Spyder MR1

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Specifications
A Spyder MR1 with detachable stock
Type	Mechanical(MR1) Electronic (E-MR1)
Action	Semi-Automatic(MR1) Full-Automatic, Burst, Semi-Automatic(E-MR1)
Barrel	12 inch Muzzle Brake Barrel
Bore	.68 inches
Rate of fire	Semi-Automatic(MR1) 15 bps (E-MR1)
Retail Price	$90(MR1) $140(E-MR1)

The Spyder MR1 is a paintball marker designed and manufactured by Kingman Group.

1 Design
- 1.1 Strengths
- 1.2 Weaknesses
2 E-MR1
3 Features and specifications
- 3.1 MR1
- 3.2 E-MR1
4 External links

[edit] Design

The Spyder MR1 is a low-end mechanical marker. Much like its newer, electronic counterparts, the Spyder MR2, MR3 and E-MR1, it has an offset feedneck for rifle-like sighting, a 12 inch muzzle brake barrel, an anti-double feed detent to prevent double feeding.

Being a mechanical paintball marker, it features only semi-automatic. It also has a two finger trigger (or double trigger) for faster firing and less fatigue.

It has two stock colors, matte black or matte olive.

[edit] Strengths

Although this may not be considered to be one of the MR series's strengths, most paintball players agree that it is a very good-looking, sleek, and even intimidating marker. Reliability and durability are the most outstanding qualities of the Spyder MR1. The MR1 is also a very easy gun to take apart and clean, this is great for beginers/first time gun owners.

[edit] Weaknesses

The Spyder MR1 has been clearly identified to have the following problems. It:

Has a rather weak stock, and you can't aim down the barrel with a mask on without the use of a scope
The bolt is located on the top of the marker, so it obstructs the stock sight.
Has a very brittle, weak elbow feed
Has a weak ball detent although this problem is being looked over by Kingman Group.
Has a tendency to be picky with paint, and prefers higher end paint.

The weak elbow/weak ball detent problem can easily be fixed by simply replacing the factory-made elbow/ball detent with a new one. As for the barrel shroud, it is detachable from the front by unscrewing the hex screw on the underside of the shroud. Many tactical barrels have been made with an extension that fits into the shroud to accommodate it covering the face of the marker.

[edit] E-MR1

E-MR1s are the electronic counterparts of the MR1s. They are upgraded with:

Electronic grips(E-grip), capable of firing 15 bps in 3 modes of operation: semi-automatic, full-automatic, and bursts
2-way adjustable triggers, adjustable to players's preferences
Delrin bolts
Removable adjustable shoulder stocks

E-MR1s are available in matte silver or matte olive.