I have a project coming up later in the year, that will involve getting a
reasonably nice paint finish on some metal. Having a half-way decent
compressor, and spray guns being cheap, I though this might be an
opportunity to get a gun, and give it a go. Trouble is, I don't know what
sort of gun to go for.

As far as I can see, there seems to be two basic flavours : Suction feed,
and gravity feed. I'm inclined towards a gravity feed, just because it sort
of 'feels' right - not that I've ever actually held one, if you see what I
mean ... Also, I've seen Rick on American Restoration using one. Trouble
is, I don't seem to be able to get a definitive answer from anyone on what
is the most appropriate use of each type. It always seems to be a bit of a

"Hmmm, well ... it depends, you see ..."

"Errr, yes ... ? On what exactly ...?"

Well, for some jobs one is better than the other, really ..."

"Errr, yes ... ? So which would you use for which sort of job ?"

"Well, it depends, really ... "

And so it goes on in ever decreasing circles :-\

So what's the story ? Is it just whatever feels comfortable, and there's not
a lot to choose between either basic type ? Looking at f'rinstance Toolsatan
they have 27117 and 55471, both suction and the second a tenner dearer than
the first, and then 70796 and 14021, both gravity feed, and again, the
second a tenner dearer than the first.

I am confused, Anyone with genuine experience care to enlighten me ? :-)

Arfa