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.MASSHOLE.
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So I went with my brother and friends today to paintball for the first time. Needless to say, it was a blast, minus having a chick own me a couple times. It was alright, she was hot. Anyways, my brother seemed really into it, and since his birthday was coming up, I figured Id get him a paintball gun.

Can anyone give me some insight on guns that are reliable, and useful for wood games and speedball? I dont really have a price range, but I would like to stay below 1 grand for a gun and hopper if possible.

Thanks NS
Aug 13 2011 6:19PM
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Chubz.
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I have a smart parts ion, love the thing. Shoots super fast, has 4 different modes (rebound, full auto, 3 shot burst and regular). See if you can get your hands on one of those.


But don't drop $250 on a gun that he wont use again. Make sure hes really into it before you make a purchase.
Aug 13 2011 6:24PM
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introvert
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DON'T get an Ion.


After ballin' for 5 years on a semi-pro level, I can tell you an Ion is not a good gun. Honestly, just a simple Sypder will work for his first gun. They're cheap, and usually work just fine.


If you REALLY want to get him a good gun, get him an Etek Ego. But if you get an Ego, you will also need an HPA tank+ an electric hopper which will run ~350 together.
Aug 13 2011 6:29PM
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PON3
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$160...Boom!

and probably one of the best cheap/reliable markers out there.
Aug 13 2011 6:32PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Like I said money isnt an issue for me on him. The kid has spent more money on me than I would be able to in 5 years. We also live on 8 acres of land, wooded and open, so we have the ability to use them at our house as well.


Aug 13 2011 6:33PM
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introvert
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Sorry for the dub post, but for under $1000 this will be a GREAT setup

http://www.ansgear.com/Planet_Eclipse_Etek_3_Paintball_Gun_s/1621.htm
http://www.ansgear.com/Halo_Hopper_s/385.htm
http://www.ansgear.com/Crossfire_SS_Unpainted_Carbon_Fiber_Compressed_Air_p/crossfiresstank68hpgrey.htm
Aug 13 2011 6:34PM
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hoodSlayer
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this may not seem super helpful right now buuut...most of the people I know that actually bought paintball guns ended up almost never using them. You might wanna do it a few more times before you get into it for too much money. That being said, I would buy this!...http://www.paintballguns.net/KAS_Tiberius_T9.1_CQB_Paintball_Rifle_2278/

some of the other people probably know way more about it than I do though.
Aug 13 2011 6:35PM
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introvert
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Tiberious guns suck...no offense. They're always breaking down and they're verrrryyyy expensive for a simple gun like that
Aug 13 2011 6:37PM
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hoodSlayer
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seriously...but if you rate your paintball guns by how badass you look holding them they get full marks!
Aug 13 2011 6:39PM
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Supergyro
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I've got a Planet Eclipse Etek 2 and I love it! I never have to work on it or fiddle with it. I just gas and go.

1K could get you a sick setup. Try the BST on http://www.mcarterbrown.com/

Aug 13 2011 6:40PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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There were quite a few people using guns like those today, didnt look like they performed any better than your average gun. They just looked sicker
Aug 13 2011 6:40PM
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introvert
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True...But function>looks. And for me, I'm a little biased and always lean towards speedball :D
Aug 13 2011 6:40PM
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Chubz.
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Spyders? Every spider gun that i've used either broke or had a TON of problems with.



Get a tippmann a5, you can fully customize them, and they're a fantastic gun.

http://www.paintball-online.com/shop/Products/Tippmann-A-5-Paintball-Guns.aspx

Check these out they have a pretty wide price range.
Aug 13 2011 6:42PM
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Aug 13 2011 6:44PM
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introvert
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I'm the opposite...I've always seen Tippmanns break down and Spyder never break down.
Aug 13 2011 6:44PM
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Chubz.
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^I've seen 98 customs break all the time. But i've never seen an a5 break down. They lean a little bit more towards woodsball, which is more fun, and challenging IMO. But if you get into more of the high end spyders then they make a hell of a gun!
Aug 13 2011 6:47PM
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introvert
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Well yeah...I would say speedball is more hard...But it's all opinion.


I started out on a $50 dollar spyder for 1 year and never had any problems. Right after that I moved to an Ego. That was a big step ;D
Aug 13 2011 6:50PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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What are the differences between a woodsball gun and a speedball gun besides rate of fire?
Aug 13 2011 7:05PM
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BIG_E.Z.
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forget paintball, i play with real guns.

thug life.
Aug 13 2011 7:05PM
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introvert
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Speedball guns are generally lighter, higher rate of fire, electric, and more reliable....And more expensive.
Aug 13 2011 7:07PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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nothing to do with range, accuracy, or durability?
Aug 13 2011 7:16PM
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introvert
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Not really...The accuracy depends on the bore size on the barrel (Which speedball guns tend to have better bores), and the range depends on the bore size too, but even then it only effects the range 20 feet.

And the quality just depends on the gun
Aug 13 2011 7:20PM
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iLLbiLLy
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fuck all those pussy guns. If you love your bro you'll get him this

Aug 13 2011 7:40PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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http://www.zephyrpaintball.com/product/PE-2060-00003/Planet-Eclipse-Etek-3-AM-Paintball-Gun-Kit-w-684500-HPA-Tank-and-Halo-Loader---Grey--Black.html


any insight on that
Aug 13 2011 8:25PM
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introvert
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Great setup
Aug 13 2011 8:50PM
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Panda_with_Guns
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thats fucking bad ass. as fuck.
Aug 13 2011 9:27PM
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PacificRimJob
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my setup is oldschool

Smarparts Nerve - Pinokio loader - Crossfire 68 tank - freak barrel system with a gazillion inserts - CP regulator and shocker internals. Also installed a crazy sweet board on it, and upgraded the eyes.


Thing's a fucking BEAST...
Aug 13 2011 9:38PM
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ABdrummer
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I have a brand new Empire Prophecy hopper if you're interested.
Aug 13 2011 11:25PM
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541
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Tippman 98 custom, dosent cost too much and is the perfect starter gun.
Aug 13 2011 11:27PM
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Big.L
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I would go with a apart part ion or shocker if you have the money, i have a diablo mongoose 2 and I dont really like it i thought the ion was a little more reliable, but for a a hopper get a halo or a viewloader evolution 2, the one that looks like an egg that's what I have and its legit
Aug 14 2011 12:44AM
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Obi-Wan-Jenobi
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Ya? The semi pro thing is sorta hard to believe with advice like this. Theres nothing wrong with an ion as a starter electro it was my first marker 4 and half years ago and i did just fine. Spyder is garbage however. They are cheap for a reason, Ive worked at our local field for the past 3 years and thats the most common fix we have. Simple and reliable go with anything Tippmann or BT. IF you want to spend a lil more Buck here is right a used Ego (anything newer than 06) Or Dm would be great.
Aug 14 2011 12:26PM
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CAPITA-DEVOURS
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thats insane

Aug 14 2011 12:50PM
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TNORTS
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get a spyder vibe. mad cheap. pretty durable. light. sleek. good enough rof. you dont need to spend 1000 dollars on paintball
Aug 14 2011 1:06PM
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lands11
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For woodsball only buy an A-5, but since you want to do some speedball too then ego or DM.
Aug 14 2011 1:08PM
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ObiWanKablowme
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planet eclipse for sure. especially if money isn't a problem.
Aug 14 2011 2:04PM
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Supergyro
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Macdev also came out with a new gun. The Drone DX. Looks legit.
Aug 20 2011 8:30AM
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richard.
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depends if you want to buy new or used. new, you can get like and etek lt, invert halo too and ninja 68/45 for under $1000. used, you can get more higher end guns.oh and also you would need a mask and jersey and pants if you want
Aug 20 2011 11:24AM
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richard.
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or also bob long guns are good.
Aug 20 2011 11:27AM
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