First Gun

Sup all.  I was wondering if you guys could help me help a friend out.  He's wanting to get into paintball and is looking to purchase a gun.  I know this is a Tippmann forum, so you guys would probably be biased, but I'm hoping for some good suggestions.  He wants something close to a mil-sim marker but he's open to mostly anything.  Here's basically what he wants:

-  Cool looking/realistic (like a mil-sim)
-  Fairly decent marker off the bat
-  Upgrades to make the marker more decent if it isn't already
-  Prefers to keep the cost around $300, but willing to go $400 if absolutely necessary

He's interested in Ariakon's Sim-15 or 5 or 4.  He also thinks he wants a sidearm for backup (I'm already trying to convince him otherwise, so no need to tell me).  I've been trying to convince him that a 98c would be nice, cuz he could get the 98c, J&J Cerami, CO2 tank, hopper, and mask and be well off, but he's still hesitant about the look.  Any feedback is appreciated.

P.S.  I was thinking of convincing him to get the SP Ion, if he can go that high for a marker.  He's still got to consider all the other things to buy though.

Edited by Ethos

Tippmann 98 Custom.. most reliable gun you can get.. plus its only $160 for you americans.... $160 or lower

dont get the ION just yet it just came out wait a little to get some reviews on it it might really be a POS i would get the a5 over the ion anyday

Bolt, do u own a Ion or do u just want on

cdacda13 wrote: Bolt, do u own a Ion or do u just want on

I have used it for a few games at my local field. Easily walkable and compact. I personally love it and feel it is NOT total crap.

Go with the 98c, especially if have limited mechanical ability.  It is easy to maintain and extremely reliable!

my 98 custom = 130 dollars
years owned = 4
ever had a problem that i didnt cause?= no



Edited by Sarge14

Go 98C or A-5.  New marker will be to expensive right out of the production line.  I wouldn't suggest going with an ION either,  cause its kinda expensive for a new player and he won't have much money for customization.  The A-5 will be good enough, or even the 98C.  That's all you really need to start out. 

About the secondary, I coulda used one in my games a few times, but that's only cause my friends take my paint and CO2 (Crazy trigger fingers).  Your new, don't really need one.  After you play a bit, figure out how much paint and CO2 you use every game and then decide whether or not you need one.  I got a Core ZX, great backup.  Got 5 7 round clips for it that I keep in my pack.  Go with that if you're really gonna get one.  But as of now, I really wouldnt suggest it.  

Mental_Midget wrote: Tippmann 98 Custom.. most reliable gun you can get.. plus its only $160 for you americans.... $160 or lower

wtf do u mean "u americans" canada is in america genius

bluemunky42 wrote: Mental_Midget wrote: Tippmann 98 Custom.. most reliable gun you can get.. plus its only $160 for you americans.... $160 or lower wtf do u mean "u americans" canada is in america genius

Pretty sure he means "United States of America".  Usually refered to as Americans where as Canadians are referred to as Canadians.