| If you are looking to make that initial investment for | | | | the Tippmann Triumph XT. It is has rubberized grips, an |
| your favorite sport, namely a paintball gun, options will | | | | expansion chamber and is very balanced. It is lighter |
| include several under $150, even some good models | | | | than the other Tippmanns and has the same internals |
| under $100. Don't get burned buying junk gun. If you | | | | as the Custom 98. But, it has plastic construction and a |
| plan to get your gun used, be sure to do your | | | | complicated disassembly. |
| research. Know what you are buying and know how | | | | Second, the Armotech Mars LT is a lightweight, good |
| the gun was used by its prior owner. | | | | gun for beginners. The Mars LT does not require any |
| If you are looking to buy your gun new, here are a | | | | upgrades. It is easy to clean and maintain. But, if you |
| few options under $100. First, the -Kingman Spyder | | | | are going up against a high end mechanical or |
| TL-X is a reasonably accurate shot, is easy to use | | | | electronic gun, the Mars LT will have some stiff |
| and clean. It has smooth trigger pull, accuracy, efficient | | | | competition. |
| gas use and is reliable. | | | | Third is the Avalon GT Commando 3. The Commando |
| Second is the Kingman Spyder Sonix 2005. The Sonix | | | | 3 looks sharp, shoots accurately, reasonably priced |
| is a reliable, reasonably priced gun that does not chop. | | | | and is built well. The regulator on this model can be |
| This gun can be good without adding upgrades, but | | | | temperamental. It can also leak CO2 and requires new |
| with some upgrades, this gun can be made into a | | | | o-rings often. |
| great gun. | | | | Fourth, the Mokal Fokus VX 2k3 is balanced, has a |
| Third, the Viewloader VL Maxis is a reasonably priced | | | | good barrel, good internals and good grips. It is also |
| gun. This gun shoots very well and does not chop. The | | | | easy to maintain and clean. It may be a little hard on |
| Maxis is a great gun for beginners but can be | | | | the CO2 and require o-ring replacement. But overall, a |
| upgraded into a superior weapon. | | | | good buy. |
| Fourth is the Kingman Spyder Victor II. The Victor II is | | | | The above list is just a short review of a selected |
| reliable in the field, is easy to clean and is a decent | | | | number of markers. The markers above were chosen |
| shot. It is also dependable and comfortable. However, | | | | only for their price and not for any certain feature or |
| the stock barrel is short and not extremely accurate. | | | | to play favorites with any company. If you have more |
| After replacing the stock barrel, the Victor II can stand | | | | specific questions regarding the model you may be |
| up to its opponents. | | | | interested in, be sure to do your homework, try them |
| If you are willing to spend a little more money on your | | | | out, borrow a friend's marker and ask your fellow |
| gun, there are some good options under $150. First is | | | | players. |