Relatively oldschool EP gun, made as a lighter and faster gun after the success of the Shocker 4x4 (however the guns differ a lot in operation,reached peak popularity around 2003,discontinued in 2006)
i used to have shot so many of these they were the best back in the day wish i still had mine
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Currently 5/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI bought my first Toxic Impulse 2 years ago. Since then I have added a Rat and a Nasty to the collection as well. For the price, you can't beat them. They are not the lightest gun in the world by...
I bought my first Toxic Impulse 2 years ago. Since then I have added a Rat and a Nasty to the collection as well. For the price, you can't beat them. They are not the lightest gun in the world by any means, but they will keep up with almost anything out there with the right upgrades. Once they are tuned properly, they are very efficient.
Appearance wise, the stock bodied impulse isn't much to look at, but if you can get your hands on a private label body, that all changes. Some of the milling designs are truly unique. If you are stuck with a stock body, you can have it custom milled.
On the field it is a solid performer. With upgraded internals and board, they will keep up with the high dollar electros with ease. Air efficiency is great, after the gun is set up and tuned properly (almost a case on a 88/4500). Newer circuit boards like the Blackheart and WAS offer advanced fire modes.
I have had no reliability issues whatsoever. Maintenance is the key on these. Keep it properly lubed and it keeps on shooting.
Value-wise, well, the buyer has the advantage on these...... Impulse value is in the toilet basically. Private label Imps that went for $1000 a few years ago are lucky to draw $300 fully upgraded these days. Stock ones go for around $100.
Overall, I think the Impulse has become somewhat of a sleeper these days. Despite it's weight and subtle looks (compared to other, newer markers), it will hang with the best of them!
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Currently 4.8/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionUpgrades::
Blackheart Board
Tapeworm
NDZ Delrin Bolt
Smart Parts Magnetic Trigger
Maxflow Reg
Java Drop-forward
Vision Eye System
Progessive Barrel
NDZ Twist Lock Feedneck
After using this gun for a few months, I have seen how good they used to be...it makes me want to pick up the Nerve.
Efficiancy is decent, i get about 1300 per 68/45. Not too shabby.
It may be a brick, but you can shoot nice, accurate and fast lanes. Perfect back player marker.
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Currently 4.8/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionOne of the worst paintball guns ive ever used. Constant maintenance, bulky, heavy, but one of the most heavily used guns back in the day.
One of the worst paintball guns ive ever used. Constant maintenance, bulky, heavy, but one of the most heavily used guns back in the day.
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Currently 4.7/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI have used Impulses for a few years now, and I think I have quite enough experience to write a good review.
Appearance- When it came out, the Impulse was considered a pretty nice marker. It was a...
I have used Impulses for a few years now, and I think I have quite enough experience to write a good review.
Appearance- When it came out, the Impulse was considered a pretty nice marker. It was a big improvement over the Shocker at the time, and was noticeably smaller than it as well. Although a bit ugly to some and bulky to others, PL versions of the marker were introduced quickly and came in large numbers. These had milled down bodies and special parts not found on other markers. In total there were over 20+ PL Impulses, the most popular of which was the Strange. It used basically the frame and trigger from the Shocker, but nothing else except for the max-flo.
Price - This marker was a great buy for it's price back in the day. It had great performance for less than the hugely expensive EP markers of the time, and thus gained a very large following after it's release. The price was cut a few times over the years until it was discontinued. Some PL versions even increased in price because of popularity. Now you can get a fully upgraded impulse for 250$, even the PL versions go that low. Resale is basically shot. However if you are looking for a cheap and fast gun look no further.
Reliability - This gun is no blowback. It is a full EP marker, that requires a bit of maitenance on the owners part to keep it running 100%. However, the Impulse only has a few parts that need to be regularily lubed, that being the bolt, ram shaft, and valve. Most all Impulse owners however switched out the bolt for a lighter delrin one, simplifying the process even more. You can play hard all day and the marker will hold up. No little hoses or anything to take care of. For some users, the solenoid is the hardest part to clean(Although it is very simple, people get confused with small parts.), but it can easily be sent to SP for cleaning and maitenance for a small fee, or even for free.
The recommened lube for this marker is, of course, sl33k (dow 33, the same used in Hater Sauce, Lurker Lube, Dye lube, etc.) The marker can and will run on antisiphon co2 because of the max-flo regulator having a pretty easy time with it.
Performance - When the gun came out as a sort of a preproduction version, it had to use cut-down shocker threaded barrels, had a pressed in feedneck with no threads, had some aluminum/brass/ss internals, and was quickly changed. SP made it's own threads for the Impulse, which is easily indentifiable by the unusually large threads. The feedneck also had it's own threads made. The aluminum ram shaft and bolt pin were switched out for steel ones, the brass/ss valve was switched for an aluminum housing and delrin poppit valve, and the ram housing was changed for better performance. Other changes were mostly cosmetic. The stock boards(Until vision came out) were capped at 13 bps, including the Turbo boards. When Vision was released, it was changed to 20 with eyes on, 13 with eyes off. It is relatively easy to get a good string of shots going and to walk the trigger is a very easy task. Every single part of the Impulse could be switched out for an aftermarket one. And again. And again, and so forth. Some call it heavy, I don't find it bad at all. It was light for when it came out. It is also a bit tall, but again look at the other markers of the time. It came with a 11" barrel for a while, then came with a Progressive/Teardrop style barrel. Most PL Impulses came with a Freak. The Impulse could be upgraded to whatever you want, and compete with the best of them. Efficiency for stock Impulses wasn't too great, but after a few simple upgrades it jumped by hundreds.
Overall, a great marker with some minor problems.
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Currently 4.6/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI have a Freak Factory impulse. i have had it about two and a half years and it is a great gun. it is relaible and consistent in pressure accuracy and just all-around workings. it is a two tone green...
I have a Freak Factory impulse. i have had it about two and a half years and it is a great gun. it is relaible and consistent in pressure accuracy and just all-around workings. it is a two tone green to green fade,with a 68 45 carbonfiber tank and max flo reg system. 14 inch all american front on a freak back with a 687 insert. (looking to sell if anyone is interested.)
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Currently 4.5/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionThe Impulse will always remain a legend on the field. It's kicking it old school to still use one (which I do regulary) but you can't beat the performance, speed, and accuracy not to mention they are...
The Impulse will always remain a legend on the field. It's kicking it old school to still use one (which I do regulary) but you can't beat the performance, speed, and accuracy not to mention they are built like an abrams tank.
I've chopped 2 balls that I know of (without vision) and never chopped a ball on my vision Impulse. Even when I did chop, all I have to do is shoot 2-3 times at the ground or bunker I'm near and it clears out and shoot straight as an arrow again.
They aren't stylish at all unless you get a custom mill job or team edition body. But they make up for it when you play. I can walk a ball onto my target in 2-3 shots everytime within a few inches.
I own 3 impusles 2 with no vision and 1 with vision. I use electronic hoppers to keep up with the rate of fire. And use 68/3000 tanks which seem to last about 4 games (around 500-800 shots)
You may say 500-800 shots in 4 games, yeah that's right you don't need to shoot much to hit your target with these guns. I've played a game and shot a total of 20 balls and got out 17 players. I also use the freak system on all my barrels.
If your just getting into the sport or need a good back up I would recommend one of these you can pick them up for sub $200 with decent upgrades and maybe even a free tank hopper!!
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Currently 4/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionI got my Impulse new back in 2002 and had it ever since. It is perfect with the proper upgrades and can hold it own with the newer fast markers minus the constant breaking down. If you treat it...
I got my Impulse new back in 2002 and had it ever since. It is perfect with the proper upgrades and can hold it own with the newer fast markers minus the constant breaking down. If you treat it with care it will never let you down. I do find that when they see my marker they go "What is that?, Oh it's just and Impulse." So it doesn't get that much respect in the fields but they soon realize that when I start firing to duck and cover. I can't say that I don't like the sleeper underdog kind of attention cause it's fun to prove them wrong. Some say it heavy....well then go lift some weights girly man and some says it's ugly.....well that's what they say about Donald Trump and look who he goes to bed with every night. If you want a gun that is stated above then by all means get one but if you want a small, fragile gun then go get something else. Impulses are a great gun.
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Currently 3.8/5 stars.
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionA SICK GAT but a little heavy
Smart Parts Impulse/Impulse VisionHello PBN, I have owned my impulse for about a year and a half now,and I am adding this review.As for the Impulse,it came out in 2000 as a alternative to the shocker.After 2001,there were only minor...
Hello PBN, I have owned my impulse for about a year and a half now,and I am adding this review.As for the Impulse,it came out in 2000 as a alternative to the shocker.After 2001,there were only minor changes,aside from the addition of the cricket board in 2002.The impulse I bought was a 2003 Non-Vision with only a NDZ Bolt in terms of upgrades. Quite frankly,it was slow,and had a bit more kick than I wanted. The good thing is,despite being discontinued,Smart Parts will still service your marker,and parts can be found with relative ease,and you will need them if you actually want to play seriously,by todays standards a stock impulse is garbage,and quite frankly compared to a stock ion or PMR it is. The good thing about it being discontinued is that upgrades arent being made anymore,and in doing so,upgrades are available very cheap,and with a few upgrades an Impulse can shoot like a 2k2 timmy. As for the price, $200 will have you a completely upgraded impulse,or 230 or so,no more than 230 will have you a decked out private label impulse. A nonvision can be had for about 100,and with 100 in parts it can be great,if you learn about impulses and know what upgrades to buy; for starters, you will want:
A Norise feedneck,a NDZ Bolt (10 new),vision (20 used,if the impulse doesnt already have it) a new trigger of some sort (eclipse ones are fine and they are two to five dollars), a new hammer (up to 20 maximum). then right there you will have a relatively nice shooting gun,however,i reccomend you play with an impulse first if you are not used to a gun that is heavy by todays standards.
