Finding the right cheap electronic paintball gun can be confusing. There are so many guns on the market in many different options to choose from. The first thing to decide is whether you want to buy a used paintball marker from a quality manufacturer, or a new one. Often, by going with a used gun, you can get a quality product to a better price.
The price range for cheap electronic paintball gun is about $75-150. However, if you get a new cheaper gun, it may not be as reliable as a higher-quality model. You may have more repair problems with it, and if you need repairs, then a cheaper gun may turn out to be more expensive in the long run.
If you learn how to fix your own electronic paintball gun, you will certainly learn the game much better than the normal paintball player. If you're not interested in putting in the additional time for gun repair, a better idea is to make sure your gun comes with a warranty. You can often get a partial warranty on a used marker, and a new paintball gun almost always includes a warranty.
Most paintball gun manufacturers have an option in their range for a cheap electronic paintball gun, so you will actually have a lot of choice, but you need to know what you are looking for to get a marker which will serve you well. To get a gun at this price, you are going to have to compromise somewhere on functionality or design, so it best to know from the outset exactly what you need your paintball marker to do, and what features you are willing to compromise on.
It is easier to find a cheap pump action paintball gun or even a semi-automatic cheap paintball gun. Paintball manufacturers often offer starter packages of a gun, goggles and paintballs for cut-down prices which are well worth looking at when you want to find a good deal. Spyder and Tippman, as you might expect, being amongst the biggest and best paintball gun manufacturers, also offer these cheap paintball gun packages.
You can also get second-hand deals on these packages as well. Shopping online will give you access to the wide array of manufacturers available. Stick with your price range of $100-$150 and you'll find a package that will work for you, either new or used. Playing paintball can be done on a budget!
