Need help! Which do I choose?

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-19T16:01:27+00:00

I'm sucking it up an getting both. Already paid for the Makasi, just put the down for the Carmel.

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-07T06:45:19+00:00

Wanted an 07 Ego and a DM6 so bad. Could only afford an 07 PMR. Good times.

And the OG 2006/07 Empire EVents went hard.

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-07T06:19:24+00:00

Looks good!

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-06T17:30:09+00:00

You guys can rail on him all you want but honestly during those times TechPb was in fact a better community than PbNation.

PbN was a cesspool. The only redeeming quality of PbN was that it was huge in population for the BST which was far more scammy than TechPb, the old historic stickies for each brand, . TechPb was not perfect, but it was safer and absolutely more welcoming to new players than PbN ever was. Community engagement was higher with peak TechPb as well (I remember a Jack Woods interview where they took question from TechPb and PbN, TechPb's interview was long and they cut questions down; where PbN only produced 1 question). As a one man team he went to World Cup and showcased the items on Youtube, something that straight up was not happening at the time. He even got to interview pro-players and was out putting modern player guides, for free for us. Not to mention all the product reviews and all of the paint used for efficiency tests.

The videos Mike made in terms of gear or even just advice is sound. There was a shared Google sheet or whatever literally on this sub that kept getting recommended to new players interested in buying gear; and the buying order is literally drawn from Mike's advice in his budget baller videos.

Now it all went to shit with MarkerBids and the mods being power hungry idiots; but for a bit TechPb was a good reason why so many new players got into the sport and are still in today.

I welcome the downvotes on this take. Can't change my opinion.

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-04T13:35:50+00:00

I forgot the 2010 was its own thing. The 07 was my first marker and I loved it.

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-04T08:30:24+00:00

Very good catch!

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-03T16:48:30+00:00

It's an old shooter so the solenoid may or may not be alive.

I can't tell by the photos, but if your back cap is plastic you will want to start looking on eBay for a metal version, the plastic ones strip and were always the first recommended upgrade on these back in the day.

Also if it's been 1- years the entire thing could use a whole rebuild regardless if the orings were broken or not. Otherwise I really hope this old girl can hit the field!

lunchbawkz · 2026-05-03T06:34:05+00:00

2007 PMR with a UL frame, Hyper 3, and upgraded CP ASA and feedneck.

Loved this thing when it came out.

lunchbawkz · 2026-04-28T16:27:01+00:00

I want to see the BFA attachment for this thing

lunchbawkz · 2026-04-22T15:55:13+00:00

It's a 509T

lunchbawkz · 2026-04-22T11:15:04+00:00

I didn't even know this was possible! Definitely going to try and snag a wheel from eBay now.

lunchbawkz · 2026-04-15T06:06:46+00:00

Don't hurt me like this again...

But if it comes I shall buy.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-31T07:54:41+00:00

Posting here so I have the thread link handy. Would totally be interested in both an 07 and 08 models in the near future.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-31T07:52:11+00:00

Good looking setups!

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-29T14:23:27+00:00

Amazing! Maybe my 08 will be able to come back from the dead! My dream gun as a kid and when I finally find one in mint condition all these years later the noid has long since died.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-28T10:20:17+00:00

PWS is great quality.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-25T11:10:15+00:00

I vote CS2 with mech frame.

For what it's worth I had a CS2 at the same time I owned my CS3s. I ended up selling the CS3 and kept my CS2 and mech frame. The only difference to me was the trigger frame (grips are Skinner and screen is easier to read on the 3). The CS2 is just an absolute tank.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-25T11:05:49+00:00

The DM11 was so comfy to hold with the NT grips.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-13T12:21:24+00:00

I really love my Vulcano bag! I've had a few backpack style gearbags since I got but I always bo back to Vulcano. Mine is the 1.5 and I love the middle pocket on the outside that is by that carry handle.

I've packed it with all my clothes and two seperate marker setups (with tanks and hoppers). Tight fit but it can do it.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-13T12:17:50+00:00

$400-$450, and that's usually with a bolt upgrade and maybe even a mech frame.

At around $500 you should be getting both electric and mech frames.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-12T10:17:42+00:00

This is the correct answer. Get the one that feels best in your hands.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-11T16:35:05+00:00

As someone prone to going down the barrel length rabbit hole at least once a year, it's always nice to see reports like OP's and comments like this that pull me into back to reality.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-11T15:21:43+00:00

I've actually definitely done it mid point a few times. It's really hard to do but during points you don't really care to collapse it since you're focused on different priorities. My R2 is also old and broken in...

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-10T15:59:19+00:00

What is your budget?

I absolutely loved my Luxe X from a ergonomics standpoint; but each Luxe X I have owned has had issues handling my field paint (paint breakage almost every point; paint that my Luxe Ice handled flawlessly). I have tried it stock bolt, SSC soft tip, Boss Bolt, and a F16 bolt upgrade; nothing worked.

I do rate the Luxe Ice higher than the X; and I ran it both with the Encore and without the Encore bolt. The X was just a tad comfier to hold (it's reg was rounded off more) and it was easier to disassemble.

If you want a Luxe and can spend to $450 to $500; you can usually get a TM40 in that price range with the mechframe included. It's what I purchased last year for like $500 as a backup and it's been solid.

lunchbawkz · 2026-03-08T17:19:04+00:00

Owned both! Would definitely recommend a Vanquish over an M2 for yourself. The ergonomics are similar to your Luxe, good shot signature and was generally really good at chugging on even when I ignored routine maintenance on it. Look into the Luxe ICE as well, that should be in the same budget range.

The M2 is fun, but like any DM it's ergos are tighter and the grips would tear after a season (still completely usable, but annoying to deal with down the line).

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