# PaintballGuns.net

> In-depth, evergreen resource pages for paintball guns: specifications, photo galleries, real-world performance, community-sourced pros and cons, and live buying options.

## Paintball Guns

- [Azodin Blitz 4](https://paintballguns.net/guns/azodin-blitz-4): A lightweight, low-cost electronic gun that lets players try ramping and an electronic trigger without a big spend.
- [Azodin Kaos 2](https://paintballguns.net/guns/azodin-kaos-2): The predecessor to the Kaos 3, a clean budget blowback still common on the used market.
- [Azodin Kaos 3](https://paintballguns.net/guns/azodin-kaos-3): A clean, lightweight mechanical semi-auto that punches above its price for new players who want simple and reliable.
- [Azodin KP3.5 Kaos Pump](https://paintballguns.net/guns/azodin-kp3-5-kaos-pump): A budget-friendly pump that brings players into pump play without the premium price, with an Autococker-threaded barrel.
- [Azodin KPC+](https://paintballguns.net/guns/azodin-kpc): An improved budget pump with a regulator and on/off ASA, a step up from the base Kaos Pump for serious pump beginners.
- [Bob Long Marq Victory](https://paintballguns.net/guns/bob-long-marq-victory): A high-end gun from the legendary Bob Long lineage, prized by collectors for its build and historical pedigree.
- [Brass Eagle Stingray](https://paintballguns.net/guns/brass-eagle-stingray): An iconic 1990s/2000s budget gun that introduced a generation to paintball; collected for nostalgia rather than performance.
- [Carmatech SAR12 / Nemesis](https://paintballguns.net/guns/carmatech-sar12-nemesis): A dedicated paintball sniper platform built for First Strike rounds, offering long-range precision for marksman roles in scenario play.
- [Carter Machine Buzzard](https://paintballguns.net/guns/carter-machine-buzzard): A legendary hand-built pump from Carter Machine, among the most collectible and smoothest-stroking pumps ever made.
- [CCI Phantom](https://paintballguns.net/guns/cci-phantom): The most iconic pump gun ever made (in production since 1987): a Nelson-valve modular platform with endless stock-class and open-class configurations.
- [CCI Phantom VSC](https://paintballguns.net/guns/cci-phantom-vsc): A Vertical Stock Class Phantom configuration with a vertical CO2/HPA setup and gravity-feed, the classic tournament stock-class build.
- [Dangerous Power Fusion FX](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dangerous-power-fusion-fx): A budget-friendly DP gun that offered electronic features and a respectable shot for a low entry price.
- [Dangerous Power G5](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dangerous-power-g5): A lightweight spool-style gun that earned a strong reputation for smooth shooting at an aggressive price.
- [DLX Luxe AIRE](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dlx-luxe-aire): The newest and most advanced Luxe, built around the PRIMER CORE bolt and a sealed-breech architecture for smoother, more efficient shots.
- [DLX Luxe Ice](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dlx-luxe-ice): A flagship Luxe generation famous for its tournament pedigree and tool-less serviceability, a sought-after premium used buy.
- [DLX Luxe X](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dlx-luxe-x): A previous Luxe flagship famous for its wireless electronics, tool-less serviceable breech/reg/trigger and gold-plated connections.
- [Dye CZR+](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-czr): The current sub-$400 value leader: premium-feeling features (Hyper3 reg, UL on/off, barrel kit) at an entry-electronic price.
- [Dye DAM](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-dam): Dye's Assault Matrix: a high-end electronic magfed gun with dual-feed and selectable modes, blending tournament tech with milsim play.
- [Dye DLS](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-dls): A Dye flagship variant with a focus on a refined, efficient spool shot, a premium used option below the DM line price.
- [Dye DM15](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-dm15): A celebrated generation of the DM platform, still highly regarded and sought after on the used market.
- [Dye DSR+](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-dsr): A flagship-adjacent gun positioned just below the M-series, offering Dye's drivetrain and trigger at a slightly lower price point.
- [Dye M3+](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-m3): Dye's flagship DM-platform gun with MOSair Bluetooth electronics, a precision spool drivetrain and the signature Dye trigger feel.
- [Dye M3s](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-m3s): The prior DM flagship, still a top-tier used buy with the same precision feel as the M3+ minus the latest electronics.
- [Dye Rize CZR](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-rize-czr): Dye's value workhorse: a poppet gun with a generous kit (barrel, on/off) that delivered Dye build quality at a mid price.
- [Dye Rize MaXXed](https://paintballguns.net/guns/dye-rize-maxxed): A loaded Rize variant bundled with extra performance parts, common as a used value buy.
- [Empire Axe (Original)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-axe-original): The original Empire Axe that established the lightweight hoseless-poppet formula later refined in the 2.0 and Pro.
- [Empire Axe 2.0](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-axe-2-0): A lightweight, hoseless poppet gun prized for a crisp shot and low operating pressure at an accessible price.
- [Empire Axe Pro](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-axe-pro): The upgraded Axe with a tool-less bolt system and refined frame for tournament players who want a featherweight poppet.
- [Empire BT D*Fender](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-bt-d-fender): A dual-feed milsim gun from Empire's Battle Tested line, common secondhand for budget magfed scenario play.
- [Empire BT Omega](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-bt-omega): A milsim blowback carbine from Empire's Battle Tested line, common secondhand for budget scenario players.
- [Empire BT-4 Combat](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-bt-4-combat): A rugged milsim blowback from Empire's Battle Tested line, common on the used market for scenario players.
- [Empire Mini (Original)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-mini-original): The original compact Empire Mini that launched the tiny-gun craze; the predecessor to the GS, still common used.
- [Empire Mini GS](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-mini-gs): One of paintball's all-time best-selling guns: tiny, hoseless and affordable, with an on/off ASA tucked into the grip.
- [Empire Sniper](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-sniper): An Autococker-threaded pump gun that ships ready to play with a smooth stroke and huge aftermarket barrel compatibility.
- [Empire Trracer](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-trracer): A budget pump-action gun that gave casual players an inexpensive entry to pump play.
- [Empire Vanquish 2.0](https://paintballguns.net/guns/empire-vanquish-2-0): Empire's flagship tournament gun with refined electronics and a smooth poppet shot, a premium used option.
- [Field One Force](https://paintballguns.net/guns/field-one-force): A re-imagined flagship from Inception Designs/Field One featuring the decoupled OP Core drivetrain, sub-100 psi operation and the S63 Pro barrel.
- [First Strike FSC](https://paintballguns.net/guns/first-strike-fsc): A pump-action magfed pistol designed around First Strike rounds for high-accuracy sidearm and stock-class hybrid play.
- [First Strike Hero 2.0](https://paintballguns.net/guns/first-strike-hero-2-0): A magfed paintball pistol (evolved from the Tiberius T9) designed around First Strike rounds for accurate sidearm and CQB use.
- [First Strike T15](https://paintballguns.net/guns/first-strike-t15): An AR-15-inspired magfed gun engineered around First Strike rounds, offering some of the best out-of-the-box magfed accuracy and realism.
- [GOG eNMEy Pro](https://paintballguns.net/guns/gog-enmey-pro): A mechanical gun with a speedball body and the famous self-cleaning Freeflow bolt, bridging entry mechanical and tournament ergonomics.
- [GOG eXTCy](https://paintballguns.net/guns/gog-extcy): A versatile GOG gun with swappable bolt systems (Freeflow/Xtcy) and selectable modes, a flexible mid-tier value pick used.
- [GOG G1](https://paintballguns.net/guns/gog-g1): A GOG spool gun with tool-less maintenance and a smooth shot, a solid mid-tier value still found used.
- [Hammerhead Mongoose](https://paintballguns.net/guns/hammerhead-mongoose): A cult-favorite pump platform known for its distinctive design and accuracy-focused barrel system.
- [HK Army Etha 3 Hive](https://paintballguns.net/guns/hk-army-etha-3-hive): An HK Army 'Edit' of the Planet Eclipse Etha 3: identical Gamma Core internals with custom colorways and milling.
- [Inception Designs Autococker (custom)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/inception-designs-autococker-custom): Hand-built custom Autocockers: the pinnacle of the classic timing-based platform, configurable as semi or pump for collectors and mech-class players.
- [Inception Designs Resort S](https://paintballguns.net/guns/inception-designs-resort-s): A boutique mechanical/spool gun from Inception Designs, blending custom machining with modern internals for enthusiasts.
- [Inception Designs Retro Hornet](https://paintballguns.net/guns/inception-designs-retro-hornet): A premium hand-built pump in the autococker/sniper lineage, prized for machining quality and a glass-smooth stroke.
- [Invert Mini](https://paintballguns.net/guns/invert-mini): The Invert Mini that preceded the Empire Mini line, historically important as the gun that proved compact hoseless designs could compete.
- [JT ER2 Pump RTP](https://paintballguns.net/guns/jt-er2-pump-rtp): An ultra-budget pump pistol/gun often sold as a ready-to-play kit, the cheapest way to try pump-action play.
- [MacDev Clone GTI](https://paintballguns.net/guns/macdev-clone-gti): An Australian-built flagship known for cleanly tuned electronics and a precise, efficient spool drivetrain.
- [MacDev Drone 2S](https://paintballguns.net/guns/macdev-drone-2s): A respected MacDev flagship known for clean electronics and efficient shooting, popular among enthusiasts.
- [MILSIG M-Series (M17/K-Series)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/milsig-m-series-m17-k-series): A dedicated magfed brand building modular, realistic tactical guns with First Strike capability and AR-style controls.
- [Palmer's Pursuit Hurricane](https://paintballguns.net/guns/palmer-s-pursuit-hurricane): A revered hand-built pump from Palmer's Pursuit Shop, prized by collectors for craftsmanship and smooth operation.
- [Planet Eclipse CS1.5](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-cs1-5): A compact Gamma Core gun bridging the Geo and CS lines, beloved for its small profile and reliability.
- [Planet Eclipse CS2 Pro](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-cs2-pro): The previous-generation Gamma Core flagship, still a top-tier tournament gun and a strong premium used buy.
- [Planet Eclipse CS3](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-cs3): Widely cited as the best all-around gun in the sport: the Gamma Core flagship with hoseless construction, modular Bluetooth electronics and the S63 barrel system.
- [Planet Eclipse Ego LV1](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-ego-lv1): The original LV1 that introduced the low-pressure Gamma Core Ego, a landmark flagship still respected used.
- [Planet Eclipse Ego LV1.6](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-ego-lv1-6): The final LV1-series Ego, a benchmark tournament gun still highly sought used.
- [Planet Eclipse Ego LV2](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-ego-lv2): An 18-year flagship lineage: the LV2 runs the Cure FT bolt at an ultra-low ~115 psi for one of the quietest, smoothest shots in paintball.
- [Planet Eclipse EMC](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-emc): A pump-action carbine built on the EMEK/EMF platform, blending milsim looks with pump play and dual-feed flexibility.
- [Planet Eclipse EMF100 (EMEK MG100)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-emf100-emek-mg100): The magfed version of the beloved EMEK: PE's reliable low-pressure mechanical drivetrain in a milsim magfed package with dual-feed options.
- [Planet Eclipse Etha 2](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-etha-2): The gun that made the Gamma Core spool drivetrain affordable; still one of the most recommended used buys for a first electronic gun.
- [Planet Eclipse Etha 3](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-etha-3): The current Etha: refined ergonomics and an available metal body, carrying the Gamma Core drivetrain that defines low-maintenance reliability.
- [Planet Eclipse Etha LT](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-etha-lt): A trimmed-down, lower-cost Etha variant that keeps the Gamma Core drivetrain while shedding features to hit a lower price.
- [Planet Eclipse Geo 4](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-geo-4): A previous PE flagship line on the Gamma Core drivetrain, still a top-tier used buy with hallmark reliability.
- [Planet Eclipse GSL](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-gsl): A mechanical-frame LV-series gun: flagship body and barrel with a non-electronic trigger for mech-class events and purists.
- [Planet Eclipse Gtek 160R](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-gtek-160r): The first Gtek to carry the Gamma Core, delivering near-flagship performance at a mid price; a strong used pickup.
- [Planet Eclipse Gtek 170R](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-gtek-170r): A mid-priced gun engineered to feel like a high-end gun, with the Gamma Core spool valve and blade-styled body.
- [Planet Eclipse Gtek 180R](https://paintballguns.net/guns/planet-eclipse-gtek-180r): The latest Gtek refinement with updated electronics and ergonomics, the top of the mid-tier Gamma Core line.
- [Proto Rail (PMR)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/proto-rail-pmr): Dye's value sub-brand spool gun that gave many players their first taste of a smooth, efficient spool shot.
- [Sheridan PGP (Benjamin/Sheridan)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/sheridan-pgp-benjamin-sheridan): A classic stock-class pump pistol from paintball's earliest era, the archetype of the minimalist stock-class build.
- [SP / GOG Shocker AMP](https://paintballguns.net/guns/sp-gog-shocker-amp): A modern revival of the iconic Shocker line: a tool-less spool gun with a smooth shot and a strong value-to-flagship ratio.
- [SP / GOG Shocker XLS](https://paintballguns.net/guns/sp-gog-shocker-xls): A later Shocker generation with refined electronics and a smooth spool shot, a strong premium used option.
- [Spyder Clone](https://paintballguns.net/guns/spyder-clone): A Spyder electro-mechanical hybrid with selectable modes, bridging budget mechanical and electronic play.
- [Spyder Fenix](https://paintballguns.net/guns/spyder-fenix): A budget electronic blowback with selectable firing modes, sitting between mechanical entry guns and true poppet guns.
- [Spyder Hammer 7](https://paintballguns.net/guns/spyder-hammer-7): A low-cost pump-action gun styled like a tactical shotgun, aimed at casual pump and rec play.
- [Spyder MR100 Pro](https://paintballguns.net/guns/spyder-mr100-pro): Spyder's milsim-styled blowback with a shroud and rails, a budget alternative to the Tippmann tactical line.
- [Spyder Victor](https://paintballguns.net/guns/spyder-victor): Kingman's long-running budget blowback, one of the cheapest brand-new guns that still shoots respectably out of the box.
- [Spyder Xtra](https://paintballguns.net/guns/spyder-xtra): A simple, light Spyder blowback aimed at the lowest price point for casual and family rec play.
- [Tacamo Tyrant (AK Magfed Kit)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tacamo-tyrant-ak-magfed-kit): An AK-47-styled magfed kit/gun (often built on a Tippmann core) for players wanting Eastern-bloc rifle aesthetics in scenario play.
- [Tiberius Arms T9.1](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tiberius-arms-t9-1): The classic Tiberius magfed pistol (now First Strike Hero), foundational to modern magfed and First Strike play.
- [Tippmann 98 Custom Basic](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-98-custom-basic): The non-ACT base 98: the simplest, cheapest version of the most-rented gun in paintball history.
- [Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series ACT](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-98-custom-platinum-series-act): The genre's workhorse for two decades: a split-receiver blowback with an Anti-Chop Technology bolt and a vast aftermarket and field-rental footprint.
- [Tippmann A-5](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-a-5): The 98's bigger sibling, defined by its Cyclone Feed System that mechanically advances paint in time with the bolt for high mechanical feed rates without a battery.
- [Tippmann Carver One](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-carver-one): A US Army-branded 98-platform carbine, common on the used market as a budget milsim starter.
- [Tippmann Cronus Basic](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-cronus-basic): The default first-gun recommendation: a tank-tough inline blowback semi-auto that runs on CO2 or HPA and shrugs off abuse.
- [Tippmann Cronus Basic Powerpack](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-cronus-basic-powerpack): The Cronus bundled as a ready-to-play kit (mask, hopper, tank), the most common all-in-one first purchase at fields and big-box stores.
- [Tippmann Cronus Tactical](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-cronus-tactical): The Cronus Basic with a milsim shell: collapsible stock, barrel shroud and extra rails for a carbine look without changing the reliable internals.
- [Tippmann Gryphon FX](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-gryphon-fx): Tippmann's lightweight entry semi-auto in a sleek polymer shell, aimed at first buyers who want lighter handling than the Cronus.
- [Tippmann Sierra One](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-sierra-one): A lightweight modern milsim gun with an inline poppet design, M-LOK rails and an adjustable stock for the tactical look at a moderate price.
- [Tippmann Stormer Elite Dual Fed](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-stormer-elite-dual-fed): A cost-effective dual-feed milsim gun with composite body and collapsible stock, a cheaper sibling to the TMC.
- [Tippmann Stryker AR1 Elite](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-stryker-ar1-elite): A budget AR-15-styled semi-auto with a full carbine shell, targeting the airsoft-to-paintball crossover crowd.
- [Tippmann Stryker MK-1](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-stryker-mk-1): An AR-styled budget carbine in the Stryker line, sold as a complete tactical package for new milsim players.
- [Tippmann TCR](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-tcr): The Tactical Compact Rifle: a TiPX-platform carbine with a folding stock and foregrip for a compact magfed primary or oversized sidearm.
- [Tippmann TiPX](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-tipx): A magazine-fed paintball pistol that runs on 12-gram CO2, the classic backup sidearm for scenario and magfed loadouts.
- [Tippmann TMC](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-tmc): The go-to entry magfed gun: an AR-style dual-feed carbine that switches between magazines and a standard hopper, all on reliable mechanical internals.
- [Tippmann TMC Elite](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-tmc-elite): An upgraded TMC with an aluminum receiver, M-LOK handguard and air-thru stock for a more realistic carbine feel and weight balance.
- [Tippmann US Army Project Salvo](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-us-army-project-salvo): A 98-platform gun dressed as an M4-style carbine; still widely circulated secondhand as a budget milsim starter.
- [Tippmann X7 Phenom](https://paintballguns.net/guns/tippmann-x7-phenom): A versatile milsim platform offered in mechanical and electronic frames with realistic M16/M4-style bodies and magfed conversion options.
- [Valken Blackhawk MFG](https://paintballguns.net/guns/valken-blackhawk-mfg): A magfed-capable milsim carbine from Valken offering an affordable tactical platform with magazine feed.
- [Valken M17](https://paintballguns.net/guns/valken-m17): A milsim magfed gun with a realistic platform and First Strike capability, popular for scenario and tactical play.
- [Valken Proton](https://paintballguns.net/guns/valken-proton): A budget electronic gun with selectable modes, positioned for players upgrading from a basic mechanical.
- [Valken SW-1 Blackhawk](https://paintballguns.net/guns/valken-sw-1-blackhawk): A budget milsim carbine on a blowback platform, often sold as a full ready-to-play package.
- [WGP Autococker (classic)](https://paintballguns.net/guns/wgp-autococker-classic): The original Autococker: a timing-based platform that defined high-end paintball in the 1990s, convertible between pump and semi and endlessly customizable.
- [Wrek Renegade STG](https://paintballguns.net/guns/wrek-renegade-stg): A modular magfed gun designed for milsim with realistic controls, magazine feed and an emphasis on customization.

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