This is a very quick review of the new marker put out by KingmanUSA. I had gotten the DX model of the Electra. There are two models available. The regular one (black) and the DX (blue). The difference between the two is the addition of the regulator on the DX. I am doing this quick review because i have gotten many emails about this marker since I am a Kingman dealer.

When I opened the box, I was very impressed with it. Of all the Spyders that Kingman has put out, this is a winner. The finish is a satin blue with chrome highlights. I also noticed some milling on the body. Very nicely done. The barrel is well made and quiet as compared to the other barrels that Kingman used to put out on their other markers. You also get a smoke colored vertical adaptor to attach the hopper. Also, has a barrel plug, battery, charge, and a parts kit along with an instruction booklet.

The instructions gives enough information to operate the marker. Gives instructions to adjusting the regulator (located on the grip), adjustment of the fire modes on the frame, and basic upkeep.

Looking at the frame, it is a chrome version of the ESP frame with clear grips. Feels nice. But with small hands, it may be slightly too big. The safety and on/off switch are the same. Push forward to turn on the marker. Push back to turn off (and apply the safety). The modes and rate of fire are adjusted on the back of the frame by a single button on the bottom of the heal.

The top 'hole' is to insert the battery charger. So, keeping the battery is best rather that taking 3 screws out and removing one of the side grips. The modes available are semi-auto, 3-shot burst, 6-shot burst, and full-auto. The frames limit is 13bps. Hitting the button once will change fire modes. When on burst or full-auto modes, press and hold the button. After a second, the number will start to flash. This changes the ROF. press the button to adjust the ROF. Then press and hold the button until the display stops flashing. After a few seconds, the ROF display will turn off. This just saves power to the batteries. The display will also turn off after the first shot.

How can you tell what mode you are in? There are bars below the ROF display. The bottom most bar is your low battery indicator. When it is off, the battery is low. The next 4 sequence of bars signify the mode of fire you are in.

This shows the frame in semi mode (second bar from the bottom is lit).

This shows the frame in 3-burst mode (third bar from the bottom is lit).

This is 6-shot burst mode.

This is full auto.

Inside the frame is a 'circuit breaker' (manual calls it that) that can be removed. This will lock the frame into tourny mode. That is, will keep it at semi-auto.

Something else to bring out is that by turning off the frame will reset any settings. So, if you set the frame for 10bps on 6-shot burst, turning it off, then back one will set the ROF to 13 and switch to semi-auto.

The markers regulator is mounted on the grip and is adjusted by a set screw on the bottom. Air then travels from here into an expansion chamber. Not sure how many chambers are inside. i am guessing 4. It is a nice foregrip that matches the overall scheme of the marker. There is a gauge mounded on the VA. It can register up to 1,500psi. The LPC is nicely made that again reflects the overall scheme of the marker. The valve is a normal valve. For those that have dived into LP may need to either modify or switch it out with a higher flowing valve. The Electra is also uses a thin striker.

The reciever also houses a venturi bolt. Many of you know that I am not for the venturi and remove it. This is a slightly different looking bolt. Will get a pic of it up very soon. It has 3 o-rings. One on each side of the entrance hole for the air. And one on the front end of the bolt. The marker is also cocked on the right hand side.

To field strip the marker, take out the field strip pin that holds the velocity adjustor in place. By the way, the velocity adjustor is one piece that covers both the top and bottom tube. The velocity knob also matches the Electra nicely. When you have removed the velocity adjustor, spring guide and main spring, you cannot take out the bolt assembly. As you can see from the pic above, there is a slot. A good idea to limit and minimize entrance of foreign objects into the bolt area. Like dirt and/or paint. It also should be noted that the striker buffer is important and needs to be in place so that this slot remains in good condition. It will also keep the cocking pin in good shape. The buffer will limit the movement. Simply pull out. It is held in place by a ball bearing/spring assembly inside the bolt.

The Electra uses many of the usual parts used on other Spyders with slight custom look. Like the sight rail looks identical to my SE's sight rail. Just milled some areas. The striker and valve are typical Spyder parts as well as the velocity adjustor cap. Even the feed is the same as an Xtra. The regulator and drop forward is that of the Flash LCD without the gauge.

But that is all that it copies. The reciever has nice clean milling. Different overall color as compared to the other Spyders. Velocity knob is milled. The barrel is nice looking and well made. Reciever has very clean milling. As I said in my second paragraph, this is definatly a winner. Kingman did a great job putting out a high class marker.

If you have any questions about this marker or want more pictures of it or of a certain area, feel free to e-mail me. I will see what i can do.

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