The Empire Magna-Drive feed system is the next step in the progression of speed and performance. It features a patent pending new magnetic-clutch drive system and patented technology for a patent pending unique wireless RF communication.
Empire Magna Drive LoaderThe loader looks different so people started hating on it right away. However, the loader being further back helps keep the nose of the loader out of the way when you wrap a bunker. You don't lead...
The loader looks different so people started hating on it right away. However, the loader being further back helps keep the nose of the loader out of the way when you wrap a bunker. You don't lead with the tip of your hopper.
The RF was touted as a big deal because it doesn't wait for a gap in the paint like a loader with eyes, it feeds every time you pull the trigger so it is proactive and feeds before there is a gap.
The real advantage is the magnetic clutch. The loader pushes paint into the breach just as fast as ever. However, it physically can't smash paint into the breach like other loaders because it is the only loader with a magnetic clutch will "slip" if it tries to push on paint too hard. This sounds simple and it is. It's a genius concept that makes the loader very gentle on paint. Perfect for cold weather or when you are shooting very brittle tournament paint like ultra evil.
I only gave it four stars for value because it is $150 new. A regular Halo will work well for less than $100. However, since the magnetic clutch upgrade kit costs $50, you won't come out ahead. I also wish you could buy a model that comes with eyes, but since sound activated Reloaders are generally faster and the magnetic clutch makes this loader very gentle on paint, I can understand why they don't offer it.
I play for Farside and we are sponsored by Empire.
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Currently 3.8/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive LoaderThis will be a short review for an awsome product
Pros
220 or 200 ball capacity, It comes with 2 loader floors
High feed rate
Clutch system is gentle on brittle paint
RF compatable, stack tentioning...
This will be a short review for an awsome product Pros
220 or 200 ball capacity, It comes with 2 loader floors
High feed rate
Clutch system is gentle on brittle paint
RF compatable, stack tentioning every 5 seconds in Rf mode.
Easy to replace batteries no tools required just slide the door open!
Magnetic loader lid pops open easy and stays shut when shut.
Low profile works great when wraping a bunker or snapping.
Very quiet.
Easy to understand instuction book.
Cons
Hard to clean, and a pain to put back together.
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Currently 3.6/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive LoaderI just got my magna last week. I also own a vlocity jr. but was looking to try another hopper for the heck of it. The first day of playing with it was pretty nice, had my settings a little messed...
I just got my magna last week. I also own a vlocity jr. but was looking to try another hopper for the heck of it. The first day of playing with it was pretty nice, had my settings a little messed up(breaking paint in hopper due to spring setting off) but once I had my settings the right way, the hopper was a blast.
Pros
- very fast loader
- lid is very easy to open and close
- tooless battery door
- sits nice on guns
- looks nice
- 2 floor plates
- can reload with paint still in hopper(220 plate)
Cons
- putting it back together is a pain the first few times you do it
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Currently 3.5/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive Loaderi just got the loader only recently and i really can say i love it
the only downside it how tricky it is to work it with the reballs
as with paint it is soooooo fast and the rf is AWSOME
the body...
i just got the loader only recently and i really can say i love it
the only downside it how tricky it is to work it with the reballs
as with paint it is soooooo fast and the rf is AWSOME
the body style helps alot with wrapping around bunkers and the feedneck is great for playing the snake
i would highly reccomend it to put on any high end marker
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Currently 3/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive LoaderI've been using my Magna Drive Loader for about four months. It's been through many practices (and a tournament) and I've found it to be one fantastic loader. I previously had a Gangstar chipped...
I've been using my Magna Drive Loader for about four months. It's been through many practices (and a tournament) and I've found it to be one fantastic loader. I previously had a Gangstar chipped Vlocity and have had plenty of dealings with Halo series loaders, so the following is a culmination of all my opinions.
Shape
The loader sits a bit farther back than the normal style loaders. It's closer to your face, but I've never had an instance of it hitting my face. It just doesn't extend past my gun (Bob Long Vice) far enough. If it were to hit my face, it would mean I'm not holding my gun right. I have a good 2 inches of clearance regardless. With this I'm able to play tighter in bunkers and that's a big plus since I usually work the snake. Some people don't like it, so this is definitely something you may have to learn to get used to.
Capacity
This thing holds more than most loaders on the market. I use the higher-capacity reserve floor. I don't see any reason not to use the reserve tray, since I find myself actually using the reserve paintballs during crucial moves. Reloading is less often, so you spend more time shooting the guy in front of you. Chances are, he'll run out of paint before you do.
Speed
This thing will load fragile paint faster than you could ever need it to. Three words sum it up. Mind Blowing Speed.
Technology
The Magna Drive is hands down, the best loading system within paintball. It can feed paint fast, but it can also be gentle on those fragile tournaments paintballs. The clutch system is a very ingenious system. Being able to control the slipping of the clutch is a god send for everyone. All Halos should have this system from now on. Coupled with the Magna RF Board and its spring tension monitoring settings, there's nothing else in paintball that can beat this. You have to give props to Empire. They make an amazing product. Newer Magnas will have a spring lid and Empire Freeway standard.
Price
At $150, the Magna is costly even without the $40 RF transmitter for your marker. This loader is for the pure performance addict, who will pay anything to have the best performing set-up on the field. For all technology packed into the loader, I believe the price point is very appropriate.
Final Opinion
Between all the loaders I've dealt with, I think the Magna is leagues above the rest. I honestly can't find many reasons to bash this loader. If the price were dropped about $50, everyone on the market would have one. There are many purists who still cling to the conventional loader shapes and not the swept back design. I seldom still find myself wanting Magna Internals within a Reloader B Shell, but then I think about losing the 220 capacity and ability to play tighter within bunkers. That's when I fall in love with my Magna all over again. If you have the money and you demand pure performance, spring for the Magna.
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Currently 3/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive LoaderForward
I've played with a halo, empire b, b2, vlocity, xsv vlocity and revy. Until recently i had the xsv vlocity and empire b2. I sold my b2 so i could give the magna a try.
Pros
Compared to...
I've played with a halo, empire b, b2, vlocity, xsv vlocity and revy. Until recently i had the xsv vlocity and empire b2. I sold my b2 so i could give the magna a try.
Pros
Compared to the b2 very little. It does feed a bit faster and is a bit smoother, but is mostly the same. It is a empire so it works great and is very reliable. The sliding battery door is nice.
Cons
I don't think the price is worth the difference between b2 and the magna. I did not like the back set feeling of the loader. To me feel is almost everything and i did not like the feel of how it sat on the gun. The programming is nice but it is the same on the b2. I also hated the assembly and disassembly. The tray in the loader and the battery door suck to take apart and put back together.
Summery
I ended up selling my magna and buying another b2. I would recommend buying a B or b2 and not the magna. If you really want to give it a shot try one out first before you spend the 150 to buy it.
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Currently 3/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive LoaderThis is a nice hopper, its fast and thats about it. Its hard to put back together, a pain to clean, way more complicated than it needs to be (who needs to have magnetic clutch, basicly just to change...
This is a nice hopper, its fast and thats about it. Its hard to put back together, a pain to clean, way more complicated than it needs to be (who needs to have magnetic clutch, basicly just to change for reballs). Very noticable how it makes the gun back heavy and with the price u pay u think they can at least give u the RF. Plus the throwback is just annoying. I would say just buy a vlo or anything else.
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Currently 2.8/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive Loadergreat hopper buy it if you know how to work with electronics
great hopper buy it if you know how to work with electronics
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Currently 2.2/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive Loaderi bought the magna loader the week it came out cause i thought it was gonna be the coolest thing ever.....WRONG!
the loader is very hard to clean and even harder to put back together!
if you play...
i bought the magna loader the week it came out cause i thought it was gonna be the coolest thing ever.....WRONG!
the loader is very hard to clean and even harder to put back together!
if you play tight and use a small tank AVOID THIS HOPPER! i cant remember how many times the back of the hopper hit my mask!
if the price was maybe $70 id say pick it up but for a price of $160 id say STAY AWAY......just go buy a halo and put the clutch kit in!
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Currently 1.8/5 stars.
Empire Magna Drive Loaderi use this hopper on my 07 ego. its an amazing hopper. it feed so fast and flawlessly. its also very good on batteries which is good cuz thats the last thing i wanna be thinking about. also it may...
i use this hopper on my 07 ego. its an amazing hopper. it feed so fast and flawlessly. its also very good on batteries which is good cuz thats the last thing i wanna be thinking about. also it may look a little wierd but it keeps less hopper showing when you pop out of a bunker and it distributes the weight better.amazing hopperrrr
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