Dimensions: TBM
Weight Empty: 1.87 ibl
Weight Full: 4.78 ibl

Reservoir Volume: 46.5 oz
Firing Chamber ": 4.2oz
Shots/Tank: 13 full, 38 semi auto

Nozzles: 1x
Output/sec; 1x: 1.2 oz
Shot Time*: 3 sec
Maximum Range: 36 ft
Acurate Range: 29 ft
Pump Capacity: 0.26 oz
Pumps to 100%: 16

   This is the first gun in the 2005 lineup I purchased (February 23rd, 2005).   I wasn't sure whether it was going to turn out to be a great gun or a horrible gimmick.  The truth lies somewhere in between.
     The first thing that impressed me was the overall structure of the Arctic Shock.  This gun is built like a rock!  You can drop it on asphault, fall on it, take it through the mud, and it will still be just as battle ready.  The actual construction of the gun is also quite interesting.  The actual reservoir is both the top tank and the bottom tank.  This gives the gun the ability to hold more water.  I measured the overall capacity at 46.5 oz.  The box says it holds 40 oz, but if you take the "ice core" out of the "cooling tank" you get 6.5 more oz.  Just in case you're wondering what the "ice core" is it's this plastic container that you are supposed to put water in and then stick it in the freezer to turn into ice, much like you would with a popsicle mold.  The "cooling tank" is just another name for the bottom half of the reservoir.  There are several cool things about the reservoir actually. There are three different ways to fill this gun up.  The opening to the bottom half of the reservoir is pretty large, so it doesn't take you long to refil if you chose that way.  The top has a screw off cap just like most new Supersoakers, but unlike the bottom half it's the standard size.  You also have the option of sticking your hose into the top cap itself to fill up.  I typically stick with unscrewing the cap to the bottom half of the reservoir, and filling it up that way.

      Now, on to battle performance.  The Arctic Shock fared particularly well  in medium range fighting.  I was able to fend off and actually best my brother (who's really good) who was using his CPS 1200 at about 30 something feet.  When it comes to long range fighting the Arctic Shock just didn't have the range.  Obviously the 1200 user had the advantage there.  I would be warry of anyone with a gun which can shoot 10 meters (around 38 feet) or greater.  The problem with close range fighting when using the Arctic Shock is that it has a very small firing chamber.  It reminds me of the SC 500 in this respect, but the 500 used CPS technology which meant that the SC 500 could get 100% out of it's firing chamber.  Since this is not the case for the Arctic Shock you don't get that long of a shot time, couple that with it's incredibly low pump capacity and you're pretty vulnerable at close range.  Other carbines, like the SC 500, XP 270, XP 70, or Max D 5000 are able to keep up a steady rate of fire which can prove quite deadly at close range, while the Arctic Shock can't.  That's the major downfall of this gun.  Overall I still like it.  Anyone using the Arctic Shock in combat should stick to mid range fighting where you still have room to dodge and pump. 

Pros: Incredible durability, excelent capacity, great feel and weight distribution
Cons: Poor shot time, poor pump capacity, lack of CPS technology

Reccomendation: Neutral