Meet the ProtégéThe
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.
What’s 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.
Features:
Classification: Generation 5 Intimidator Configuration: Electro-pneumatic. Open bolt. Stack tube poppet valveBarrel Thread Type: AutocockerBarrel: Bob Long 12” One-piece AssassinIncluded ASA: Xpress Mount Standard Intended Propellant: Compressed air or nitrogen only!Intended Propulsion Speed: 230-300FPS (feet per second)Inline Regulator Pressure: 210-230psiLPR Pressure: 65-75psiEstimated Shot Count: 2000+ shots (factory settings using 68ci 4500psi air source)Motherboard: Frenzy 3.04C Eye Compatible: Yes4C Eye Equipped: NoEstimated Rate of Fire: 26+BPS (4C eye upgrade with board set in ramping mode) Trigger Activation: Micro switchTrigger Return: Spring assistTrigger Adjustment: Pre-travel. Post-travelWeight Without Barrel: 2 lb. 3.1oz