[Bman4249]

Hi, I've played a few times at a local place and just used rentals every time. But I'm actually looking to make an investment into the sport and get a gun. I've been reading a lot of the forums here and on a few other website trying to at least make a decision on a marker. But I've come to the point where I just cant distinguish the difference between some of the guns and what makes them better than the others. I've really taken a liking to the stats I've read on the Ion and the Imagine. I also like the looks of both guns. But I just dont know what sets them apart from one another. I dont really see myself playing tournaments any time soon, and I wont be playing more than a few times a month, but I still would enjoy having a nicer gun, in case I ever do make that step and play more often and more seriously. Also, if there is another marker that would make more sense for me to get then I would greatly appreciate its mention. Tips for choosing each marker would also be helpful, as well. As I said, I'm still noobish at actually being able to get to all the details of a marker. Thanks for your time and consideration.

[Dodge This]

A lot of people are going to tell you to go for an Ion... don't. For a first gun I'd go for the imagine.
1) You won't be playing seriously.
2) You won't be in tourneys.
3) For an Ion you should use HPA, and that adds $200 to the end price.
4) Spyders are very good beginner markers.

[bobide]

well, that's great. It's okay, some of the guns aren't different at all from each other besides price and pointless upgrades.

Now, since u don't plan on playing tournies and being really serious then u want a rec setup. Now, some morons are going to come in here and say "ion! ion!" totally forgetting u just want to have fun and not see how much $ u can drop.

For a occasional player i'd recommend a spyder, they are fast enough and do their job well. I'm also recommending a reloader II which is a fast (feeds ~13bps) hopper to stop chopping, and a good mask so u are comfortable and don't fog up.

spyder imagine $110
reloader II $50
20oz co2 $20
flex 7 $50
and..if u want u can get a 14inch j&j 1 piece ceramic barrel. $35/40

If u do HAVE cash to drop, then a ion would be great-i didn't recommend it b/c a good set up is like $500 w/ them. If u go ion (and u don't have to, u'll never use all it provides and while it's much smaller kick and higher rof over the imagine is nice, u don't really NEED it) then buy a 68/4500psi HPA tank (crossfires are best) a halo B and the ion.

Hope u enjoy ur gear once u decide!!

[renzom]

if u do go with the spyder, u can just buy my jj ceramic barrel, fr 25 dollars shipped. great barrel. but to be on topic. since its ur first gun. i would say imagine. i started with an imagine myself and it taught me all the principles of a gun and how to properly maintain one. which im selling my imagine for very low price, with reloader 2 hopper. spyder will most definitely be the way to go if ur on a budget but still want that quality.

[Bman4249]

thanks for the advice, I think I'm going to take it and buy an imagine.

[Ahmadi6490]

www.kingman.com - Just for some background info on the Imagine. Btw, very nice gun, can be upgraded close to the Ion.

spyder imagine $110
reloader II $50
20oz co2 $20
flex 7 $50


That's probably one of the best new player setups out there.

[prostock05]

check my sig....$240 shipped