Anybody know anything about paintball?

2008habredFA5 · 05-13-2008, 03:26 PM

Im looking at this paintball gun any opinions??? This would be my first purchase.

Triumph by Tippmann® XT Paintball Marker - eBay (item 270237215456 end time May-16-08 11:13:38 PDT)

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 05-13-2008, 03:30 PM

Man, Tippmanns changed a lot from when I pleayed...

I would just look around for reviews or paintball forums.

One website I used to go to was Paintball at ActionVillage.com : Paintball Guns, Gear, Paintballs, Barrels, Goggles and Equipment. (PaintballGear.com)
I don't know if it is still the site, I haven't bothered checking.

xdreamhonda · 05-13-2008, 03:32 PM

yes, its a ball filled with paint. any more questions?

***babaki*** · 05-13-2008, 03:34 PM

no offense but that gun is garbage. tippman should stick with their roots and stop making tourney guns.

the type of you gun you play with depends on the style of game you play. like, are you playing in the woods, or on a field.

***SoCal07Si*** · 05-13-2008, 03:35 PM

I played 1 time and it was one of the funnest things i've ever done. thats all i know. Oh, and my friends I was playing with all have a few guns worth around a grand each

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 05-13-2008, 03:37 PM

I would honestly look into airsoft if you care for anything about realism. Plus the ammo is A LOT cheaper than balls of oils.

2008habredFA5 · 05-13-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal07Si

I played 1 time and it was one of the funnest things i've ever done. thats all i know. Oh, and my friends I was playing with all have a few guns worth around a grand each

A grand each WOW! I'm not that into it im looking to spend no more than $50

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 05-13-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdreamhonda

yes, its a ball filled with paint. any more questions?

LOL, you fail at being a smartass. They aren't filled with paint. To my knowledge.

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 05-13-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2008habredFA5

A grand each WOW! I'm not that into it im looking to spend no more than $50

$50?!

Paintball isn't for you then dude... It get's expensive to play paintball.

***whiterice*** · 05-13-2008, 03:39 PM

Personally, I'd recommend buying a gun at a local store, especially if they own a field near you. Around me there's a field and store called Fox Paintball...the prices may be a little higher than website prices, but at least with Fox, they include lifetime labor with your purchase, so if you need work done to the gun, all you have to buy are the parts. With that, you also get a free 1 year membership to the field that gets you reduced admission and paint fees. Might be worth looking into for you.

Also, that's a pretty low quality gun...I have a lot of faith in Tippmann, but the common rule of thumb is that if comes wrapped in plastic, it's probably not all that good. I'd recommend checking out something like a Smart Parts Ion; fantastic starter gun. They have a new one out too, but I can't think of the name of it. Check out SMART PARTS though.

***babaki*** · 05-13-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mO 64 StAnG 06

LOL, you fail at being a smartass. They aren't filled with paint. To my knowledge.

its a vegetable oil based paint. hence the name, paintball......

Dar-Dar · 05-13-2008, 03:42 PM

yea, my friend squandered over $1000 on a paintball gun and other accessories.

***SoCal07Si*** · 05-13-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2008habredFA5

A grand each WOW! I'm not that into it im looking to spend no more than $50

yeah, electric triggers, authentic stock parts from AK-47's and M-16's, etc... Its crazy expensive.

***babaki*** · 05-13-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiterice

Also, that's a pretty low quality gun...I have a lot of faith in Tippmann, but the common rule of thumb is that if comes wrapped in plastic, it's probably not all that good. I'd recommend checking out something like a Smart Parts Ion; fantastic starter gun. They have a new one out too, but I can't think of the name of it. Check out SMART PARTS though.

the Ion is great starter gun. it has a lot of upgrade potential as well. check out pbnation.com for forums and stuff for paintball. also there is a huge classified section there with people selling all kinds of gear.

Supercharged · 05-13-2008, 03:43 PM

Since your looking at Tippmann I would say your price range is under $300 If your price range is under $300 you are prob playing woodsball (speedball guns are alot more like $800 and up) If you want a really good starter gun I would go with the Tippmann Custom Pro its like $160 and has alot of upgrades you can do for it fairly cheaply I would get Tippmann Custom Pro with a 14" Barrel a cyclone feeder and If you have the money left over I would get a HPA tank not a C02 tank cost a little more but well worth the money dont forget when you get into paintball your not just buying a gun... you have to buy gun, mask, tank, air, paint, upgrades (because no gun is perfect stock just like cars) if you want some good reviews goto pbreview.com or something you can search pbreview on yahoo

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 05-13-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babaki

its a vegetable oil based paint. hence the name, paintball......

ZDS Paintball - Paintball Recipe

***babaki*** · 05-13-2008, 03:51 PM

check out spyder as well. they make beginner guns.

***babaki*** · 05-13-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mO 64 StAnG 06

ZDS Paintball - Paintball Recipe

either way. its paint. if you shoot at a wall, it make it colored with whatever is inside.

eXTCspeed · 05-13-2008, 03:56 PM

To be honest, if your budget is only $50, then paintball is definitely not the sport for you. I used to spend more than $50 on just paintballs alone, not to mention the equipment I used to have. The reason I stopped playing is because, although it's definitely a very fun activity, every single time you go, it only costs more. Everything from paintballs to refilling air to just getting into the field cost money. But, if you're really that interested in pursuing it, I'd recommend one of the lower end Spyder markers. Lower end markers might be better for you because they fit in your budget and there are less things that might go wrong with them. This means, not one of those electronic markers however, but a mechanical one. They aren't too shabby. I used to have one before I upgraded to a Bob Long Timmy. I've always wanted a Hybrid Traitor Shocker, but got out of paintballing before I had a chance to buy one.

Habanero Hab · 05-13-2008, 04:08 PM

I got bit by the paintball bug this year too. Bought an upped Tippman 98 then passed it down to the wife and bought an Etek. Tippman 98's are a great starter gun. My wife drops it all the time and I never worry about it (last time we played I had to clear 1" of mud out of the barrel so she could keep going). Probably your cheapest and most reliable bet is a used Tippman 98. Batteries are costly to buy everytime you head out for electric markers. Remember to look at the big picture too. You still have to budget for a C02 tank ($40) + a hopper ($5) + oil ($5).
Definately isn't cheap. Try Craigslist and of course ebay as you already have. Buying a gun already upgraded can be a good route to take. Pbreview.com as mentioned above or pbnation.com have tons of resources.

05-13-2008, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
2008habredFA5 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anybody know anything about paintball? Im looking at this paintball gun any opinions??? This would be my first purchase. Triumph by Tippmann® XT Paintball Marker - eBay (item 270237215456 end time May-16-08 11:13:38 PDT)

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*whiterice* audiophile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Big Rock, IL Age: 26 Posts: 313 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Personally, I'd recommend buying a gun at a local store, especially if they own a field near you. Around me there's a field and store called Fox Paintball...the prices may be a little higher than website prices, but at least with Fox, they include lifetime labor with your purchase, so if you need work done to the gun, all you have to buy are the parts. With that, you also get a free 1 year membership to the field that gets you reduced admission and paint fees. Might be worth looking into for you. Also, that's a pretty low quality gun...I have a lot of faith in Tippmann, but the common rule of thumb is that if comes wrapped in plastic, it's probably not all that good. I'd recommend checking out something like a Smart Parts Ion; fantastic starter gun. They have a new one out too, but I can't think of the name of it. Check out SMART PARTS though. __________________

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mO 64 StAnG 06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 19 Posts: 2,226 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Man, Tippmanns changed a lot from when I pleayed... I would just look around for reviews or paintball forums. One website I used to go to was Paintball at ActionVillage.com : Paintball Guns, Gear, Paintballs, Barrels, Goggles and Equipment. (PaintballGear.com) I don't know if it is still the site, I haven't bothered checking.

05-13-2008, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
xdreamhonda Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MN Posts: 147 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yes, its a ball filled with paint. any more questions?

05-13-2008, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
*babaki* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Jersey Age: 26 Posts: 717 Justin iTrader: 3 / 100%	no offense but that gun is garbage. tippman should stick with their roots and stop making tourney guns. the type of you gun you play with depends on the style of game you play. like, are you playing in the woods, or on a field.

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*SoCal07Si* Warren Wallace Pwnz You! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whitter, So Cali Age: 21 Posts: 11,310 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I played 1 time and it was one of the funnest things i've ever done. thats all i know. Oh, and my friends I was playing with all have a few guns worth around a grand each

05-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
mO 64 StAnG 06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 19 Posts: 2,226 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would honestly look into airsoft if you care for anything about realism. Plus the ammo is A LOT cheaper than balls of oils.

05-13-2008, 03:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dar-Dar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Passaic Park, NJ Age: 19 Posts: 1,244 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea, my friend squandered over $1000 on a paintball gun and other accessories.

05-13-2008, 03:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Supercharged Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Nick iTrader: 0 / 0%	Since your looking at Tippmann I would say your price range is under $300 If your price range is under $300 you are prob playing woodsball (speedball guns are alot more like $800 and up) If you want a really good starter gun I would go with the Tippmann Custom Pro its like $160 and has alot of upgrades you can do for it fairly cheaply I would get Tippmann Custom Pro with a 14" Barrel a cyclone feeder and If you have the money left over I would get a HPA tank not a C02 tank cost a little more but well worth the money dont forget when you get into paintball your not just buying a gun... you have to buy gun, mask, tank, air, paint, upgrades (because no gun is perfect stock just like cars) if you want some good reviews goto pbreview.com or something you can search pbreview on yahoo

05-13-2008, 03:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
*babaki* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Jersey Age: 26 Posts: 717 Justin iTrader: 3 / 100%	check out spyder as well. they make beginner guns.

05-13-2008, 03:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
eXTCspeed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 20 Posts: 782 iTrader: 2 / 100%	To be honest, if your budget is only $50, then paintball is definitely not the sport for you. I used to spend more than $50 on just paintballs alone, not to mention the equipment I used to have. The reason I stopped playing is because, although it's definitely a very fun activity, every single time you go, it only costs more. Everything from paintballs to refilling air to just getting into the field cost money. But, if you're really that interested in pursuing it, I'd recommend one of the lower end Spyder markers. Lower end markers might be better for you because they fit in your budget and there are less things that might go wrong with them. This means, not one of those electronic markers however, but a mechanical one. They aren't too shabby. I used to have one before I upgraded to a Bob Long Timmy. I've always wanted a Hybrid Traitor Shocker, but got out of paintballing before I had a chance to buy one.

05-13-2008, 04:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
Habanero Hab Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got bit by the paintball bug this year too. Bought an upped Tippman 98 then passed it down to the wife and bought an Etek. Tippman 98's are a great starter gun. My wife drops it all the time and I never worry about it (last time we played I had to clear 1" of mud out of the barrel so she could keep going). Probably your cheapest and most reliable bet is a used Tippman 98. Batteries are costly to buy everytime you head out for electric markers. Remember to look at the big picture too. You still have to budget for a C02 tank ($40) + a hopper ($5) + oil ($5). Definately isn't cheap. Try Craigslist and of course ebay as you already have. Buying a gun already upgraded can be a good route to take. Pbreview.com as mentioned above or pbnation.com have tons of resources.