Anyone know anything about paintball guns?

[Joeganja]

I'm looking for my first paintball gun with a budget around $300-500. I'm looking at an empire axe marker or a dye reflex 14. Anyone have any suggestions.

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

Axes are ok, but I find that Dye and Planet Eclipse guns to be more reliable. The new Etha or the GTEK are both great guns.

 

[revhtree]

All I know is that you can't propagate a paintball! HA!

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

haha, you mean the Zoa Rev or you trying to stick actually paintballs in water? Theyre not chia pets you know. =P

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

Anyone know anything about paintball guns?

Yes. Don't shoot yourself in the eyes and wear some protective gear for the nether regions

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

Yes. Don't shoot yourself in the eyes and wear some protective gear for the nether regions

Spoken from experience?

 

[tankstudy]

Spoken from experience?

We've had guys do that. O, guns jammed, looks in the barrel. Bang, right in the face.

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

Spoken from experience?

Nope not personally, but my nephew got shot in the eye

 

[Jason mack]

All I know is that you can't propagate a paintball! HA!

Shouldn't someone tell him he's on the wrong forum

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

Nope not personally, but my nephew got shot in the eye

Sorry to hear. That's why they aways emphasis #1 rule is never take off your mask.

 

[Joeganja]

Just looking for a gun that's around $300-400 that's good quality but also has an ergonomic design.

 

[cobergas]

Now this is awesome... Who knew about cross hobbies like this...

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

Just looking for a gun that's around $300-400 that's good quality but also has an ergonomic design.

Don't get an axe then. They're so tiny and compact. I swear they just make them for little kids.

get a PE Etha 2 or the Proto Rize

 

[sk8elenex92]

If this is your first gun I would recommend an Invert Mini. They are super simple to clean and work on. Have the fancy electronic board and eyes.. They dont jam. I have shot cases and cases through mine and still going like a champ and not one jam. good luck. Paintball is one expensive sport. I also recommend buying some stuff used. PBnation.com is a good forum for paintball.

 

[sk8elenex92]

I guess the new mini is the AXE???

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

I guess the new mini is the AXE???

yup, basically the same gun. Good that you have a good one. I think they're hit or miss. The axes and minis as always the ones having issues at our fields.

 

[Joeganja]

So this isn't good?

 

[BuildingAnObsession]

There are better guns at that price. Also check out proedgepb.com. They have great customer service and will offer free repair service on any marker you buy from them. I know you're not local to them but if you have major issues it could save you major cash.

 

[mallorieGgator]

@mattGgator

Matt and I have been playing for years. He can give some insight.

 

[mallorieGgator]

Look on pbnation. Get a used gun. I'd say don't cheap out with your gun because quality counts and so does customer service. Bob Long has been great to us.