Statistics
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Marketed: 1993,
1994, 1998
Classification: Light Rifle
Suggested
Uses: Scouting
Dimensions: 23.5" x 4"
x 12"
Weight Empty: 2.05 lb
Weight Full: 5.43 lb
Weight Full & prepressurized: 7.01 lb
Reservoir
Volume: 51.8 oz
Firing Chamber Volume: 24.3 oz
Shots/Tank: 3.5
full*, 15.2 burst
Nozzles: 2.2 mm
Output/sec:
3.4
oz
Shot Time*:
7.5 sec
Max Range:
35 ft
Pump Capacity: 2.8 oz
Pumps to 100%: 8-9 (6-7 when prepumped
with air)
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The
XP 150 is undesputedly the best XP. Every hard core soaker fan is
in love with this beautiful weapon. The XP 150 has tremendous
power
for its size. This weapon was one of the first XP released, back
in the days of old. I love my XP 150 a ton. The best thing
about this weapon is that it takes so few pumps to pressurize the firing chambers. While your oponents are pumping you are soaking
them.
This weapon is a prime gun for a grunt. I still reccomend the CPS
1200 over it though. This is the best weapon if you are point man
(scout/ambushing). I used it in Domminator War II, and in many
other
battles at that position. I'd get one if I were you, but they are
very rare. Try ebay. The only problem is the reservoir
which can get messed
up if not put on properly.
The XP 150 is the best light rifle available. The Max D 6000
might have slightly better performance - then again it might not - but
it is far less durable. The Max D 6000 WILL break but the XP 150
will last you indefinitely.
There are 3 versions of this gun. The original 1993 version
features a 90 degree tank connection and an unscrewable nozzle (for
riot blast). It was made in the color scheme on this
review. This version, the m1, was also released in 1994. In
1998 the XP 150 was rereleased. The tank connection was changed
to 180 degrees and the nozzle was made nonremovable. The 1998
model (m2) was released in two different color schemes. One
featured the original colors while the other sported a green body,
purple reservoir, and orange firing chambers, an orange pump, and an
orange trigger. It is interesting to note the particular
structural changes made to the XP 150 considering that '98 was also the
year that the XP 105 (glow in the dark) lost
its removable nozzle feature. Both versions of the XP 105 were
released after the XP 150 m1 and both feature the 180 degree screw on
reservoir like the XP 150 m2. The version that I am testing is
the m2 in classic colors. As this is the case I am unable to
document the riot blast function as the gun's nozzle does not unscrew.
I am writing this review sixteen years after the XP 150 was originally
released and I believe that it is still the best light rifle ever made
by Super Soaker or any other watergun company. Two nights ago I
dueled a friend with a new Super Soaker CPS Arctic Blast and my XP 150
still held the edge.
Structural Review:
The XP 150 performs great in battle because was made so well. The
pump on this thing is possibly the biggest on any Super Soaker ever
made. Each time you pump it 2.8 fl oz of water are sent into the
firing chambers. That means that it only takes 7-8 pumps to fully
pressurize this bad boy. I cannot tell you enough how much I love
the pump on this gun - and it's tracked too so it's harder to
break. That brings me to my second favorite thing about this gun
- the firing chambers. The XP 150 can hold over 24 fl oz water
pressure! That's more water than the CPS
2500!!! When you combine this with the large pump volume and
2.5x nozzle you can shoot 3 and a half oz a second for a bout as long
as you'd like, as logn as you are pumping. This makes the XP 150
hard to beat in close quarter combat.
The body of the XP 150 is made up of four seperate parts, two halves
for the barrel and two halves for the main portion of the gun.
The plastic is very thick and features stylings similar to the Super
Soaker monster series. The handle/trigger area of this gun is one
of the most comfortable on any watergun ever made. Everything is
smoothed and rounded, there are no steep uncomfortable edges like on
the CPS 1000. As for the balance of
the gun it's perfectly balanced front to back. Unfortunately it
is a little top heavy but if you're holding it right this will not
affect your accuracy. Finally, I have to comment on the
transparent pump shaft and the transparent tube that connects the
firing chambers to the nozzle. They add style and class to this
gun. It's cool being able to see the water pressure built up and
then released.
Pros:
Great Shot Time, heavy power, light, good capacity, easy to open up,
nice
soakage, guided pump.
Cons:
Screw on 180 tank, non CPS air based firing chambers.
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Reccomendation: Yes
Hydrowar recommends these links
for additional info on the XP 150:
Guts
'N Glory XP 150 in depth review
Guts
'N Glory XP 150 weapon guide
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