Among the wide variety of weapons, the Viking pistol stands out - reliable and affordable. This is a five-shot compact revolver. To reload, you need to fold the drum to the left side, after which the sleeves are removed using a central extractor. The gun case is made of light alloy. The Viking is a modification of the Reck gas pistol.
This product went on sale in the spring of 2004. Its certification means that it is a barrelless
gas weapon that can fire rubber bullets. Thus, the Viking pistol allows the use of both gas ammunition and cartridges equipped with rubber bullets. In the barrel of this model there is a system of partitions and slots, which allows an elastic projectile to pass through but delays live ammunition.
The model is charged with traumatic cartridges .380 ME GUM, which are equipped with bullets made of rubber ten mm in diameter and weighing 0.7 g. They are made on the basis of ammunition for gas pistols.
The gun has a trigger mechanism with a trigger, which is automatically placed on the safety cock. At the fuse, the levers are located above the handle, on both sides. When it is turned on, the trigger, the trigger, the shutter-casing and the sear are blocked.
Viking pistol: pluses
- Ease. The model is lightweight and compact. The weapon is not burdensome for prolonged use. Its dimensions are 155 * 110 * 33 mm, and its mass is four hundred and fifty grams. This is a modern double-action pistol convenient to operate and handle, and easy to learn.
- Security. The “Viking” (pistol) is safe to handle due to a safety catch.
- Universality. The revolver is considered universal: it uses traumatic and gas cartridges without additional devices and tricks. This ensures constant combat readiness.
- Reliability. The barrel works fine in harsh conditions, just shoots.
If you decide to buy a Viking pistol, here are some reviews from its owners:
- Soft, pleasant, short descent.
- High accuracy, even for beginners.
- When fired, there are no delays or breakdowns.
- Great for self defense and for beginner shooters.
Viking pistol: flaws
The downside of this weapon is its fragile body. The alloy from which it is made does not suffer falls and strong impacts. By the way, that is why it is not recommended to re-equip it with traumatic ammunition on its own. A revolver sometimes cannot withstand a shot with a reinforced cartridge with a high bullet speed.
A serious minus is a problem with spare parts. The “Vikings” break down mechanical parts after eight thousand shots. For reliability, it is advised to use lubricant formulations that reduce friction and eliminate possible delays when firing.
Another disadvantage is the small drum capacity of five rounds. And reloading is very inconvenient in the field, when compared with automatic pistols.
And, of course, the price of several thousand rubles also bothers many.
This model is in demand. It is distinguished by accessibility and versatility. A great weapon not only for fighters, but also for athletes.