the ion is a wonderful gun but the price maybe tooooo much for a beginner that wanna get the feel of the game..
i would recommend a tippman x7, or A4 or A5, 98 and 98 custom.. or you could get a kingman VS series, MR series.
http://www.paintballgear.ca/product/...Path=157_31_38
buy this now u get a free co2 bottle. pilot is not a bad gun, it already has a ACS (anti chop bolt) and its electronic trigger. for this price its totally worth it... all u need is a mask and a hopper and ur in the game.