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May 30th, 09:10 PM
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need to buy my first gun
so i've been playing paintball for about 3 years now, going about maybe 20 times total, and i've always used a rental, just got a job so i want to get a new gun, any suggestions for model and other such things?
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May 30th, 09:40 PM
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Xplicit Eg06
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Play Rec?
Speedball? How often you play? Can you fill a Nitrogen or Co2 tank near your house?
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May 30th, 10:02 PM
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Feeling Old
Join Date: Jul 2004
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i like spyders as starter guns. Spend the money on a e-spyder and a decent electronic hopper. Splurge on the mask (seriously, the cheap ones are uncomfortable and fog easily!)
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May 31st, 07:34 AM
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I agree with Bobdie, just dont get a spyder, for your first gun get a 98 custom pro, i think it a e-gun.
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May 31st, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Quebec, Canada
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98 custom pro is not an e-gun. The "pro" add a drop forward, a double finger trigger and a 11" barrel. I think spyders are great choice to begin, they are easier than Tippmanns to clean, and are easy to understand how they work.
How much will you spend on you complete kit ? (You'll need a tank and a mask...)
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May 31st, 11:18 AM
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srry i didn't know cuz the one i got was, i just thought that they were all like that. my bad
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May 31st, 04:29 PM
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Feeling Old
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spyderhater66
I agree with Bobdie, just dont get a spyder, for your first gun get a 98 custom pro, i think it a e-gun.
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see i don't like tippmanns as starter guns b/c they cost more and are heavier and slower.
A spyder is just as reliable and cheaper.
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May 31st, 04:44 PM
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ya it's just i've had a lot of problems with mine.
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June 7th, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Tippmans our very easy to clean and are not heavy i think it is a good gun for a beginner or a pro
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June 12th, 02:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 007
Tippmans our very easy to clean and are not heavy i think it is a good gun for a beginner or a pro
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jeez i know for sure my vl orion was extremely easy to clean, but when i tried to work on a tippman, i was stopped in the starting blocks. (figuratively, i cleaned it it just took a long time) |
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June 12th, 07:50 PM
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Oblivion
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Cali
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Go with the spyder over the tippman. They are smaller, lighter, and pretty cheap used. Plus with an e trigger they can get pretty fast and as the above people said, they are easy to clean. VERY easy.
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July 2nd, 04:16 PM
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Get a Tippmann. Maybe a 98c, or an A5. If you want a mil-sim look, get a Spyder MR2.
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July 2nd, 11:06 PM
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you can get a bko mad cheap on pbn or ICDO but you need hpa. if you need to use co2 just get an e-spyder
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July 14th, 08:52 PM
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Ny Element
Join Date: Jun 2007
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My spyder tlr was my second gun and it is very nice.even stock they can hold their own against highend markers.i dont care what any body says , spyders can be a very good gun.as you go on and want to mod your gun, pickups come easy and cheap and you can find the triggerframes compattable with other spyders such as youcantseemee's e-99 avant,.
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July 15th, 01:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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My first two guns were both e-spyders and they were great guns. I've used Tippmans before but my spyders were easier to use and clean. Plus like the others have said, they can work just as well as some of the other guns out there. Mods are easy to find and extremely easy to install. Just get an E-hopper and a great mask. I would recommend getting an aftermarket barrel & bolt as well. Something simple like a CP for the barrel, and a Delrin bolt would be fine. Good luck! 
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July 23rd, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Arkansas
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Heres my very first setup:
Spyder Pilot ACS
Compressed Air Tank
Vlocity Jr Electric Hopper
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July 25th, 12:01 AM
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Maybe start off w/ an ion!
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November 24th, 02:46 PM
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heyy, if you are getting really serious about the sport I would save your money and get a gun in the 300- 400 range they are kinda like high end guns without alot of ups but are still pritty nice guns, i would recomend the mini I am getting mine really soon and they are really easy to work with in speedball
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December 7th, 03:20 PM
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TEAM {SFA}
Join Date: Dec 2007
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He's starting off fairly NEW! I'd highly recommend the SPYDER SONICS PRO KIT (you can get it at Dick's Sporting Goods.) They shoot very very straight, can be clean and reassembled in less than 5 minutes tops, very reliable. I would buy a different mask though. We have 3 of these for guys that like to come and play with us on weekends so the guys don't have to buy equipment. We have had them for 2 years now and have not had one break yet. I own a 98C, damn that thing is a pain in the ass to maintain. I am anal about cleaning my guns after everytime I play and that thing just takes way to long.
My 2 cents. DO NOT BUY AN ION UNLESS YOU PLAN ON SPENDING ABOUT $600 bucks on AIR TANK, HOPPER AND WHAT NOT.
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December 7th, 03:22 PM
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