Unequaled quality, meticulous engineering and impeccable design are just a few of the reasons why Proto is the first name in paintball. We?ve advanced the new Proto Matrix 8 to the next level. It now includes our proven ergonomically designed Ultralite frame. The hourglass shape allows maximum control and comfort. The integrated heads-up display alerts you to the status of your marker. The new smaller, lighter Hyper3 In-Line Air Regulator comes standard. This new regulator provides higher flow, more consistency, better ergonomic grip and smoother velocity adjustment. The LPR has been reduced in size and is now vertically adjustable. The bolt kit operating pressure has been lowered by more than 10%, increasing the number of shots you get per tank. Take your game to the next level with
the Proto Matrix 8.
Features:
Adjustable Locking Feed Neck
Matching 2-Piece Proto Barrel
Self-Cleaning Anti-Chop Break Beam Eye System
Compact and Lightweight Body Styling
Stamp ed Metal Insert Logo
Proven FUSE Bolt System
More than 10% Lower Operating Pressure
Smaller LPR. Now with Vertical Adjustment
Adjustable Trigger Sensitivity and Rate of Fire
Ultralite Ergonomic 45-Grip Frame
New Hyper3 In-line Air Regulator
Program Control with Four Tournament Modes
Proto On/Of Bottom-Line
Product Availability
The Proto Proto M8 is newer, so it should be commonly available, both new and used.
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pm8
Yakuaza OLED board
Critical trigger
Dye Rotor
Pure Energy air tank
Recommended Upgrades:
The board that the pm8 comes with is fine, but if you wont perfection at its greatest, get the yakuaza OLED board. I also highly recommend a critical trigger, its a lot more smooth then the stock trigger and it uses magnets instead of a spring .
Strengths:
accuracy
Its price
Its quite
A very spiffy looking marker
Weaknesses:
Eye Ribbons
Review:
The best proto marker out there much better then any proto rail. The barrel is great, would be even better with a UL dye barrel. Its very fast, even faster with a Critical trigger. dont ever shoot the gun with the barrel off because it will shoot the eye pipe right out. the gun shreds and Looks like a million bucks, all at the same time.
Conclusion:
Over all I love this gun and would recommend it to anyone
Unequaled quality, meticulous engineering and impeccable design are just a few of the reasons why Proto is the first name in paintball. We’ve advanced the new Proto Matrix 8 to the next level. It now includes our proven ergonomically designed Ultralite™ frame. The hourglass shape allows maximum control and comfort. The integrated heads-up display alerts you to the status of your marker. The new smaller, lighter Hyper3™ In-Line Air Regulator comes standard. This new regulator provides higher flow, more consistency, better ergonomic grip and smoother velocity adjustment. The LPR has been reduced in size and is now vertically adjustable. The bolt kit operating pressure has been lowered by more than 10%, increasing the number of shots you get per tank. Take your game to the next level with the Proto Matrix 8.
GREAT spool valve. Absolutely amazing. MUCH better than the Dye Dm6 I had, lighter, tighter and better overall. I love how quiet it was and ZERO kick, without any "zick" upgrade(haha PE). I loved the eyepipe, but at the same time, I HATE the ribbon eyes. They are too easy to jack up. And, I couldn't get my Rotor on that horrible Feedneck. Overall, for those looking for a spool valve gun, this is Proto's best. I would buy another over a PMR 09 any day. I personally got tired of spools and sold it, but for spool lovers, this is your gun! don't spend extra $$$ on a DM8/9, the PM8 is the best quality for the price.
Conclusion:
Overall, it was amazingly well built, and it is better than any other spool for the price. I loved it, but it isn't the GREATEST gun I have ever owned, so I give it an 8.
PM8
Empire B loader (yellow)
Dye 45/4500 tank
clamping feedneck
Recommended Upgrades:
maybe new internals
barrel (stiffi or Smart Parts All-American)
trigger (personel preference)
Strengths:
Light
small
Accurite
Very Fast
Adjustable trigger
Weaknesses:
Trigger spring kinda hard to get to if it comes out but besides that nothing
Review:
I would recomend this gun to anyone that is looking for a great tournement grade marker that doesn't want to spend the price for a DM9. The maker of the DM series also makes the PM markers so they are made with the best quality material on the market. The marker also has a sleek look to it that I like. The trigger on the marker is so smooth that it is like your not even pulling the trigger. With the speed of the gun, it doen't matter if it can shoot 30bps because all the tournaments have a cap at 15 bps but it is still cool knowing that this gun can shoot up to 30bps if you ever needed it to.
Conclusion:
I would recommend this gun to anyone that is looking for a very fast gun at a good price. It is the top of the line marker in the price range. This is a great gun for the price. If you want a gun that will keep up with all the other guns that are over 1,000 then get the PM8.
i owned this gun for about a year, and overall it was sub par for the guns ive used.
it shot nice and it was pretty light. the only problem was that it seemed to struggle
with consistency at times during ramping and it was an air hog.
for the price tag one could buy an Etek pretty easy, and put a star frame on it.
which personally i think would be a better buy. maybe not.
lol this IS an opinion page. sorry if i insulted.
Conclusion:
Good gun, save up, buy a really high end gun.
youll be happier.
Proto PM8 Blue Steel
Tadao Mikko Huttunen OLED Board
Dye Rotor Loader Black
Guerrila Air 70/45
Recommended Upgrades:
Tadao Board if you have the money. Stock board is perfectly fine.
Strengths:
UL Frame Standard
14" barrel instead of 12" from PM7
More efficient than PM7
Weaknesses:
Not very efficient
Review:
I got this gun a few days ago and right out of the box this thing ripped. Aired it up and threw my loader on and went and shot out back. Probably the best gun I have ever shot. This is my first nice gun since I upgraded from an Ion, and I'm glad I did. As I said the gun isn't as efficient as most other guns but that really doesn't matter anymore since you can get all day air at most fields.
Conclusion:
If you want a gun that is just as good as a Dye but don't want to spend a fortune get this. The best gun I've ever shot.
Rating:
10 out of 10
Last edited on Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 9:49 pm PST
Autococker with select fire: shoots straight and as quite as an autococker but way faster
Dragon Intimitator: More accurate than the intimitator and faster
etek: More accurate and quieter
bob long vice: Pretty much equal they are both awesome guns
any tippman: DOESN'T COMPARE!!!!!!
Marker Setup:
Proto PM8 blk/red fade
dm7 clamping feedneck
VIRTUE board
CRITICAL Trigger
70/45 CP
14" .688 UL 2 piece barrel
empire hopper v35 board and magna clutch
Recommended Upgrades:
CRITICAL Trigger big improvement over stock
dm clamping feedneck
ul barrel kit
that's about it board if you want but not necessary
Strengths:
Fast, Accurate, Attractive, Light, Great out of the box, new age autococker
Weaknesses:
Trigger, feedneck..that's it
Review:
I tried so many guns because like all autococker owners you want the one that is going to shoot as straight and quiet. I got that with the PM8. My PM8 doesn't lob balls it shoots them straight. I don't know about you but I prefer it to shoot straight. I always hear which is better the VICE or the PM8??? I can honestly say that whichever one you choose you can't lose my friend got the vice and it shoots just as good. The only difference is the name and the looks. I prefer the sleek look of the PM8 myself. The only things that you should change is the trigger I got the critical trigger because really it is the best out there and you can shoot very fast on semi with it.. The other is the feedneck I just hate screwing them on just get the latch it's easier and more secure.
Black to Blue fade PM8
Dm7 clamping feedneck
Wire eyes
Stiffi 10 inch/ Infamous Sly Barrel 12 inch
45/45 Dye Throttle tank
Halo with rip drive
Recommended Upgrades:
New barrel, anything to your preference
Strengths:
Light
FAST
Not Bad Price
Weaknesses:
Stock Ribbon Eyes
Review:
This is an incredible gun and some might think that the guns i listed above dont compare vary well but they do. This thing is fast and fits great to your hand, every gun from 400 up now is pretty much the same speed due to caps so everything comes down to personal preference, mine would be the pm8 its fast small light and you cant go wrong with it, its just incredible in quality and comfort. There is absoulutly nothing wrong with this gun no matter what any one says and out of the box this thing RIPS!!
Consitincy is incredibly i chrono'd this and it was within 2 of 295 every shot, of my 45/45 tank i get a good 900 shots of before i have to get more air.
Conclusion:
This is a great gun compared to anything out there and I would put it up with any DM8 or 08 ego.
Rating:
10 out of 10
Last edited on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 at 5:42 pm PST
PM8 Grasshopper
Evolution3
Pure Energy 68/45
Freak barrel
Recommended Upgrades:
Nothing is really needed, this thing rips out of the box!
Strengths:
Light, fast, accurate, easy to care for.
Weaknesses:
Seems to eat air, spend too much money throwing paint *it goes fast*
Review:
I just got back into the sport after taking 8 years off and first bought a Ion, but after one week of playing speedball and getting out-gunned by 16 yr olds, I knew that I would have to pay if I wanted to play with these guys. I ordered the marker and instantly was in the same boat, even after all the years off. I feel that a barrel upgrade is needed, but the boards are not, if there is a limit in tourney's on how fast you can shoot, I don't see the need to spend a bunch for "unlimited" settings. This thing rips if you got fast enough fingers.
Conclusion:
If you have the cash, get it! It really seems to be the "Equalizer" in my gameplay. Only reason for me giving a 9 is because there is always something out there that could make it better.
ok i got this gun the day after Christmas and right out of the box the eye harness was broken. Got that fixed and then no one told me that you cant dry fire this gun without a barrel so i warped the breach and on top of that somehow my eye harness broke again. And the new screws that they put in them are made in china so i stripped the eye piece screw. This gun also gets bad first ball drop off even with ABS on.
Besides all the problems i actually like this gun. Its light and small so its good for snake players.
Conclusion:
Its a really good gun but when u buy it just be prepared for some problems and be careful because the parts are easy to break even when u dont touch them.
