Im planning on getting a paintball gun. Ive been shooting for a whille with friends and stuff, but i dont own my own. Im proboly going to wallyworld to get one.
My question is whats the difference between the battery opperated kind and the co2 kind. I know ones battery and ones compressed air. But what are the benefits/downfalls of each?
To sum it up which is better, not looking to spend a fortune either. Maybe 100 dollars, something around there.
I honestly dont know the difference between the two… but if you’re looking to spend only a hundred bucks, I’d say go with the tippman 98. See if you can find a package or something.
They’re cheap, reliable, and easily upgradable if you get the itch in the future. A bunch of my friends have them and they’re fun to play with.
No one?
For 100 bucks I second the Model 98. I still have mine from like 5 years ago and have never had a problem with it and have shot cases of paint thru it. Shoots co2 and compressed air out of the box, will never break, and you dont have to worry about electronics etc. Its a consistent performer and with a new barrell youll be laughing all the way to the deadbox.
[quote]Mike T. wrote:
My question is whats the difference between the battery opperated kind and the co2 kind. I know ones battery and ones compressed air. But what are the benefits/downfalls of each? [/quote]
You’re trying to compare apples and oranges. Paintball markers generally use one of two sources of propellant: CO2 or compressed air (HPA).
CO2 is more commonly available and cheaper, but does not hold up well in cold temperatures.
HPA is not quite as common, tends to cost a slight bit more for the tank, holds up better in cold temperatures, but can lose range if the pressure drops too low.
Battery operated generally refers to the the mechanics of the ball feeder (hopper), which can employ electronic motors and various sensors to feed more paintballs into the chamber, at a higher speed, with a lower breakage rate (chop), increasing your rate of fire.
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To sum it up which is better, not looking to spend a fortune either. Maybe 100 dollars, something around there.[/quote]
With $100 go for either a Tippman (durable warhorse) or a Spyder brand (easily cleanable/upgradable). Don’t forget you also need to purchase a mask and tank, at the very least.
You will probably not be able to find an electronic marker for that price, but I wouldn’t worry about it. It won’t make a whole lot of difference at a recreational level.
And as a point of etiquette, they are generally referred to as markers, rather than guns.
[quote]Jaegor wrote:
Battery operated generally refers to the the mechanics of the ball feeder (hopper), which can employ electronic motors and various sensors to feed more paintballs into the chamber, at a higher speed, with a lower breakage rate (chop), increasing your rate of fire.
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It also refers to the mechanics of the actual gun. As some guns need batteries to operate, but usually are higher end.
I also echo what people are saying if you are set on spending only 100 bucks, a Tippmann 98c would be a good choice or a lower end Spyder.
Also as has been said get a mask, don’t be a hillbilly running around with shop goggles. You’ll also need a CO2 tank, HPA air tanks are actually a lot more expensive as you’ll want carbon fiber and not steel.
[quote]Jaegor wrote:
Paintball markers generally use one of two sources of propellant: CO2 or compressed air (HPA).
CO2 is more commonly available and cheaper, but does not hold up well in cold temperatures.
HPA is not quite as common, tends to cost a slight bit more for the tank, holds up better in cold temperatures, but can lose range if the pressure drops too low.
Battery operated generally refers to the the mechanics of the ball feeder (hopper), which can employ electronic motors and various sensors to feed more paintballs into the chamber, at a higher speed, with a lower breakage rate (chop), increasing your rate of fire.[/quote]
Totally spot-on. I’d just add that every gun I’ve seen is sold with a CO2 tank. HPA tanks can get expensive to add-on.
I’d going to suggest you look into the Triumph line. It’s made by Tippmann, so it’s got their solid durability, but they’re made for a less expensive price point. There’s 3 models, XL, XT, and the eXT, starting at $99. Each one with a few more bells and whistles, for a little more cost.
I have the XT, and it’s performed great through scenario games and speedball. Alot of people think it’s a fugly gun, but I like to think it resembles a nailgun a’la American Psycho.
$129 for the gun, a tank, hopper, and mask.
Why play paintball when you can shoot each other with real guns? lol
CO2 is most wideley used, and battery operated refers to the trigger mechanism meaning you can get different firing modes
i.e full auto, burst etc.
Buy a Tippmann 98. You can run over it with a truck (been there done that) and it still works. Perfect for a casual player.
Nice responses. I didnt know the Tippmann was so popular. My friend has the Tippmann 98. I usually use that i think its great. Anyway for the ones thats wondering, i went down there and i almsot got a spyder, but i went with a cheaper VL Voltage. Its awsome, have semi auto, 3 shot burst, and automatic.
The only difference with this and the spyder was the sypder had the 6 shot burst. It came with one of the cat tail hoppers whicth was cool. The trigger is electronic and its co2 controled, if that makes since. Nice accuracy, from what i can tell, just shot around with it, i havent got in a game with it yet. Sounds nice and powerfull.
In my opinion i think its better than the Tippmann 98. But the Tippmann isnt electronic. Now the Tippmann 98 does have the scope with i do like alot.