Tippmann C-3 Review(Pictures and Movies)

[Snake847]

Here is what I got on it so far.

Appearance:
The gun looks well built, there are some plastics around the reciever. Normal Tippmann

Feel:
when I picked up the gun it felt balanced. The gripframe is a 45 so you can put stickes on it( comes with rubber grips. The pump handle fits my hand very well(flatline feel) It is made o-f hard plastic and feels solid. When holding the gun with a tank attached it feels light and well balanced. The pump action is smooth and when compared to a Phantom far superior(but there is alot of friction while pumping). -

Operation: The marker has no recoil and takes no time to get used to. The trigger is light and short. The barrel is accuratefrom the few shots that I took with blaze. Yes there is a small barely noticable flame that comes on for a short time(out of the tip of the barrel) when the gun is fired.

Pics:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/Chefporkchops/DSC00421.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/Chefporkchops/DSC00422.jpg

Videos:

Test fire:

http://www.jayloo.com/videos/show_vid/2295.html

Flame when you complete 1 and 1/2 of a cycle:

http://www.jayloo.com/videos/show_vid/2296.html

Conclusion: Money well spent!

[quik]

That is the coolest looking pump marker I ever did seen. Very cool!

Do you think the use of propane will cause any problems, say if the marker is taken care of correctly?

[Snake847]

The marker looks like it will last like a mag or a M98

[Maggot6]

The flame video doesn't work for me...And the first one I had to try it a few times...Just to let you know

YAY IT WORKS...

[punkncat]

There just seems to me to be too many variables using a flammable gas as a propellant.

I am also concerned about the ignition system in general. I used to work on "Impulse" nailers. In a dirty environment there are many things to go wrong. Especially when put into the hands of the average paintballer.

[Pyrate Jim]

My concern is that it actually combusts the the propane, it could be considered a FIREarm and subject to regulations.

[Mer]

Great review, thanks.

If "impulse" nailers are not considered firearms then this paintball gun won't either since it's the same principle.

I would think that Tippmann has done a little research into the legalities and reliability of this type of marker before investing the time and money required to produce it.

Snake, the trigger is electronic, to just ignite the propane, right?

Does it have a mechanical feel or an electronic feel?

Thanks Again,

Eric

[Will Wood]

Nice ending to the flame video

Great review! How light is it compared to the other tippmann guns?

[AGDlover]

ya that flame doesnt make me feel any better about that gun

[Glickman]

ya that flame doesnt make me feel any better about that gun

but the fact that anyone could easily turn your current paintball tank into a missle, killing anyone infront of it makes you feel any safer?

[AGDlover]

ya but i know my gun wont come to me like that stock

[Glickman]

ya but i know my gun wont come to me like that stock

wtf are you talking about?

some tech, or you, plug up a relief valve in the threads of your tank regulator by using loctite (common)

you unscrew ur tank, BAM!

deadly weapon.

[AGDlover]

wtf are you talking about?

some tech, or you, plug up a relief valve in the threads of your tank regulator by using loctite (common)

you unscrew ur tank, BAM!

deadly weapon.

I have a flatline tank i dont plan on unscrewing it anytime soon

[Snake847]

Great review, thanks.

If "impulse" nailers are not considered firearms then this paintball gun won't either since it's the same principle.

I would think that Tippmann has done a little research into the legalities and reliability of this type of marker before investing the time and money required to produce it.

Snake, the trigger is electronic, to just ignite the propane, right?

Does it have a mechanical feel or an electronic feel?

Thanks Again,

Eric

It feels like a electronic trigger with a heavy spring.

[SpitFire1299]

Lol.. the flame movie is pretty cool. :)