best beginner gun is eithier a spyder compact or std 96-98 or the piranha's, the new piranha's are like spyders use to be, great guns!,old spyders were reliable,consistant,and fairly accurate,w/light triggers and other great stuff for a beginner, the piranhas are poor man's mags, no exposed parts,and light triggers w/a fair ROF,want a spyder, get a piranha they are what a real spyder should be.