Empire SniperMy experience with this new Sniper is somewhat limited, but I know I'm also one of the first 100 people to play with it. Empire has done a fantastic job assembling this package with barrel kit,...
My experience with this new Sniper is somewhat limited, but I know I'm also one of the first 100 people to play with it. Empire has done a fantastic job assembling this package with barrel kit, on/off ASA, clamping feedneck, autotrigger and spring feed all included. For the money, you will be hard-pressed to find a better value in any new gun, pump or semi.
Despite cold weather paint issues, the new Sniper's performance has been on par with high-end and custom built snipers on the field. The action is smooth (though a bit heavy for this connoisseur) and the handle has a slim, yet ergonomic feel. The frame and grips are comfortable, but its palmswell grips may prove too thick for some players. While the trigger breaks clean and short, it is blade-style, which threw this reviewer off initially. Autotrigger action is smooth enough to consider a powered loader for those intense games, and the clamping feedneck is attractive and sturdy enough to handle any loader you choose. The colors and dust finish available are nice, but still a bit limited. At the time of this review, only gunmetal/black guns are available from the factory. It seems other companies will be anodizing several guns separately of Empire.
While it will be a while (this being November 2011) before the gun is fully released, I can see multitudes of players jumping on the pumpwagon with this new Sniper. The price point is perfect for those not sure about making the jump between throwing a pump kit on a cocker and buying something high-end. The Empire Sniper has established the mid-range in the pump market, and isn't likely to lose its footing soon.
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Currently 5/5 stars.
Empire Sniperhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-oxdDsJ29Q
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Overall this gun is a great value, you get a lot in the box. It isn't as custom as other high end pumps but it gets the...
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Overall this gun is a great value, you get a lot in the box. It isn't as custom as other high end pumps but it gets the job done well, and is very versatile.
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Currently 5/5 stars.
Empire SniperSo recently I went back to pump play after trading a PE Geo + for a CCM T2. After a few days of play a friend asked me to break in his Sniper be cause he did not have time.
The stroke is not as...
backs are not laser etched and pump handle looks a
So recently I went back to pump play after trading a PE Geo + for a CCM T2. After a few days of play a friend asked me to break in his Sniper be cause he did not have time.
The stroke is not as smooth as a CCM pump stroke but it is still a nice stroke. It shot very consistent and I had no problems through out the day. The backs were a nice touch (only complaint I had was the bore size should be etched in) as was the stock class feedneck. The pump handle seems small and ackward but really is not as bad as I had expected, but if some makes an after market pump handle I would probably upgrade it to a new one. The T-Rail asa is a nice touch making it more robust as this is something PE has been doing for a little while.
Overall I was impressed enough to get my own. I still reach for my T2 over the sniper it makes the decision a little bit tougher some days.
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Currently 5/5 stars.
Empire SniperAfter shooting other high end pumps I absolutely love the way this shoots for the price especially. The barrel kit is all you need and having the stock class tube included is great. I would love to...
After shooting other high end pumps I absolutely love the way this shoots for the price especially. The barrel kit is all you need and having the stock class tube included is great. I would love to see them go with some type of case instead of the box is about the only change I would suggest.
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Currently 4/5 stars.
Empire SniperThis gun it awesome, it smooth, the stroke is nice and easy. It comes with a awesome barrel kit, hitman mod, and its ready to go. The on/off doesnt work well with ninja tanks but that is the only...
This gun it awesome, it smooth, the stroke is nice and easy. It comes with a awesome barrel kit, hitman mod, and its ready to go. The on/off doesnt work well with ninja tanks but that is the only thing wrong.
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Currently 2/5 stars.
Empire SniperTHIS GUN IS JUNK. It looks good the second I can saw it I fell in love. I finally got my hands on one and took it to the field. First game I was chopping paint bad. I took it home and looked in to...
THIS GUN IS JUNK. It looks good the second I can saw it I fell in love. I finally got my hands on one and took it to the field. First game I was chopping paint bad. I took it home and looked in to it. The hammer would lock in before the bolt was all the way back. The other thing I found when I was looking at is was the bolt didn’t travel all the way forward to seat the ball in the barrel. I tried to wrench on it and still couldn’t get it lined up. I like my cheep Kaos pump over the Empire. It’s kind of sad as I’m an Empire fan, I have an Axe, pants, jersey, mask, and tank but I won’t be shooting an Empire Sniper Pump.
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Currently 1/5 stars.
Empire SniperGreat marker for the price, offering a full barrel kit and hitman mod the Empire Sniper is a great mid range pump. The pump arm is a little stiff by most pump player's standards but for what it is...
Great marker for the price, offering a full barrel kit and hitman mod the Empire Sniper is a great mid range pump. The pump arm is a little stiff by most pump player's standards but for what it is worth this marker works just fine on the field. Great price, it is hard to pass up with only a few other markers performing better than this one.
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Currently 1/5 stars.
Empire SniperLike the appearance of the sniper and was excited to use it. After a couple of times, I was frustrated because it's not up to where it should be or the price. Not smooth enough, handles are hard,...
Like the appearance of the sniper and was excited to use it. After a couple of times, I was frustrated because it's not up to where it should be or the price. Not smooth enough, handles are hard, pump handles are small and useless. Needs widen for more comfort.
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Currently 1/5 stars.
Empire SniperDecided to go with the sniper as my first pump. A great gun for its price range and I really enjoy playing woodsball with it
