specific size projectile to transit the breech.

 

[Lump]

Ok unbiased opinion. 50. Is coming

 

[Gadget]

Yeah but lump, you do have a bit of a reputation when it comes to buying new shiny bits......some of us hang onto our markers for oooh, weeks at a time

 

[Rider]

As always, Planet are at the head of the pack. Just gotta watch you don't take any .50 core samples with that barrel, looks a little weak.

not quite.

SP have already unveiled the .50 impulse, and dye have a kit in the works too.....

but it is good to see more manufacturers picking up the baton.

 

[Parksy]

not quite.

SP have already unveiled the .50 impulse, and dye have a kit in the works too.....

but it is good to see more manufacturers picking up the baton.

Problem with a .50 specific marker is there is no to increase the internal size of your gun, as opposed to a .68 being able to go down to a .50 as this drop in kit shows. Invest in a marker that does .50 cal and it fails? Bin your gat!