Things You'll Need:
- Money and a Paintball Manual, other Paintball gear
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Step 1
Remember, paintball guns are a necessity, but having the paintball skills to back it up is just as important. I can't tell you how many guys show up to fields wielding $1,500 marker set ups and get blown off the field in the first few minutes. Obviously, all things being equal with two players paintball skills, the one with the better marker will have an advantage, but don't underestimate a $300 Proto Slg and a player who practices consistently.
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Step 2
If you are playing a lot and serious about the sport, within a year, you will learn that your $200 marker can't keep up and you will want to upgrade to a new gun. I would suggest rather than buying a $200 gun and spending another $100 on the barrel, $100 on the board and $100 on the regulator, you save and buy a gun like the $300 Proto Rail which is pretty much ready to go right out of the box. You will then have a gun you can be proud of and one that you won't grow out of for a few years. Keep in mind that a $300 electronic marker today is better than the most expensive gun the pros played with 5 years ago. The quality and performance of guns today is incredible.
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Step 3
When making such a big purchase, you should stay with a known brand that have been around for a long time. Don't buy a cool looking fancy gun, manufactured in China from a brand new company just because it's $150 bucks. These companies crank out cheap guns, sell a few hundred of them and then disappear. It might look cool and shoot well for a few months, but when it breaks you're screwed because you won't parts or anyone to work on it.
Personally, I'd rather spend a bit more on a marker that is ready to go out of the box than spends hundred on upgrading the barrel, the regulator, the board, etc. -
Step 4
If you are a woodsball player, don't think that Tippmann is your only option. You would be just fine playing with a new Spyder or Proto rail. Just be careful of getting the electronics wet. Other than that, electronic markers are just fine for the woods. In fact, they are often quieter, more efficient and have less recoil, resulting in more accurate shots. Stay away from the shiny markers for the woods, stick with blacks and dark greens with a matte finish if possible.
Comments
westernmom said
on 5/11/2009 Very interesting information on paintball guns. I have thought of getting my grandsons some! Thanks for writing and very well done! 5*