Viper skins seem almost like a "required" upgrade to AICS chassis? Pretty much everyone upgrades to Viperskins.. Why? Whats the difference and the benefit? Deciding if its worth the extra money for them on a used AICS 1.5... thanks!
whats the deal with viperskins?
- Thread starter punkwood2k
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It seems like that online, but I see way more chassis with the factory skins in real life. Different ergonomics and CDI factor.
ah.. lol. EVERYTHING revolves around the CDI factor.. I like the thumbhole design of the stock chassis more than the pistol grip..
I loved my AICS skins until I went to a match and shot the Viper Skins. It just felt better to me and for the peanuts they charge I got a set. I have the skins painted mostly green with browns and the TH painted mostly brown. This matches the season in my AO so I just swap out when I feel like it. Takes 5 min and changes things up a bit. The other thing I like about the Viper Skins is rail and flush cup attachments. When I run my NVS clip on I like having the rail attachment points and I love the flush cups. When I change back to the TH I have to use my HK sling. I also use the larger grip and need to wrap some mcnett on the TH to get the same effect. SO it is actually more then the "I'm cool factor" but if the Viper Skins were $300 option I wouldn't bother.
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The skins for as simple as they are transform it into a different and more comfortable gun to shoot...IMO.
I just like the cleaner look. Victor had them on sale just a week or so ago. Id check them out. Think they were 40 bucks off. Made the decision easier.
This....although I don't have VS, I do have the AI pistol grip sides. To me it's night and day difference. I can grab the rifle the way it was meant to be and have my finger correctly placed on the trigger. It's well worth the money!
Has anyone had experience with the V2 skins? I'm wondering if there is a preference of the V2 vs the original when using a sand sock.
Yeah, I got both rear pieces when I ordered mine. I played with each and ended up with the V2 on my butt stock, it is a good improvement on the V1, which is saying a lot as the V1 was/is fine as is.
Like Papa Zero Three I ordered the V2 as well but mounted it, used it and do like it. If you use a monopod it is a must and it gives a larger footprint in the rear for a bag or your gloved hand.
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