The Cast Iron Park Bench

Paintball manufacturers are popping up around just about every
corner these days. They are all over the web and in paintball
magazines. They’ve always got something better for your
collection. Don’t get it wrong, the new stuff is really cool and
advanced, with new options and upgrades to make every player
feel like a pro.

Although it’s tempting to go out and buy the most expensive
paintball gun in the shop, there are some important things to
remember.

• Skill level. Beginners should not think that the better
  marker will make them a better player. After time, it will help,
  but not now.
• Frequency. Rec-ballers play from once a
  year to once a month. Choose a marker according to how often it
  will get used. Look at it as cost per game.
• Packages.
  (For the beginner.) A great way to acquire the basic paintball equipment of mask, goggles, and gloves.
• Upgrades. Many paint guns come as the basic chassis
  with the chance to upgrade to different barrels, triggers, and
  grips. A good way to turn $250 guns into a customized $400
  gun.
• Style of play. As your game progresses, it will be
  easier to understand what markers will be good for your
  game.

Many websites and stores have unlimited information on paint gun
types, manufacturers, and upgrades. It’s up to you to gather the
most knowledge you can. The best place to get that information
is from fellow players at the field or practice range. Ask them
what markers they have had luck with. The other player might
even allow you to borrow their equipment to test it out.

The other players have probably had a chance to test out some
other markers as well as the ones that they own. They are filled
with advice for your buying expedition.

Recreational players just shouldn’t deal with paintball guns that need a lot of maintenance. The
more complicated the marker, the more work it will need.
Upgrades loaders and triggers require more maintenance to keep
them working from day to day. A gun that takes longer to clean
than it does to play just isn’t worth it.