Only you know what is best for you. What you can afford, what makes you happy and what you will connect with when you play. Whatever you decide though, I highly recommend that you find out what type of barrels it uses and make sure it has a clamping feed neck. That way, as you sell and acquire gear, your parts stay as interchangeable as possible. You do not want to spend a lot of money on a highend aftermarket barrel and it not fit all your markers.
The takeaway from all this is to be sure to ask questions. Especially at your local paintball store. Ask to try on different masks. Ask to hold different markers to see what you connect with. Try on different packs to see what suits your style. If money is tight, then tell the store your budget. Most paintball stores will have used gear available, or know people looking to sell gear to upgrade. Support your local stores because you can be sure that they want to support you also. The people that own and work at your local stores are fellow players. They want you to have fun. The more fun you have; the more others will want to have fun with you and the more the sport grows. You are not just customers to your local stores; you are future friends and teammates.
I hope that you found my ramblings helpful, or at least entertaining. Until next month, keep your paint dry and play with passion everyone!
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