220s Or Not?

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Post by Commander_Gaunt » Wed Jun 30, 2004 7:18 pm

I'm quite new to super soakers and I want to get two small handguns to use when I scout out enemy bases. because everyone here seems to know so much about soakers compared to me, could you please tell me if it is worth buying 2 xp 220s? or would 2 storm 500s be a better idea?

p.s. the 2 xp 220s cost £10 and the 2 storm 500s cost £9 in the shop I'm going to buy from (woolworths)
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Post by Storm » Wed Jun 30, 2004 7:31 pm

Personally I would choose the 2 Storm 500's. I think it would be the best to choose I mean the range is farther (I'm pretty sure), its lighter, smaller and you can belt-clip mod it.

I own an XP 220 and I don't like it much. The range isn't that great even after I modded the pump shaft. Also the reservoir IS SO HARD TO FILL UP, its a real pain, the whole is so small and you have to have the water on very low or else it'll take forever.

These are just my opinions and yours and other peoples views may differ.

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Post by Burnerboy » Wed Jun 30, 2004 7:34 pm

I aggree completely with Storm. Storm guns are way better for scouting, they have great range for the size and they are durable. At least in my experience. -_-
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Post by Commander_Gaunt » Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:11 pm

ok thanks I'll buy them tomorrow unless sum1 says otherwise.

do you think a water bomb catpult is worth having? or is it better to simply throw bombs by hand?
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Post by wetmonkey442 » Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:44 pm

I woudl favor a WBL over throwing them by hand or usign a catapult. You get much more range and accuracy.
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Post by Monsoon » Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:50 pm

Only problem with the PVC launchers is that they get heavy and/or bulky, which makes them hard to run around with.
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Post by Commander_Gaunt » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:02 pm

one of my friends has offered to sell me an xxp 175, are they any good? what would you suggest I paid for it?

p.s. thanks for all the advice on wbl and small blasters I really appreciate it
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Post by superstormer » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:58 pm

I would get some 220s.
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Post by blaze » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:34 pm

Originally posted by Commander_Gaunt@Jun 30 2004, 01:02 PM
one of my friends has offered to sell me an xxp 175, are they any good? what would you suggest I paid for it?

p.s. thanks for all the advice on wbl and small blasters I really appreciate it
The XXP 175s have shot time like nobody's business (my neighbor has one) and the range is not bad. Though an XXP 275, one of the most powerful air pressure guns (up with the XP 250, and the best...XP/Classic 300), is the better of the two XXPs, the 175 is fairly small and has two barrels yet still has hella shot time (hella). I'd pay $13 if its almost new and $10 otherwise. That's in american dollars.

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Post by NiborDude » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:41 pm

I agree. I have an xxp 175 and its a fairly good gun. The double barrel allows for a better area of soakage and more output. I Don't like having to screw the bottles off to fill them but its still a good gun.
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Post by King Soaker » Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:30 am

I would go for the XP220. They last forever, and are well made. Already a collectable. Gimme the Super Soaker over the Storms anyday. Also grab that XXP 175 while you have the chance.
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Post by Commander_Gaunt » Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:12 pm

ok thanks for all your advice guys, I got 2 storm 500s and hopefully will soon get the xxp 175 (he'll sell it for £5)
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Post by Sky_T_219 » Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:58 pm

I would easily choose the 2 storm 500's, they are quite nice guns, and small. But if you could find a 2-pack of Max-D 2000's, I'd take those instead. My Max-D 2000 is much better than my friend's Storm 500. and Max-D 2000 can be belt clip modded too. (I know because I've done it...) That's just my opinion, it's your choice.
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