So many Paintball Guns... Which is the BEST?

So what defines a good paintball gun? There are thousands of requests every month asking "What is the best paintball gun out there?" The answer is, there isn’t a definitive best paintball gun. Defining what is the best paintball gun for a particular person would be a better way to approach it. Choosing the optimal fit for you is relative to the person, finding a setup they are comfortable with and the type of paintballer they are.

Your role on the field also plays a part in the number of features you’ll need in your paintball gun. If you’re simply are involved with paintball games for exercise and recreation, there is no need to purchase a thousand dollar sniper paintball gun. However, if you play in tournaments, participate on competitive teams or simply take your paintballing entirely too serious; you might be more inclined to pick up a feature-packed paintball gun that suits your needs. If you regularly only play in fifteen minute intervals, there is rationale in purchasing a paintball gun with a massive hopper; it’s simply dead weight and gets in the way.

One thing to consider is technology evolution. Newer paintball guns won’t fire older style bullets and vice versa. Loading, cleaning and overall maintenance of paintball guns varies from make to make and even the different models within that make. Different manufacturers gear their paintball guns at a different target audience. Tippmann paintball guns, for instance are geared towards a younger player and have yet to release an official “high-end” model

As with anything, you should like the look and feel of your paintball gun as well as be comfortable carrying it around, loading it and firing it. Accuracy, durability and ease of use are all things to consider when you’re purchasing your first paintball gun. There are several reputable paintball gun makers out there and chances are, there is more than one model that will work for you. It really boils down to personal preference. A little research goes a long way. Do your homework!