need input shocker nxt vs 08 pmr, ready fight..

tyler151 · 10-23-2012, 08:51 PM

Just comming back into paintball after a long break, got my eyes on a shocker Nxt or pmr. What would you reccomend? Why? Only hang up I'm having is, I'm an old sft shooter , but with smartparts being gone am I going to be running into parts? What's the scoop on the pmr?

maloneoni · 10-23-2012, 09:21 PM

This is the shocker forum. People who frequent this place are going to say shocker.

But for what its worth, I'd go with the shocker. Much cooler stuff and mods available for it. Parts are still widely available used. I think GOG (SP's reincarnation) carries some stuff too.

inmylife2415 · 10-23-2012, 09:31 PM

I have both, depends what your looking for, shocker shoots better

nighthunter · 10-24-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by inmylife2415

I have both, depends what your looking for, shocker shoots better

yup, also I prefer the customization options available with a Shocker. If you want, you can setup the gun exactly how you like it so that it's distinctly yours.

tyler151 · 10-24-2012, 12:25 PM

yea i posted it up here to see what the shocker owners are going to say as well as posting again in the proto boards... just to see what both sides have to say... i am a fan of the shocker as i owned one before taking a break from paintball , just wondering if theres anything comprable in the same price range as a used shocker or maybe something newer i should be looking at...

memoon · 10-24-2012, 01:12 PM

I have owned both. The PMR shoots fine with a little less maintenance, and parts are still being made for them.

The Shocker shoots worlds better, with plenty of parts still readily available, both new and through BST. Since your in CA, I don't think cold weather will be a huge factor in your decision, but Shockers tend to dislike the cold.

I'd go Shocker, for sure.

tyler151 · 10-25-2012, 01:15 AM

thanks for the input guys. now im looking at a few shockers to see what my best deal is going to be...

buy complete for ~100
part one together ? $
or try and pick up a NXT in trade for a go pro hd hero2

grodo · 10-25-2012, 09:01 AM

mAKE SURE TO BUY ONE FROM smartballer or fish that usually have sft for about 175 and they are fully rebuilt and wont have issues

americanidiot748 · 11-04-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler151

thanks for the input guys. now im looking at a few shockers to see what my best deal is going to be...

buy complete for ~100
part one together ? $
or try and pick up a NXT in trade for a go pro hd hero2

Depends, you should part one together for a more custom feel but I think it would cost more, also might be easier to just buy a decent upped shocker and slap parts on and sell parts you don't want, that's what I did, I bought a shocker for 175, a shocker missing parts for 60 and pieced together my gun then have sold a lot of the spare parts for around 150ish. Up to you though

DyeBalla182 · 11-04-2012, 01:30 AM

Shocker all the way, with my experience it's been much more reliable, shoots better, and to be honest the maintenance is pretty much the same.

crazy_penguin85 · 11-08-2012, 08:17 AM

Shocker for sure!!

I have 2 and they are my babies!!!

chibbs · 11-08-2012, 11:38 AM

I love my NXT shockers. I have had considerably less issues than my friend has had with his PMR and when i do they are usually easily fixed with lube or adjusting the dwell. I have 3 NXT shockers right now and will always keep at least one. That being said ive run into some money issues and will be selling my 2 stock ones, if your interested or have any questions i would be more than happy to help, just shoot me a PM

Rawrx · 11-12-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chibbs

I love my NXT shockers. I have had considerably less issues than my friend has had with his PMR and when i do they are usually easily fixed with lube or adjusting the dwell. I have 3 NXT shockers right now and will always keep at least one. That being said ive run into some money issues and will be selling my 2 stock ones, if your interested or have any questions i would be more than happy to help, just shoot me a PM

Keep in mind stock nxt comes with the h.e. bolt.

tyler151 · 11-21-2012, 06:39 PM

thanks for the info gents,

ended up picking up a sft at 150 bux ! i picked it up tore it down and gave it some tlc. that being said now im buttoning her up but ran across a small air leak in the breech? whats the deal?

where can i find orings?

and whos got a tool-less bolt guide ?

basementN3k0 · 11-21-2012, 07:21 PM

shocker stuff is fun to find nowadays...