If you play paintball as a recreational player, then the Tippmann A5 is one of the meanest paintball guns on the market. It has a fantastic reputation for reliability, and offers one of the highest firing rates and accuracy for mid-priced recreational markers on the market! This piece of paintball equipment has the cyclone feeding system which force-feeds paintballs from the hopper into the chamber. This is a valuable and quality mechanism that comes standard on the A-5. If you’ve competed on the field, you know how important it is to have your gun jam-free. All breaks in the hopper are virtually unheard of, and misfires due to misfeeds are also rare with this great piece of paintball gear. more
If you’re a weekend recreational player, the A-5 also features easy field- stripping, which is one area that Tippmann was always weak in before. If you are a tournament player, you may find this paintball gun to be too bulky.
The Tippmann A-5 is a .68-caliber, semiautomatic paintball gun and can offer you firing capability of 15 paintballs per second. Complete with a 3 ?-inch stock barrel, it weighs 3 1/2 pounds. You can easily upgrade the A-5 and you’ll find that at least one upgrade is almost essential. The Tippmann A-5 is a good, all-around, competitive marker for the weekend warrior. You’ll find that you’ll probably have to replace the stock barrel, after a while as it is definitely below par. This marker does very well with trigger upgrades, as well. You can purchase a response triggers, but electronic triggers are also workable. The only problem with some electronic trigger as opposed to the mechanically- driven, response trigger is that a lot of field operators will not allow you to bring them onto the field. Regardless of what type of paintball supply item you need, the Tippmann A-5 should be on your shopping list.

Although there are only 3 types of Airsoft guns available, gas, electric and spring, each type has different versions with added features and extras. Making a decision on the type of Airsoft gun to purchase will ultimately depend on the reason you want the gun, whether it is for practicing shooting at targets or playing in a game with other players. more
Spring Airsoft Guns or Rifles are the easiest type of Airsoft gun to use, pull back the slide which compresses the spring and the gun is ready to shoot. These guns are great for target practice, relatively cheap to buy and there is no need for gas or charging it up to make it work. On the other hand it has to be ‘reloaded’ each time it is fired (like a shotgun/rifle) so isn’t very suitable for games where speed is the main factor. Airsoft Gas Guns are generally for the more serious gun enthusiasts and as they operate by a gas driven mechanism powered either by carbon dioxide and/or green gas have to be refilled each time. Be aware too that if conditions are very cold, gas guns won’t work. The Electric Airsoft Guns and Electric Powered BB Guns, (also known as AEG) are the most popular Airsoft guns on the market today and the perfect choice for games. Made in Japan, they have a rechargeable battery used to power the electric motor that enables the inner mechanism to discharge the pellets. They can be fired continually and are great for games. Another advantage to the electric guns is they often have high capacity magazines that can hold hundreds of BBs.
When selecting your gun you should keep in mind the following;
• How long the gun could be expected to last? With some TLC and the correct maintenance guns can last for many years. Its durability will also depend on the quality of the gun and the material it’s made from; plastic won’t last as long as metal and breaks easier but is a cheaper option.
• Precision is decided by the bore, length and quality of the inner barrel. Precision inner barrels can be purchased in a variety of lengths and bore diameters in order to improve the predisposition of the BB and make it return to the same targeted spot each time the trigger is pulled.
• If the gun is damaged it can prove costly to have to replace it so take into consideration whether parts can be replaced inexpensively or even upgraded thus improving the quality of your gun at a fraction of the cost.
• Think about the accessories you might want to buy to go with your gun, are they reasonably priced? What kinds of extra magazines can be bought and what are the costs for these?
• Note the FPS speed (Feet Per Second). This is the speed at which the pellets leave the gun barrel, so the higher the FPS, the faster the pellet will go. Be aware though, that the faster the bullet the more impact it will have on contact with a part of the body. Roughly, a gun with a 2/300 FPS will hit someone within ten feet skin and cause some very painful bruises. From 500 FPS upwards, pellets can penetrate the skin. The higher the FPS can put more pressure on a gun, possibly damaging other parts of the gun if they aren’t built as well. Generally, the faster the speed the further the pellet will travel, but if the gun has problems with accuracy then these could be increased with a higher FPS.
• The amount of rounds that can be fired from the gun in a certain amount of time is called the ROF (Rate of Fire). Obviously, automatic guns have the highest ROF. This feature is often hyped up as the more rounds aimed at the target the chance of a hit increases but inevitably more ammunition is used.
The ideal place to find information and advice on buying an Airsoft gun is to read some reviews on the Internet; take a look around some different sites so you get a good idea of general opinion on each type. Airsoft Forums can be valuable sources of information, you can ask questions there too and get impartial advice and opinions. Don’t consider buying a gun just because it looks good, weigh up all the facts before you come to any decision.

If you have played paintball, or maybe if you’re just beginning, you might want your own paintball gun. While paintball markers can range from about $200 to more than $1000 dollars, having an idea of how often you will paintball can affect the kind of gun you buy.

1. Price: Some guns are drastically more expensive, and for good reason. If you’re just beginning your paintball career and you want a gun, don’t spend more than $500. But if you’re a seasoned vet, the features you want should help you decide how much you want to spend. The more guns you’ve played with, chances are the better an idea you will have of what you want. more

2. Manual or Automatic: Pump guns have fewer moving parts, which means fewer mechanical problems. Typically these guns are quieter and can be more accurate, but a semi-auto is easier to reload and shoot, which means more stealth.

3. Strengths: Determine what you want from your gun. If accuracy is most important, choose a marker that can hit targets from far away. If reliability is crucial, look for a reputable name brand. Once you have your own gun, you will need to take care of it, so remember that it’s important to be able to clean your gun easily.

4. CO2: If you have constant air as opposed to cartridges, your air will last longer, but you will need to refill your tank after about 400 shots. Cartridges last for about 25 shots, but you can have many of them. Hpa is another option, but may be more difficult to find refills for.

5. Loader: The size of your loader determines a lot about how you play. If you like to shoot in rapid bursts in close contact, you may want a larger loader to hold more paintballs. Remember that the bigger the loader, the heavier it is. If you’re a sniper, you probably want a small, light loader.

6. Barrel: Like the loader, the longer the barrel, the heavier it is. What you give up with a shorter barrel is accuracy. If you want to invest, a rifled barrel with grooves inside makes the paintball go farther and shoot more accurately without the awkward weight and length of a longer barrel. Ported barrels have holes around the tip to allow some pressure to release, which means a quieter shot. Don’t get a barrel with more than 4 inches of porting, or else you will lose CO2.

7. Paint: Choose paint that fits accordingly with your barrel. If your paintballs are too small, you will lose accuracy.

8. Upgrades: Once you have your gun, you can begin to add accessories to it. A sniper scope, a new barrel system, and hand guards are just some of the features that are easy to add.

Play around with your gun and figure out how to assemble and disassemble it. Understand its features and how to use them. Feeling comfortable with your gun is the first step to being a paintball pro.

Airsoft by definition is a sport where players simulate military or law enforcement combat by using airsoft guns (which look a lot like real guns, to add to the realism) and other airsoft gear. The game of airsoft was developed in Japan, where firearms were (and still are) almost impossible to get without resorting to illegal means. An alternative was developed, and that alternative was airsoft. Because of this, it is no surprise that airsoft is actually most popular in East Asian countries such as China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea (North Korea is more interested in using real guns!) more

Unlike paintball, it is incredibly hard to tell if somebody has been hit. No splatters are made on the skin or clothes, and unless the person screams in agony or pain, you will not know if they are hit. That is why the game of airsoft relies on the “Honor System”, where players lift their gun up and say, “Hit”. Also, one player on each team is usually designated as a medic, to revive players so they can resume play. Weapon hit rules vary depending on the game. Usually, a weapon being hit is the same as the player being hit, but if the person has a sidearm, rules can be modified so that the person just is not allowed to use their primary and must instead only use the sidearm.

The three types of airsoft guns are spring, electric, and gas. Spring guns are usually cheap but can get very expensive if they fire at a high FPS. Electric, also known as AEG, guns are powered by a battery and the main advantage is that they are automatic, but are generally not very powerful unless upgraded. Gas guns are the most powerful, and gases supported include carbon dioxide, propane, green gas, red gas, and high pressure air (HPA).