Best paintball markers according to redditors

A paintball gun with breaker or pepper balls then.

T4E Umarex .43cal Walther PPQ Paintball Pistol BLACK semi auto CO2 magazine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DFQYGH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KXq9Ab5KAWC08

https://www.amazon.com/GOG-eNMEy-Paintball-Guns-Racer/dp/B00N328OBY

https://www.amazon.com/Proto-Primo-Paintball-Hopper-Loader/dp/B01F1H1OCE

http://www.ansgear.com/Ninja_Compressed_Air_Tank_w_Adjustable_Regulator_p/ninjatank-48.htm

Then try an assortment of masks and see whar you like

Not in DC, because of gun laws. There's a couple in VA.

Personally speaking, I wouldn't want to own a gun in a shared house. It's a lot of responsibility and I really don't think it's worth the stress unless the neighborhood you're living in has a high occurrence of armed house robberies. I'm at 14th and Monroe and had someone try kicking my back door in around 2am last year. I saw the guy trying to break in take off as soon as I turned a light on.

There's a bunch of other weapons that you can buy that are less regulated and quite effective. My choice would be a paintball gun. They're not considered weapons or guns in DC and you can get one that shoots full auto for under $300. With a tight spring and some tweaking, it'll shoot with enough force to leave bruises. Possibly knock someone out if you hit them between the eyes.

I don’t know if this is just an American thing, but you can definitely get paintball guns that look real like this one . Though they may be illegal in other countries.

South Africa, being a gun free zone, has seen some people instead buy paintball guns for self defense. Full auto electronic paintball guns have been a thing for a while. Krav Maga training has been gaining popularity in the city areas as well.

Condor recon chest rig 4 total magazines, w/ extra mag holders for 10 rd pods

Random hoodie I found at a local store, when paired with my (not pictured) beanie and random pair of jeans I wear it fits the whole pseudo resistance fighter type deal I like to roll with in scenario play. (also not pictured is my ghillie suit)

Carbon HK KLRs and diamond clear lens

T15 w/ Ergo Grip a random 1/2 inch rail riser and RGB red dot (currently waiting on Rap 4 TCA stock and tan pistol grip)

https://www.amazon.com/JT-SplatMaster-Z200-Shotgun-Red/dp/B0094KSYW8
I've found it's spring works well in mega blasters.
also part #88284 3/4 x 10-1/2 compression springs serve as a good upgrade to the marker.

oh never heard of them, is there just one type/model of these emek? Like this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Eclipse-Mechanical-Paintball-Marker/dp/B07GCVTVYB

Please post a link to the least expensive, in stock, new LVR you can find online. ANS, Amazon, and TMG have LV1.1s for under a grand. I'll even get you started.

Thanks for the input - that's really helpful. Seems Impact Action is certainly the best bet. Since you're offering ( thank you ), what's the best entry level speed ball gun that you would recommend?

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I've found: https://www.amazon.com/Dye-Proto-MaXXed-Paintball-Marker/dp/B01HUKRLZO/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=dye%2B3%2Bpaintball&qid=1562352305&s=gateway&sr=8-17&th=1

This is the tactical one I had mentioned in the OP.......

https://www.amazon.com/tippmann-cronus-tactical-paintball-marker/dp/B00LV5I974/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1480966530&sr=1-3&keywords=cronus+tactical

I don't mind having a gravity fed hopper. What do you mean by "not a speedball gun?"

http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Sensors-Inc-PBR361-Radarchron/dp/B001AI0NE4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368549278&sr=8-1&keywords=paintball+chronograph

or maybe a 'cyclone feed'

You were saying good deals and no one posted. The best I could find was 25 off making the rize maxxed 325 located here https://www.amazon.com/Dye-Proto-MaXXed-Paintball-Marker/dp/B01C28FW82/ref=pd_lpo_200_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=7SR175YQAMA03DX3MM33&th=1&psc=1

Hey OP, if you haven't already, I recommend getting a paintball chronograph to measure dart speed. They're very easy to use and will shut down any arguments they make as to "my gun is just loud" or some such. Safety checking is very fast when using one of these.

I was a paintball ref for 3 years and routinely threw people out for adjusting their markers mid-game.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DFQYGH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5He7Bb6SMERPB

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Eclipse-Etha-Paintball-Black/dp/B0719CY8N5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525112805&sr=8-1&keywords=Etha&dpID=41Az2On6RKL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

This is where I got my etha.

If your talking about the TMC, yeah. There are no paintball stores near me that sold it so I just ordered it on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5FS02N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AUTRDbFJ6TJPB

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AI0NE4/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1278548962&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0008GGF9Q&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=15F4GW18FFCZ3H8D1K5E

I'd say save up a little while longer and get a decent electronic marker. I was in the same boat as you a few months ago and bought a Tippmann A-5 Package off of amazon.com
I've since replaced the mask it came with, tank, remote line, and got a new barrel for the gun and I'm still not close to done. Starter markers are great for woodsball, but if you're anything like me after a few days playing woodsball you're going to start to have an itch for speedball or xball. Now I'm wishing I had just gotten an electronic marker at the beginning instead of the A-5.

Good question. It's certainly worth buying used equipment, given the right equipment. I'd suggest going with Tippmann stuff - they're rock solid, easy to maintain, and ubiquitous. I use a Tippmann X7 Phenom as my main marker, and have a Tippmann A-5 with Response Trigger as my backup.

That being said, those are fairly medium/high end woodsball markers. If you want to go cheaper, you can get the 98 Custom, which is a great marker - in fact, most fields use it as the marker they give to players, since it's incredibly easy to fix, and sturdy as all get out. If you want to go a little higher, I'm sure you could find an A5 package that's fairly affordable. I'm sure you could find used equipment for cheaper, too - just make sure they have a full tank you can test the marker out with (to ensure there are no leaks, ball breakages, etc).

Don't worry about getting super high end equipment. My X7 Phenom performance vs the 98 Custom is remarkably little - it's more about air conservation (it has a builtin regulator), and the little things they've done to the marker. You'll play fine with one of the lower end Tippmanns.

Other people will also recommend Ions or other brands, but since I haven't used them much, I don't feel comfortable really advising one way or the other. All of the equipment I've played with extensively has been Tippmann, and I've loved them (most woodsball players feel the same).

I actually just bought a gtek. I found one on Amazon a few weeks ago and bought it, but yeah they are tough to find I noticed. There is a guy trying to sell one on Amazon right now but for $2,000!

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Eclipse-Gtek-Paintball-Marker/dp/B01AARYXO6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=gtek+paintball+gun&qid=1556983377&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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The Etha 2 and Etek are other good options from PE in a similar price range if you want new. I almost went with an Etha 2, but they stopped making the $399 model of that (other than in camo color from what I've found) and I found the GTEK for $399.

yes like this but only in .50, they are marketed as "low impact" they don't shoot very far but they work well enough. you can put a bunch of kids on a speedball field with them and they won't hurt each other.

in case you don't want to go threw the hassle of the used market:

Marker: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Mini-GS-Paintball-Gun/dp/B00LBJUD4C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521136125&sr=8-4&keywords=empire+mini+gs

hopper/ tank:https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Halo-Paintball-Loader-Combo/dp/B003FVP506/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1521136199&sr=1-4&keywords=halo+too

mask: https://www.amazon.com/Dye-Paintball-Goggles-Thermal-Lens/dp/B016SACUTY/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1521136264&sr=1-4&keywords=dye%2Bi5&th=1

a very respectable first setup if you are looking for something that you can learn the basics on and even play decent speedball with. I would look into a carbon fiber tank and a new hopper as some solid upgrades (these will do the job for a long time, I still run my halo on my axe when I loan it out) if you choose to keep up with it and want to put some more money into quality of life. Empire sells solid markers and personally what I suggest for beginners looking to go the speedball rout. they have really good customer support. The dye I series are simply my favorite masks, easily replaced with another mask that better suits your face or is more aesthetically pleasing to you.

I've heard the Cronus Tippmann is one of the best beginner/casual play gun from r it's low price TIPPMANN Cronus Paintball Marker Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GA2JM3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_C6WwzbQP9ZK7A

> just want something that I can play with my friends in our backyards (it's huge so don't worry).

Check OP's post

> Paintball is much more expensive than airsoft

https://www.amazon.com/JT-SplatMaster-Z200-Shotgun-Red/dp/B0094KSYW8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1503283439&sr=8-7&keywords=paintball+pump+gun

> nerf is just cringe worthy

Not really, it's a mater of your opinion and perspective.