| Imagine holding your first ever paintball gun, a $250 | | | | markers for beginners on the market is the Tippmann |
| Tippmann series. Then imagine breaking it, by | | | | 98 Custom. It costs somewhere around $100-$150, |
| accidentally crashing into a tree while covering your | | | | depending on where you buy it. The popularity of the |
| teammates. Now that doesn't sound too good, does it? | | | | Tippmann 98C relies hardly on the fact that the gun is |
| Your first paintball gun should be one you can afford | | | | upgradeable to the bone - you can replace virtually |
| to break and upgrade on the fly, as your skills and | | | | any part of the marker. It doesn't cost too much and is |
| requirements rise. In this article we'll try to give you | | | | a fine choice for any beginner. |
| picture of what models you could choose for your first | | | | If you prefer even lower prices, the Piranha GTI Plus |
| paintball gun. | | | | Mechanical Paintball Marker can be a great choice. It |
| There is no such thing as 'the best paintball gun'. The | | | | costs from $60-$80 and is a reliable lightweight gun. If |
| best thing you can do for yourself when you're a | | | | you are new to the game, its low velocity problems |
| beginner is to actually play the game a few more | | | | aren't as noticeable, and if you replace the barrel for a |
| times - maybe you'll dislike paintball, maybe you can | | | | fraction of the cost, the GTI Plus can become even |
| already determine that you need e.g. a gun that fires | | | | more accurate than some of the Tippmann series. |
| more rapidly, or, if you're a sniper type, you can even | | | | The GTI Plus can be used in almost every type of |
| get a gun with a scope. | | | | game and it's considered to be really good in Capture |
| However, if you're that you like the game enough, you | | | | the Flag. |
| really should buy a paintball kit - that means that you | | | | Overall, the more experienced you get, the more you'll |
| won't have to run around the woods when you're bare | | | | know what's best for you. When you've finally decided |
| handed or, even worse, without a paintball mask, until | | | | what type of player you are, you can either upgrade |
| you actually buy the items separately. A paintball kit | | | | (in case you bought the Tippmann 98C) or buy a new |
| includes a gun; a mask; some paint; gloves and a | | | | gun (in case you bought the Piranha GTI Plus). |
| hopper for your paintball marker. | | | | Choosing the right gun isn't too hard, if you're a |
| As for the actual guns, there is a stunning lot to | | | | beginner, just don't overspend your money and enjoy |
| choose from. One of the most popular paintball | | | | the actual game. |