Best Custom IR3 Angel

[thumper8]

Hey all! New to the group - thanks for the great info.

I've been a Cocker player since the mid 90's - but times they are a changing. With more custom cockers then are useful, it's time to sell off something and come over to the Angel side.

I'm looking for info and thoughts about what people feel is the best custom built IR3 currently on the market. I'm sure there is a thread on this somewhere on the board, but I haven't been able to find it. Basically, I don't want to make any compromises - i.e. a nice design, consistency in the gun, top end parts, ease and reliability of technical service from the maker.

My impressions thus far:

Impact:
I like the look of the cut and I know Mark and Jim and have always been impressed with their work. I just find the prices they have for the angel's higher than all the rest.

Dark:
Biggest selection of guns with a good array of prices. Pretty much anything you want. I've just had friends which have had a bit of trouble getting service from them.

Cobra Mamba's:
Nicest cut. Middle line price

Bonebreak:
Can't find much info.

Angel Parts:
Best price for a nice cut but not a lot of options on the gun.

WDP:
The fly is great, but is it missing things that the custom shops offer?

I'm sure I'm missing some here so whatever I've left out, let me know.

Thanks for the enlightenment.

[LcdAngel2002]

ok well a couple of things..each angel is going to perform the same as any other angel no matter what people say its the same stuff. The only thing that is different are the parts and the colors and the warrantys

the impacts are made beautifuly i believe the nicest milling ever..And there also cheaper now. Not at 1700 anymore aorund the 1500 area.

The darks im not a fan of cuz there is nothing special about them.

Also the cobras nothing special

thing with the impacts they stand out more

[bluepeter7]

i have a dark and i think it's pretty cool..but really i'd look at the fly from wdp. i like the cut on it...it's not too fancy and i just like the "non-busy" look of it.

[Alpha1]

I wouldn't take anything other than my fly. For $1350 I got a Black Dust Fly IR3 with Mem6 COPS2 OptoBoard. It looks great and shoots even better. Plus, it has a low rise gated feed, and some of the best annodizing i've ever seen. Go fly.

[Duracell]

word up, flys all the way!

[bluepeter7]

i actually sold my fly to get my dark...and i've regreted it. the dark has the same performance but i just liked the look of the fly better

[dr.strangelove]

On the contrary, I think anything you buy from Warped Sportz, you will be satisfied with. The darks have very nice milling, I like it alot better than any of the WDP models. Another one to consider is the Rock IR3. It's got, in my opinion, the nicest milling of any IR3 on the market (I think the impact looks too much like a toy, something you'd find in a GI Joe package). And Warped Sportz has SPECTACULAR customer service, and lifetime warranty. Go with a Dark, a Rock or a Class IR3, you won't be dissapointed, they look sweet and Warped is great company to do business with. Performance wise, all angels are basically the same, no company makes them any better than another, so basically your choices come down to cosmetics (and we all know that it's ALL about lookin' good)

[uvalaxman19]

i got my cnc and i love it and i think that the milling is tight as hell

[cameroncarnes]

DARK!

[b4k3r-b0y]

FLY! ~~they are the sweetest thing ever, just have a dusted black to pewter fade....mmmmnnnnnn and its cheaper then a ROCK or a MOMBA or a IMPACT or a DARK IR3

[LcdAngel2002]

they all do the same its just what u want and what gives you a better warranty imop

[eviper88]

Go with an Impact. They have the greatest Customer Serivce and Mark and Jim are great techs. I love the look. Mine's Green to Black. You also get the Impact trigger with a volumizer and a lifetime warranty. Get an Impact, you won't regret it.

[DazedPB247]

Well.... they all pretty much shoot the same out of the box. I have tested an Impact, Cobra, and Rocky(mine) IR3s and they all pretty much seemed the same. The only differences are the milling and the weight. Other than that they all pretty much shoot identically.

[cameroncarnes]

True dat. Yo, Word up my nizzle.

[Djmatt]

i have a fly and i love it its so light and looks the lick. but.... my mate has just bought a maba ir3 and man it looks fine that tattoo is really cool, like the other guys said they all perform the same but i have to say my fly is light and to me (front) is a big deal

[Kris1187]

1 word.... MAMBA

[C]-[iLDe]

I like the flys, darks and mambas.

[ws4eva]

i like the looks of the darks the best. i have the silver dust dark and its tight

[Howitzer11]

Darks, especially at the price they are letting them go these days.

[Matt H.]

i am only 13 so rememberi only have a certain amount of money and someone wants to sell me a 2k2 fly for $600, should i buy it or go for something else

[Kriptic]

it is all about personal preference... the paintball guns are like girls... you see, you see all different kinds of girls... classy, cheap, ugly, hot, fat, skinny, heavy etc... and you'll see like all of these girls with a guy... so get my point?
ps ugly people shouldn't reproduce...

[andygonzo]

why don't you buy the cheapest one and customize it yourself...right now i'm getting my IR3 CNC milled some more...and i got ever thing else is afermarket...it the personla touch...you can give me 1200 and i'll make you the "Gonzo Angel"

[iarethree]

how about a rock. my friend got one and DANG!

[Eyecare]

Originally posted by thumper8
'm looking for info and thoughts about what people feel is the best custom built IR3 currently on the market. I'm sure there is a thread on this somewhere on the board, but I haven't been able to find it. Basically, I don't want to make any compromises - i.e. a nice design, consistency in the gun, top end parts, ease and reliability of technical service from the maker.

iR3 prices are dropping as more and more people jump on the Speed bandwagon. You can get some great buys on used ones made by a variety of customizers. The milling preference is up to you. As others have indicated previously, all iR3s shoot essentially the same. You just pay more for the name, the special milling, perhaps a few "performance" add-ons, and their added warranty. If you're looking to get a completely new Angel that emphasizes function more than cosmetics, you may also wish to add Speed to you list of choices. Nothing wrong with the iR3 if you really want one though. I own a AALCD which I'm perfectly happy with and recently added a used Warped CLÅSS to my collection. I held on on getting a Speed only because it's fairly new and I wanted more options (which are sure to come with time) than are offered now. :cool:

[Eyecare]

PS: You can find more info on Bonebrakes (http://www.danbonebrake.com/) at Planet Paintball. :cool: