[fade2green514]

well... im just starting and i want to get a gun thats quiet, reliable and accurate. i don't want to spend over like $250 or $300
i saw a nice tippman custom 98 with a mask at wal mart for $180 packaged together, i figured i'd buy that... but i want opinions first.

[lets-c-u-dance]

well if you are mostly going to be playing in the woods i would say a tippman 98. But if you are going to be playing speedball more(inflated stuff) i would say a spyder.

[fade2green514]

where can i get a nice paintball gun online... or where would you suggest i go for a gun? are there any other items you would suggest i purchase as a beginner... besides some camo and protective gear? my cousins or my friends will help me out a little but i want as many suggestions as possible.

[MG_Baller]

Well, your not going to really be able to achieve quiet with open bolt blowback markers. You could look into an autococker, but thats not a good idea for a first gun. But like lets-c-u-dance said, if you play in the woods, a tippmann 98 package would be a great starter, or even a spyder still, but if you would also like to consider speedball you might want an electonic spyder. You can get imagines for the same price or less than tippy 98's. We are only alowed to say buy stuff online from anythingxtreme or xpaintball which I've ordered from and they are fine. You will most likely find the best deals online.

[txaggie08]

MG has a good point. You might even be able to get an ion package for that price if you look around used. DOnt be afraid to buy used....its no sin. Shoot ive never had a brand new pb gun in ten years fo playing, jus never felt the need to buy one.

Accuracy is determined by paint to barrel match not your marker.

For reliability, you cant beat an automag. They can be had for around 100 or so. Tippmans are pretty nice, the mag is better however. Spyders are also fairly durable guns despite poorer qulaity materials. For an absolute beginner, a classic mag, some kind of basic e-hopper(or grav feed will work...just have to be careful) an anti-siphoned Co2 tank and a mask should get you playing.

[coolborder]

Accuracy is determined by paint to barrel match not your marker.

Not totally true. The displacement of the propellant (whether it be CO2 or Nitrogen) on the paintball within the chamber can have an effect on the accuracy as well as barrel porting.

As to which marker, I'd have to say go with a 98c or the automag as txaggie08 said. I personally have a 98c and I played speedball with it perfectly fine for 2 years until I got my Shocker. I would go against a Spyder, I've just had bad experiences with all of my friend's Spyders. They seem to break every other time we play, whereas my Tippmann 98 Custom has never had even the slightest problem. If you are willing to buy used an Ion would not be a bad choice either. Although with an Ion you are going to need a compressed air tank and and electric hopper.

[lets-c-u-dance]

Originally Posted by txaggie08

Accuracy is determined by paint to barrel match not your marker.

Well.... Closed bolt>open bolt in accuracy

[coolborder]

Originally Posted by lets-c-u-dance

Well.... Closed bolt>open bolt in accuracy

That has been largely dicredited as well and for the most part is a myth.

[txaggie08]

Originally Posted by lets-c-u-dance

Well.... Closed bolt>open bolt in accuracy

Incorrect, quit reading 10+ year old autococker propoganda.

[lets-c-u-dance]

Originally Posted by txaggie08

Incorrect, quit reading 10+ year old autococker propoganda.

lol, thanks. my best friend told me. What a douche

[LIAM]

get a piranha pro ts. its very accurate, light and only 190$

[spyderkid101]

^^^no, don't spend $190 on a ****in pirnaha. Ions are only $200 now.

[RoninNYC]

Originally Posted by spyderkid101

^^^no, don't spend $190 on a ****in pirnaha. Ions are only $200 now.

QFT. dont spend any money on a pirahna

[SharpShooter76]

A Tippmann A-5 would be a good gun, those are about 215 now. That is if you are palying woods.

[big_balla]

If you're buying a Tippmann, get a 98 custom.

If you're buying a Spyder, get an Imagine.

If you're buying an ion, you need a Reloader B and an HPA tank.

I suggest a 98 custom with 20 oz co2, some random 200 ct hopper, and a vforce vantage mask.

[coolborder]

Why get a vantage? I have had a V-force Armor since I started and I don't have any complaints, especially since it costs under $20. Also, don't get a Pirahna and don't get an A-5. Tippman 98 Custom or an Ion would probably be your best choices.

[txaggie08]

an automag or ion is you best choice....sorry tippman lovers. there just as cheap and better guns....