MacDev has created a new generation spool that is designed to change the way that players view spool valve markers. The droid claims +1700 efficiency (68/4500) and an operating pressure of 100 psi.
MacDev DroidWhat a phenomenal gun! Very quiet, very air effiecient (1400+ balls on a 68/45)
The look is so sleek and eye catching to me, comes stock with a 2 piece matchstick barrel with a .689 back. easy to...
What a phenomenal gun! Very quiet, very air effiecient (1400+ balls on a 68/45)
The look is so sleek and eye catching to me, comes stock with a 2 piece matchstick barrel with a .689 back. easy to upkeep and just maintain. i love the gun!
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MacDev Droidthe droid is one of my favorite guns... as long as it has v2 or v3 parts in it. the v1 parts were prone to cracking and the marker would not fire.... they were eventually fixed, but at first you...
the droid is one of my favorite guns... as long as it has v2 or v3 parts in it. the v1 parts were prone to cracking and the marker would not fire.... they were eventually fixed, but at first you never know what is wrong until you realize the bolt has broken into two separate pieces!
these markers are very easy to tune up and maintain though. a dozen o-rings to lube up, the just set the HPR and GO!!!!
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MacDev DroidI love my droid. I have played with it multiple times and never had a problem with it.
Appearance: It is a relatively simple looking marker. This is not a bad thing at all, but it could look a...
I love my droid. I have played with it multiple times and never had a problem with it.
Appearance: It is a relatively simple looking marker. This is not a bad thing at all, but it could look a little different. The anno is flawless though, and no tooling marks can be seen.
Performance: Never had a problem. Stock board isnt the best just because of the adjustment method and LED but regardless, it performs great.
Value: For the value of a used one, it is hard to not recommend it.
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MacDev DroidI bought this gun new after a teammate picked one up. out of the box the marker has little to no kick and off-the-charts efficiency. as the gun breaks in the kick disappears and the efficiency gets...
I bought this gun new after a teammate picked one up. out of the box the marker has little to no kick and off-the-charts efficiency. as the gun breaks in the kick disappears and the efficiency gets better. if i remember correctly, after about 20,000 rounds the gun was getting close to 2100-2500 shots per 68/45 and no kick what-so-ever. the only issue i had with the gun is the bolt system. to this day i still cannot put the bolt back together without consulting the manual.
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MacDev DroidGreat gun. Super smooth. Air efficient. Wish I had discovered Macdev years ago. Previous to this I had a Geo 2.1 and it can't hold a candle to it.
Great gun. Super smooth. Air efficient. Wish I had discovered Macdev years ago. Previous to this I had a Geo 2.1 and it can't hold a candle to it.
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MacDev DroidBest marker ever. It looks amazing, it shoots even better and it's deadly quiet. I had this thing for 3 months (I'm a gun whore) and I loved it. I will def. get another one soon. For the price, you...
Best marker ever. It looks amazing, it shoots even better and it's deadly quiet. I had this thing for 3 months (I'm a gun whore) and I loved it. I will def. get another one soon. For the price, you can't beat the MacDev Droid's quality out of the box.
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MacDev DroidI shot a Droid for the 2008 and 2009 seasons after picking one up in a local trade. The smoothness and consistency/efficiency impressed me straightaway, and it maintained that high level of...
I shot a Droid for the 2008 and 2009 seasons after picking one up in a local trade. The smoothness and consistency/efficiency impressed me straightaway, and it maintained that high level of performance for the entire time I owned it.
While I went on to upgrade it with a Yakuza board, Gold bolt, Violent trigger, and a filtered regulator bottom, the stock parts those things replaced were not deficient in any way. The only reason I sold my Droid was because my team got MacDev Clones through our sponsorship.
It's worth noting that the first few times I took it apart, I had to use the manual's diagram to make sure I put the drivetrain back together correctly, but this is a small price to pay for the awesome functionality of the marker, which I would recommend wholeheartedly.
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MacDev DroidPeriod of
Product Use:
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Paintball
Experience: 3 years
Similar
Products Used: Geo2
Strengths: - Very quiet
- very smooth
- affordable price
Weaknesses: - Stock trigger
- Stock barrel is not as quiet as others
Review: Although my experience is more on the poppet side, I will compare the Droid to the other two spoolies I have shot (Geo2 and G3). The G3 does not compare to the Droid or the Geo2 so it will be left out.
Shot a friend's Droid and immediately liked how it felt and how it shot.
I was currently shooting a Geo2 and the feel of both markers are similar. The spacing between the trigger frame and HPR are about the same.
First the negatives of the Droid in comparison to the Geo2:
The droid has more orings on the drive train than the Geo2. It also requires tools to remove the drive train. Although most of the orings in the drive train are not dynamic, it recommended to be replaced as part of preventative maintenance (about 1 year – depending on how much you play). Disassembly of the drive train at first glance can seem daunting as it has quite a few parts more than the Geo2, but after going though it step by step, I was able to do it without the manual or pictures after the 2nd-3rd time.
The stock trigger leaves little to be desired. It has significant side-to-side play and the spring return is not liked by many. I do, however, like the nylon set screw so it prevents the regular wear on the trigger frame (not really a big deal). The stock grips also feel mushy and bulky. It would have been great if it felt as good as the stock RX grips.
The stock barrel is not really a negative, but just something one might consider to improve on the performance of the marker. It is accurate, but definitely not as quiet as some aftermarket barrels. I have tried the Lucky15, Disruptive, and Furious barrels and they have significantly dampened the sound of the Droid even more!
The stock board is great and easily programmable. If one want to splurge and get the OLED screen, it would make programming easier. Performance gains with a new board is minimal- which is why it noted this upgrade as optional.
Now to the positives:
It is much much much quieter than the Geo2 (and recently the Dye NT). Although the NT and Geo2 are newer, they still do not compare to how quiet the Droid is. If you are wondering about age and wear, the droid I am using isn’t even broken in yet. I purchased a LNIB droid which had no wear at all. To top it off, I replaced all the orings in the marker because of the age of the marker so it basically is like new.
Smoothness is another factor that the Droid shines. It is significantly smoother than the Geo2 and NT. I know it is preference and is difficult to gauge objectively, but I have tried shooting with two hands as well as with one. The kick is less noticeable with the Droid.
Efficiency is another thing that is reported with the Droid. Although I can not vouche for it personally, I believe the several tests out there already.
Conclusion: I bought my own Droid (LNIB) after shooting a friend's droid and was immediately impressed at the sound signature and feel of the marker. The physical feel of the Droid matched my Geo2 very closely, but outperformed the Geo2 in other aspects (sound signature, smoothness, efficiency).
The additional maintenance because of the orings is minimal to the performance that the Droid brings. After assembly/disassembly of the droid 2-3 times, I am able to do it without consulting the manual or pictures.
Because of how the Droid felt and performed, I soon sold my Geo2 and glad I did. Originally, I vowed that I would never sell my Geo2 (my first ever "new" marker) but couldn't justify keeping it along with the Droid.
I definitely recommend at least shooting a Droid so you can compare it to your current marker. At this point in time, a Droid can be had very reasonably at $350-$400. It is definitely worth a try!
Rating:
10 out of 10
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MacDev DroidHad this gun for about 5 almost 6 months before I had to let go of it, which I regret. This gun is absolutely amazing. It is in par on smoothness with a Luxe, but has close to the efficiency of the...
Had this gun for about 5 almost 6 months before I had to let go of it, which I regret. This gun is absolutely amazing. It is in par on smoothness with a Luxe, but has close to the efficiency of the G6R. As you can see, there is barely any upgrades available out there for this gun. That is because it doesn't need anything else. Stock board is like that of a virtue/ape board, stock eyes are laser eyes already, and the no worrying about holding a button to turn it on, when you have a switch. Overall, I would love to get another droid or another gun by Macdev.
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MacDev DroidBest marker I've ever owned. Everything you could want in a marker the droid does it better, and for less. Reliable, consistent, efficient, feels good in my hands, quiet and smooth.
I've owned at...
Best marker I've ever owned. Everything you could want in a marker the droid does it better, and for less. Reliable, consistent, efficient, feels good in my hands, quiet and smooth.
I've owned at least 6 droids over the years. I've purchased some from the factory, and a few broken. The only issues I've personally ever had were user error. Things like assembling the engine wrong, or pinching the wires between the frame and body. I have seen valves and bolts crack, but in my mind that's a side affect from another issue(bad or worn orings). If you take care of these markers they will never let you down, in the woods or in finals on Sunday.
I will say they arn't the easiest markers to learn but there is a community of people to help you until it becomes second nature.
