In 98 WGP created a shortage of vert feed bodies, basically crippling custom shops and setting the stage for someone to step forward and fill the void. In 1999 Splat Attack was one of the first to do so using AKA's new VLM bodies, producing the first complete cocker clone called the Revenge.

In July 1999, WGP filed suit against AKA/Leads Metal and Splat attack for violation of trade dress laws (NOT patent infringement) for their use of the back block for damages in excess of $10,000 and the seizure of tools and assets used in production and machining. A federal judge dismissed the case in Jan. 2000 in favor of AKA and Splat Attack.

The Revenge V2 was the successor of the V1 in 2000, and featured the largest changes of the lines. Although the external looks were very similar, it was built on AKA's new VLM Merlin body with its larger valve; it also featured a unique inline front block that placed the lpr and 4-way in the center of the block. AKA also marketed the Merlin as a stand alone kit to replace their earlier VLM Bodies. As the VLM moved further out of awareness, the name was shortened to Merlin.

The later Revenge V3 was nearly identical to the V2 with the exception that the ram was placed at the back of the gun. The V2 LE was produced after the V3, but in far larger numbers; The only difference was it featured the smoother round body milling. The Revenge was available with a slide or a hinge frame and sold only through Splat Attack.