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Speed Loader Power Surge 2500
Stats
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| Reservoir/Firing Chamber Volume
| 1.87L - 65.8oz
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| Range
| Level
| 45 Degrees
| Output/sec
| Shot Time
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| Main Stream (Top)
| 7.5m - 24.75'
| 11.5m - 37.95'
| 128mL - 4.5oz
| 14.5 Seconds
| Large Blast (Bottom)
| 7.5m - 24.75'
| 10.5m - 34.65
| 241mL - 8.5oz
| 7.7 Seconds
| Both
| N/A
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| 369mL - 13oz
| 6.8 Seconds
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| Pumps
| N/A
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| Pump Volume
| N/A
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| Shots Per Tank
| N/A
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Ratings
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| Power
| 8
| Weight
| 8
| Mobility
| 8
| Intimidation
| 9
| Soakage
| 9
| Durability
| 9
| Efficiency
| 8
| Overall
| 8.5
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Basic Information
The
Speed Loader Power Surge 2500 is another gun that was made by the great
W3 (Wild Water Weapons) and was I think the second biggest of the line
behind the Power Surge 3000. This gun has the power to easily
outperform and outsoak a lot of other Super Soakers made around
it. Sadly though, as mentioned in the Speed Loader 1000 Review,
W3 were put out of business by Super Soaker for using CPS technology,
which instead of taking that away from them took away their quick fill
technology in which Super Soaker copied them for putting the company
out of business. The Speed Loader 2500 while not being very well
known, has made a fairly large impact in the water gun world, being
brought to its glory from certain people who have had the pleasure to
handle one.
The Gun
The
Speed Loader Power Surge 2500 is a strange yet futuristically cool
looking gun. With a mostly light blue body mixed in with yellow
and red. It looks intimidating in a strange sort of way, mind
you, it is quite a unique gun to look at yet being pretty simple.
Its shape doesn't really resemble anything, just something that's
different really.The
firing
chamber is basically the reservoir on this gun since it relies
on the quick fill device to pressurize it and fill it up. It
holds around near two litres of water (pretty much the same as a
Splashzooka). This is a good amount of water, however with its
large output there is much more chance of running dry when compared to
larger CPS blasters.
While
this gun is one of the bigger Speed Loaders made, it still feels good
to hold and is easy and comfortable to use. What makes this all
even better is that a strap is also included on this gun spreading out
the balance nicely. Like all Speed Loaders pretty much this gun
is built to last and feels so well built and I can't see any possible
weak point, of course I'm not going to smash the thing to find out.
This
gun has no pump as mentioned a bit before. The idea of Speed Loader
(hence the name) is the fact you don't pump, you just plug the gun to
the hose connection for a few seconds, and when its full your ready to
go and blast until the last drop. This has the advantage that while
everyone else pumps you can just soak them. However it means to work
you need to be near the quick fill device, as if your not then the gun
is useless.
The
triggers on the gun are built very well and simple and are strong
showing no signs of snapping at all. The back trigger for the
stream nozzle is fine, however the front trigger which activates the
bottom hidden nozzle is rather loose and a little floppy, which makes
the hidden nozzle guard not get fully covered unless you fully push the
trigger forward. Both are easy to pull and in some ways are a
little sensitive, although this isn't really much of a con and doesn't
really flaw the gun performance wise, just be more lighter on these two
triggers.
The Speed Loader Power Surge 2500 has two nozzle
settings. The top setting is around 4x size and is basically the
main long range stream nozzle and also conservation nozzle. The
bottom setting which is hidden by the second trigger guard is around 8x
in size and is more of a fan/riot style of nozzle setting which covers
a wider area that achieves less range, uses more water and lasts for
less. The main purpose is to do close range soaking, which it
does very well. Another great thing about this gun, is that if
your feeling relentless, then you can activate both nozzles and create
complete soaking carnage on your opponents, however beware you drain
water fast, still looks cool though.
The
gun
even has a little pressure gauge on the other side which is like on
guns like the CPS 2000, 2500, 3000, 3200 and 4100 is on the end of the
firing chamber, only this time its on a quick fill gun. It also
has a flip up target sight, while serving more of a novelty/gimmick to
the gun, its still a nice little feature and actually works ok in some
ways.
Performance
The
Speed Loader Power Surge 2500 performs very well and achieves a very
good flexible range due its nozzle settings for different uses.
The top nozzle for long range soaking, and the bottom for more powerful
close range full covering. Its power and soakage can take on
large CPS blasters like the CPS 1000, 1200, 2100 and even the
4100. The gun also has flexible ranges which max out at around 37
feet. This might not be as high as you think for a gun this big,
however from the Speed Loader guns I've used like this range isn't
great but its not bad either, nothing special. However despite
this, at least you've got drenching nozzles which do their job, no
doubt. One problem the Speed Loader Power Surge does have (at
least on mine) is that once filled, it tends to leak water around where
the bottom hidden nozzle is, and it slowly doesn't stop getting you a
little wet as water trickles down and drops. This is a little bit
of a problem, however while it gets you wet a bit, your opponent is
going to get far wetter. Nothings perfect I guess.
Battle Endurance & Tactics
This
gun while having power and output combined with decent range, doesn't
have much of a water supply when compared to larger CPS blasters like
the CPS 1500 and above. This makes conserving a must in any
battle despite being able to take on smaller CPS guns. What also
doesn't help is that this gun relies on its quick fill device attached
to a hose, so if the battle you are in doesn't allow using quick fill
devices, then this gun is useless. Even if you are allowed, then
you still need to conserve as much as possible with it as with the
large nozzle sizes it drinks up its water quickly if you are too
trigger happy. It might actually be best if you either brough
some backup along to cover you if running low, or just bringing a good
sidearm (however I don't really like duel weilding) to help its chances
in a battle if it is large scaled one with lots of heavy guns as well
as smaller ones to fight off. Although in free for all just
random fun soakfests this doesn't really apply. Another good
thing you can use the Speed Loader Power Surge 2500 for is base defense
as since you are right next to a source of water via the quick fill
device it will make it hard for opponents to pass, it also doesn't take
long to fully charge up the gun either so you'll be blasting away a lot
very fast. However while refilling also have some backup with you
to cover you still, otherwise you don't exactly want opponents running
straight past you.
Using
this gun you can be very offensive, however you risk a chance of
running dry quickly. Conserving and tap shotting are essential in
large battles to stay alive. You may want to stay fairly close to
your quick fill station as it won't take long for this gun to run out,
and if your far away from it you stand a long and dangerous journey
back to refill, with chances of someone or groups with larger guns
waiting to get you, as well as smaller gun interruptions that will make
things annoying. Using this for one hit kill missions would be
quite a big risk, while having the power and soakage as well as fair
range to deliver, the fact is that it basically tires itself out, once
it runs out there's no momentum left. I guess you could say this
about every gun, however this is a quick fill gun so its a little
different in my view. For just plain out fun soakfests (my
favourite) this thing will soak instantly and will make your opponents
run. Also your opponents are going to have a very hard time if
your using it for base with backup.
Fighting against this gun is
hard if your close to it and your playing in pretty enclosed
areas. It packs a very soaking surprise and can outsoak a lot of
guns. However even if your fighting in a soakfest or a larger
scaled more game styled tactical battle, get a weapon like a CPS 1500
or some powerful (preferably a CPS soaker) gun which doesn't use quick
fill you can use it to your advantage if your fighting it on the
field. You can conserve more and use your ability to be sneaky
and dodge shots making it run out of water faster due to its shorter
supply that it eats away. If your entering someones base though
to take it over and they are armed with one of these then your going to
need a pretty heavy amount of buddies to overcome its soakage and power
at a close range.
Overall
The
Speed Loader Power Surge 2500 despite its problems, is a very good gun
and is able to outsoak a lot of guns made from the past and probably
all guns made today. Very simple and funky design yet still with
great performance. Once again though its not very well known and
even though there is a bit more about this gun on the web than most
other Speed Loaders, they are still pretty undiscovered. Lots of
glory that not many people know of. Great for messing around with
and a fearsome weapon to use, it will provide a lot of fun and puts a
lot of other Super Soakers in the dark.
If you see one of these,
then I suggest you buy it, you won't regret it. Its one of the
best if not the best non Super Soaker guns made no comment. Since
it was also released at the time Super Soaker were at their near very
best you can't go wrong, as this gun pretty much lives up to that at
the time. Another great thing is that most of the time they don't
go for very much due to the fact they are badly listed and most people
think that since its not Super Soaker it gets ignored. Even
better is that they go for barely anything and are mostly cheaper than
all the new mostly gimmicky Super Soakers that are underpowered.
Don't hesitate to buy one if you have the chance, or even any Speed
Loader gun, just remember to make sure it comes with its quick fill
device otherwise you won't be able to use it.
Pros
+Great looks
+Great intimidation
+Great power and soakage
+Good balance due to strap
+Cool hidden nozzle
+Both nozzles can be fired at once
+Not too expensive (if you see one!)
+No pumping
+Built very well
Cons
-Range not the best
-A bit leaky
-Hard to find now
-Limited to quick fill
-Uses up water quickly
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