Simply outstanding and very well may be the best available flywheel blaster on the market right now for the price. I was apprehensive about this blaster not being a huge fan of the unorthodox side magazine but I was blown away. As it stands, this one is in my top 5 for best nerf blasters ever. For the record that is (1. Nemesis, 2. Stryfe, 3. Hera, 4. Evader, 5. Rapidstrike)
Pros:
1) Well above elite average of 70 feet per second. On new batteries this will easily hit an average of 77FPS accurately. Simple battery mod will boost it further.
2) Trigger pull is extremely smooth
3) Ergonomics are exceptional - very light weight, grips are accessible to both child and adult hands, easy to maneuver and easy for younger nerfers to handle and use. (My 4yr old boy has no problem with the operation of this)
4) Tactical rails galore, barrel and stock attachment points that work with all of your current Nerf attachments. Your unusable stocks from nerf now work! Normally too short stocks are the perfect length on this stock attachment point.
5) Again, I am not a fan of a side release magazines but based again on the ergonomics and location of the magazine release you will generally have faster reload. It's in the perfect spot and quick to release.
6) Stock flywheels are balanced and very accurate. Nerf darts are trash - new adventure force waffle head darts are outstanding and cheaper. In this blaster they are exceptional.
Cons
For some the transparent look of the blaster will turn you off. Paint it then! It's an easy palette to work with and I can't say this enough, it is outstanding.
I am reading a lot of reviews complaining about batteries. Seriously? Most come with Duracell batteries already installed and in terms of nerf battle competitive play - flywheel blasters are far superior to spring powered blasters and it's not particularly close. Nothing against springers, they have there place....as a sidearm. Right now with Nerf Rebates going you can get this blaster, barrel attachment, 12 round magazine, worthless nerf darts, for just around 20 bucks. BUY IT!!!!
