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The Semi-Exhaustive Entry-to-Mid Marker Concordance
Well, I looked at the insane number of “Which Gun???” & “A Vs. B.” Threads, so I decided to compile a comprehensive entry-to-mid marker comparison.
For the sake of keeping this fairly concise, and the fact that it’s in the New Paintballers forum, I’m going to limit this to markers that can be purchased for less than $300 brand new. I’ll also group them into the categories of Mechanical & Electronic. MECHANICAL: ------------------------------------ WGP Markers: --Trilogy Tactical ~ $### Primary Use: Woodsball Key Features: Cons: Front block is non-interchangeable http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3854/ --Trilogy Competition ~ $### Primary Use: Speedball Key Features: Cons: Front block is non-interchangeable http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3234/ --Trilogy Pro ~ $### Primary Use: Recball/Speedball Key Features: Cons: Front block is non-interchangeable http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3232/ ------------------------------------ Tippmann Markers: --98 Custom ~ $### Primary Use: Woodsball/Mil-Sim/Recball Key Features: High upgrade/customization ability, dependable Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/421/ --A-5 ~ $### Primary Use: Woodsball/Mil-Sim/RecBall Key Features: High upgrade/customization ability Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/1160/ ------------------------------------ Kingman Markers: --Victor ~ $### Primary Use: Recball/Woodsball Key Features: Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/1266/ --Xtra ~ $### Primary Use: Recball/Woodsball Key Features: Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/641/ --TL-X ~ $### Primary Use: Recball/Woodsball Key features: Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/2762/ --Rodeo ~ $### Primary Use: Recball/Woodsball Key features: Pressure gauge, regulator/x-chamber, improved milling Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/2313/ --MR-1 ~ $### Primary Use: Woodsball/Mil-Sim Key features: Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/4229/ ------------------------------------ Mechanical Summary: It seems the most recommended markers I have found in the mechanical section are both tippmann markers, and the Xtra/Victor. The kingman markers are basic, but provide a cheap entry marker that can take various upgrades. Spyders seem to be more popular for upgrading into the "speedball" world, but tippmann's seem to be more accepted for durability, and their "mil-sim" appeal. The Kingman MR-1 is fairly new, and not much is being said about it yet... ------------------------------------ ELECTRONIC: ------------------------------------ WGP Markers: --Trilogy SF Family: ~ $###-### SF = Select Fire. These are the stock WGP electronic framed versions of the Trilogy Series (reference Mechanical Section for marker specifics) Primary Use: Speedball Key Features: Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/sea.../?q=trilogy+SF ------------------------------------ Kingman E-Markers: --Imagine ~ $### Primary Use: Recball/Speedball Key Features: Cheapest e-framed spyder, multiple firing modes, recessed “Vizion” bolt Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/1199/ --Electra(newer models) ~ $### Primary Use: Recball/Speedball Key Features: Anti-Chop System, Rocking Trigger Frame (’06 model comes with an eye) Cons: expensive for blowback operation http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3696/ --MR-2 ~ $### Primary Use: Woodsball/Mil-Sim Key Features: Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/4226/ ------------------------------------ Tippmann E-Markers: --98 Custom Pro E ~ $### Primary Use: Recball Key Features: durability, upgrade/customization ability Cons: long, bulky http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3595/ --an E-Grip is also available as an add-on for the 98 custom and the A-5 ------------------------------------ Smart Parts Markers: Ion ~ $### Primary Use: Speedball Key Features: Spool Valve, Low pressure operation, BreakBeam eyes, lightweight. Cons: "Composite body" is not appealing to some. http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3516/ SP-8 (modified version of the Ion) ~ $### Primary Use: Woodsball/Mil-Sim Key Features: Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/4058/ ------------------------------------ "Evil" Markers: --Omen 2.0 (do not confuse with normal "Omen") ~ $280 Primary Use: Speedball Key Features: Cam arms to eliminate chops Cons: Have to set recock but solved easily just read manual http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3781/ ------------------------------------ Game Face Markers: --Vexor Eye ~ $140 Primary Use: Speedball Key Features: Speed, eyes, good value Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3495/ ------------------------------------ Piranha Markers: --Evo 2005 ~ $130 Primary Use: Speedball Key Features: Speed, eyes, low price Cons: http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3546/ --EVO Special Edition ~ $160 Primary Use: Speedball/Recball Key Features: Evil Detonator, Trigger Guard, Eyes, Great Reg Cons: Limited colors [No Review Link Located] ------------------------------------ Diablo Markers: --Wrath ~ $209 Primary Use: Speedball/ Recball Key Features: ElectroPneumatic,Dual break beam anti-chop eyes Cons: Only Semi Auto, Very few upgrades, Grips, Spring Return http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/3515/ --Wrath LTD ~ $240 Primary Use: Speedball/Recball Key Features: Teflon bolt with O-rings for better seal, High speed air-ram operation, Dual break beam anti-chop eyes , Circuit board has ramping mode, Fixes Problem with original Wrath Cons: No adjustments on the Ramping, Spring Return http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/4238/ ------------------------------------ Electronic Summary: In this section, the most popular choices seem to be the Kingman Spyder Imagine, and the Smart Sparts Ion. Both are reasonably priced for their specific function, but the Ion offers siginificantly more advantages in the area of operating pressure, speed, breakbeam eyes, and the spool valve operation. The Game Face Vexor Eye and the Piranha Evo offer a very good package for the blowback marker as they are priced low, AND come stock with eyes & a higher ROF cap than most kingman eframes. ------------------------------------ If you have any additional information (or questions) on these markers, please post here and update us (including concise "features," "cons," & "price"). If you would like to submit another marker for listing, please use the following format: Manufacturer Name: Marker Name: Appx. Price: Primary Use: Key Features: Cons: If you'd like, you can include link to review on pbr, but that isn't necessary, I can find that. |
Manufacturer Name: Airgun Designs
Marker Name: Automag Appx. Price: Anywhere from $100-$400 Primary Use: Either. Depends on the upgrades it has. Key Features: Reliable, original, simple, well-made and designed. If you don't want to be "just another kid with a Spyder" or Ion or vice versa, a mag is definetly a marker you should consider. Cons: Getting outdated...but if we're stricly comparing it to Spyders and Tippmanns, I'd still consider it a superior choice. |
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Manufacturer:Kingman
Model:TL-R Key Features:O.K Upgradibility Acuraccy Price: About 150 (package) Cons: Slow Use: Speedball, Recball,Woods |
I like this listing, but no mention whatsoever of:
Brass Eagle/ViewLoader markers: price: low, from $40-80 on average, sometimes including all necessary equipment Use: recball/woodsball Pro: Inexpensive and easily available through most major retailers. Con: Reliability isn't considered to be very good in most models, usually not fast-firing, high degree of reported defects according to this website, cost-to-value is low (i.e. the same price as a more reliable marker such as a low-end spyder) NOTE: Brass Eagle and Viewloader make good markers for beginners, people who don't plan on playing regularly, or people who just can't afford anything more. I've used them before and not had too many problems, but other people DO have problems with these markers. Be warned, you can usually get a better marker by just saving a few more dollars, but for instant gratification, they're fine. Check the reviews, because some BE/VL products do quite well for most people, and others tend to be very poor quality according to reviewers. One other addition: Kingman Spyder Pilot ACS Use: recball/speedball/woodsball Price: usually around $140 at major retailers, more or less depending on where you purchase. Pro: a good electronic blowback for the price; has semi-auto, 3-shot, 6-shot, and full-auto modes; anti-chop bolt; plenty of upgrades to be found if you look hard enough Con: for a similar price you can get the piranha evo, which has break-beam eyes to stop chopping. other than that, no real cons in my book. check the reviews to learn more. Please don't flame me because I'm suggesting BE/VL markers to new players! I just want the list to be balanced, and there are positive points to them, even if they aren't the most reliable markers. |
I'll try to update the list as soon as I have a bit more time than 2 minutes... :)
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Manufacturer Name: PMI/Pirhanna
Marker Name:GTI Appx. Price:$120 Primary Use:Woodsball/Recball Key Features: Price, Black, not so easy to spot Cons: |
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