How to Choose Your First Paintball Gun

Choosing a paintball gun, or marker as some folks refer to them, can be quite the daunting task if you're a beginner to the sport of paintball. After all, paintball markers are expensive and they can have a pretty big impact on how well or poorly you play the game of paintball. If you want to avoid the same mistakes many beginning paintballers have made before you read this article to discover some very important tips and questions you should ask yourself prior to buying your first paintball gun.

The best piece of advice I can give you prior to buying your first paintball marker is to play with as many different guns as possible from as many different manufacturers before making your decision. The more experience you have playing with different guns the better suited you will be for making a good decision based on your likes and dislikes.

Another good piece of advice is to seek out the advice and guidance from your fellow paintball enthusiasts. There are several websites and forums specifically for paintball and there are a lot of user reviews of various paintball guns on these sites that could really help you make a more informed purchasing decision. It's a good idea to seek out reviews online for any paintball guns you may be considering purchasing. Often this is a great way to find out what negatives that specific paintball marker may present or you just may find that you've already made a well informed decision and find nothing but positive reviews.

You should also ask yourself the following questions before buying your first paintball gun. Are you looking for a paintball marker that shoots out paintballs as fast as possible? Are you looking for a reliable paintball marker that will last you a long time? Do you want to spend as little as possible but still get a paintball marker that has some punch and power? Answering all of these questions will lead you down the path towards getting a paintball gun that fits what you're looking for rather then just buying something that looks pretty.

Finally when you're making your decision to buy your first paintball gun it's a good idea to create an overall budget for everything you're going to need to get started. At the very least you're going to need a good paintball mask that protects your eyes, ears and face and you're also going to need an air supply for your paintball marker as well as paintballs. This is why beginner paintball packages have become so popular in the paintball industry. It's a fast, quick and easy way for anyone to get started in the sport.

To summarize, play with as many paintball markers as possible and read as many paintball gun reviews from other paintballers by joining the most popular paintball websites and forums. Do this and really know what kind of paintball marker you're looking for and you're sure to be happy with your first paintball gun.

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