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