thinking of buying Tracer unit

devbro · September 12th, 2017, 17:16

All in all I am very curious to get one for the next game I will go to. I do play indoor exclusively for forseeble future which may change next year. The more important for me is to be able to use it indoor with normal lighting, specifically at Toronto Arenas(Siege or Ultimate airsoft).

At this point I have two tracer units in mind:
1. AceTech tracer: It is apparently very bright and can light up bbs to make them visible in normal room lighting

2. G&G MIT tracer: Aside from the obvious tracer function, it comes with shot counter and chrono which can be very handy. If it is as bright as AceTech I do not mind the price.

What do you guys and gals think? Which one should I go for?

Katipunero · September 12th, 2017, 17:31

Just bought a G&G myself recently, but not the MIT version.

Works well. I bought it just to see how it held up to the recoil of my GBBR's and it's holding surprisingly well.

Only downside is that it's a huge can. It's like 8 inches, and I predominantly play indoor as well and I can't see myself running an extra 8 in front of my rifle.

My PDW, maybe, but even on 10.5" barrel M4's or SCAR it's just too much up front for CQB (at least for me) to manipulate and negotiate without it smacking on the floor from primary to secondary, or even trying to aim/hide through windows/structures.

But overall, I'm happy with it and I would definitely run it outdoor at night.

Danke · September 12th, 2017, 20:12

They're fun.

They really let you view how a hopup works.

devbro · September 13th, 2017, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katipunero

Just bought a G&G myself recently, but not the MIT version.

Works well. I bought it just to see how it held up to the recoil of my GBBR's and it's holding surprisingly well.

Only downside is that it's a huge can. It's like 8 inches, and I predominantly play indoor as well and I can't see myself running an extra 8 in front of my rifle.

My PDW, maybe, but even on 10.5" barrel M4's or SCAR it's just too much up front for CQB (at least for me) to manipulate and negotiate without it smacking on the floor from primary to secondary, or even trying to aim/hide through windows/structures.

But overall, I'm happy with it and I would definitely run it outdoor at night.

Have you shoot during the day or indoor lighting? Can you still see the bbs flying ?

Amos · September 13th, 2017, 02:13

Someone who has experience, how does the gen 2 TM tracer compare to the ACETEC one?

Katipunero · September 13th, 2017, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by devbro

Have you shoot during the day or indoor lighting? Can you still see the bbs flying ?

With indoor lighting like Siege, you can still see the bb fly, but not in the areas where it is more well lit.

Unless it's the dark of night or lights off, you're better off using a flashlight to track your bb's indoor if the lighting is better than dusk.

Chromey · September 23rd, 2017, 11:26

I have the Actech and a Gen1 TM.
Actech wins by a mile.

Using Bastards if it matters

tylamarre · October 8th, 2017, 20:57

There's also these types of tracer units if you don't want to extend the length of your gun, though I haven't used them myself.

http://www.evike.com/products/33569/

Styrak · October 10th, 2017, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by tylamarre

There's also these types of tracer units if you don't want to extend the length of your gun, though I haven't used them myself.

http://www.evike.com/products/33569/

Compared to barrel mounted.....terrible.

ShelledPants · October 10th, 2017, 09:18

Small sidetrack, what's the current ruling on importing mock suppressors and tracer units into Canada?

devbro · October 10th, 2017, 10:44

barrel mounts give the brightest bbs. The other closest thing I have seen is custome made HUTU that has multiple blue LED installed. The problem being, I run mosfet thus I cannot tap into the main battery

tylamarre · October 10th, 2017, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by devbro

barrel mounts give the brightest bbs. The other closest thing I have seen is custome made HUTU that has multiple blue LED installed. The problem being, I run mosfet thus I cannot tap into the main battery

I would rather have a dedicated battery anyways, I don't like the idea of my battery constantly draining while it's plugged in. I would store a 9v or small lipo battery in the handgaurd and a pressure switch on the rails.

Horva · October 13th, 2017, 08:13

I read and heard that better option is Actech, but that is my opinion

Styrak · October 14th, 2017, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horva

I read and heard that better option is Actech, but that is my opinion

Marui-san best.

Chromey · October 14th, 2017, 18:34

Actech Is clearly Better then the 1st Gen TM.
Im able to track BBs to 200'

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September 12th, 2017, 17:16	#1
devbro Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Thornhill, ON, Canada, North America, Earth	thinking of buying Tracer unit All in all I am very curious to get one for the next game I will go to. I do play indoor exclusively for forseeble future which may change next year. The more important for me is to be able to use it indoor with normal lighting, specifically at Toronto Arenas(Siege or Ultimate airsoft). At this point I have two tracer units in mind: 1. AceTech tracer: It is apparently very bright and can light up bbs to make them visible in normal room lighting 2. G&G MIT tracer: Aside from the obvious tracer function, it comes with shot counter and chrono which can be very handy. If it is as bright as AceTech I do not mind the price. What do you guys and gals think? Which one should I go for? __________________ Current Arsenal: AW Hi-Capa 5.1 X 2 EMG DD MK18 Cerakote VFC M4 MK18 CYMA AK47 TM MP5 First gen Rare find TM MP5A5 with swordfish 2004

September 12th, 2017, 20:12	#3
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	They're fun. They really let you view how a hopup works. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

September 13th, 2017, 02:13	#5
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Someone who has experience, how does the gen 2 TM tracer compare to the ACETEC one? __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

September 12th, 2017, 17:31	#2
Katipunero Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto	Just bought a G&G myself recently, but not the MIT version. Works well. I bought it just to see how it held up to the recoil of my GBBR's and it's holding surprisingly well. Only downside is that it's a huge can. It's like 8 inches, and I predominantly play indoor as well and I can't see myself running an extra 8 in front of my rifle. My PDW, maybe, but even on 10.5" barrel M4's or SCAR it's just too much up front for CQB (at least for me) to manipulate and negotiate without it smacking on the floor from primary to secondary, or even trying to aim/hide through windows/structures. But overall, I'm happy with it and I would definitely run it outdoor at night.

September 23rd, 2017, 11:26	#7
Chromey Whiny Attention Whore Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Acton, On	I have the Actech and a Gen1 TM. Actech wins by a mile. Using Bastards if it matters __________________ B.A. Level 3 Cert.

October 8th, 2017, 20:57	#8
tylamarre Should not be around animals without adult supervision Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010	There's also these types of tracer units if you don't want to extend the length of your gun, though I haven't used them myself. http://www.evike.com/products/33569/

October 10th, 2017, 09:18	#10
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	Small sidetrack, what's the current ruling on importing mock suppressors and tracer units into Canada? __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

October 10th, 2017, 10:44	#11
devbro Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Thornhill, ON, Canada, North America, Earth	barrel mounts give the brightest bbs. The other closest thing I have seen is custome made HUTU that has multiple blue LED installed. The problem being, I run mosfet thus I cannot tap into the main battery __________________ Current Arsenal: AW Hi-Capa 5.1 X 2 EMG DD MK18 Cerakote VFC M4 MK18 CYMA AK47 TM MP5 First gen Rare find TM MP5A5 with swordfish 2004

October 13th, 2017, 08:13	#13
Horva Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2017	I read and heard that better option is Actech, but that is my opinion

October 14th, 2017, 18:34	#15
Chromey Whiny Attention Whore Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Acton, On	Actech Is clearly Better then the 1st Gen TM. Im able to track BBs to 200' __________________ B.A. Level 3 Cert.

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