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iceboy · April 22nd, 06:02 PM

im just getting into paintball and its time tobuy my first setup. I see the piranha listed on the list of newbie guns but see its so cheap on xpaintball now...is it a good gun? my buddy just bought a tippman 98 custom pro to start but i dont have that kind of money...

so is it a good gun reliability wise? i dont want to hit the field the first day and have a dead gun...

edit: no longer about the piranha im trying to decide between the victor 2 or possible a tlx...i really dont want to go electric....any tips?

**MR_CURTIS_47** · April 22nd, 06:32 PM

http://www.anythingxtreme.com/Piranh...4371C1373.aspx Click reviews.Read some of them reviews.That might help you on if the R6 is a good gun.I don't really know much about it.You could raise up a little more money for a Model 98.

**FadeToBlack87** · April 22nd, 06:40 PM

its unaccurate and loud as hell but if you have to get it its better than nothing but yea 98 way better

**crustybug** · April 22nd, 07:30 PM

i lol'd when my friend bought it 4 the same price as my tippy......he was choppin left and right, and his sear broke in half (it was a semi). if i was you id just get a 98c man...

**paintballkid320** · April 22nd, 07:51 PM

ya a 98c will nevet break on you

iceboy · April 22nd, 08:11 PM

well the r6 is only 54 bucks...so its like 1/3 the cost of the 98...almost expendible...i dunno

**MR_CURTIS_47** · April 22nd, 08:24 PM

Look at the Spyder Xtra.It is just $75.

**lets-c-u-dance** · April 22nd, 08:54 PM

does the r6 even have a foregrip?

**crustybug** · April 22nd, 09:37 PM

no, you have to buy one if you want it

***doe*** · April 22nd, 09:48 PM

i can tell u about them (my field uses them as rentals). cheap, reliable. but as accurate as someone trying to throw darts while there hi and drunk at the same time. o and their as loud as hell! i tried to shoot one outside in my backyard and my nieghbors called the cops! u can buy it but its going to miserable trying to play with it.

i recomend a spider or a tippmann 98 custom. tippmann 98c will just about never stop working on unless u throw it in the fire or light a fire cracker on it. wait, that might not do anything either. theres tons of upgrades for any type of play u might get into. electric components for speedball, relistic looking gun parts and scopes/flashlights for scenario. as for woodsball it comes with durability and theres the flatline witch will work great for woods.

personally id save up the xtra cash and look for a tippmann 98c package with everything thing u need to get started. play safe and i hope u get into the sport! welcome to the forum!

iceboy · April 23rd, 04:03 PM

hmmm so what about the spyder imagine or tlx?

***PaintballMisfit*** · April 23rd, 05:02 PM

Spyder Imagine is one of the best Spyders. Tlx is ok. 98c would be your best bet.

**the_real_kaz** · April 24th, 12:11 PM

the inaccuracy of the R6 is easly fixed with a $20 barrel. Its a good gun. loudness shouldn't be a problem eaither way.

iceboy · April 24th, 01:22 PM

i think ive decided on a spyder victor 2 (i thought about the imagine but i dont want electronic) and when i get a little more cash ill get a j&j ceramic barrel...possibly a teardrop and a better bolt and i should be good for awhile..

sound good?

**HomE SkiLLeT** · April 24th, 02:19 PM

Get the imagine over the victor. There are no drawbacks to having an electric marker, and you will want it in the future. Also, don't buy a new bolt. Use that money and get an electric hopper.

**Huntin Dawg** · April 24th, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FadeToBlack87

its unaccurate and loud as hell but if you have to get it its better than nothing but yea 98 way better

ive shot one of em before and they r horrible save up ur money and get a custom pro

**MR_CURTIS_47** · April 24th, 03:51 PM

I agree with Hunting_Dawg, save up to get a Custom Pro.They are awesome.I have one.

iceboy · April 24th, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomE SkiLLeT

Get the imagine over the victor. There are no drawbacks to having an electric marker, and you will want it in the future. Also, don't buy a new bolt. Use that money and get an electric hopper.

the charging seems like a pain in the ass...but how long do they last per charge?

paintballinkid6 · April 24th, 08:20 PM

you can shoot for a long time on one charge...if your gun dies at the field bring a few extra batteries...then charge your other one at home

**lets-c-u-dance** · April 24th, 08:44 PM

just stick with the victor and jj ceramic, i used to have a similar setup when i first started playing(xtra and jj ceramic). Dont buy anything else except paint and entry fees, and of coarse a mask