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You are right, I have seen a Cocker rip 28bps with a warp drive, but everything had to be upgraded. My stock Shocker could probably do the same out of the box. (If I turn ramping up of course
)Also, the Karni, while it was a sweet gun, was over priced. It doesn't matter anymore, the game has changed. With markers like the Ion and Epiphany, even the cheapest of them can keep up.
Also, I say that it is more accurate due to it being closed bolt. With new barrels, such as the Smart Parts Freak system, most other guns can have similar accuracy. There is just something about an AutoCocker that makes me feel like I am more in control of that lopsided gelatin.02-18-09 09:30 AM - The closed bolt never led to any additional accuracy; this is true in firearms but not for paintball. It may be slightly easier to keep on target for single shots because the bolt doesn't cycle before the valve opens, but that will likely be negligible. And come on, the Freak isn't new
Gotta be around a decade old. It and other barrel systems were popular on 'Cockers because the ball detent in a closed bolt gun doesn't prevent barrel rollout, just doublefeeds. Accordingly, the closer paint-bore match helped prevent rollout. People were probably more likely to add an aftermarket barrel/barrel kit to 'Cockers as a result, so they generally were being used with higher quality barrels, probably helping lead the thought that they are more accurate.
I agree about the feel, I always liked the feel of the marker; which is weird, because it had more reciprocating mass than other guns (pump rod, bolt, back block, etc), but I've always loved the feel of a Cocker in my hands [that's what she said]. No idea how that holds true these days, but it's fun to reminisce about.02-19-09 11:28 AM
