Why the JT tac-5 recon is better than the 98c

[Magoo]

The few of these I've worked on had really bad velocity issues. Have yours all been able to Chrono fine?

If you were running a 950psi output, it kinda sounds like you were running too much pressure... I remember too much PSI could prevent the valve from fully opening up, leading to low FPS.

[kevin qmto]

The Tac 5 is a better performing gun, but a worse rental. I had a few ex rental Tac 5's, and yeah they take way too long to strip down to clean.

[Trbo323]

The Tac 5 is a better performing gun, but a worse rental. I had a few ex rental Tac 5's, and yeah they take way too long to strip down to clean.

Then I feel like you were doing something wrong if you felt these took too long compared to what else is out there

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[kevin qmto]

Then I feel like you were doing something wrong if you felt these took too long compared to what else is out there

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No I should have said they took too long for the field that used to use them, because they never did it lol. and with a 98, for the most part you don't have to do it, just throw some oil on the bolt every 6 months.

[Trbo323]

No I should have said they took too long for the field that used to use them, because they never did it lol. and with a 98, for the most part you don't have to do it, just throw some oil on the bolt every 6 months.

These are essentially the same though. I don't see how the 98 is going to require less maintenance. A lot of the seals are even the same size. If they are going to wear out in the tac5 I don't see how they magically don't because it's a tippmann

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[COB]

For what it is worth, I think that no matter what the marker is there will always be a complaint, especially if it is used as a rental. The 98's are known for their durability but require time to strip and clean. The design requires extra minutes spent removing all the screws, but not days or even hours. However, when you are cleaning 50 rentals, minutes turn to hours. The various manufactures like Tippmann have tried to make that process simpler and faster. They did the split shell 98 Custom/Pro only removing the rear half of the clam. The flip top FT12 and the BT Slice and so on. But with ease of disassembly came ease of failure. Cast parts wearing, cracking and/or breaking. There is no magic solution. I feel the markers should be judged on how the average person would use and maintain a marker. If you're handing a marker to a novice or kid, you would be looking at a durable design over ease of stripping. Likewise, in the hands of a seasoned player, the need for extreme durability is less critical. You don't expect seasoned players to drop or throw their markers, to lean on the marker as a crutch when kneeling or getting up. This is the problem when the markers are judge by their use as a rental. They need to be built like a tank to take the abuse but quickly disassembled for service. Personal preferences on trigger length and pull can never be satisfied in any mass-produced design. Although, ease of customizing with alter4native parts can be factored into a mass-produced design.
The TAC 5 has tried to achieve a compromise of durability and ease of service. Everyone has their opinion on the success or failure of this compromise. The simple mostly single piece body is great for maintenance but limits flexibility regarding the trigger system. The addition of the adjustable front section created feed flexibility, not common in other designs. But this simple design leaves no room for partial repairs to the frame or body. You don't have the option to replace half the body like a clamshell design.
Personally, I like both the TAC5 and the 98's. Each has their advantages.