The spyder series by kingman is a good starter gun, if you have a little more money to spend, you could go with their Emarker series.
Otherwise there is the model 98 by tippmann, thats a gun that is really easy to use aftermarket parts on.
http://www.kingmanusa.com
http://www.tippmann.com
Have a fun playing, its a fun sport.
Edit: that a **** nice marker steve. If i get back into the sport i think im going to go with a bob-long intimidator.
Otherwise there is the model 98 by tippmann, thats a gun that is really easy to use aftermarket parts on.
http://www.kingmanusa.com
http://www.tippmann.com
Have a fun playing, its a fun sport.
Edit: that a **** nice marker steve. If i get back into the sport i think im going to go with a bob-long intimidator.
Woodmister
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Radford!
Yea I had a spyder. If you dicide to buy a gun (marker), I have all the assories and need to sell. Ive got a 12oz tank, 900pb's, mask...
avistar23
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i use : spyder Tl plus
viem loader hopper
900 psi tank
love my stuff.
the spyder tl plus is a nice affordable gun
viem loader hopper
900 psi tank
love my stuff.
the spyder tl plus is a nice affordable gun
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alright, what's up with all the psi's and stuff? is it better to run a high or low psi? i told you i seriously know like nothing. i haven't even held one before, but hopefully this saturday i'm going paintballing with 3 friends.
wow, i could go for days talking about paintball guns. For a first gun its not always gonna be a good idea to blow $600 on a gun. I'de say a tippman 98, maybe with an upgraded barrel and a 20oz tank is all u need to get started. Its an awsome hobby, but also expensive. I'de go a couple times before buying a gun unless u just like to plink with it also. I recomend the tippman because u can submerge them in water, drop them off a cliff and run them over with a car before they show a sign of wear. Its better to run a gun at a lower PSI (low pressure) because it will be more efficient, and this saves u air. A tank will be at a set PSI, while a gun can be adjusted. ask any questions u got..
Jdg784
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Yep..I'm God
Woo-hoo, about time a topic came up on these boards that I know a lot about
. For a starting player here's what I would invest in after having played for 8 years now.1-JT Spectra mask WITH THERMAL LENS! The thermal is a little more expensive, but worth it's weight in gold when you're running and your mask fogs up.
2-Tippmann model 98 w/a smart parts all american barrel .689 or .692 bore. If you really get into the sport you'll want to have a range of barrels from .683 or so to .695
3-12-20 oz Co2 tank, you won't need a nitrogen tank unless you play in cold cold weather, or get more serious about the sport.
4-Squeegee..otherwise busted balls=hell
5-Viewloader Revolution hopper-just spring for the motorized one (9v or 12v) and you'll be glad you did.
6-Teflon tape, allen keys, teflon tape, screwdrivers, any tools you'll need.
7-Learn your marker! knowing how to fix it will be an invaluable skill.
There's more but I've gotta go, anymore questions hit me up on AIM at soccerguy784..I can answer just about anything for you.
Originally posted by Jdg784 Woo-hoo, about time a topic came up on these boards that I know a lot about
1-JT Spectra mask WITH THERMAL LENS! The thermal is a little more expensive, but worth it's weight in gold when you're running and your mask fogs up.
2-Tippmann model 98 w/a smart parts all american barrel .689 or .692 bore. If you really get into the sport you'll want to have a range of barrels from .683 or so to .695
3-12-20 oz Co2 tank, you won't need a nitrogen tank unless you play in cold cold weather, or get more serious about the sport.
4-Squeegee..otherwise busted balls=hell
5-Viewloader Revolution hopper-just spring for the motorized one (9v or 12v) and you'll be glad you did.
6-Teflon tape, allen keys, teflon tape, screwdrivers, any tools you'll need.
7-Learn your marker! knowing how to fix it will be an invaluable skill.
There's more but I've gotta go, anymore questions hit me up on AIM at soccerguy784..I can answer just about anything for you.
hit it on the spot.. dont upgrade until you feel the need, and u will save money and learn more. Start with good stuff, not crappy shit from walmart..
Jdg784
10+ year member
Yep..I'm God
sorry if I missed anything, the g/f called. What was I saying..oh yeah, don't give in to anyone of the gimmicks that they're marketing, about this piece making your gun Über efficient, or super fast, or won't break paint..most of them don't work. There are exceptions though, such as the Level 10 kit for automags, several parts for autocockers, and a few other guns. Either way, I'd ask myself, or someone else knowledgable on the board before you purchased any upgrades.
Oh and btw..low pressure doesn't mean it's more efficent. Technically a higher pressure gun would be more efficient if used properly. Take the shocker for example, one of the lowest pressure guns out there (runs at less than 150 psi) and just EATS Co2..like there's no tommorow. I've also seen high pressure cockers (at about 5-600 psi) that got thousands of shots off a 20 oz co2. Paintball is just as bad as car audio when you get into all the physics and nuances behind it.
Oh and btw..low pressure doesn't mean it's more efficent. Technically a higher pressure gun would be more efficient if used properly. Take the shocker for example, one of the lowest pressure guns out there (runs at less than 150 psi) and just EATS Co2..like there's no tommorow. I've also seen high pressure cockers (at about 5-600 psi) that got thousands of shots off a 20 oz co2. Paintball is just as bad as car audio when you get into all the physics and nuances behind it.
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