| Paintball pistols are small pocket paintball guns loosely | | | | CONS |
| resembling pistols. They are either pump action or | | | | Because of their shorter barrels, paintball pistols lack |
| semi-automatic firing. They are usually .68 caliber and | | | | the accuracy of a good rifle. Most pistols perform best |
| powered by a 12 gram co2 powerlet or cartridge. | | | | within a 25-50 meter range. If you need to shoot |
| They are most successfully used as a sidearm or | | | | further, a longer barreled gun is a better option. Shorter |
| back-up gun to complement a main weapon of choice. | | | | barrels give paintballs less time to stabilize before |
| There are pros and cons to carrying paintball pistols as | | | | leaving the gun, which results in less accuracy over a |
| compared to standard paintball guns. | | | | greater distance. |
| PROS | | | | Pistols have a smaller ammunition capacity than |
| Paintball pistols are extremely light and portable. They | | | | standard paintball guns. This leaves the player at a |
| are very useful in woodsball because they are | | | | severe disadvantage against an opponent. |
| compact and can be kept in a pocket, harness or | | | | Paintball pistols have a smaller air capacity and are not |
| holster. | | | | as powerful as the longer barreled markers. They are |
| They are highly maneuverable enabling you to move | | | | usually powered by a 12 gram co2 cartridge. |
| around corners and across the field more easily. They | | | | Depending on the weather conditions and how the |
| are useful for those tight spots on the field that require | | | | pistol is chrono'd, you can only expect around 30 shots |
| quick responses and the ability to shoot fast and hit | | | | from one cartridge. This, again, puts you at a |
| hard. | | | | disadvantage against a player with a more powerful |
| Pistol markers are ideal for bunker assaults and quick | | | | weapon. |
| hit and run or intimidatory tactics. They make the | | | | Paintball pistols have their place in the game. They are |
| perfect sidearm in a last resort situation. | | | | light weight, easy to handle, highly maneuverable and |
| Most paintball pistols are quick and easy to reload; | | | | quick loading. They are particularly handy in scenario |
| Some take literally seconds to drop and reload a new | | | | ball or woodsball as an efficient sidearm. You must, |
| magazine. This makes for much swifter action on the | | | | however, be aware of their limitations and not expect |
| field. They are highly upgradeable and easy to | | | | the same performance from them as you would from |
| disassemble and clean. | | | | a standard paintball marker. |