MacDev GTX

[imped4now]

Along with DLX and SP, MacDev has decided to join the ranks of Gamma copiers:

https://macdevpaintball.com/gtx-home/

[ford]

Planet Eclipse not bothering to patent the gamma core is the most big brain play this industry has ever had.

[Painthappy]

Planet Eclipse not bothering to patent the gamma core is the most big brain play this industry has ever had.

I agree... This is how the sport used to be before SP ruined it.

On the shoulders of giants. I don't own one (in any form), but I'm always happy to see progress.

[Sneak Miester]

Why would MacDev go with a gamma core when they already had an engine train peopled really like. So many people said they had some of the smoothest trains ever.

[jetenginekyle]

if i were to guess its to fight the 'unreliable' stigma they have.

[imped4now]

Because the Gamma is a problem solver, both functionally and from a cost perspective.

Mechanically actuating the Infinity Drive requires a complex, expensive to produce mech valve. Mechanically actuating a Gamma is cheap and easy because of the self-timing nature of the sequencing. The electronic solenoid is also cheaper to manufacture in a Gamma-style system, and the routing is simpler since it's rear-actuated.

But yes, both the Infinity and older, balanced GT spools are solid systems. I suspect the balanced spool will die with the GT2 but I won't be surprised to see the Infinity live on in a mid-level marker.

[Magmoormaster]

I was intrigued until they said it had a LiPo battery.

[imped4now]

Yeah - that was introduced with the XDR and it remained with the GT2. I suspected this would continue with it, which is disappointing. I'd much rather seem them move to foregrip-mounted AA's.

[Slow_Roast]

I don't mind the rechargeable battery and the battery life on my GT2 seems unchanged, but the charge port cover is absolutely horrendous. Just falls out eventually every time I replace it. I shoot the GT2 as my primary and will definitely not be buying the GTX, design just feels forced. Curious on what other models they release next year (two more incoming?).

[Myrkul]

Planet Eclipse not bothering to patent the gamma core is the most big brain play this industry has ever had.

Now if only they would back off on their cure bolt patent so more guns could actually handle the tiny paint.

[Jivesauce]

I like that they’re making a mech frame for it. If I didn’t already have a 170R with mech frame I’d probably be in the market for one of these eventually, because I suspect the ergos are better.

[Insixdays777]

Do we know what version of gamma the GTX uses?

does it have anything unique or is it a straight copy?

I love my GT2!

[imped4now]

After seeing disassembly pictures, it most closely resembles the OP derivative (face seal, noseless guide).

[XNine]

Eh, I could care less about bolt designs, I care about the shot and the ergos. I can't back into the sport about 15 years after I last played, bought a 170r, and I'm just not a fan of the fat grips.

So, the next spool marker I get is gonna be either a MXR or GTX.