32* Delta 68 or Overlord ?

[Jackal14]

Hey guys, im looking to get a pistol for back up when im using my phantom. When i was looking i noticed that Delta's are now selling for $65 on paintballgear.com On reading reviews i have seen many people having lot of leaking problems. So should i go with the $99 Overlord or the $65 Delta 68. Im looking for best performance for price. Looking to save money but if a 68 isnt going to be all that good to me then ill spend more on a pistol.


Thanks for any help
Kevin

[Jackal14]

any one..... **crickets**

[deadlygoose]

overlord=sex

[Lord_Jahmez]

i havent shot an overlord, but have a delta, and i must say, its great

leaking isnt a problem so long as you do this :
first, find one brand of C02 canister
plug it in the gun
see if it leaks
if so, the thing that presses the canister into the slot can be adjusted, do so accordingly.
then, NEVER change c02 brands. the right calibration for the co2 is the big thing. the only thing that could make it better is putting a heavier spyder spring in the back

[Jackal14]

deadlygoose and Lord_Jahmez thanks for your opinion and help. Any more ?

Also Lord_Jahmez would u recommend me to get the get delta or overlord ?

Thanks
Kevin

[Lord_Jahmez]

havent shot an overlord, so i cant say if its good or bad. honestly, skip them both, save the money you were gonna put towards it, and buy the new TAG gun coming out, its in paintball news. looks jsut like a handgun, it is freakishly accurate, and without the weight of either the overlord or delta. however, i am pretty damn satisfied with my delta. thats my two cents

[Jackal14]

ok thanks, yeah i saw that TAG... i really like it just im not all that crazy about a pistol that is as more then my primary. I looked only afew days ago and didnt notice, but do you know when it will be released ?

Thanks Lord
Kevin

[Lord_Jahmez]

i posted the same question, dunno what the release date it. for a sidearm, that thing isnt bad at all, but it is a tad pricey. anyways, you really cant beat the mobility of a pistol, especially for some truly unique bunker runs. i've had quite a few that as i ran, the guy either popped out and i gogged him, or i waited and had the deagle-looking delta right at his face. nothing beats that. nothing.

[Knightwolf16]

I've got a Delta 68 and the leaking problem is most likely the O-ring where the CO2 cartridge goes in, I had the same problem. Its an easy, fast fix. Haven't shot the Overlord but I know 3 guys who have it (me included) and we all love it>

[Todd Wilks]

Heh look an opinion over here!

So, I've used a few of these side-arms and it is quite a lot of fun. If you end up buying a side-arm, you'll get to play an entirely different game simply by the gun your using. Playing with a side-arm brings a whole new novelty to the game you've played many times before. Limiting yourself to ten rounds and having no option but to aim and move in on an enemy really makes the game more challenging and lots of fun.

Now, I'll admit that this sort of gameplay is not for everyone but it is an entertaining change of pace. Even if you have a main gun, it is fun to bring a pistol for when you tank runs out of gas and your not close to a refill point. 12gram CO2 cartridges don't weigh a lot and can extend your performance all the way to a resupply point on scenario fields like D-Day. ...And as someone mentioned in an earlier reply they do look cool.

If your looking to get a pistol there are a couple things to think about. Some of the side-arms come with tactical rails, holsters, built-in quick changes for your 12 gram CO2 cartridges, and other cool features. These features can be useful and they can also just get in the way.

1:Tactical rails give you mounting options for tac. lights, lasers, and other cool devices. The downside is if you attempt to put a pistol that has all these "extras" on it in a holster, it more than likely won't fit. Now your gun is also heavy. Use your side-arm enough and the weight will become quite a factor in your enjoyment of your pistol.

2:Quick change CO2 cartridge adapters... A good idea, but also a plague to most that use paintball pistols. A Quick-flip quick change allows a player to pop out a 12 gram cartridge and load another cartridge rapidy, cutting down on the reload time of your marker. A quick-flip will also expel all the remaining CO2 onto the o-ring that seals the point that a cartidge gets pierced. After quick-flipping a few times this o-ring will be destroyed. Replacing this o-ring requires one to dissasemble their side-arm and then re-assemble... Not something you want to do on the battle field.

3:You may also want to find a vest or holsters to fit your new side-arm. This is the easy part. You can find many holsters pre-maid on many paintball sites to fit any paintball pistol made to date.

4: Price can also be a barrier to many looking to get a paintball pistol. Paintball pistols can cost $300-$400 dollars for the really nice ones like the air gun designs syd-arm. $100-$150 can get you the pistols with the tac rails and other quick flips and etc.

5:With all this in mind I personally enjoy the simple things in life. The PT JR is my choice of paintball side-arm. If you've read this far, I'm sure you would probably like to know why... The PT JR is small, actually the lightest side-arm made. The JR has a quick threaded screw-in CO2 changer. This basically means that you can still change your CO2 in a relatively good amount of time, but you will bleed the remaining CO2 instead of dumping it. This difference is definately worth the time. The PT JR is by far the right choice for someone who is worried about their wallet, coming in at only $79.95 @ www.gatsplat.com At that price you could get two and go Akimbo! :tup:

Anyhow, I obviously write too much, but I hope that helps you pick out the right side-arm.

-Todd