Markers

[defyitall]

on top of pbreview.com there's www.paintball.com. they got a good marker review section.
all the guns you metioned are all spyder-based guns. it's more what features you want. do you want a basic gun with room to upgrade? do you want an already upgraded gun you can upgrade more? do you want an electro-mechnical with a hgher rate of fire? these are questions you must first answer.
i'd stay with CO2 to begin with for price reasons. but if you get an e-gun you may want to nitro later.

 

[fuxup]

try and find some where to try out the JT 5.0 (planet eclipse) these guns look the dogs balls and have great performance aswell think planet sell them for 155 for just the gun or 205 for a starter package gun ,gas,mask,hopper

 

[Syd (NSPL)]

Yeh, go for the JT Excellator over the Spyder if you can afford that little bit extra - especially if you're playing tournament ball.

Also, don't worry about Air for the time being. Just get yourself sorted with a marker that you're happy with and feel like you are going to enjoy shooting. Many players shoot Co2 and get on with it fine - just make sure that the Anti-Syphon is set up right. No use just installing one - it has to be installed correctly so it is pointing up when your bottle is fully screwed on. Otherwise, it ain't gonna do sh**.

 

[jim_rawles]

JT Excellerator 6.0 Electronic Semi?

i have been think about buying a JT Excellerator 6.0 as a first gun what do u think of them. are they relible?

 

[Graham (Donkey's)]

As Fuxup said get the starter deal-

Combo Deal JT Excellerator 5.0 Electronic Semi

Includes 20oz Bottle, Anti Syphon Tube, On/ Off Valve, VL200 Shot Hopper, JT Goggles £205



Combo Deal JT Excellerator 6.0 Electronic Semi

Includes 20oz Bottle, Anti Syphon Tube, On/ Off Valve, VL200 Shot Hopper, JT Goggles £270

I think these markers are the best choice and it comes with everything that you need to start with which is always a good thing. I have being told that they are v relible and I think they fire well for the price tag they have.

 

[Billy No Mates]

i have come across most of the listed markers at some point or other, so i felt it right to comment.

JT 5.0 / 6.0
These are ok markers, i have seen only one of each ever down my local site, and the 5.0 was fine, but the 6.0 had serious build issues, and was returned. The talking grip simply isnt worth the money (i know there are other upgrades, but the point stands)

Infernos
These are good starter markers. The local site has just converted to them, some on CO2 some on air. They are a doddle to maintain, and quite relable. I have a friend who shoots a maxed out Inferno, and it is a accurate as most markers on the marker. And relable.

Spyders / Piranahs / Black Dragun
How can people force one above the other, the Piranah / Black Dragun are CLONEs of the spyder. Anything that the Piranah has, one of the many versions of the spyder will have too.
I personally think that the Clack dragun is a cheap imitation, and you get what you pay for in paintball
These were the old site markers. Again, easy to repair. but not as rugged as the inferno.
They are slightly more refined however. and slightly lighter.

Air / CO2
The only way on earth you will get air on a marker in that budget, is to buy a second hand marker, and but a PRESET air system. You can pick up preset 3000psi 1.1L (flat bottomed) airsystems for about £110 new. Maybe something second hand might come up though (check classifieds) But make sure that the bottle is HSE tested (NOT DOT) and is within its test date (3 yrs of previous test)
Co2 is a easy and cheap option. the marker will work on it, and you could upgrade when there is more money in the kitty. It is alot more incosistent that air in the winter, but thats a price you pay.

Hope that helps.
As far as exactly which marker, go out and try em out. (play a game or two if ya can) and work within your budget.
They are all entry level tourney capable markers, and Very capavble rec ball markers.

If you have any more questions, give us a shout.