Then I would highly suggest a Tippmann. You can even fill the CO2 tanks on your own in the garage.Unless he really gets into it, it will be mostly father son time we have a parcel with a little elbow room and about a quarter acre of woods. He may some some friends come over. So really looking for something reliable durable and not too expensive, basically a reliable starting point
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Presuming he's a beginner I highly suggest the Tippmann line of markers. Most fields use them as a rental and they are very solidly built. We have about 150 of them at the field I run and some of them are over 15 years old. A little bit of oil and the occasional cleaning and they just keep on working. Tippmann is based out of Ft. Wayne and have excellent customer service.
As far as higher end markers there are many to choose from. I suggest waiting on one of the electronic ones until he's ready for it.
Stay away from Kingman and Spyder. They are metric and sometimes parts are hard to find.
Paintball Indiana just south of Mooresville. If you're coming down 67 you can swing into Bradis first. They open at 10 and we open at noon. I've known Shooter through paintball longer than I've known him through firearms. The website is Paintball Indiana -- Indianapolis Paintball FieldWhat paintball field do you run?
My brothers and I were just talking about wanting to try out paint balling over the weekend, and was unsure where to go.
The number of paintball fields that run Tippmanns as rentals is a testament to their durability and reliability. Once upon a time, when I played collegiate paintball, our home field used Tippmann for their rentals. I have never seen a marker that will take as much abuse as a Tippmann will.
Dan is right on with the safety rules. Masks and barrel socks are a big deal, make sure they remember it. A .68 cal paintball at 300fps will turn an eyeball to mush.
My son is no stranger to gun safety, He is very responsible makes me proud we always go over the rules when cleaning and practice safe arms handling. But at any rate what is a barrel sock? something that would stop a negligent discharge?
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Sounds like fun stuff, and I can't wait until my boys are old enough (2 and 4 now)
Tippmann 98 series. Can't go wrong. Robust and reliable. Not a gas hog.