Spyder MR100 Review

Laying out the Spyder MR100's special features, we feel that this paintball gun is great for beginners to intermediate players who want an affordable yet intuitive and durable machine. Designed for high-quality and agile performance, this paintball gun will effortlessly compliment your woodsball or course game. The Spyder MR100 is loaded with purposeful features such as an EKO Valve System which shoots up to ~1500 shots from a single 20oz CO2 cartridge. This feature will nearly double your playing time with its superior gas efficiency.

The Spyder MR100 also comes with heavy-duty elements such as an aluminum trigger frame, anti-double feed ball detent, a high impact polymer clamping feed neck and polymer M14-style vertical fore-grip. This gun is lightweight with its aluminum frame weighing in at 4.5lbs. Its lightweight design gives you more energy for heightened strategy and overall response timing, ultimately increasing your game performance. Equipped with several Picatinny rails, the Spyder MR100 is extremely customizable with endless options for exceptional maneuverability.

The Spyder MR100 is designed to be flexible, responsive, and affordable, making this paintball gun accessible to all levels of players, especially players who are looking for a diverse, durable, and easy-to-maintain unit. You can purchase a Spyder MR100 and explore all of its additional components on ansgear.com or Amazon.com for around $99 USD.

Awesome price point for a reliable and intuitive base unit. Many customizations could shift the Spyder MR100 into a moderately priced yet custom paintball gun.

The Spyder MR100 offers awesome, mechanically driven performance, resulting in fast and straight shots. This paintball gun is lightweight and diverse, easy to clean and smooth actions. The customization capacity of the Spyder MR100 is seemingly endless; this paintball gun offers fuel flexibility, working well with CO2 and HPA.

Although the MR100 is an overall high-performing paintball gun, it may be challenging to hold your own against speedball players. This marker has fluid feedback and action response which helps to keep balls intact upon firing. Efficient air sourcing from the built-in EKO Valve System will have you nearly doubling your play time.

The Spyder MR100 comes with many special features all the while offering its users a wide-range of additional parts. A few features worth highlighting are the MR100's aluminum side Picatinny rail mounts, a quick disconnect pin, steel braided hose line, collapsible stock, a two finger trigger, and lightweight aluminum body. Our one recommended feature swap is to replace the stock barrel with a longer model. Depending on your needs, this can easily be a great starter unit fresh out of the box.

Highly durable with a sturdy aluminum frame and a collapsible stock. Performs great even after being dropped. Super easy to clean and maintain, even in the field. This paintball gun is steady and reliable for most types of recreational paintball or woodsball.

Exceptional paintball gun for the price—with many customizations, the Spyder MR100 can satisfy players of all skill levels with amazing value.

The Tippmann Cronus is affordably priced and packed with customizable potential. You can purchase a unit for around $99 USD on tippmann.com or amazon.com.

The Tippmann Cronus is a special paintball gun that packs performance with simplicity to deliver a reliable unit for all skill levels. Since there are a very limited number of moving parts on this marker, it is easy to maintain and adjust whether you're in the field or at home in your garage. This paintball gun is great to use out of the box and straightforward to assemble, with a fully comprehensive user's manual. Durable and heavy-duty shooting velocity for quick shots and precision timing.

This marker is dependable and well-made to give its users intuitive response and fluid game play. The Tippmann Cronus is equipped with an in-line bolt system, molded rubber grips, four Picatinny rails, and a high-impact composite body. It is lightweight and dynamic with a body measuring at 17 inches long and weighing in at 3.95 pounds. An internal gas line keeps you safe and protects your unit from powerful impacts. The Cronus operates with CO2 or HPA and a 9-inch barrel. The Tippmann Cronus offers a customizable modifications kit which will help you dial in the unit's performance.

Wonderfully durable with a composite body and lightweight feel, the Tippmann Cronus is comfortable to shoot, carry, and maneuver. The heavy-duty composite body and internal gas line helps protect your gear even in rough and shady situations. High tolerance to cheap paint and is not prone to breaking at average firing velocities.

Awesome value which is competitive with the Spyder MR100. The Cronus is thoughtfully designed and ready to play right out of the box. Price point is approachable for beginners and rewarding for experienced players—the price point offers many upgrade options.

This model carries a bit more potential and customization than the Tippmann or Spyder. Although at a moderate price point, the Dye Proto Rize MaXXed is accessible to any player who seriously develops their craft and gear quality. You can purchase this model on dyepaintball.com or amazon.com for around $350 USD.

The Dye Proto Rize MaXXed paintball gun gives accurate shots with quality paint and a branded Dye UL barrel. This model is stealthy and quiet with solid gas efficiency, estimated at about 800 balls per tank fill. Trigger operates very smoothly and delivers paint balls unbroken and whole. The shooting velocity is impressive and its stock setting delivers shots at about 285fps. This gun is solid and reliable for accuracy with a 14-inch, two piece barrel.

This unit is fully loaded with high-end, patented elements which will help you develop your game, strategy, and overall performance in the field. A few noteable features are the Proto Rize MaXXed's 14", 2-piece barrel for superior accuracy, a Hyper 3 regulation, and Dye's UL on/off airport for balanced air delivery and comfort.

This unit is comfortable for long-play hosting a Dye UL Hourglass 45 degree frame, sticky grips, no slip regulatory sleeve, and easy-to-use aluminum trigger. This pro-grade paintball gun carries a patented and self-cleaning Dye M2 Eye Pipe for increased accuracy.

Generally, the Dye Proto Rize MaXXed is a dependable and sturdy marker which will perform on long play-days without issue. Some users report electrical malfunction. Electronics always run the risk of going haywire, so we think the overall durability may be compromised by this factor.

This high-performing unit offers many custom and advanced features that benefit the advanced and long-play user. It is very comfortable and easy to maneuver at only 3lbs. Although its features are thoughtful and well-designed, we feel this price point is a bit high in comparison to its more affordable competitors. Not ideal for beginners or novice players.

The Empire Mini GS is moderately priced for its high-performance and quality build. You can purchase this model for around $299 on ansgear.com and amazon.com

The Empire Mini GS is incredibly compact and easy to maneuver, clean, and repair on site. Easy navigation between settings and very comfortable for long or treacherous courses.  Lightweight, thoughtful design, and simple layout. Trigger shoots clean, smooth, and very comfortable for the average hand size. Heavy duty and built to last.

The Empire Mini GS features some convenient elements such as an on/off ASA switch which makes for easy and quick tank swapping or refill. Its weatherized body is covered with rubber to protect the marker from moisture. Screw sizes only vary between two types so adjusting and modifying is a breeze. The Mini GS has quick-response Microswitch Trigger Activation for positive feedback and fast ball speeds. Because it is an Empire Mini model that has been improved, the GS is easily compatible with your favorite Empire Mini upgrades and add-ons.

Built to last for years. Weatherized and sturdy for long-term use without issue. Will perform well under intense weather conditions and harsh impacts. The quality of the barrel is our only hesitation.

Lightweight and high-performing, moderately priced for advanced or expert users looking for a super compact and easy-to-use paintball gun. Not as accessible to beginners or novice shooters.