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Step 1
Consider how quickly you can load the paintball gun and how many rounds the gun holds. You don't want to get shot reloading your gun. If your gun holds more rounds, you can opt for a slower load time.
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Step 2
Decide how you want the gun to fire. Pump guns must be pumped like a shotgun in order to load the paintballs, where semi-automatic paintball guns shoot as fast as you pull the trigger. Electronic markers release several paintballs at once and continue firing as long as you hold the trigger down.
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Step 3
Know the type of paintball guns allowed in the games you plan to play. You only use stock guns in stock gun games. You use woods guns like Tipmanns or SP8s for woodsball and smaller guns like Spyder pilots, VS-2s or A-1 Angels for speedball.
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Step 4
Test the grip and feel of the paintball gun in your hands. Bulky guns or guns that don't fit well negatively affect your accuracy in shooting. Accessories like scopes may increase your accuracy.
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Step 5
Compare upgrade options like a gravity fed hopper or a compressed air tank that you can make without buying a new gun. Another thing to consider is the range of the gun.
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Step 6
Look for used guns that still work well. Often a used gun works great but may need minor adjustments or show wear.
