| For serious players, paintball guns are a necessity to | | | | rather readily as well online or at any major sporting |
| be at the top of their game. The balance must be right, | | | | goods store. Size, weight and style can all affect how |
| it has to hold sufficient ammunition and must fire | | | | the weapon is used in the game. Most players are |
| properly at all times. These are just a few features | | | | repeat offenders, and know exactly what they are |
| that participants are looking for when it comes to this | | | | looking for in a paintball gun. Most of this reasoning is |
| type of equipment. With the expansion of paintball | | | | due to the fact that tactics tend to find players rather |
| groups across the country, more manufacturers are | | | | than vice versa. A sniper for example, will want a |
| offering the different models that contestants are | | | | stealth or sniper gun, able to be concealed easily and |
| looking for. Various websites now specialize in this | | | | with a tripod. |
| recreational event, with styles and equipment to fit | | | | Since this game has become more popular than ever, |
| every skill level. | | | | the word has gotten out to additional players. In turn, |
| One of the most sought-after guns now is the | | | | manufacturers have expanded their line to fit in with |
| Tippman A5. It comes in many different models, each | | | | what consumers need. The Tippman A5 is one model |
| designed with a different style of player in mind. The | | | | that has been a part of many ambushes. The |
| following guns are typical of the selection offered by | | | | Kingman series of guns and Spyder upgrades are |
| the A5 series: NO-RT Black, Response Trigger Black, | | | | available to help players make a better shot and be |
| Flatline Sniper, Power Pack Paintball Marker, Sniper, | | | | more victorious over their competitors. Experienced |
| Squad Sharpshooter M4 and Stealth. Some of them | | | | players knowledgeable in the capabilities of this series |
| also can be purchased as a packaged, with scopes, | | | | order them off the Internet. |
| power cartridges and in some cases, specialized | | | | Paintball is an activity to build teamwork, think "on the |
| accessories to slaughter the competition. | | | | fly," and build confidence. Strategy is an essential part |
| Of course, there are other paintball guns that can be | | | | of the planning, with equipment just as important. Most |
| bought and used, and the ultimate choice is up to the | | | | players won't do their best without the preferred |
| competitor. Kingman Spyder series and Proto SLG | | | | weapon of choice. |
| models also serve this purpose and can be found | | | | |