Paintball Pistols: Pros and Cons

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Paintball pistols are small pocket paintball guns loosely resembling pistols. They are either pump action or semi-automatic firing.They are usually .68 caliber and powered by a 12 gram co2 power let or cartridge. They are most successfully used as a sidearm or back-up gun to complement a main weapon of choice. There are pros and cons to carrying paintball pistols as compared to standard paintball guns.

PROS

Paintball pistols are extremely light and portable. They are very useful in woodsball because they are compact and can be kept in a pocket, harness or holster.

They are highly manoeuvrable enabling you to move around corners and across the field more easily. They are useful for those tight spots on the field that require quick responses and the ability to shoot fast and hit hard.

Pistol markers are ideal for bunker assaults and quick hit and run or intimidatory tactics. They make the perfect sidearm in a last resort situation.

Most paintball pistols are quick and easy to reload; Some take literally seconds to drop and reload a new magazine. This makes for much swifter action on the field. They are highly upgradeable and easy to disassemble and clean.
CONS

Because of their shorter barrels, paintball pistols lack the accuracy of a good rifle. Most pistols perform best within a 25-50 meter range. If you need to shoot further, a longer barreled gun is a better option. Shorter barrels give paintballs less time to stabilize before leaving the gun, which results in less accuracy over a greater distance.

Pistols have a smaller ammunition capacity than standard paintball guns. This leaves the player at a severe disadvantage against an opponent.

Paintball pistols have a smaller air capacity and are not as powerful as the longer barreled markers. They are usually powered by a 12 gram co2 cartridge. Depending on the weather conditions and how the pistol is chrono’d, you can only expect around 30 shots from one cartridge. This, again, puts you at a disadvantage against a player with a more powerful weapon.

Paintball pistols have their place in the game. They are light weight, easy to handle, highly manoeuvrable and quick loading. They are particularly handy in scenario ball or woodsball as an efficient sidearm. You must, however, be aware of their limitations and not expect the same performance from them as you would from a standard paintball marker.

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See the Game a New Way With a Paintball Pistol

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As paintball has progressed into a serious sport there have came along new gun designs.  The whole idea in paintball is to be able to shoot accurately and fast.  Anything that weighs a player down is not good.  A gun that is hard to aim or hinders movement is also not a good thing.  That is why the paintball pistol was designed.  The small and easy to carry design of a paintball pistol makes it ideal for a player looking to improve their mobility on the playing field.

A paintball pistol is smaller and more compact than a paintball rifle.  A paintball pistol or paintball hand gun offers a player the ability to hold their gun in the hand as they move about.  They do not have to position the gun as with a rifle.  The paintball pistol also makes firing on the move easier as aiming is made simpler.  Marker paintball pistols are a great way to add speed to the game.

There are many options in paintball pistols.  One option is the type or manufacturer.  Zeus paintball pistols are a great place to start when looking for a good manufacturer.  There are also options like a paintball pistol holder.  This can make movement across a long stretch easier since the pistol can be put I the holster and lets the player move without fear of dropping it.

Besides Zeus there is also Tiberius paintball pistols and Black Bird paintball pistols.  There are many options for paintball pistols with holsters, too.  It is in the players best interest to shop around before making a choice.

Paintball pistols add something to a players game.  Taking that leap form the traditional rifle offers the player more freedom and flexibility in their game.  They are no longer held back by carrying a large rifle.  They can now fire easily if they are on the move and get caught in a compromising situation.  A pistol can really impact the game in a positive way.



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Is a Paintball Kit or a Paintball Package right for you?

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If you are thinking about buying a paintball kit to upgrade the paintball marker or gun you currently own then you need to also consider buying a paintball package instead. It may end up being less expensive in the long run. But  we better first explain the differences between a paintball package and paintball kit  so you can make the best decision for you.

A paintball package usually comes with most of the equipment you need to start in your adventure. It will have a marker or gun to the non-PC crowd, and depending on which package you choose, can come with paintballs, a vest, a holster, maybe a mask or goggles, and even possibly a grenade launcher. The kit are usually specific and will have all of the extras for that type of kit but does not come with a paintball marker. For example, you can purchase a kit to make your marker look like AK-47 paintball gun. It would come with an extended magazine,  a barrel kit, the wood kit, and usually a vest or some paintballs. It will not however include the marker.

Now let’s discuss whether the paintball package or the paintball kit is the best choice for you. The whole paintball package will be the obvious choice if you are just starting out and do not have a marker or if your marker is old or damaged. If you have a marker and just want to upgrade it to specialty weapon, such as a paintball sniper gun, then you first need to make sure that your marker is compatible with the kit you want to purchase. There are many different manufacturers of markers and some of them are only compatable with their own kits. The good news is that if you have a versatile marker then you can get kits to make your gun into most any type of weapon from a paintball sniper gun, to an assault rifle or even an M-16 depending on what you like. The versatility of some markers will allow you to try different things such as being a sniper one day or using a machine gun the next. But remember that  you will need to purchase the whole package if your marker is not compatible or if it  is not in the best condition.

You are the best one to judge the condition of your current gun. You need to decide if age and condition will be a factor. You may just be at a point where you are ready to invest in a better paintball marker. If your marker is old or has rust on it or if you are just ready for a better weapon then I suggest  you get a package. The main reason is that you will spend less on the marker by purchasing it with a package than by purchasing a kit now and then trying to replace your marker at a later date.



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