- The emag/x-mag -- the crown jewel in the AGD family. These battery operated markers can be operated in mechancical mode and also as a very reliable electro. No need for break beam eyes or all that other fancy crap with the level 10 installed either.
Resale value is $500-1500 depending on setup and options. You can still get them from AGD, but they have been discontinued -- once the spare parts are gone, then the only place you can get them is from teh public who owns them.
- Other innovations of the AGD line include the ULE (Ultra Lightweight engineering) bodies that took tons of weight off the marker and also made the marker more stylish.
Also to address the question of weight, the X-valve was born. Made of aircraft alluminum, this valve uses the RT PRO's incredibly reliable design, but made it tons lighter. Standard, it comes with the level 10 bolt installed.
The other innovation was the ULT (Ultra light trigger) which is an on/off kit for the x-valve that reduces the trigger pull on a mag. Some can even then with practice walk thier mech mag.
- Lastly, AGD didn't see much of a future in the tourney scene, but saw that 80% of paintball is still rec/woods/scenario. To cater to that market, along came the AGD tac-1. This is basically your RT pro with a special body that can be used to attach scopes, flashlights, and other mil-sim accessories. Contains the level 10, X-valve and intelliframe standard. Nice markers. Resale is $300-600 depending on upgrades and conditions.
I think you can see that my love of mags runs deep. Look for more innovations in the future from 3rd party developers such as PTP, The Magsmith, and Coolhand, as they are constatly making new and incredible products to make your mag look like a million bucks.