Electronic vs. Mechanical Paintball Guns

You know you want a paintball gun, but you don't know for sure if you want to go mechanical or electronic. Each of your friends has a different opinion and every paintball website around will tell you something else. How to decide?

While both electronic and mechanical guns will shoot paintballs, they do it in very different ways. Learning the differences and the advantages of each type will help you choose which gun is right for you.
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