best gun around $200

[jfoust]

i want a new gun close to or under 200 that would be better than my compact 2k, the jt exellerator 3.0 looks like the best buy so far but try to help me out with ur opinion

[FredRandle]

Go on ebay, and you can find great deals, even though some are used, the're in fine conditions. That's where I got mine

[Thead]

My vote goes for a G3 STS

[P@i/\/tb@LL_F|2e/\k]

Ebay is Ditto'ed by me :) ....I bought a dang good Tippmann off Ebay for $140.00.....had exp. chamber, JT Therm. Gogs, 20 oz, drop forwar, stone cold barrel, check for Sh*t that's spelled wrong, found mine by typing in "Tippman"

[FSU Paintball]

You can't really get a much better gun for $200. It's not worth it. The only thing would be a Model 98 with a good barrel, but it's not really a big step up.

My recommendation is to sell your gun and get an AutoCocker. You can get one at http://www.paintballgeeks.com for $325. The Cocker blows away every other gun under $500. It's also one of the few upper end guns that can run on CO2. If you put the best barrel you could find on your gun, and tricked your spyder out, a stock Cocker straight out of the box would be more accurate.

[pr0kch0p]

just add some stuff to your compact 2k. its a good gun, just upgrade it.

[ry_goody]

There no sense in buying another blowback if you already have a perfectly good blow back... Do what pr0k said, but upgrades. Get a good barrel, a good bolt, drop forward... or you could screw those save up another $50 and get a Boo Yaah electro grip.

[RanchDip]

I'd agree with FSU. IF /you/ like the feel of 'cockers, and the way they shoot, etc, I'd save up to buy a new stock one. Only thing I would do different is buy a CenterFeed body instead. They're only ~$100 more, and I can't stand to play without them.

If that's not an option, just put some accesories on you compact. Of course, if you really want a new gun, I'd go with a G3 (I like the faded reverse brush stroke one myself, but it's over $200) or a tippmann.

[ZacT26]

i think a 98 custom is awsome. i put a revvy on mine and i am getting a smart parts AA. the trigger pull is very light.
that is what i say but i dont know i heard piranahas were good out of the box guns.

[HoldingThsMoment]

i bought a Piranha EXT about 6 months ago and it was ready right out of the box. i think it is an upgrade to the compact, but like someone else already mentioned, you'd be better off either putting upgrades on the compact or just saving up to buy a cocker or something. i got a nice cocker off ebay about a month ago... EVERYTHING on it.. drop forward, nitro, dye barrel, and tons more.. for about 450$ and it works like a charm. it's excellent. ebay is the way to go.

[VeNoM]

whats on your gun now? if u dont have a barrel, get a good cheap barrel like tear drop, or i have heard j&j's are good (lapco is the best but they are hard to find) then get a nitro tank and a nice drop. your gun would be way better than buying a JT or just a new spyder and it would be WAY better than a m98