I use a Paasche VL. I bought it as a set and have had good results with it even though it was my first airbrush. It is a nice set for the price for a beginner. The Iwatas are a little expensive for the amount of painting I do. the Talon also is a very nice brush with a reasonable price. There are brushes out now that have a pistol grip which can make it a little easier for some. i think it is Grex who makes those. They also have an adapter that is a pistol grip that will work with any make airbrush.