Finding A Cheap Paintball Gun
By Kathryn Whittaker
Paintball has become a popular sport since its introduction in the early 1980s. Thanks to new technologies, today a beginner player has thousands of options to consider when buying the equipment that suits his skill level and style of play. And while you should not skimp on safety equipment and paintballs, guns can be bought cheaply and still have a variety of cool features.

When selecting the right gun, or marker, you should be realistic about your skill level. If you are a beginner or play randomly, you can easily start with a cheap gun. Consider buying a cheaper gun if you don’t know how often you’ll be playing or what features to look for in a gun. To determine what kind of a gun you need you may decide to borrow a few markers and try playing on different fields. After you realize what features and qualities you look for and understand what type of a gun you need, you can upgrade your cheap gun to a newer and more complex model.

If you play only once or twice a year, it’s definitely worth renting the equipment rather than buying even a cheap gun. experts suggest that you rent a mask, tank, gun, and hopper when you play occasionally. When you develop the taste for the game and start playing more frequently, then you can buy at least a cheap set of equipment, including the gun.

Serious players always look for new models loaded with features such as electronic aiming and automatic fire controls. You can find a cheap secondhand gun with all these features and then get rid of it and buy a new one if

repairs get too expensive. Remember that with your own equipment you will have clean and maintain your gear.

The cost of your gun usually depends on the pressure system used in the gun, and on the various accessories. Carbon dioxide pressure system is the most popular one. It is commonly used in the cheaper guns. The main drawback is that carbon dioxide depends greatly on the outside temperature changing its state from gas to liquid, which results in velocity fluctuations and affects shooting accuracy. For beginners, the carbon dioxide system is quite safe and costs less.

High-pressure air and nitrogen systems are used by serious players because they are more accurate since nitrogen never liquefies. As a result, nitrogen operated guns are not cheap.

Remember, you can always upgrade your cheap gun as your skill level and requirements increase.

Additional accessories affect the price of your gun, too. A hopper, or a loader, is a popular accessory. Basically, it’s a container with your paintballs that feeds them into your gun. Hoppers can be automated and powered, and come in a variety of sizes. Lightweight and fast hoppers usually cost more.

Another useful feature of your gun is an air supply tank that can be carried on your belt and connected to your marker with a tube. As a result, the belt needs an upgrade, too, to hold your ammo and other supplies.

If you are serious about buying a gun, spend some time researching the cheapest yet dependable guns on the market. Even with the perfect gun you may soon find some hidden flaws or simply fall out of love with it. When buying the gun, check and double check your options, and buy a marker only when you exactly know what you want.

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