I've never seen a properly functioning Tippman that chops any more paint than a Spyder. They are both low end 'guns, and one is not really different than the other. Since he spent his $120 on a Tippman already, why should he blow another $120 on another crappy 'gun? He should stick with this one, maybe put a few bux into it here and there to impove proformance. Then, if he wants to, step into a higher end gun.