Finally the Proto Rail *big pics*
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Topic: Finally the Proto Rail *big pics*
Posted By: jerseypaint
Subject: Finally the Proto Rail *big pics*
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:20pm
http://forum.specialopspaintball.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=7354 - Link to first pic if you cannot see it ------------- 
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:22pm
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Looks good to me. I bet it's gonna be just as annoying as the Ion after a while though. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:23pm
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Oh Yeah. Specs
The Proto Rail Will have a all aluminum body with 3D milling.Polymer co- molded frame with a co-molded trigger and clamp feed. It will come with a standard one piece Proto barrel. Set operating pressure is 140 psi with no on board LPR. All standard tournament programming modes are featured. Hyper 2 regulator is standard as well as a 3D milled ASA which is direct mounted. Retail price will be $399.95 -------------
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Posted By: iceman1186
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:38pm
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DeTrevni wrote:Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:40pm
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I dunno. I'd like to revise my statement. The $4c price tag might deter the onslaught of newbs who want cheap electros. It may be a decent thing yet... ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:44pm
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proto and ion in the same conversation? whats the price tag? it looks sexy |
Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:47pm
Its $400. -------------
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:51pm
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MSRP is $4c. I'm guessing Action Village will probably sell them ~$350. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 9:58pm
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Oh yeah. UL Frames will be available for the PMRs (Proto Matrix Rail), because that trigger looks crappy. -------------
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Posted By: Styro Folme
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 10:15pm
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the trigger kills it, yet it's still pretty sweet. i'll have my friend buy one... ------------- X |
Posted By: ¤ RaVeN ¤
Date Posted: 24 October 2006 at 11:18pm
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looks the same as any other PM/DM to me...but thats just me ------------- 
ions are like mustangs...alot of people have them but not many know how to use them... |
Posted By: Styro Folme
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 3:10am
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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 6:38am
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People say that the Ion trigger sucks too but I found it very easy to cap the board. Common guys the trigger MATCHES the grip. What more could you want? Seriously though the trigger actually looks perfectly functional. The angle is right and there's tons of room between it and the guard. This gun looks complete other than the asa may not be on/off. |
Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 6:52am
| Looks awesome. I dont think we'll see an uprise in them, especially via n00bs. Looks like a well constructed gun. Hopefully I 'll get to shoot one at the field soon. |
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 7:13am
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I just got done reading a bunch of garbage at PBN about the new proto. I just reminded myself why I don't frequent PBN. "Dude if it's $300.00 it will suck. Dude if it costs $500.00 it will be a better gun."
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 7:56am
PBN has a problem with marketing tactics, and anything that needs more than superficial thinking. -------------
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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 8:19am
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edit: only asks why one places oneself a pm7 or a dm7 now to buy should. ^from pbhub.de translated. Very interesting point. I love this shift in pricing. It's what the market needs in order to grow/stay alive. Even being "cheap" at $300.00 you can buy an actual and very nice rifle for that money. |
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 8:23am
| hey jersey can you snag the picture of the marker called eleven on pbhub? |
Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 8:30am
Um. I can't get on the forums just now. Do you know where its is and what is this Eleven? -------------
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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 8:36am
| On the homepage of pbhub there's a thumbnail of the eleven. I thought you got the proto pic there. You need a member ship to get the pic. |
Posted By: ¤ RaVeN ¤
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 8:36am
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really it seems to me like their making a step in the same direction smart parts did...though im curious how performance has been lowerd on this version, and if it is going to be able to be upgraded highly... -------------
ions are like mustangs...alot of people have them but not many know how to use them... |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 9:20am
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Dang maybee I can now afford a new DYE/Proto marker.
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Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 9:43am
You can change the feedneck, reg, barrel, and you can UL it and put on a new trigger. What other ups do you need? -------------
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Posted By: ¤ RaVeN ¤
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 10:05am
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seems nice...though im not diggin the grip, not the UL grips...i never liked 45s too much...i like 90s...keeps the grip more so out of my way...and sets the tank forward more...but im liking it over all...brings more of a diversity to the market...now ion wont be alone... -------------
ions are like mustangs...alot of people have them but not many know how to use them... |
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 2:52pm
| If the rubber stuff can be removed you should be able to dye it black. The grey rubber stuff is my only dislike. |
Posted By: MilSimBaller
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 3:14pm
| Looks good to me. The downgrade in body construction quality is apparent, but its $400 so hey, whatever. It brings more to the market as well, so it's a good thing. I just hope if it becomes popular, its for a good reason, and not just because everyone and the uncle owns one. |
Posted By: dirtbike14455
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 5:11pm
| me sells impulse and buys one ..... |
Posted By: woodman98
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 5:26pm
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it does look good but i doubt it will have any real impact on the ion selling rate bc its twice the price. also idk how well it will do with new markers, like the invert mini, coming out and only being msrp at $450. (and the new rumored SP "epiphany", an all metal better ion based platform marker that is rumored to be 300-500 dollar range). personally i think the only thing that it has going for it is a name brand.
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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 7:33pm
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me keeps both Impulses and waits for things to pan out so I can make the next choice so I can officially say I have a collection. short list; ion cocker I may be up for a rail when used ones flood the market. |
Posted By: dirtbike14455
Date Posted: 25 October 2006 at 8:15pm
revised plan. Me waits for them to go used beofe I buy one. Or just wait till i go pro 
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Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 26 October 2006 at 6:48pm
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^^Get rid of the imp fast cause when the rail is avaliable used, you wont get anything for the imp ive been trying to bail from the sinking boat for a while now, guess i shouldnt be as picky ------------- 
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 26 October 2006 at 7:05pm
| I'll take it off your hands. |