While money can't buy skill, I'm a firm believer that one ought to use the right tool for the job. In many cases, using sub-standard or even wrong gear will impede your progress.
When on the steep part of your learning curve, you don't need top-of-the line gear, but you'd certainly benefit from using good, accurate and reliable gear that's pretty standard for the game you're interested in.
On top of that, good gear is more enjoyable to use, so you're likely to use it more. The best gun in the world is the one you'll enjoy shooting the most.
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