Valken Ripsaw - $189 Magfed Gun

[jokers]

Anyone keeping an eye on this still. I saw where it was going to debut at NXL but now that I look at the page for these it is giving me a 404 error and saying that the page does not exist.

Okay so I figured it out, looks like valken raised the price by 20 dollars and does not want the old price to be seen.

https://www.valken.com/valken-ripsaw-atg-air-through-grip/?itemId=3745

https://www.valken.com/valken-ripsaw-ats-air-through-stock/?itemId=3746

[Magmoormaster]

They're killing themselves with that price. DYE mags and cocker threads are good upgrades, but at that price most people will just buy a TMC.

[glaman5266]

Yeah, considering what the original price was going to be ($190) I don't blame people for looking elsewhere.

But I do still think there is value in an out-the-box FS shooter even at that price considering the next one up is the Valken M17, which is $350. I'm not completely turned off yet.

[Trbo323]

They're killing themselves with that price. DYE mags and cocker threads are good upgrades, but at that price most people will just buy a TMC.

I suspect you are right. When you put the two side by side I would bet a lot of players would pick the tmv based on the looks as well.

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[jokers]

I just realized how close the mag fed markers are:
Stormer: 189.95 (Tippman Valve, Tippman Mags, 98C Barrel)
TMC: 279.95 (Tippman Valve, Tippman Mags, 98C Barrel)
Ripsaw: 339.95 (Tippmann Valve, Dye Mags, Cocker barrel)
M17: 349.95 (TIPX Valve, Guessing Proprietary Mags, A5 threads)
T15: 549.95 (T15 Valve, T15 Mag, Automag twist lock style barrel)
EMF100: 718.75 (Gamma core, Dye Mags, Cocker thread)
Dye Dam: 1499.95 (Dye Spool Valve,Dye Mags, Cocker thread)
I tried to match like for like with magazines and with the tricked out stormer being the one I used for reference. I am sure that I have missed quite a few and that some of those the Dam in particular would not be considered a starter marker.
I did not include sale prices even though at the time of this writing the TMC 224.95, and EMF 669.95 are on sale. I also did not show the best deals since there are some sites that are showing pre order items for cheaper ans has the T15 for 399.95.

[jokers]

The T15 takes a twist lock barrel that is for the T15 it is very similar to the old school twist automags but no I do nto think an Automag twist lock barrel will work in a T15. I will edit my post to reflect that.
The Ripsaw's msrp is from their site and matching the closest to the stormer. There is a cheaper version with just Gas through grips or Air through stock that does not have a stock, front shroud, or flip up sites. I do not know the cost of those accessories and did not want to match them exactly since everyone has their own preference so I found similiar models. I will update the post with links to the markers.

https://www.valken.com/valken-ripsaw-zulu/?itemId=3748

[The Inflicted]

It looks as though the version you're looking at includes a 13ci tank, which would account for the much higher MSRP.

[jokers]

You are absolutely right, it does include a tank there are others in the list i did that include tanks as well. The M17, and the EMF 100, do as well. I do not know the stocks, and the front shroud that work with the Ripsaw yet and wanted to try and match the stormer as best as possible.

[Luscious]

I wish that Inline bolt system would die... Or evolve. Leave Valken with the old tech and Tippmanns innovate and impress once again.

[Jonnydread]

I don't mind the inline bolt system, I have a Bolt pump that has been nothing if not reliable.

[glaman5266]

Hard disagree.The inline blowback platform has been the standard for rentals & newbies for many years for many good reasons. Even with the Emek there are still good reasons to use 98s & their clones for rentals.


As for it "evolving"? Not sure what can be done, but I wouldn't mind seeing what more can be done with it. It's an excellent platform. But with GI owning Tippmann, I do not see that happening unless it's Valken or some other company doing it. GI, as part of an equity firm, is cash-cowing the brand & I don't see that changing.