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$101-200 Category
Here is where you actually start getting your moneys worth in my opinion. Markers in this price range are still far from spectacular, but you are getting quite a bit of bang for your buck, as well as a massive selection to choose from.

-Spyder VS1
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The VS1 is the most basic version of the VS line Spyder recently released. New features include a new style of electric frame, and more importantly, break beam eye sensors in the breech to reduce chopping; this is much better than any ACS bolt thing.
*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)
*Break beam eyes


-Spyder VS2
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The big brother to the VS1. It too has the same break beam eyes, along with a clamping feedneck, better trigger, and a new valve/hammer setup with a regulator built into the ASA to run LP (Low Pressure). This helps reduce chopping somewhat, as well makes the shooting cycle much smoother. Due to this LP operation, it's highly recommended you do not use CO2, but HPA instead which can be expensive. If you must use CO2, anti-siphoned is pretty much required.
*Stacked tube blowback (new LP operation)
*Spyder threaded barrel
*Break Beam eyes
*Clamping feedneck
*On/off ASA


-Smart Parts Ion

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When it was first released, sales were through the roof as was disdain for it. Whether you hate it or like it, it offered very good bang for your buck and still is a pretty good deal, especially as the price to continues to fall. The biggest problem with the Ion is that it requires you to take apart most of the gun, forcing you to handle delicate electronics, hoses, etc. fairly regularly. Because of this, I'd recommend investing a little more money in the Ion XE, as it's BOB body gets rid of this problem.
*Blowforward (Similar to spool valve but simplified)
*Impulse/Ion Barrel threads
*Break beam eyes
*HPA preferred

-Smart Parts Vibe
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Built on the same platform as the Ion, the Vibe works on the same blow-forward/spool valve concept. To make it so cheap, they've taken away the break beam eyes (they can be added as an upgrade); however, they have included a clamping feedneck and a BOB (Bolt out Back) style body, neither of which the standard Ion has.
*Blowforward (Similar to spool valve but simplified)
*Impulse/Ion Barrel threads
*Clamping feedneck
*CO2 compatible


-Smart Parts SP1
SMART PARTS

The SP1 is exactly the same as the Vibe internally. Ion platform without break beam eyes. The only difference are the external parts, such as body, trigger, and barrel. They will perform pretty much the same.
*Blowforward (Similar to spool valve but simplified)
*Impulse/Ion Barrel threads
*Clamping feedneck
*CO2 compatible

-ICD Promaster
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It's light and efficient, as well fast. However ICD has recently gone out of business, and finding these new will soon be impossible (if it isn't already). Customer support for ICD products has been taken over by VaporWorks.[/size]
*Stacked tube air ram
*Autococker barrel threads
*Break beam eyes
*HPA required

-Tippmann 98C

Tippmann
It's not fast, or light, or even particularly efficient, but it always works. It’s been described as the “AK47 of paintball”. What makes it such a good choice is it's near indestructibility. So long as you put a bit of oil through it once in a while, the only thing that will ever break on this gun is the feedneck when is something like a $10 replacement. It is mechanical, so there are no electronics to screw up. [/size]
*Single tube blowback
*Tippman 98 barrel threads
*Works on either co2 or HPA (must be a High Pressure tank, LP will not work)

-BT4 Combat
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It runs on the same inline blow-back design as the Tippmann line, with some slight changes. It matches the 98C in durability and performance.
*Single tube blowback
*98/BT barrel threads
*Works on either co2 or HPA (must be a High Pressure tank, LP will not work)


-WGP Synergy Equalizer
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A new and rather unknown gun from WGP. I have not personally had the chance to hold one yet, but I've researched them: They're a blowback, but low pressure and "HPA preferred". This makes me guess that the design is somewhat reminiscent of a VS2/3. It also includes break beam eyes (Be sure to get the "Equalizer" version if you want eyes; the regular Synergy has eye covers but no eyes).
*Stacked tube blowback (LP operation)
*Cocker barrel threads
*Clamping feedneck (plastic)
*Break beam eyes
*HPA preferred


-WGP MG-7
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The other attempt by WGP to capture the low end market. Once again, it's too new and unknown, so I've yet to see one myself. From the looks of it, they're paying SP to use the Ion design more or less. Could be just as good as an Ion but a bit cheaper, or could be crap... buyer beware.
*Blowforward (Similar to spool valve but simplified) [Unconfirmed]
*Cocker barrel threads
*Break beam eyes
*HPA preferred [CO2 compatibility unconfirmed]

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