Thoughts on the N2 Dreadnaught?

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  • ChuckLove
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    • Jul 2020
    • 1520
    • Western Mass

    #1

    Thoughts on the N2 Dreadnaught?

    This past weekend at Slim's I got a chance to shoot binson's N2 Dreadnaught. I'm blown away by how it shot. The trigger is probably the lightest I've ever felt on a mech. I loved how the trigger & guard can be switched out between single and double configuration. Has anyone here out some milage on one? I'm considering picking one up in the future.
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  • Ego10Baller
    MCB Member
    • Jul 2020
    • 611

    #2
    I don't have mileage with one but have considered picking one up a few times. When I do deeper research on them I end up seeing mixed reviews and figure it would make more sense to just buy an Etha 3M and not have to worry about chopping or any other teething pains. You might find some of the comments here helpful. Some people love it - others have problems that I personally wouldn't want to have to deal with out at the field. I only get to play once every couple of months so I wouldn't want to miss a game due to my mech going down. But if you have multiple markers this isn't as big of an issue other than probably missing the first half of a game while you grab another marker from the car. YMMV

    https://www.reddit.com/r/paintball/c...nought_review/

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    • iamthelazerviking
      iamthelazerviking commented
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      Also why I won't get one. Seem cool but have heard about issues that make me not want to go there. Don't seem to be reliable enough and Nova QC is all over the place

    • Ego10Baller
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      100%
  • Cyberpyr8
    Certified Post Whore
    • Jul 2020
    • 1141
    • Richmond Hill, GA

    #3
    I haven't seen or heard any complaints on them. Just be aware the resale on them is terrible though. There's a guy on FB that's down to 300 and still not getting bites. Like most of their stuff, they are only selling for 250-300 after paying 4-600 for them new. But they seem solid.
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    • Novastar357
      Newbie
      • May 2025
      • 16
      • Maine

      #4
      I have an n2 and it’s been great also have the n1 which has also been great the only problem child I’ve had is the n3, I will say novas customer service ( for me anyway) has been great Tj gave me his personal number for any problems I have

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      • ChuckLove
        ChuckLove commented
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        I've had a handful of Nova products somewhere better than others. The only reason I got rid of my N4 was because I didn't like the big Pringles can design of it. I'm excited to try the N2 because it feels like a modern gun and has that awesome trigger. How has yours been with the JT Triad?
    • BrickHaus
      Tactical Spoon Reacquired
      • Sep 2020
      • 3414
      • Minnesota

      #5
      I'll preface this by saying. I have an early gen n2, and I've seen many iterations of the N2 I believe my early one just needs the updates. Nova did send me updates, but I haven yet put them in. These videos are of the original parts. But also I've had issues with my N2 every time I tried to use it to the degree that this was the first time after a year of ownership.

      The good:

      The mouse click trigger is phenomenal

      The mechanical cycling sound is awesome.

      It has many great design ideas like the engine pneumatic lock, trigger shoes, and low force bolt.

      It feels nice in the hands.

      the bad:

      mine seems to to this weird mechanical " chunk" occasionally it fires a ball, but just sounds " different" I'm not sure if that's contributing to the inconsistent firing.

      It holds nice, but it a bit long. The older style pre .45 grips are made for large palms. small hands have an issue reaching the trigger.

      There is a considerable amount of air I feel blow by the right eye cover when ripping. I may just need to tighten mine up, but I recall it drawing my attention in the heat of a firefight.

      The old style grips get very thin in spots with some engraving patterns.i have a pin hole blow out on my left panel. ( not an issue anymore)


      The ugly truth. It's not going to be your go to tourney gun. But it's a unique enough design that incorporates a walkable mech, with a low force bolt that reminds me of a well tuned lvl 10 bolt. It has swappable accessories, and takes a cocker barrel. It just ticked enough boxes for me to want one.


      I will shamelessly plug my D series Youtube videos when I can. Here is the 2 games I used my n2 for last months Jungle rumble.


      https://youtu.be/BMa-T_7hdVA?si=2I420OWgKh4inw0Z

      That's the first game I played. Ended pretty fast. Gun cycled fine, but it's length makes wrapping hard cover a bit of a challenge for me.

      https://youtu.be/hQvadG3oHPs?si=MBGycSD5MKzgK9bP

      And if you can stand to watch it. Here is the second game I played with it. It chopped a ball early on and the bolt jammed up on it. I had to pull my barrel and you can see the soupy mess it made. It cycled for the most part, but did not shoot well after that.
      https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/b...khaus-feedback

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      • ChoSanJuan
        ChoSanJuan commented
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        Yours really needs to be dialed in. It's my daily driver for the most part, as well as one of my mains for tournament play.
    • Trbo323
      MCB Member
      • Jul 2020
      • 6381
      • Vancouver WA

      #6
      They call that a double trigger? The trilogy 1.5 trigger is larger

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      I use Tapatalk which does NOT display comments. If you want me to see it, make it a post not a comment.

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      https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/b...323-s-feedback

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      • Grendel
        Grendel commented
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        There are two different frames for the N2 one mech tournament "legal" and a "double trigger" which is more along 1.5 IMO.

      • ChoSanJuan
        ChoSanJuan commented
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        Not really frames, per se... Just trigger guards (three of them, standard single, thick single for tournaments, and double) and then the single/double triggers.
    • Novastar357
      Newbie
      • May 2025
      • 16
      • Maine

      #7
      ChuckLove my only complaint is the rain lid on mine is super tight, the amount of force to open it is crazy to me, but the loader it’s self worked great I just got it so it’s only seen one event so too early to say if it will replace the r1 or not

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      • ChuckLove
        ChuckLove commented
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        I have a Triad already. I was just wondering how well it does with the N2?
    • Novastar357
      Newbie
      • May 2025
      • 16
      • Maine

      #8
      Oh it did fine, i didn’t rip on it super hard but it kept up with it

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      • Grendel
        MCB Member
        • Jul 2020
        • 1980
        • Lexington, SC

        #9
        I have been semi interested but I rarely shoot Semi to begin with and too much QC inconsistencies for me to invest any more than my N3 (which rarely gets used anymore).


        "When you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it." - Theodore Roosevelt

        Feedback Link - https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/b...del-s-feedback

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        • ChoSanJuan
          I do things... and stuff
          • Jul 2020
          • 797
          • Milwaukee

          #10
          I just happen to be posting a shooting video with a Gen 2 Dreadnought showcasing loader compatibility... like right now! I'll have it in a separate thread. I've even got a CRBN DRV up in it!
          Fred aka ChoSanJuan
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          • ChuckLove
            ChuckLove commented
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            Awesome video! My JT triad should keep up just fine. I should be getting my N2 tomorrow.

          • ChoSanJuan
            ChoSanJuan commented
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            Thank you! Can't wait to hear your feedback on it!
        • ChuckLove
          Pump Kings 👑
          • Jul 2020
          • 1520
          • Western Mass

          #11
          No regrets so far with the N2. It's very comfortable in the hands. I really like that it has the interchangeable trigger setups. The JT Triad definitely keeps up well with the N2 as well.

          https://youtube.com/shorts/aSo6sbZ-0...fExaBgHETqhkGt
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