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Tippmann released their new line of full electropneumatic markers, and boy they are cool! We got the
chance to get the MP2 Elite before they are released to
the public to try out and let you know how it is before
you buy it! While I will not spoil everything in the first
part of this review, I will tell you it is well worth the money.
These markers are $299.95, so not only is it reliable, but it
is affordable!
So let’s talk about the aesthetics of this marker. This
gun is a sleek, tactical looking marker with top picatinny
rails to add your own accessories and make it your own.
These guns come stock with the APEX2 barrel with
shroud, which makes it look really cool! Some people like
the APEX barrels, some don’t. It really just depends on
the player.
This marker has dual eyes, as well as a ton of different
firing modes. The firing modes include semi, burst,
ramping, and full auto. The eyes help prevent paintballs
from chopping, and they actually really do help! This gun
also comes with a newly designed rip clip. This paired with

the APEX2 barrel system makes for a very great setup. The
gun also comes with an Empire Rip Clip Loader.
Now we will talk about the feel and ease of maintenance
on this marker. It feels and looks like any other Tippmann
you will find; durable and high quality. The gun has a
durable stainless steel bottom-line hose, as well as an
adjustable telescoping shoulder stock. This is important
because everyone’s body shape and size is different!
This gun is very quiet in the woods. You can easily sneak
up on players in the field. The trigger ease is also one
of the favorites on this marker. It is easy to pull, but not
too easy. There is hardly any recoil and is lightweight,
making it a great gun for beginners and younger players.
It is also very easy to maintenance. Both the Rip Clip and
the Stryker itself is very manageable when it comes to
breaking it down for cleaning or maintenance. With very
little screws, and easily accessible internals; making this
gun very beginner friendly as well. The Stryker’s all come
with extra O-rings as well as back up screws, Allen keys,
and everything you need to maintenance and replace the

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