And it doesn't end there - it has the new multifunction and self-lubricating Force Button. You can now clear your bolts even if you don't have any tools. Not to mention it functions like a cocking mechanism while helping prevent disassembling your marker unsafely when its all gassed up.

The first thing I noticed with this marker is that it's very light. I had a buddy and his paintball marker (without the tank) weighs almost equal to my Proto SLG with a full tank. That may sound like an exaggeration but the truth isn't far from it.

The electronic parts of the Proto SLG is also very easy to figure out...very intuitive. Not to mention it has different modes - you may not get the chance to use some of them, but it's always nice to have extra options to toy with. The eyes also work excellently. Some are saying that this marker is having trouble with detents. But from my experience, my Proto SLG seems fine.

Proto SLG Paintball Marker

• List Price: $229.95
  

However, as with any value priced marker, nothing is perfect. That's especially true with the trigger. But that's about it. When it comes to accuracy, I'm giving this paintball gun from Proto two thumbs up. Last but not the least, maintaining this marker is a breeze.

All you have to do is remove the bolt ( a breeze to do, by the way, all thanks to the purge button at the back of the marker), and do your thing. If ever you have any troubles with disassembling the Proto SLG, the manual that comes with it contains everything you need to know about the lubing as well as regulator disassembly and everything in between.

I think that Proto has succeeded in providing the best performance at the lowest price possible.

When I first saw it, I thought it was going to be light, but handling and firing with the Proto PMR Matrix Rail showed me that this paintball marker surpassed my greatest expectations at the lightness department. It was simply amazing.

The looks? I'm giving it my seal of approval! Very very nice! When it comes to appearance, it will make you drool like the Proto PM6 will and it definitely surpasses even the newer PM7.

If you find it impressive when it comes to looks, wait until you fire with this one dirty paintball marker. This marker has an A+ performance. It's just as accurate as any of the high end DM markers out there. It will keep on shooting laser paintballs. The only quibble I have with it is that its performance declines a bit when it gets cold. That is easily remedied however with a new lube backed up by warming it a bit. You can expect this paintball marker to rip faces of your opponents throughout a paintball match. It's not surprising when you realize that it can fire up to 30 balls per second...you read that right - a whopping 30 BPS!

Proto Matrix Rail PMR 2010 Paintball Marker - Clear Dust

• List Price: $499.99
  
• Sale Price: $499.95
  

But how user-friendly is it? Well, kidding aside, a monkey could use a little training and I'd bet a thousand bucks that he can use the Proto PMR Matrix Rail to its full potential. The same thing can be said when it comes to the maintenance department. Just unscrew the back cap, the gut comes out, clean it, and you're all set.