| If you are looking to make that initial | | | | Tippmann Triumph XT. It is has |
| investment for your favorite sport, | | | | rubberized grips, an expansion chamber |
| namely a paintball gun, options will | | | | and is very balanced. It is lighter |
| include several under $150, even some | | | | than the other Tippmanns and has the |
| good models under $100. Don't get | | | | same internals as the Custom 98. But, |
| burned buying junk gun. If you plan to | | | | it has plastic construction and a |
| get your gun used, be sure to do your | | | | complicated disassembly. |
| research. Know what you are buying and | | | | Second, the Armotech Mars LT is a |
| know how the gun was used by its prior | | | | lightweight, good gun for beginners. |
| owner. | | | | The Mars LT does not require any |
| If you are looking to buy your gun new, | | | | upgrades. It is easy to clean and |
| here are a few options under $100. | | | | maintain. But, if you are going up |
| First, the �Kingman Spyder TL-X is a | | | | against a high end mechanical or |
| reasonably accurate shot, is easy to use | | | | electronic gun, the Mars LT will have |
| and clean. It has smooth trigger pull, | | | | some stiff competition. |
| accuracy, efficient gas use and is | | | | Third is the Avalon GT Commando 3. The |
| reliable. | | | | Commando 3 looks sharp, shoots |
| Second is the Kingman Spyder Sonix 2005. | | | | accurately, reasonably priced and is |
| The Sonix is a reliable, reasonably | | | | built well. The regulator on this model |
| priced gun that does not chop. This gun | | | | can be temperamental. It can also leak |
| can be good without adding upgrades, but | | | | CO2 and requires new o-rings often. |
| with some upgrades, this gun can be made | | | | Fourth, the Mokal Fokus VX 2k3 is |
| into a great gun. | | | | balanced, has a good barrel, good |
| Third, the Viewloader VL Maxis is a | | | | internals and good grips. It is also |
| reasonably priced gun. This gun shoots | | | | easy to maintain and clean. It may be a |
| very well and does not chop. The Maxis | | | | little hard on the CO2 and require |
| is a great gun for beginners but can be | | | | o-ring replacement. But overall, a good |
| upgraded into a superior weapon. | | | | buy. |
| Fourth is the Kingman Spyder Victor II. | | | | The above list is just a short review of |
| The Victor II is reliable in the field, | | | | a selected number of markers. The |
| is easy to clean and is a decent shot. | | | | markers above were chosen only for their |
| It is also dependable and comfortable. | | | | price and not for any certain feature or |
| However, the stock barrel is short and | | | | to play favorites with any company. If |
| not extremely accurate. After replacing | | | | you have more specific questions |
| the stock barrel, the Victor II can | | | | regarding the model you may be |
| stand up to its opponents. | | | | interested in, be sure to do your |
| If you are willing to spend a little | | | | homework, try them out, borrow a |
| more money on your gun, there are some | | | | friend's marker and ask your fellow |
| good options under $150. First is the | | | | players. |