| Want to avoid the mistakes your predecessors have | | | | Fourth, play the game a few times before you run |
| made in buying their first (or even second) paintball | | | | out and buy a gun. Do you want an unused gun lying |
| gun? Many players have made hasty decisions when | | | | around? Of course you will love the sport, but what |
| buying their gun and have ended up with some real | | | | if you don't? Play a few times and ask your fellow |
| buyer's remorse. Well, below are some tips that will | | | | players how they like their own guns. Also, if you |
| help you in choosing the gun that is right for you. | | | | borrow or rent, take notice of what you are playing |
| First, you must do your homework. Regardless of | | | | with. If you like it and are comfortable with it, you |
| your price range you will be able to find several | | | | may want to purchase a similar model. |
| models to choose from. Study the paintball guns | | | | Fifth, be selective and smart when purchasing an |
| features so you can weigh their strengths and | | | | aftermarket barrel. You may think from your limited |
| weaknesses. Plenty of websites exist with in-depth | | | | knowledge and experience that a very long barrel is |
| reviews of the different models-all from actual | | | | key for you to shoot straight. This is completely |
| paintball players who have tested or bought the | | | | false. This is not necessarilly the truth. Research has |
| model. If more than one review is down on a certain | | | | shown that a barrel that is 6 to 8 inches long is all |
| model, be cautious and ask the sales person lots of | | | | that is required to stabilize your paintball. However, |
| questions. | | | | most professional players use a barrel that is 12 to 14 |
| Second, don't buy a gun just because it looks cool. | | | | inches long because it keeps the balls shooting |
| Looks are the first thing that may attract your | | | | straighter. Keep in mind that a longer barrel will mean |
| attention, but don't be fooled by a great looking | | | | a heavier gun and more surface area to be hit by |
| exterior. Hold the gun. Make sure it is comfortable | | | | your opponent. |
| and not to heavy for you to handle. Also, look at | | | | Newbies should be wary of choosing a paintball gun |
| gun. What is it made of? Metal? Plastic? It is | | | | that is an automatic or semi automatic. Not only will |
| obviously your preference; just make sure you know | | | | you waste a lot of paintballs, but you will also have |
| what you are getting. | | | | little control and not learn how to correctly aim and |
| Third, remember that you will need to maintain and | | | | shoot at your target. Keep your experience level in |
| clean this gun a lot. Instruction manuals for most | | | | mind when you are shopping. You can always |
| products are available on the internet. If you are | | | | upgrade your gun if you feel you are good enough |
| really interested in a certain model, locate its | | | | to make the jump. |
| instruction manual. Try to discern from the manual | | | | Again, most importantly really do your homework, |
| how difficult it will be to disassemble and reassemble. | | | | whether it is on the net or with your buddies. Know |
| After every game you should clean your marker | | | | the market and don't be fooled by a salesperson |
| thorougly which includes taking it apart and cleaning. | | | | with little knowledge. Now, have some confidence |
| Also keep your own skill level in this department in | | | | and go buy that gun. |
| mind. | | | | |