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07-10-2012, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC queens
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how reliable is an ion?
and what is regular maitnence? lube the bolt often and hpr every once and awhile but anything else?
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07-10-2012, 04:37 PM
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BANG
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Honolulu
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ions are work horses, just keep it clean and you shouldnt have to do a thing to it
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07-10-2012, 04:39 PM
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Ions will take so much abuse dont listen to anyone that says they aren't reliable. I have owned stleast one from the time they came out till now and I own 6 atm. Anyone that says they are hard to work on or break easily are retards
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07-10-2012, 06:02 PM
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49'er
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Long Beach, CA
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The only "issue" with an Ion that i've ever come across is: User Error.
Over tightening of a banjo and snapping it off? User error.
Breaking of battery wires? User error.
They are reliable as long as you take care of them and regularly maintain them. Also make sure to check everything out if you decide to pick up an Ion or an Epiphany. The previous owner may not have taken very good care of it and it may need some replacing and good maintenance.
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07-11-2012, 03:50 PM
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Clean and lube the bolt after every day of play. HPR is dependent on how often you play.
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10-31-2012, 03:22 PM
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Austin Carter
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Round Rock, TX
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I've owned the same ion for about 5 years now ever since I started playing, I've had many problems but have always been able to get it working. For the last 2 year I've had 0 problems with it. Getting all the initial kinks out is the key in my humble opinion.
Tip: Once it works where you want it to, DON'T MESS WITH IT. (:
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11-01-2012, 11:43 AM
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Great marker, consider buying a BOB (bolt-out-back) frame, so you can lube your bolt easier.
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11-01-2012, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC queens
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thanks..i made this thread awhile ago and am starting a collection of ions now due to the dirt cheap price lol
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11-01-2012, 08:36 PM
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Paintball is LIFE!
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: El Paso, TX
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I got two working ones if you want them make an offer. I also have some wicked upgrades for them in my garbage sale.
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11-02-2012, 11:04 AM
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Protector of Eaglewood
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: South Beloit, Illinois
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my ion has been pretty stable and doesn't feel flimsy. Not afraid to do anything with it
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11-02-2012, 07:08 PM
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Git-R-Done!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Jackson
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I've had my ion since they first came out. It is truly a workhorse, set it up, clean and lube, use fresh name brand batteries and it will always shoot.
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11-04-2012, 12:45 AM
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Puddle Pirate
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Wilmington NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tippmannrocker90
I've had my ion since they first came out. It is truly a workhorse, set it up, clean and lube, use fresh name brand batteries and it will always shoot.
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This is what I was told when I inherited my Ion.... once it gets back from its repairs and rebuild (due to previous owner) it will be be babied like my real guns. |
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