My friend has a BT-4 banshee and had some issues at chrono so I let him borrow a stock 98C with 12" barrel. Apparently he had no idea how heavy his marker was and he really liked how light it was. He has also been bitten bit by the higher ROF bug. I suggested getting an E-trigger for his or something similar, but he is sorta looking at speedball guns. Even though we play woodsball we have no problem teaming up or against speeders.

So he is looking for something lighter than his Banshee(which is an AK47), that also has higher ROF, will also be upgrading to an e-hopper and possibly something that could have a milsim look/feel to it. Any suggestions for him?

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Price range? Does he mind buying used?

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why dosnt he go look at a TM-7 is fits his discription pretty good

get an e hopper and its alot lighter compared to a banshee

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yeah, the tm7 is like a cheap tm15 thats loud, it looks cool aswell, mp7 based look. The tm7 covers things that usually cost extra such as e-grip and grip and stock and stuff, i regret getting my salvo, now seeing i could get a x7 phenom for the price of the stuff i got. i got e-trigger and red dot and eggy and stuff, the x7 phenom includes electronic mode. But i would say, get a tm7 or tm15, maybe even used.

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Well he is looking around at new and his price range seems to change by how much he likes how the marker looks. So not exactly sure. Under $400 and I've been looking at used versions for him. He seems to be leaning more towards a straightup speedball gun but really likes milsim since most of our group are into that.

I'll let him know about the TM7 since he hasn't mentioned it. He has shown me an SP1(dunno if lighter), MR3 or 4, Ion XE(but is worried about smart parts not being in business), Proto Rail, some Bob Long tactical and uhm.. well those are some of the main ones that keep popping up. He is also looking at e-hoppers and HPA, trying to nail the gun down first though and slowly upgrade.

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Well he may want to to look into an Ego 08, or an Eteck AM. Etecks go for $400-$600 go for around new. Used Ego08 go for around the same. Used Etecks I've seen sell for $250-$300. Anyways best of luck. And smartparts is now GOG. Planet Eclipse has been producing the best markers for years.

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I would look into used Egos. Like previously stated you can get an 8 for around 400.

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sp-1 are now GOG so dont worrie abotu them being out of business
the sp-1 is pretty light and great marker if you tune it right
i have only seen tm-7 never held one but they are about the same size marker

but really its up to your buddie i would stay the hell away from an MR3 or MR4
my buddie had the mr3 and it gave him nothing but problems but he also bought it used so dont know if it was the marker or the other owner

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I've got an Ego09 I bought new. I play every weekend at least 1-2 cases. And I've only had to change the batteries twice. Ain't had a single problem with it (not even had to change out an oring). I love the Eclipse markers they are so sweet and dependable.

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A Mini wouldn't be a bad gun to go with either. If your buddy wants, I can just start sending you links of well-priced guns that I see. I rotate through about 2 a month during the playing season and wouldn't be able to do that unless they were cheap. :P