what kind of paintball gun should i buy?

Question

i want to get my boyfriend a paintball setup for christmas but i know nothing about them. airsoft guns are really cheap but i'm assuming they aren't that great. i was thinking i could start looking on ebay and get a better quality one that's used.

Answer 1

depends how much money you want to spend. guns range from 60$ - over 1000$. the smartparts ion is the best gun at the best price. also is he a noob?

Answer 2

If he plays paintball, it's best not to buy him a marker. Most players have a preference as to what kind of guns they like and buying him a gun that he would not prefer could stir up some trouble.

If he doesn't play at all or plays very little, offer to take him paintballing before getting him a gun. Believe me when I say that paintball players LOVE it when their significant others are also players. Go with him, play, and don't let the pain or any other frustrations turn you away from the sport, especially if you see that he enjoys it. I know that after people play and enjoy their first day of paintball, they sometimes go online and start looking at websites to find information or to buy stuff.

Traditionally he would pay for everything (I'm not sexist, that's just what usually happens) and probably insist on it, so don't feel guilty if it doesn't feel like you actually gave him a gift. But like I said, if you play it too and you LIKE it, he will feel way better to him than if you just got him a gun.

Later, if you see that he's into it, and he has some basic stuff, buy him a mask or something. Good masks are always welcome as gifts as they make playing a whole lot easier and more comfortable than when using the cheap masks that usually come with starter packs. And for that I recommend a Profiler. Almost everyone loves them.

Answer 3

Truely it depends on what type of paintball he wants to play. Most players are woodsball in that, they all just get together and go in the woods. I would start with something small and inexpensive to see if he likes it and will stay with it (opening for later gift idea) something like the Viewloader Triton II kit at Wal-Mart for $80 has everything needed to walk out in the woods for the day. If he wants something more down the road, a tippmann 98 or A5 is ideal for woods play.

Speedball...you can spend up to $2000 for a marker but if you want a decent marker that can play either way, a Smart Parts Ion should do the job...

Please please please stay away from Ebay markers (guns), they are typically there for a reason and do not allow for returns. Nothing worse than a broken marker at Christmas...email me if you need further assistance

Answer 4

are not getting a spyder for the affection of god, till you desire a gun that continuously breaks down. there particularly is not any such subject as a sniper paintball gun, they'll all shoot around the comparable distance. are not getting fooled via the 18 inch barrels, they decelerate the cost of the ball inflicting you to waste greater co2 to push the ball out of the barrel and have not any greater desirable distance. Now right this is what i desire to advise, get a tippmann A-5 with a flatline barrel. if your particularly finding to snipe it is between the main suitable setups, the flatline is between the only barrels accessible that unquestionably places backspin on the ball inflicting an advance in distance. the A-5 is likewise between the main stable weapons on the industry today, it is likewise between the main noticeably customizable weapons you're able to purchase. have faith me, i've got owned a great style of weapons and tippmanns are some distance greater desirable then spyders

Answer 5

Um im no expert but a tippman custom sounds about right.

Answer 6

i wouldnt buy one without having an idea of what he wants