* Work in Progress - UNFINISHED *
Hey everyone, here's the somewhat overdue V3. If you're interested in V1 and V2, they can be found here:
V1-
http://www.paintballforum.com/showth...16#post1832316
V2-
-Master "What gun to choose" Thread 2
PLEASE READ THESE TWO PARAGRAPHS FIRST:
This is a quick guide for anyone wondering what gun to buy. It is by no means all encompassing, so still feel free to post your own thread asking people what they think of your choices, this is just to help narrow the choices. I will not cover every single gun, that would take too much time and be pointless. I will try to be as unbiased as possible. Keep in mind, these suggestions are all geared towards functionality/tournament play, I do not include guns designed to look cool for scenario games; for such guns, feel free to post a thread in the appropriate section, or ask any of our knowledgeable members about it and we'll give you the run down on what we think of it.
I have only covered guns still being produced/sold (as of today, 12/03/07), older guns are not included. This is for guns sold being new from the retailer, not used. Some retailers have different prices, have sales, prices change etc. so you may find you can’t find the gun in some category in that price range, or perhaps you’ll find it cheaper; I can’t control this, I’ve tried to be as accurate as possible with prices. Please note, the markers are not listed in any particular order within their price categories.
I may decide to update or create newer versions of this thread in the future.
This thread was inspired by 98customplayer1's thread in the new player section, essentially the same idea but focuses only on lower end guns for new players looking for their first gun. Check it out if you're in that situation:
http://www.paintballforum.com/forum/...d.php?t=126182
[Note to Readers: I'm an opiniated human being, and while I try to be as accurate as possible with my info this thread also has a healthy dose of my own personal bias. Take that into account when reading this please.]
$1-100 Category
This section is the cheapest of the cheap, so naturally guns in here are not the cream of the crop. Guns in the price range will get the job done, but not particularly well. For someone who does not play often, maybe just an occasional get together with some close friends, these will do fine. For anyone who wants to play seriously, I'd suggest saving up a bit more.
-Spyder Sonix 07
Spyder.tv - Spyder Electronic & Semi-Auto Paintball Markers, Gear, Apparel, and Accessories
One of the most basic Spyders, it has everything you need to get started. The design is simple, being all mechanical and CO2 compatible. My gripe with Spyders is how most of them, this one included, require the use of that annoying plastic feedneck.
*Stacked tube blowback
*Spyder threaded barrel
*Works on either co2 or HPA (must be a High Pressure tank, LP will not work)
*Clamping feedneck (Plastic)
-Piranha GTI 2007
Pursuit Marketing Inc.
Similar in design and performance to the Sonix, although with some more... futuristic looks. I personally am not a fan of the looks, but from my experience guns built by PMI have traditionally have a leg up Spyders in the quality department. Either choice would be fine.
*Stacked tube blowback
*Spyder threaded barrel
*Works on either co2 or HPA (must be a High Pressure tank, LP will not work)