Tone
03-13-2008, 12:09 AM
Alpha Black-Op
I am writing this as multi part review.
For now I will go over the look and feel of the Alpha Black.
This Operator Moddy Version I have named Alpha Black-Op
After I take it out to battle I will tell you my and others opinions of this paintball combat weapon platform.
As we all know Tippmann & The US Army (Officially Licensed Product of US Army) have come out with a new (kinda) paintball gun, the Alpha Black. How appropriate that they mimic the M4/AR style assault rifle.
Go here to find out all the specs and such: http://www.usarmypaintball.com/
What can I say…ummm I love Tippmann .. My A-5 I have had for years as my primary paintball weapon. It has stuck by me thru thick and thin. It has worked so well for me I needed no others. So I also love AR-15s and M4s I own a nice carbine. I love shooting the black rifle. So enivitably I have to get this Tippmann 98 variant. Funny usually the AR’s or M4’s are considered to be variants.
First Impression.
I eyeballed the Alpha Black on several occasions always asking to see it and throw it up on my shoulder when I was at D’s shopping. It has a nice feel and very balanced. The finish is like a black matte almost like industrial feel kinda tuff coate, we will see how durable it is with time. It is well built and solid, if you shake it or wiggle it does not give. The removable magazine/ tool kit is kinda a nice touch, how it holds we shall see also. It looks as though one tough blow from a drop and it bye bye plastic mag.
I wish:
I wish it came with a rail system or two or more.
I wish it came with a gas thru stock
I wish the integrated carry handle was a flat top
I wish the carry handle had a hole in it for mounting optics
I wish the 98 cyclone was bolt on, with out minor modifying to cyclone.
( Thanks Gunny)
But then I remember …..It’s only $130.00 for the nice tactical version.
What... $130.00!!!!!!
Everyone should have one for a backup weapon or loaner.
I went and threw on a few goodies… What a tactical looker... This is the black rifle of paintball.
All in all I'm into it about $130 or so for the base weapon and about $180 in quality accessories without the flashlight.
I will try the Alpha Black out and let you all know what others and myself think of it.
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9419.jpg
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9417.jpg
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9403.jpg
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9402.jpg
The Green Clear Area is the modified area
I am writing this as multi part review.
For now I will go over the look and feel of the Alpha Black.
This Operator Moddy Version I have named Alpha Black-Op
After I take it out to battle I will tell you my and others opinions of this paintball combat weapon platform.
As we all know Tippmann & The US Army (Officially Licensed Product of US Army) have come out with a new (kinda) paintball gun, the Alpha Black. How appropriate that they mimic the M4/AR style assault rifle.
Go here to find out all the specs and such: http://www.usarmypaintball.com/
What can I say…ummm I love Tippmann .. My A-5 I have had for years as my primary paintball weapon. It has stuck by me thru thick and thin. It has worked so well for me I needed no others. So I also love AR-15s and M4s I own a nice carbine. I love shooting the black rifle. So enivitably I have to get this Tippmann 98 variant. Funny usually the AR’s or M4’s are considered to be variants.
First Impression.
I eyeballed the Alpha Black on several occasions always asking to see it and throw it up on my shoulder when I was at D’s shopping. It has a nice feel and very balanced. The finish is like a black matte almost like industrial feel kinda tuff coate, we will see how durable it is with time. It is well built and solid, if you shake it or wiggle it does not give. The removable magazine/ tool kit is kinda a nice touch, how it holds we shall see also. It looks as though one tough blow from a drop and it bye bye plastic mag.
I wish:
I wish it came with a rail system or two or more.
I wish it came with a gas thru stock
I wish the integrated carry handle was a flat top
I wish the carry handle had a hole in it for mounting optics
I wish the 98 cyclone was bolt on, with out minor modifying to cyclone.
( Thanks Gunny)
But then I remember …..It’s only $130.00 for the nice tactical version.
What... $130.00!!!!!!
Everyone should have one for a backup weapon or loaner.
I went and threw on a few goodies… What a tactical looker... This is the black rifle of paintball.
All in all I'm into it about $130 or so for the base weapon and about $180 in quality accessories without the flashlight.
I will try the Alpha Black out and let you all know what others and myself think of it.
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9419.jpg
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9417.jpg
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9403.jpg
http://theoperators.org/black-op/IMG_9402.jpg
The Green Clear Area is the modified area