THE XP
40
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XP
:
LIGHT ASSAULT RIFLE/ SIDE-ARM
Dimensions: 34.5 cm x 8 cm x 18cm
Weight:
Tank Capacity: 460 mL
Firing Chamber Capacity: N/A
Pump Volume: Air
Range: (level/1m) 6.70m, (45 degrees) 8.53m
Penetration Value:
Description: One of the smallest XPs out there,
the XP 40 provides a decent back-up for any water fight. Its small size
makes the XP 40 easy to conceal or carry, but also means that it does not
carry much water and would not last long in a larger skirmish.
The main drawback, other than size, to this gun is the fact that
its water reservoir is also the pressure chamber. Because of this, it requires
a little more pumping to maintain good pressure when one's water level
begins to drop. Also, one cannot refill the gun when pressurized, leaving
one temporarily vulnerable when filling at an unsafe filling station. The
other minor bit of annoyance is the water intake. Due to its design, one
cannot completely empty the water reservoir when firing, meaning that some
water will go to waste. The pump stroke is also rather short and may feel
a little awkward when pumping. Then again, that's the price one pays for
such a small weapon.
Being an XP-class weapon, the XP 40 still packs a good punch and
will definitely outgun most pump and shoot water guns, but it is not recommendable
to try and take on any higher rated XPs, CPS or SC-class weapons with this
alone.
Pros: Small, light, easy to carry. Despite its
size, it packs decent power. It also does not take too much effort to pump
up the pressure chamber. Easy to fill with a nice, tethered cap and transparent
water reservoir.
Cons: This is a rather small weapon with limited
water capacity. The XP-class nozzle is outclassed by all of the CPS-line
of weapons.
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