Description
Features:
* Lightweight–1lb 14 ounces (without barrel)
* 4 eye Compatible
* Compact Design
* Tech Friendly
* New PROTEGE Program with Trigger Adjustable Debounce and Dwell
* Low Operating Ppressures LPR 75- 85 PSI. HPR 200-220 PSI
* Clamping Feedneck
* X-Press Mount ASA
* 12 inch Barrel Included
* Marked For Death Grips
* 360 Inline Reg
* Dove Tail Built into Grip Frame. NO NEED FOR A RAIL
* 2000 Plus Shots on a 68-4500 Fill
Meet the Protégé
The Bob Long Protégé is our entry level Generation 5 Intimidator. We
intend for the Protégé to lead a new global standard for marker
performance in its price range. Our Gen 5 Protégé has widened eyes and
rocked paintball fields around the world since its recent inception.
Expect classic Bob Long styling along with a more simplistic
maintenance regiment than ever before. Pick up a Protégé for a back up
marker and you just might one find it your daily driver.
How it Works
The Protégé firing sequence begins when the trigger is pulled
activating the micro switch. If the break-beam infrared eye system
senses that a paintball is properly staged in the breech, the
motherboard energizes the solenoid coil opening its valve. This volume
of air travels through a passage where it terminates against the back
face of the ram. The ram is accelerated forward by said volume of air
pulling the bolt which pushes the staged paintball into firing
position. Once the staged paintball is in firing position the ram
continues forward even further engaging the poppet shaft. The poppet
valve is forced open. A blast of air rushes from the primary air
chamber through the poppet valve housing. This air blast is then
redirected through the bolt toward the paintball accelerating the ball
to 300 FPS in less than 6 inches of barrel length. During this process
the solenoid coil has already been de-energized redirecting a volume of
air through another passage where it terminates against the front face
of the ram. Finally this volume of air accelerates the ram backward
allowing the poppet valve to close while withdrawing the bolt. Now the
on-deck paintball will fall into the staged position and the firing
sequence may begin again.
Whatâs New and Innovative?
No more front mounting block for the Generation 5 Intimidators. The
inline regulator receptacle has been combined with the grip frame to
further simplify this new platform. To keep the marker compact we have
incorporated the primary air chamber into the forward grip frame region
to create the correct volume needed. The Gen 5 grip frame has shed its
clamshell roots to favor a thinner, lighter, less complex design the
width of a common 9 volt battery. We capped off our grip frame overhaul
with Marq Series compatible motherboard and grip panel mounting points.
Gone away is the autonomous solenoid where transfer hoses must be
cautiously routed to ensure proper function. Gen 5 solenoids are now
ridged mounted sporting a manifold configuration for ease of
maintenance coupled with enhanced flow characteristics. The Bob Long
Protégé has a redesigned ram sleeve which doubles as a ridged stop and
aids in controlling poppet valve open time. Our new slimmer LPR
features a new thread less mounting design which more aesthetically
completes the front end of our Gen 5 models. Each Protégé is equipped
with a simple collet style clamping feed neck for quick tool less
hopper swaps. Not only is the Protégé 4C eye compatible, but the
original finger style ball detents have been nixed in favor of the new
Marq inspired spring driven linear travel design.
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