What would you pick?

[GIHavoc]

If you could get any gun, or a combination of a gun w/ barrel for $300 or under....what would it be?

My dad said I could spend $300 on it.. so i need some opinions..

I was thinking of getting a Tippmann 98 Custom, GT Commando 2, or a 32 Degrees/98 Custom...or a Messiah....

Remember, it doesnt have to be any of the above, that's just what i was looking at...what would you pick?

P.S.
Does the Flatline have more "cons" than it does "Pros"?

[Batman]

Id say get a spyder TL plus and a Smart Parts All American barrel. I have a Spyder TL+ and a Smart Parts All American barrel myself w/ alot of other upgrades. Anyways, The Spyder TL+ is a great gun and i would recomend it anyday.

[Mad Ogre]

Yes, by all means go with some fellow's suggestion to use his setup because thats what works for him for the moment...

Look into the subject carefully. Check out your local shops - because when you have an issue - you'll want to talk to them about it. Buy local and get your support local. Thats important.

One of my team players has a flatline and on a level playing field, he can dominate. What he lacks is rate of fire... Its a little slow... So you got to ask yourself what kinda player are you? Get a systems that works well with your style - your field conditions etc...

My local store here could set you up with a full package Spyder or Piranha plus a custom barrel for 300. (Base model guns you can upgrade later - but a barrel is a good first move)

[SmartBall]

Originally posted by Mad Ogre
Yes, by all means go with some fellow's suggestion to use his setup because thats what works for him for the moment...

Either your a little harsh in that phrase, or you forgot you :) remember smilies help, but batman was just giving him a reccomendation, ya know?
I agree with Batman in fact. I made the mistake of spending too much money on the shutter (too much money isn't all put to waste though, it works sweet, but i coulda saved some money :() and i just don't wanna lead a new comer the same way i went. Save some money, get a spyder compact starter package, they are almost unbeatable! or if you already have a mask and other stuff, custom configure you own little dealy. Taking advice from another person who started out with a high grade gun is not the best, because they had it easy ;) (believe me though, i started out with a good ol talon!)
Saying that "you shouldn't take advice from someone else on which gun to buy, because everyone has different opinions" is wrong. After all, what is a forum for? To get advice on the guns and advice on which one to buy. So people, ease up on the opinion dissing, cause remember, every little bit helps ;)

[Mad Ogre]

Aye - I forgot the :D ... My Bad.

I was just pointing out that what "Works" can change REALLY FAST. My STS G2 is doing fine for me... AT THE MOMENT.
Heck - in two months I might be running a full blown Cocker... or a Warped feeding E-mag.

[simon woodstock]

if i were you i would get a custom 98 and upgrade with a vertical expansion chamber and a new barrel(lapcos are good)
this is a great setup for a new player, and the gun is indestructable. another benefit from this setup is you have tons of upgrades if you want them, this gun can vary greatly

[shizocka]

simons right, m98's are great guns, dependable, indestructable and a all around great gun

[blinkpk11]

id get a spyder x-tra and a J&J ceramic, lapco, Cp, or dye. Whatever floats your boat. id go with the xtra (180 @ my local shop) because it is a shutter that is without all the stupid stuff (reg, crapy blue ano, tiny dropforward, major design flaws, etc.) thats what i would get.

[Witt]

Heh. Choices choices. I first had a paintball gun and it was a stingray. I told my dad it was broken so I could get a new gun. Because It was broken. I Didnt know ****. I made the biggest mistake of my life. I got a Model 98. I should have gotten a GT 2000. Lets see.

You should get a Spyder Tl Plus with a Lapco Bigshot and Dye Sticky Grip. :):)

[Intruder]

I made a great decision to get my gun, look at specs to see what it is. I love the way it feels and I got it back yesterday with my new modified steel braided hose(gotta change the sig about that) and custon drop forward. The drop forward is a pretty big drop and it feels great. Next week I'm getting a double trigger, i soooo can't wait, yay!
Hey Witt, what don't you like about your m98? All the people I know with them love theirs.

[Splat Attack]

If you really want to, get a Rebel LE 160, CP flame drop forward 34, Dye boomstick 105(or another good high end barrel) and or a remanufactured vl 9 vt loader 30, and or 32 degreese ex chamber ???. A self made trigger job is a really good idea.

[ptflyer]

well...being new...and probably not knowing what half the things splat attack is talking about...I would get a marker that is good to go..for now.....and get a new barrel......until you can do some research on how and or what you want your marker to be.....

with that I agree with Batman and get maybe....spyder TL+ 160$..it is a good starter gun right out of the box..and it will be easy for you to learn about and up grade....

I know the tippmann fans will say that about the 98 also..
but I like the spyder design myself....

Another great choice would be the new spyder x-tra like blinkpk11 said ...it is a cross between a TL+ and a shutter...with vetical feed..

If I were to do it again...Like smartball I bought the shutter...(and quickly ended up changing everything)...I would probably get an X-tra....as my first marker

either way......the best thing you can do to improve your new marker is to get a barrel....
the all amerian is good....like some one said....or the Lapco big shot.(my personal choice)45$.....or a J&J ceramic,dye or cp.....