One of the first things you’ll notice about the Geo R5 is its new fabric case, a departure from the aluminum cases of previous models. This change not only modernizes the look but is should also hold up better over time. The case features a bungee handle, a practical improvement over the previous that didn’t have a handle.
The DLX Luxe IDOL, with a redesigned bolt for smoother handling and shooting plus a larger OLED screen, offers significant improvements over the Shocker ERA including ergonomics and a premium feel. Despite similar core functionality, the IDOL’s design advances and features like a metal-on-metal trigger stop justify its higher price at $1799.00.
Shocker paintball guns trace back to the Shoe Box shocker, evolving into the current toothpaste-sized Shocker ERA. But does the ERA signify a new phase for Shocker, or is it merely more of the same? To uncover the truth, let’s dissect the ERA.
If you ask me, the CS3 is one of the best high-end guns ever made. However, it comes with a hefty price tag of $1,750. Like most high-end guns, It includes an electronic frame, but for an extra $400, you can switch it to a mechanical frame, which brings the total cost to a staggering $2,150. The question is, does adding a mechanical frame to the best high-end electronic gun really make it the best mechanical gun?
Both the CS3 and the 180R feature versions of the GammasCore bolt system: the 180R with the OP-R Core operating at around 120 PSI, and the CS3 with the OP Core operating in a range from 95-105 PSI. The lower pressure in the CS3 is partly due to its slightly larger body, allowing for more volume in the valve chamber.
The CS2 from Eclipse was such a popular gun that naturally, I was excited to try out it’s replacement the CS3. So I did what I always do when new stuff comes out, go to Sac Paintball and decide what color I want to buy. We did a part swap and I ended up with this silver and black.
An odd thing about the frame is where they just cut the trigger guard off the double trigger frame design. It’s a bit odd, and it doesn’t really jump out at you when you look at it, but you sure can feel that huge flat spot.
