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The Platinum Series is Tippmann’s ultimate interpretation of the Model 98 design. Every part of this paintball marker was looked at when Tippmann engineers went about the task of improving the 98 design. Among the changes made were simplifying field stripping of the marker by adding a cut in the left side of the die-cast receiver so that you don’t have to completely split the marker in half to service the hammer or install upgrades like an electronic trigger. This alone is a major improvement over previous M98’s, since all too often when splitting the receiver, the front sight spring or ball detent would get lost or out of position. Removing 5 screws gives the player full access to the gripframe and hammer. Reassembly is greatly simplified as well, since you don’t have to juggle the marker’s internals around while making sure the detent and front site spring stay in place.
Out of the box, the Platinum series comes with a hopper and the stock barrel, which is 8.5″ long and has a much improved internal finish over earlier M98 stock barrels. Tippmann uses a stone honing process on their stock barrels now, which accounts for the improved internal finish. All that’s required to go out and play is a CO2 bottle/HPA bottle, paint and a mask. With the marker’s short barrel, long body setup, it has a distinctive tommy gun feel, especially when firing from the hip. In stock configuration, the stock non-motorized hopper is more than adequate to keep up with the single mechanical trigger. For this review we tested the marker as stock, but with the addition of either an RT or Electronic trigger, stepping up to a motorized or force-feed hopper would be necessary. In the Scenario world, the Tippmann name is revered for the rock-solid reliability and upgradeability that players want. With the Custom 98 Platinum Series, Tippmann took the already legendary reliability and upgradability of the 98 to the next level. For those wanting the easiest path to upgrade and play with a reliable marker, the Platinum Series is where it’s at.
January 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
I love the Kits & Upgrades section on http://www.choicepaintballguns.com. They brake it down into different paintball gun brand names and have a huge selection. They’ve got Tippmann X7, 98 and A5, BT, RAP4 and many others; check it out here… http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/page/upgrades
January 14th, 2009 at 3:31 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
The Tippmann X7 AK47 mod kit from http://www.choicepaintballguns.com is a great deal. You can get this kit and build up your Tippmann X7 to turn it into this awesome AK47 paintball gun… http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/TIPX7AK47KIT All the parts come from Tippmann I think to, so you know it’s going to be good quality.
January 14th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
If Tippmann wants to sell their 98 with more rails already built into the gun, then that would only make the thing more customizable. Hey it would save you money in the long run, as you wouldn’t have to buy any rails to add your scope or flashlight or whatever else you want to add…. http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/TIP98PRO
January 14th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
It looks to me like the only difference between the Tippmann 98 custom platinum series and the other Tippmann 98 guns is that the platinum has already built-in rails on the top. Is there anything else on the platinum series that makes it stand out as any better than all the other 98’s? http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/TIP98PRO
January 14th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
Is there any way you can fit the pistol mount laser + flashlight http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/ATPFLS onto the Tippmann 98 paintball marker? It looks like it should go on a pistol of some sort but I was just wondering if you could somehow make it work on the Tippmann 98.
January 14th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
When you’re a regular visitor of http://www.choicepaintballguns.com, there’s no stopping you from winning the paintball matches you play in. Our team gets all it’s gear from them and they are really good to us about giving us team discounts when we want to buy multiple items. You have to contact the store owner but he’s really easy going and is glad to help you.
January 14th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
We love what RAP4 is doing with the BT TM-7 submachine paintball gun! Finally they’ve started juicing those things up with all sorts of flavor. http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/PK00506 . Our team captain likes the Extreme Enforcer.. http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/PK00504 … that thing has every attachment known to man on it!
January 14th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
Playing paintball war games really fuels my competitive spirit. I visit http://www.choicepaintballguns.com to get the latest and best quality paintball equipment for the best deals on the internet. Check out this site and you’ll be awed with how extensive of a collection of tactical and competition paintball guns and gear they have.
January 14th, 2009 at 4:23 am
Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series | ChoicePaintballGuns…
It’s hard to improve on something that’s already fantastic, but that’s exactly what Tippmann has done with the Platinum series. These guys really did have a long perspective when they built their first guns for the future of tactical paintball. You can find details on the Platinum Series Tippmann 98 paintball gun by itself or in packages on http://www.choicepaintballguns.com.
March 18th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Tippmann…
With the apex tip on the end, will the length of the barrel still affect accuracy? Will the Apex fit onto the barrel of http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/PK00428 ? I like the idea of just buying a barrel and the tip because I already have a shroud, but with 10 inches of naked barrel it kinda defeats half the hype about sniper barrels lol.