Best Paintball Gun under 1000$ for 2023

The first gun, that I am going to review in this list of the best paintball guns, is the Planet Eclipse GTEK 170R Paintball Gun. I have found this gun to be one of the most promising ones on the field, as it will never betray you, no matter how worse the situation may get.

The making of this paintball gun is done with the most unique material and that is airplane-grade aluminum. This material is the reason this GTEK 170R never gets hot even after long hours of firing. Moreover, the gun weighs only 2.05 lbs which is very easy to manage even for beginners.

The feature of this gun which impressed me the most is the breach-sensing technology that has been incorporated into its design. Due to this, I got a consistent firing pressure of 135PSI. This makes it one of the most pressure-sensitive and pressure-efficient guns on the list which require the least refills of tanks.

Another distinct feature that differentiates this gun from its predecessors is that it contains a regulator in its trigger grip. This regulator is easily adjusted on the lower portion of the grip frame. In the earlier models of the GTEk, we used to have a battery there but now that battery has been moved to the front grip thus giving ample amount of space for the regulator. Furthermore, there is a very handy switch at the bottom of the grip to control the removal of the regulator. After the game, when you wanna clean your regulator, just remove two screws at the bottom of the grip, use the pop switch, and you have gotten the regulator at your disposal. 

Since this gun is a fully electronic type of paintball gun, it operates on a battery. The battery this gun uses is 9 volts only which is inside the fore-grip of the gun. The foregrip can be opened without using any tool but to get the battery out of the grip, you need to use a small hole on the front side of the grip. Just insert a small driver there and then you can get your battery. Contrary to this, if you wanna remove the eye cover, there is a small latch there, just press it and get the eye cover.

Moreover, the OLED boards enable you to choose the firing modes as per your requirements. I have found out that the OLED is good enough during the whole game but not bright enough once the sun is pointing directly at the screen. I think that they could had improve this feature a bit.

A new feature incorporated in this gun is the Blade trigger. Its working is similar to the rest of the variants but just a difference in design, that’s it. However, if you are not comfortable with this newly styled trigger, spend an extra couple of bucks and get a trigger grip of your choice.

One more delicate feature is the use of the Gamma core in the GTEK 170R. We all know that Gamma core is one of the most reliable bolt systems. Not to mention, it is accurate, reliable, quiet, and very gentle on the paintballs. We can simply put that it is an awesome bolt system.

Moreover, the design of this gun is very sleek and smooth making it one of the most stylish ones of all. But, at the same time, I think that the foregrip is placed a little close to the firing grip. For a few, it will make the gun sleek but some will not feel comfy while holding it.

Specifications:

• Brand: Planet Eclipse
• Electronic type of paintball gun
• Comes in 3 colors
• Contain Gamma core drivetrain
• Firing pressure of 135PSI
• Weights 2.05 lbs
• Body made of aluminum
• Quick-release bolt system
• Hoseless air transfer
• Contain LED Board
• A battery of 9 Volts
• Clamping Feed Neck

Our Verdict:

Overall, this Planet Eclipse GTEK 170R Paintball Gun is the best paintball gun one can have for under $1000. It gives very high performance on the field and is found to be a very reliable gun.

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The nest paintball gun on our list is this Dye DSR Paintball Marker. just like other guns from the house of Dye, this too is one of its kind.

The DSR paintball gun is one of the latest guns in the market that has extraordinary features. It is a very durable gun with a dual-barrel design. The barrel length is about 14” which is perfect for any level player. The steady port tip and the control bore to ensure the perfect self-aligning of the two-piece barrel.

The best thing that I found out about this paintball gun is its consistent and steady performance. With the presence of the Method Operating System in this gun, there is unrestricted access to precision tuning and hence giving an amazing performance. Moreover, the ARC bolts enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and smoothness of the shots by giving a reliable and amazing performance.

The battery is placed inside the foregrip of the gun which can be accessed by opening the foregrip from the bottom portion. You do not need a driver to open it, a simple coin will do the trick for you. After that, the battery can be taken out of the housing easily without any tool. But, if you will use a screwdriver to open the grip, it may damage its plastic so it is not a very good feature in my opinion.

This DSR Paintball Gun is one of those paintball guns that give ultimate grip and hold to the player. I have used this gun under very critical conditions and yet this never failed me. With the ultimate rubberized grips in its design, I was never worried about losing my grip on this gun. No matter how worse the situation may get.

Another feature of this gun is the comparatively lower pressure i.e. 115 PSI. It is mainly due to the new bolt system installed in it. But I felt no change during my game, it felt the same just as other guns where I fire with 130-140 PSI. I had expectations that I might get a lower recoil or something like that but nada, nothing, all remained the same. Rather, I like the shot quality and sound signature pretty much. These two features can neither be measured physically nor explained. It’s more a matter of feeling. And, when you get the feel of the gun, you start to enjoy being in the field.

Furthermore, if you want to take the bolt system out, there is a small button at the back of the gun. Just press the button and you can get the bolt system.

With the 5-Way Control Joystick and micro-USB, it supports ultimate customization. This ensures that you can always go for an up-gradation of your gun whenever you want. Moreover, the edge1 roller bearing trigger is what makes this gun stand out from others.

Specifications:

• Brand: Dye
• Four different colors are available
• Electronic paintball gun.
• ACR bolt
• The quick-release bolt assembly
• 14” long barrel
• Dual barrel gun
• Operating pressure 115 PSI
• Sticky grips
• UL Frame hourglass design
• Micro-textured
• Roller bearing trigger
• 5 way-controlled joystick
• OLED Display
• 6 hyper regulators
• Single coil spring

Our Verdict:

Overall, this Dye DSR Paintball Marker is something you would always love to use. With being a fully electronic gun having all the up-to-date features, this paintball gun is the best choice for so many players.

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The next paintball gun that you can have for under $1000 with exceptional performance is the Empire Axe 2.0 Paintball Gun. This is one of the most smooth and easy-to-use paintball guns on this list. It has been specially designed for the ease of players.

The best feature of this paintball gun is the shockwave board that has been incorporated into its design. This board allows the gun to have four different firing modes. I have had the best paintballing experience with this gun due to the availability of different firing modes.

I used to switch between semi, Ramp, Burst, and fully auto-firing modes according to my needs. This not only gave me confidence but also enhanced my performance on the ground and hence, my winning chances.

This Empire Axe 2.0 Paintball Gun is the gun that comes with an ASA Renting regulator with an On/Off lever. Amazingly, the regulator size is pretty small and you do not need extra screws to connect it to the grip. It just pops inside the grip.  However, there is no pressure indicator there so you can’t tell what is going on with the pressure. But, I think that gauge is removed to give a sleek look to the gun. Also, there has been an anti-chop eye system incorporated into the design that ensures that all of the paintballs are fired without getting burst inside the gun.

This gun operates on very low pressures and has a very easy assembly. This gun is very easy to maintain and clean. The toolless assembly of the gun is what makes sure that you never have to spend long hours cleaning your gun after use. In my opinion, this gun has the most easily removable eye cover. Just press the button, get the cover out and you are good to go.

With just a single push-button power switch and pressure-controlled poppet engine, this gives a very reliable and high performance on the field.

Specifications:

• Brand: Empire
• Offers 2 different colors
• Four adjustable firing modes
• Two-piece barrel
• Bolt removal system
• Aluminum body
• 68 caliber
• 250-352 FPS adjustable
• Poppet engine
• Anti-chop eye system
• On/Off ASA
• Shock wave board
• Tool-less maintenance

Our Verdict:

In short, this is an amazing paintball gun one could ever have. With variable firing modes, it outperforms others in a lot of ways. With this, you will have a very smooth, reliable, and accurate shot that will increase your winning chances in the arena.

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The next paintball gun that I am going to review here is the Planet Eclipse MG100 PAL Mechanical Paintball Marker. This paintball gun is what so many players dream of having. It has combined so many amazing features into one product.

This is a mechanical type of paintball gun which means, with this gun, you will never have to worry about your battery and electronic circuitry. This is an unbelievably quiet and smooth paintball gun that will ensure your win in the arena.

One thing that Planet Eclipse MG100 PAL does not compromise on, is its accuracy. With this gun, you do not have second chances as each one of its shots is what hits the target. Hence, if you are into snipping or if your end goal is to make your opponents regret it, then is the paintball that you need.

This gun has a milsim look and is compatible with both magfed and loader-fed types. The gun gives a firing pressure of around 135PSI which is very reasonable. Moreover, it is compatible with 0.68 calibers of paintballs.

Planet eclipse has experimented with this mechanical gun by introducing the Gamma core Bolt system and this experiment has succeeded beyond expectations. It has ensured that MG 100 is reliable, air efficient, and durable. Moreover, it is using PAL system so that there is an uninterrupted supply of Paintballs from the hopper to the barrel. What, hopper in a Mechanical gun? Yes, MG-100 works both ways. You can use magazines as well as hoppers for this gun giving you similar results.

You may be thinking that as it is a mechanical gun so it is going to be a heavy gun. However, the technology used for this awesome gun is (GRN) Glass Re-Inforced Nylon which makes it durable as well as lightweight at the same time.

If you look at the structure of this Paintball Gun then you will find a groove structure both on the top and bottom of the gun. Actually, it is the Picatinny Rail Weaver Rail system that allows you to attach various accessories to it. You can attach a Sight, Laser, or scope to the top of the MG-100. Moreover, on the bottom, you can attach a flashlight or a grenade launcher, etc. The only limitation is the availability of the Picatinny Rail system on that accessory as well.

Another wonderful feature is the two-way high-quality magazines in this gun. Once you finish the magazine, just remove it, flip it over, and re-insert it for the next shooting. Moreover, there is a mechanism in place that prevents the gun from Dry-Firing. For all those who have previously used the Mag Fed Paintball Guns, they would agree that Dry-Firing is one of the major drawbacks. The moment you dry-fire, it is so loud that it immediately gives away your location. But this is compensated in MG-100.

What I love the most is the diversity offered by this amazing Paintball Gun. If you are not in the mood for using magazines, just put a dummy magazine there, attach a hopper on the top and a Paintball tank at the back and you are ready for the old-time Paintball.

Specifications:

• Brand: Planet Eclipse
• Contain Gamma core drivetrain
• DYE DTM compatible
• Mechanical type of paintball gun
• 3-way valve
• Operating Pressure of 135 PSI
• 68 caliber
• Both mag-fed and loader fed compatible
• GRN outer Composition
• Single Finger Hinge Frame
• 30 Stage bolt acceleration
• Adjustable lever
• Breech sensing drivetrain
• Deftek Offset feed
• 5” long barrel
• Two-piece barrel
• Tool-less grips
• A hoseless air transfer system

Our Verdict:

Overall, this Planet Eclipse MG100 PAL Mechanical Paintball Marker is an amazing paintball gun in the mechanical category of paintball markers. It gives the highest accuracy, reliability, and speed on the ground. Along with this, you never have to worry about its weight or noise. Hence, there is no reason to not consider buying this gun.

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Lastly, I am going to add Empire SYX 1.5 Paintball Marker to this list. This is the latest addition in the family of empire paintball guns that has incorporated a lot of features in one gun.

This paintball gun gives ultimate grip with the rubberized grips that have been incorporated into the design. I have overcome some very serious situations with this gun, thanks to the in-grip regulator that never fails to ensure my maximum hold on the gun.

The design of this Empire SYX 1.5 Paintball Marker is very sleek and streamlined. Having this with you will surely increase your confidence and revive the militarist in yourself. Moreover, the multi-functional OLED board further increases the charm of this gun. One thing I liked the most about this OLED board is the presence of two buttons for its control. Unlike the joysticks, it is fairly easy to navigate through the menu and select the modes while using these buttons.

This SYX 1.5 Paintball Marker is very easy to maintain and clean, as the toolless bolt removal of the gun makes it very easy to do. If you wanna remove the bolt, just hold it, rotate it, and pull it out. Moreover, the O-rings, and battery door foregrip further make it easy to maintain. The newer O ring has ensured a little lower pressure and more volume inside the gun thus increasing the overall efficiency of the gun. Additionally, to remove the battery, there is a simple button at the back of the foregrip. Just push the button and the battery door opens straight away. Moreover, this battery door is having a small tongue that just slides into a small groove inside the foregrip for locking. Once, the battery door is locked, it makes an air-tight chamber that does not let the water into the battery chamber thus making it water-resistant to some extent.

Furthermore, the Foregrip is a little different from the others available in the market. Despite holding the battery inside, it is not straight like others. It is a rubber grip with grooves on it. Some people are not comfortable with it but whenever I held it in my hands, I could feel the grip. It was very much comfortable to hold. 

For the regulator, there is an ON/OFF switch at the lower portion of the Firing Grip. There are 2 small screws at the bottom of that grip that help remove the regulator very easily. In this fashion, you can clean the regulator without wasting time. 

To make sure that each shot hits the target, this Empire SYX 1.5 Paintball Marker comes with a micro-honed barrel that is made up of aluminum. This two-piece barrel ensures that the gun gives the highest possible accuracy.

Specifications:

• Brand: Empire
• Enhanced performance
• ASA incorporated
• Tool-less battery
• Rubberized grips
• Brighter display
• Tool-free bolt removal
• Anti-chop laser eyes
• Micro-honed barrel
• 2-piece barrel design
• EVA protective case
• OLED Board

Our Verdict:

Overall, if you want to have beauty, performance, and ultimate technology, all in one gun, then this Empire SYX 1.5 Paintball Marker is the best option you can ever have.

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