For any recreational player, the Tippmann A5 is one mean purchase. The A-5 lives up to Tippmann’s reputation of reliability while continuing to offer one of the highest rates of fire and accuracy for mid-priced recreational markers. Ball breaks in its hopper are virtually unheard of, and misfires due to misfeeds are uncommon. The Tippmann A-5 features an easy field stripping (one area that Tippmann was known to be weak in before). This marker is ideal for the recreational paintballer, but may be too bulky to be useful to tournament players. Another plus with the A-5 is its tons of upgrades and alternate parts available especially when you get bored with your gun’s configuration. Just loosen a few bolts and attach some new pieces and your stealth A-5 becomes a sniper rifle.