Great Paintball Setups for Beginner Players

28 02 2011

Gryphon Semi Automatic Paintball MarkerSo you think you’re ready to get your own paintball gear and step up your game?  There are definitely some general rules to follow for your first set of gear and we’re here to help!

Hopefully, you already know that the essential parts of a good set-up are a decent marker, an air tank, a helmet, and maybe a hopper for faster loading. There are lots of places that sell ready-made kits like this, so you’ll want to check out some paintball gun reviews to try and narrow down which kit is right for you.

Lots of beginners like Tippmann paintball guns because they are high quality paintball guns and relatively affordable, which is a great place to start. There are a number of great kits that include Tippmann paintball guns, helmets, and air tanks. You can even check out more paintball gun reviews to check out which Tippmann paintball gun sets would be best for you.

You’ll also want to make sure you get some equipment to use to take the best care of your new gear as possible. Depending on which paintball gun you decide to go with, follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning and maintaining your gun. You should probably get yourself a compatible barrel cover and squeegee too, since the barrel cover is typically required on playing fields, and the squeegee will help you play better.

Start with good quality basic equipment that you know how to use and how to take good care of; then you can purchase or invest in upgraded, more expensive gear, like a  paintball sniper rifle, as you become more familiar with what you need to take your game to the next level!





Paintball Gun Maintenance 101

14 12 2010
LAPCO Gray Ghost Marker from Paintball-Online

LAPCO Gray Ghost Marker

Whether you purchase super expensive or cheap paintball guns, ongoing maintenance is required to ensure your equipment continues to perform well. Regular cleaning  is a basic requirement for a well-maintained marker. Before disassembling your paintball gun, check the owner’s manual to see if the manufacturer includes specific cleaning instructions. Follow any guidelines they provide. If you have a paintball sniper rifle, you will need to perform maintenance checks before and after each game to make sure your rifle stays on point.  Even the smallest interference can cause problems for your sniper game.

The general rule for maintaining a paintball gun is that you must keep it clean and lubricated.  The gun manufacturer may have a recommendation for what to use to clean the gun, but you want to make sure you remove all paint, dirt, grit, and anything else that shouldn’t be there. While cleaning, make sure you are working on a clear surface–that way, if any pins or screws fall out, you’ll be able to grab them before they’re lost forever.

Even if you have a cheap paintball gun, you will want to keep it lubricated with a specially made product.  Don’t use anything made for actual firearms, as those formulas can cause major damage to a paintball marker.  You only need to use one or two drops of lubricant, but apply it regularly to ensure that the gun components stay well-oiled.  Once your paintball gun is clean and lubricated, reassemble it and find a safe spot to fire off a few blank rounds; this will blow out any leftover debris and dry out the gun’s interior.








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