What is there to say about an AKA gun? It's efficient, amazingly well made, and nearly perfect.
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AKALMP VikingI've had a few Vikings over the years, my favorite being my ebisu'd JMJ featherlight swirl. One of the most beautiful guns i've owned. The gun as extremely fast and amazing, but it was also on the...
I've had a few Vikings over the years, my favorite being my ebisu'd JMJ featherlight swirl. One of the most beautiful guns i've owned. The gun as extremely fast and amazing, but it was also on the heavier side. I'd definitely own one again, especially because they REALLY retain their value
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AKALMP VikingMy viking to date is still my favorite and primary gun. The best shooting gun I have ever owned out of 70+ markers, I have owned just about every gun at least once. Vikings may be "old" though they...
My viking to date is still my favorite and primary gun. The best shooting gun I have ever owned out of 70+ markers, I have owned just about every gun at least once. Vikings may be "old" though they are in reality only four years old, but they are fast, and hold resale that can only be matched by very nice automags. Some of the most customizable guns out there, they can be milled down to the weight of an 05 ego, and in some cases below. For those modern players they can also be retro-fitted to accept an Ultralite frame or a standard matrix or ego frame. Vikings have been proven time and time again to be faster than anyone will shoot, and with the right setup and upgrades, capable of duking it out with any of the modern speed demons. It truly is a shame that these guns were put out of production, I have no doubt AKA would have done great things in the paintball world. You may hear that vikings are unreliable, this could not be more false. Vikings need to be neglected to a purposeful extent to go down, and in that case you probably don't deserve to own one of these monsters As with any gun, if you take care of this gun, it will take care of you.
*The reason I give the Viking 4 stars in the category of performance, is because it burns through lube when fired at high rates of fire in faster paced games. (Maybe it's just mine.)
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Currently 4.8/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingGreat gun to use. It will shoot smooth and consistent, and give amazing efficiency. The only bad thing is how heavy and boxy the gun is
Great gun to use. It will shoot smooth and consistent, and give amazing efficiency. The only bad thing is how heavy and boxy the gun is
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Currently 4.5/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingI have owned 2 04 vikings in my day. both unmilled (one i sent into get milled at dc)
both of them were one of the best guns i have ever owned. they are very fast, NEVER EVER break down or have...
I have owned 2 04 vikings in my day. both unmilled (one i sent into get milled at dc)
both of them were one of the best guns i have ever owned. they are very fast, NEVER EVER break down or have problems, extremely good on air. unmilled viking it self is light imo but once you add your tank and hopper it does add up. if you get the change to get a milled viking DO they are lighter and looks awesome.
i have been into paintball for 6 years now and gone though many different guns and this gun is 1st best on my list (2nd is 07 cyborg)
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Currently 4.2/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingI stumbled across a blind single trigger AKA viking some years back. It is a homely thing, but boy does it function in spades.
I stumbled across a blind single trigger AKA viking some years back. It is a homely thing, but boy does it function in spades.
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Currently 4.2/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingMine is a full milled JMJ Featherlite Viking, payed 650 brand new, best money I ever spent. I've owned egos, borgs, DMs, sold them all and kept my viking. Shoots extremely fast and accurate and is...
Mine is a full milled JMJ Featherlite Viking, payed 650 brand new, best money I ever spent. I've owned egos, borgs, DMs, sold them all and kept my viking. Shoots extremely fast and accurate and is very light with all the milling, just a hair over 2 pounds. Best part is there's almost no maintenence, a couple drops of oil in the asa is all you need. And I almost forgot to mention how amazingly efficient they are, I don't think I've ever shot a gun that gets so many shots per fill. And while the resale price of other guns drops after a year, the viking keeps its value.
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Currently 4.1/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingThere isnt much to say about these guns that hasnt been proven in the past few years. Their Amazing out of the box with no need to upgrade anything. Their fast, super efficient, consistant, and built...
There isnt much to say about these guns that hasnt been proven in the past few years. Their Amazing out of the box with no need to upgrade anything. Their fast, super efficient, consistant, and built like tanks. Just a few drops of AKA lube in the ASA every few cases and it will shoot and shoot and shoot, and then shoot some more. The stock Javelin barrel is better then some aftermarket barrels I have had before. The Sidewinder regulator has been proven to keep up and very consistantly at that. The stock trigger frame has a very solid feel to it and seems to fit my bear hands nicely. If you are fortunate enough to get a milled Viking then weight is no problem and looks are stunning no matter the style. The Viking has been my favorite gun ever since I shot my first one. Theres just something about picking one up and knowing it can perform and it wont break thats just keeps me glued to them. Plus there is a community of fellow AKA owners that are very helpful and share the same passion. I can only hope you have the chance to try one and fall in love if you havent yet.
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Currently 4/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingHonestly, this is one of the best markers that I have ever used. When I got it, in a trade for a Bob Long Species Intimidator, it was a black unmilled 2003 Viking. I was able to send it in to...
Honestly, this is one of the best markers that I have ever used. When I got it, in a trade for a Bob Long Species Intimidator, it was a black unmilled 2003 Viking. I was able to send it in to Destructive Customs and get it milled and anodized, and when it was returned, it was rebuilt with a few aftermarket parts and tuned.
Since I have owned it, it has been reliable, fast, and highly efficient. I put two drops of oil into the on/off, and then screw in the tank and cycle it a few times. That is good for at least a case of shooting. Now I am not the fastest person when it comes to shooting, and yes, both Ramp and NXL mode have been used with the Tadao board that I put in it. It has never had any problems getting to an almost insane speed of cycling. And to date, I there are very few other markers out there that can shoot 2,000 shoots off of a full 68/4500 tank. My Cyborgs are about it.
I do have to say though, they are a bit heavy. In this day and age, where people are trying to get the lightest set up possible, measuring in grams how much this weighs and that weighs, some might think that the Viking itself, in unmilled form, weighs as much as other markers, air tanks, and hoppers. Also, the looks are not the most streamlined as others. No matter how you look at it, they are a brick, even with many of the milling patterns available out there. It's a bit of a look that ends up growing on you.
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Currently 4/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingThese guns are amazing even more so considering their price point, the only downer is the are big compared to the rest of the market, but the size makes for a smoother shot and its well worth it in...
These guns are amazing even more so considering their price point, the only downer is the are big compared to the rest of the market, but the size makes for a smoother shot and its well worth it in the end
As with any gun, if you take care of this gun, it will take care of you.
