Rumors of K-Force’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, it seems. As seen at Toy Fair, sales for the line were good enough to warrant not only a new lineup, but some experimentation as well. Therefore, the two new revolvers each have a unique priming and firing mechanism. The Barracuda features pump-action priming. Meanwhile, the Sabertooth features lever-action priming that fires on the return. They may not be your cup of tea, but they’ve made interesting additions to my arsenal.
Expanding the Options
In the Barracuda, the pump grip sits farther back than I’d like. The slide grip functions best as a slide, in my opinion. Alternate instructions have such a model. It allows some semblance of compactness that you’d expect in a pistol.
The Sabertooth, on the other hand, has no trigger whatsoever. The sliding plate has a forward-facing tab that releases the catch when you return the priming lever forward. It’s awkward at first, but is surprisingly fun to use.
Verdict
Why am I making a verdict section, anyway? My opinion is basically the same as last time. I just felt that since there were updated products, that there should at least be a review of them. Your mileage will vary depending on how much you enjoy putting these together.