Which gun should I get?

[Kilgore]

Hey guys, I just want to say that I'm new to this form, and I'm new to paintball. Anyways, my cousin and uncle own a paintball shot in Missouri, and I cant get hooked with a paintball gun. I want a Automag, but I asked my cousin if an automag is a good gun, and he said that automags are outdated and they're not that good. So should I get one anyways? If I get one and paintball with people, they wont laugh at me will they?

[Xen]

ok think about this, your posting on a MAG forum, guess what kinda responses you will get? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[askman]

If you can afford it, get a mag, level 10 bolt, revvy and a n2. You will never chop, and you will shut others up with your "antique" gun. kick some butt it will.

[Loser]

Try to shoot different guns first, see what you like. If you really like the feel of a mag, get one!

Whatever you get take care of it, and you will be happy.;)

[Cliffio]

here, let me help you


this is what everyone will say

xmag


just be prepared to wait till december to get one:rolleyes:

[mykroft]

Matrix

But the Mag's pretty nice.

Angel's are junk though :D

[Dayspring]

No. They won't laugh at you. Mags are very reliable and easy to tech. AGD has EXCELLENT customer service and a great online forum.

[Dave]

Automags are one of the best platforms to start you on your paintballing road...extremely reliable, functional, robust, low maintainence, nice upgrade path...

You get a 68 classic mag w/ powerfeed (about $250 used), then install the Level 10 bolt kit, and you've already got yourself a fine marker...from there...

Intelliframe
Y-grip (soon)
X-valve
ULE body (soon)
Warp

Thats pretty much all you need to have a rippin' machine...the mag gets my vote!! Course, I do own two of them:D

Dave

[GT]

but you know whats even cooler you dont need all that crap everyone listed to have a great mag.


just get one!!!!

jb

[yeahthatsme]

try a bunch of different markers and see which you like best.


as for getting made fun of, i get made fun of a bit, then i play and their all like "dude....lemme shoot it!!!

[SlipknotX556]

2k2 timmy is my first choice, but I have an emag has a backup and im getting a no rise rt over the summer.

[TheJester]

yea, just shoot everything you can. of course you're gonna get alot of "get a mag" on this forum, but mainly cause mags are sweet (hint hint). but just shoot all sorts of different guns, you're new to the sport, so i would recomend something else than a mag, mags are great, but they may be a little too much gun for you if you're new, and if you don't decide to stay w/ the sport, or be very "hardcore" then a mag might not be worth it, you would never get your money's worth. good starter guns are tipmanns and spyders (they have yet to impress me though, i personally don't like them) as for getting picked on at the feild for a mag...you won't, i'm for the most part a one of a kind owning a mag in my area, so i'm the odd ball, but they're all like, whoa, nice gun


2k2 timmy is my first choice, but I have an emag has a backup and im getting a no rise rt over the summer.

guys, this kid's new, he doesn't need all that yet


I'm new to this form, and I'm new to paintball
notice the "new to paintball" part

[Riot[Z-Grip]]

Hey, welcome to AO!

My opinion is that if you are new to paintball, you should pick up a good inexpensive marker like a Spyder or Tippmann M98 until you decide if you like the sport. Both of these markers will perform great if mainained well. I started out with a Spyder and don't regret it. This way you aren't blowing alot of money in case you find out later that you aren't as 'in' to the sport as you thought you were. Also, you can learn what your 'tastes' will be and what you 'really want' out of a marker.

That said, if you easily have the cash, a Classic Powerfeed Automag would also be a great beginner gun. Easy to tech and maintain, high performance for the money, and can be upgraded to compete on the highest levels. (Others have already mentioned these upgrades such as X-valve, Intelliframe, Nitro, etc.)

-Riot

Edit: Grrr... Jester types faster than I! =)

[SlipknotX556]

Originally posted by TheJester
guys, this kid's new, he doesn't need all that yet

He simply asked what kind of gun he should get, I suggested a 2k2 timmy.

[darklord]

What kind of price range are you lookin at? You'll want a motorized hopper and air, too.... if your budget is limited I'd say a mag run off remote co2 with a motorized loader and a level 10 would be fine. If you have the dough, definitely spring for a matrix, or an e-mag.

[highzakite]

I think everyone is over looking one important factor, BUDGET. If your very limited, I would go with a spyder. You could pick up the e-99, tank, mask, and hopper for under $200. Of course, if price in not an issue, E-MAG all the way.

A lot of people are right when they say shoot a variety of markers. See what fits you best and matches your playing style. You wouldnt want a 4 foot long sniper gun if you like playing on the front line.

As for a reccommendation, again, look at what sight your on. AUTOMAGS.ORG

MAGS ROCK.

[Jaymz]

mags are perfect really. My advice is if you want to put $500 max into paintball with gear and everthying id get a spyder shutter (spyder electros are way overated). if you want to spend $1400 id get a cocker. Anywhere between 500-1400 get a mag =D

[B00bzor]

well this guy is new to paintball and all you guys are talkning nitro and emags and such. just get like a beginner marker. and mags arnt out dated

[-=Squid=-]

Originally posted by SlipknotX556


He simply asked what kind of gun he should get, I suggested a 2k2 timmy.

Man, hes never even played before...You just recomend that because you have one. You would recomend a PT extreme if thats what you shot.

[big E kingpin]

get the powerfeed mag with the classic AIR valve.dont listen to people, and just go from there

[circus5]

look at my angel, then decide for yourself:D

[Hunter]

That poor angel :'( but get a nice impulse you will love it forever.

[Cliffio]

Originally posted by Hunter
but get a nice impulse you will love it forever.

or until another hyped up marker comes out

[xadamx]

sence you are just starting out id advise you to get a spyder or pmi marker(they are basically the same gun) or a tippmann model 98. they are all good guns and will get you into paintball without paying a crapload of money

[GT]

Originally posted by Cliffio


or until another hyped up marker comes out

hahahaha,
no way dog u need the new gat from smartparts '03 shocker fo life!!!

I love it! All you have to do is come out with a differnet marker every 6 months and laugh all the way to the bank(Bob Long).

jb

[WARPED1]

I traded my Angel for an EMag, sold my other electro and bought a PTP Micromag. Guess which gun I'm going to suggest?

[Hunter]

You were going to suguest a nasty impulse right? great markers for the price, but pound for pound rats kick a$$.

[SyntaxError]

Mags and Angels... probably the best quality equipment being produced, go with one of them.

[-=Squid=-]

do none of you people understand, this guy is NEW!!!! :mad: :rolleyes:

[SyntaxError]

So? Better that he starts with something of higher quality than wastes more money and time in the long run by starting with a Spyder or Tippmann.

[hostage]

I'll tell you this, don't always do what everyone tells you to. I've owned many markers and found that I like the Automag series of markers the best. Others seem to influenced by hype. Shoot a few and see what you like the most, what you are most comfortable with, will be the gun for you.
Peace,
Doron