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Statistics
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Marketed:
2010
Classification: Shotgun
Suggested Uses: Primary Weapon
Dimensions: 30" x 3" x 8.3"
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Weight
Empty: 2.054 lb
Weight Full: 4.575 lb
Pump
Stroke Length: TBM
Pump Volume: 1 oz
Pumps to 100%: 29
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Reservoir
Volume: 39 oz
Firing Chamber Volume: 18 oz
Nozzle Size: 2 mm (3x)
Shots/Tank: 14
Output/Sec:1.8 oz per 0.5 sec
Max Range: 36 ft
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Performance Review
This is my first review
of 2010, and I have to say that I am very excited. I will be the
first to say that I am not a fan of
piston-based waterguns, but the Shot Blast isn't your typical
piston-based soaker. The 3x (per 0.5 sec, or 1.5x if it shot a
full sec) nozzle and internal pressure chamber do the most to distance
this blaster from the likes of other piston-based guns like the
Vaporizer or the Helix. Since the firing chamber holds more water
than the pump can pump with a single stroke it takes 2 pumps to charge
the Shot Blast. It would be more accurate to say that 1.5 pumps
charge the Shot Blast as it fires upon the 2nd blast. After this
2nd pump the Shot Blast will fire with each repeated pump until the
reservoir runs low. Each shot releases a powerful stream of water
with a little more soaking power than the average piston-based
blaster. The stream is very concentrated when it leaves the
nozzle but it spreads out a bit by the extent of its range. This
allows the Shot Blast to have greater soaking power at its furthest
range. Still, one can't help but wonder if a more concentrated
stream would increased the Shot Blast's over all range.
Although the top range is 36 feet, it's difficult to hit someone that
far away when you have to pump to shoot, especially if you and your
opponent are moving. This is my biggest complaint about the Shot
Blast. In the age of mods, Buzz Bee soakers, and the Ebay CPS
trade the Shot Blast comes up short, very short. I do not
recommend this for any kind of 1hk or tactical engagement. With
that being said, the Shot Blast is still a lot of fun and would be fun,
and effective in a soakfest where having to pump frequently can leave
you drenched. With that being said I still do not believe that
the Shot Blast would prove superior to the likes of the XP 310 or XP
270 in a soakfest. But if you are playing a
tactical game where you have to have a
pump gun, this is the next best thing to a Stream Machine that you can
get. My cousin Jack used mine in the Community War, and it
completely pwned the enemy Helixes.
Structural
Review
 Construction
wise, the Shot Blast is a thing of pure beauty. Kudos to the Nerf
design team who designed all 2010 Super Soakers, Dave
(XNeverfacedefeatX) would be proud. It looks good and it feels
even better. I have not felt a more comfortable pistol
grip/handle, and it's not even close. Everything about this gun
feels tactical, and that is the major irony at hand. It is clear
by the design of the gun and by its marketing and packaging that the
Shot Blast was intended for serious water wars. It even comes
with a modular stock and a scope mount. The buttstock is
detatched by pushing down on the orange knob and pulling the stock
backwards. The length of the stock can be adjusted to 4 different
lengths. The picture above features the stock fully
extended. To adjust the length of the stock one only has to push
in the rear knob and slide the butt forward. The aforementioned
scope is sold seperately unless you purchase the Shot Blast from
Argos. Lastly, the Shot Blast features an improved reservoir
cap. The reservoir cap is easy to twist off while being easy on
the fingers. It's my favorite reservoir cap.
Pros:
Cool looks, good output, durability
Cons:
Piston based ie you shoot every time you pump, no shot time, low
capacity
Modding
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Recommended
Mods: None
Potential Mods: Custom strap, nozzle drill
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Overall
Avg: 4.875
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Note:
More bars = better, thus high bars in weight = less weight.
Recommendation:
Neutral
In Action
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