Mechanical Paintball guns are also known usually as entry level paintball guns. They are usually quite basic in their construction and run at around 800psi. They do not need any batteries, they use the air or co2 that fires the paintball to re cock the gun ready for the next shot.

In the modern era, mechanical tournament guns are starting to make a come back as there is a move back to the woods from Supair paintball events.

If you are just starting out in paintball, then it is always a good idea to start off with a mechanical paintball gun.