Many scenario paintball players choose military replica markers for more realistic tactical paintball games.  Some of the most realistic paintball guns are paintball pistols.  Pistols are also excellent weapons to carry for back-up…. In the heat of battle, running out of ammo, air or a malfunctioning paintball rifle is a nightmare for any serious paintballer; a back-up pistol is great to have to get out of trouble.  Paintball pistols are compact, light and easy to carry and move with; they fit nicely in a leg holster or attached to a tactical vest.  

When shopping for the right pistol, it’s important to know that paintball pistols come in two sizes, .43 and .68 caliber.  These correspond to the size paintball they shoot; .43 caliber pistols shoot .43 caliber paintballs, a smaller sized paintball than the standard .68 size.  In general, .43 caliber paintball pistols are the most realistic guns made, however they require a different sized paintball than what’s commonly used.  Most paintball guns fire .68 caliber paintballs; .68 caliber balls are what’s used in tournaments and commercial fields.  .68 caliber paintball pistols, however are larger, more cumbersome and a bit less realistic because of this, however use the standard sized paintball.

Once you decide on the size pistol you want, make sure you get the correct sized holster for it.  Remember .68 caliber pistols are larger than .43 and will need a bigger holster.  The Tippmann TPX Leg Holster, Large Crossdraw Pistol Holster and Tactical Paintball Pistol Leg Holster will hold .68 caliber guns; the US Swat Tactical leg holster and small crossdraw pistol holster carry .43 caliber paintball guns.  The Tactical Paintball Pistol Leg Holster can hold either size; the NXe Extraktion holster is also adjustable and can hold any size paintball pistol.

At ChoicePaintballGuns.com, we have an amazing selection of the best paintball pistols to choose from; including the new Tippmann TPX and super popular P99.  Compared to other online stores, we also have exceptionally cheap prices on pistol package deals, accessories and the most realistic replicas of some of your favorite pistols.