Spyder Paintball Information


Get some paintball enthusiasts together and ask the question, “What’s the best paintball gun?”  Then an argument will break out with everyone insisting that their favorite gun is superior to all the others.  But generally, in the mix you will hear names like Angel, Tippman, and Spyder paintball guns.  Within each of these major brands there are numerous paintball guns (markers) from which to choose.  For beginner and intermediate player Spyder paintball guns have particular appeal.

Before getting into more of the details about the subject of this article, Spyder paintball guns, let’s take a look at how this crazy sport got started.  In reality, paintball , as we know it, hasn’t been around all that long.  The guns themselves predate the game by about 11 years.  The first gun was actually developed in 1970 for forestry use as an easy method for marking trees… thus the name, “marker.”  In 1981 somebody decided it was time to use the guns for sport.

Without a doubt, paintball has come a long way since its humble beginnings.  Now, in addition to just about every kind of gun imaginable, there are numerous accessories that add to the fun and competitive spirit of the game.  Many paintballers are as well-equipped as the U.S. military.

Spyder paintball guns were the first to be mass produced that were both affordable and durable. Their initial success began in the late 1990s with the Spyder Compact series. The Spyder Compact was feature rich compared to its predecessors.  As the years have passed Spyder paintball technology has advanced rapidly giving today’s paintballer a variety of exciting choices.

Spyder MR1 Tactical Paintball Marker Gun SNIPER SET

If you want to dive into paintball in a big way then bundling your gun and accessories is a good idea.  For example, the Spyder MR1 Tactical Paintball Marker Gun SNIPER SET gives you just about everything you need to not only play the game… but look like you are serious about winning.  The set comes with:

  • An authentic Spyder MR1 Tactical marker
  • Complete paintball kit with marker, tank, loader, harness, extra paint tubes, and goggles
  • A 20 oz CO2 tank, 6+1 harness, & tubes, Gen X goggle system, gun case, gun oil, and a remote coil.

List price on the kit is $199 but you should be able to get it for around $140.

Spyder Victor 09 Paintball Gun Marker Mega Set

A lesser priced set is the Spyder Victor 09 Paintball Gun Marker Mega Set.  The Spyder Victor has been redesigned to be 15% lighter and 10% shorter than prior models, sporting a revamped look and feel.  A tool-free striker plug was developed to enable fast, simple maintenance in the field. With this set, you get everything you need to get started right out of the box.  Include with the Victor marker:

  • 20-ounce tank with pin valve
  • 200-round hopper
  • Protective mask with visor and anti-fog lens
  • Six 140-round tubes
  • One-ounce Gold Cup oil
  • Jerk squeegee

Kingman Spyder MR4 Military Sims Semi-Auto Paintball Marker

If you prefer a military style paintball gun then the Kingman Spyder MR4 Military Sims Semi-Auto Paintball Marker is a good choice.  At under $130 this marker gets high ratings from those who have purchased it.  This gun features the extremely efficient EKO Valve System, capable of firing an impressive 1,800 shots from a single 20-ounce CO2 tank, which also reduces the recoil for smooth firing. The gun also comes with multiple Picatinny rails for numerous modifications.  You can expect the MR4 to have an effective range of 200 feet and accuracy up to 150 feet.

If you are looking for a good beginner or intermediate paintball gun then Spyder paintball is a good place to start your search.