Thanks for the input guys, some good suggestions. I played at a speedball pump tournament and I got to see a lot of really slick setups, I don't know the names of a lot of the guns but I saw some that I really liked in both terms of appearance and what looked like ease of shooting.
So I have some specific questions that I picked up while talking to guy s and listening to others.
It seems there are different calibers of paint, is one better than another or is it just a matter of the gun/barrel you are shooting?
Co2, HPA - which is better? Or, what are the differences and why would someone choose one over another? Cost?
Pump, Mech Semi, Electro Semi - Whats a good place to start? Since I have only played in a pump game thats all I know. (I have shot semi/full before but never in comp) It would be nice for the sake of saving money to have a frame that I can modify to accommodate both pump and convertible back to semi auto play.
Masks - I played with a cheap JT mask and hated the thing. Restrictive glass upfront made for tunnel vision and uncomfortable plastic and foam all around. Any recommendations on a good middle of the road brand/model?
I will have some more questions, but for now thats all I can pull off the top of my head.
Thanks guys!