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Statistics
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Marketed: 1993, 2001
Classification:
Carbine
Suggested
Uses: Sidearm
Used By: Anyone
Dimensions:
17" x 2.5" x 8.4"
Weight Empty: TBM
Weight Full: TBM
Reservoir
Volume: TBM
Shots/Tank: TBM
Nozzle
Size: 1mm
Output/sec: TBM
Shot Time: TBM
Max
Range:
TBM
Pump
Capacity: Air
Pumps
to
100%: Variable
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The Super
Soaker 40 was among the last of the
classic Super Soakers to be released. You can tell this just by
looking at the design, as the external design (besides the reservoir
and barrel) closely
resemble that of the XP 75, XP 150, and other first generation
XPs. That's not to say that the design is as rugged as XP
soakers, but it is far more rugged than most classics. I
purchased my 40 in 2001 when it was rereleased and it has yet to
break on me. I've used it as my side arm in every war since
V3. That in itself should say alot about this gun. Oh yeah,
I purchased it for $5. I have to say that's the best $5 I've
ever spent on a soaker. That's $2-$7 cheaper than other guns its
size (ie Max D 3000, Liquidator, etc.).
Now, on to performance. The SS 40 gets its power from pumping air
into the reservoir (aka pressurized reservoir technology), so it's a
good idea to only fill it up about 75% full. Like all classics
the initial burst of water coming out of the nozzle is very powerful
and has a sharp sting to it. After the first second or so the
power drops to a little
below standard air pressure (Max D) levels. The nozzle itself was
measured at 1mm, or .53x that of an XP 70's nozzle. Although this
might appear to be on the small side it's the exact same size nozzle
that's featured on the XP 20, XP 220, XP 40 (presumably), and XP
240. I prefer my SS 40 over my XP 20 and XP 220, but I do think
my XP 240 (now broken) was a little better. It's much easier to
make a holster for an SS 40 than it is for an XP 240 though.
Pros:
Lightweight, very inexpensive, good capacity and shot time.
Cons: Low powered for its size
(ie XP 240, Max D 3000, Liquidator etc.)
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