Comments on: Gearing Up for a Paintball Addiction – Part 1 http://okcompanypaintball.com/gearing-up-for-a-paintball-addiction-part-1/ A paintball community Fri, 11 May 2012 13:42:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Xero http://okcompanypaintball.com/gearing-up-for-a-paintball-addiction-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Xero Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:59:49 +0000 http://okcompanypaintball.com/?p=271#comment-179 Up until a few months ago I would have recommended an Ion as a great starter gun. There are a ridiculous amount of upgrades, body kits, triggers, and anything else you can imagine. But, the whole Smart Parts going under fiasco that has happened recently makes me question the future availability. There are still thousands upon thousands out there, but the lack of manufacturer support makes me wary. It's really hurt the sub-$200 middle-entry level market. I've been hearing great things about the Azodin guns. I haven't personally fired any of their semi-autos myself, but if the quality of their KP pump is any indication I'd say they're pretty solid. As far as customization, I'm not sure what is available for them in the aftermarket. Another thing I've been hearing recently is people recommending buying a high end gun that is a few models old. For instance, you can grab a great quality Ego 7 at a fraction of the price of a new Ego 10, and many of the new upgrades for the 8,9, and 10 will still work in it. That basically leaves you with a top of the line marker with slightly different milling. Of course, this is still a bit more expensive than going the Ion or Azodin route at around $300-$400. (Though I have seen people drop that more than that just in aftermarket upgrades for their Ion.) If you like to tinker, and like mechanical guns, there's always used Autocockers on the market. A well tuned cocker is a beast and can compete with anything on the field. The amount of customizations is available for those is simply staggering, and sometimes you can find killer deals. But, I'd recommend a lot of research before going that route. Up until a few months ago I would have recommended an Ion as a great starter gun. There are a ridiculous amount of upgrades, body kits, triggers, and anything else you can imagine. But, the whole Smart Parts going under fiasco that has happened recently makes me question the future availability. There are still thousands upon thousands out there, but the lack of manufacturer support makes me wary. It’s really hurt the sub-$200 middle-entry level market.

I’ve been hearing great things about the Azodin guns. I haven’t personally fired any of their semi-autos myself, but if the quality of their KP pump is any indication I’d say they’re pretty solid. As far as customization, I’m not sure what is available for them in the aftermarket.

Another thing I’ve been hearing recently is people recommending buying a high end gun that is a few models old. For instance, you can grab a great quality Ego 7 at a fraction of the price of a new Ego 10, and many of the new upgrades for the 8,9, and 10 will still work in it. That basically leaves you with a top of the line marker with slightly different milling. Of course, this is still a bit more expensive than going the Ion or Azodin route at around $300-$400. (Though I have seen people drop that more than that just in aftermarket upgrades for their Ion.)

If you like to tinker, and like mechanical guns, there’s always used Autocockers on the market. A well tuned cocker is a beast and can compete with anything on the field. The amount of customizations is available for those is simply staggering, and sometimes you can find killer deals. But, I’d recommend a lot of research before going that route.

]]> By: Barrett Pawnee http://okcompanypaintball.com/gearing-up-for-a-paintball-addiction-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Barrett Pawnee Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:28:39 +0000 http://okcompanypaintball.com/?p=271#comment-178 I'm lookin to buy a new gun what's a good type that is customable and not super expensive? I got a low quality JT not very custumable though I’m lookin to buy a new gun what’s a good type that is customable and not super expensive? I got a low quality JT not very custumable though

]]> By: Ryan http://okcompanypaintball.com/gearing-up-for-a-paintball-addiction-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Ryan Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:02:42 +0000 http://okcompanypaintball.com/?p=271#comment-177 One of the best brand of masks, that are cheap and has a good is a VForce mask. It is what you need if you have little money or new in the sport. I have the Profiler which is a real good mask. Very comfortable, the quality is great, terrific field of view, good ventilation, and of course has great style. One of the best brand of masks, that are cheap and has a good is a VForce mask. It is what you need if you have little money or new in the sport. I have the Profiler which is a real good mask. Very comfortable, the quality is great, terrific field of view, good ventilation, and of course has great style.

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