Automag RT (classic)

[1985phenom]

I am new to automags so I appologize in advance.

I realize that classic RTs have air fed through the rail and do not have interchangable parts like ADG other platforms (unless mods are done). I have been seeing on ebay a lot of RT classics selling in the $120-150 range? This make an RT classic $20-50 more then a standard classic mag. Is this correct? Is that a good price?

Thanks.

[OPBN]

Depending on the condition, yes Classic RT's can range anywhere from $120-250. Most sell in the $150-175 range. As mentioned many if the parts are not interchangeable so there is less interest in them.

[Spider-TW]

^^^ for that reason, you usually buy a classic RT for particular reason. Meaning, you want a classic RT just for what it is as you see it, or you have a plan for custom upgrades. They are a bit heavy with all of their accessory rails, a double trigger, and a fully adjustable bottle reg. With a Luke's vert feed conversion, a lvl 10 bolt, an AGD fiber frame, and a ninja SHP reg, they are quite nice for the price.

There are some that have a chronic leak at the rail that may need to be nursed or replaced (Tuna may have some improved rails left). They are a good deal if you can work with them, but the price reflects the number of people willing to do that.

[cockerpunk]

the reason i like them is that you are not tempted via interchangeability of parts, to dump more money into an already really fun gun. i did have my vert feed modded though, just cause side feed sucks so hard, esp when you actually plan to play paintball with it.

[1985phenom]

Thank you for the responses. I just found it odd that a am/mm will sell for $100ish and an RT classic would sell for $150ish, but the reasons that you all gave make sense. I have owned electric guns most recently and was thinking of getting a mech and I was intrigued by the ROF of the RT over a classic. But at the end of the day all i want is a realiable consistant workhorse. Also, i have concerns about fields not allowing an RT mag because it can not be capped.

[dboggs79]

If you keep the input presssure down to in order to minimize the RT effect, most fields will go along with it. That's been my experience anyhow. It's awesome what they are capable of with input pressures cranked up. But, it's obscene in my opinion to attempt to play with in most cases.