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