I need a side arm - and I cannot decide

Post by **kylemw9** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:23 pm

anyone know which one would be a better choice for a side arm stricly I am open for any suggestions

Post by **Croc** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:27 pm

I would think the hornet, as it is a small gun, and can be easily hidden, it would make a good sidearm. The Flash Flood is mainly a primary, unless you get a CPS 2000 or CPS 3000/3200. The Arctic shock is just a waste of money, as most people say, because with the Flash Flood, you can just put ice cubes in the resevoir and let it sit for a while
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Post by DX » Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:30 pm

What type of sidearm are you looking for? Special use, dual primary, or small arm? What you plan to use it for makes more of a difference than the actual gun itself.

Post by **kylemw9** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:34 pm

Duxburian wrote:What type of sidearm are you looking for? Special use, dual primary, or small arm? What you plan to use it for makes more of a difference than the actual gun itself.

for when I run out out of water on my blazer and don't have time to refill it.

Post by DX » Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:38 pm

Then I would not go small arms, no way. Try to find a gun at about the same power level as your Blazer. Any weaker and you'll find yourself driven back or struggling to hold against guns that your Blazer easily dealt with.

Post by **kylemw9** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:49 pm

I wasn't reely meaning use like that I was going to use it to get me to a refill station or cover:)

Post by **mr. dude** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:33 pm

The Flash Flood is mainly a primary, unless you get a CPS 2000 or CPS 3000/3200.

Those aren't the only CPS's that can outdo the FF. In my opinion, every CPS (and hydropower) gun out there can outdo the FF.
Back on topic I'd go for the hornet or FF. If you have money to spare get the FF because you can get a decent shot with 2-3 pumps.

Post by **Croc** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:35 pm

If you are being cost effective, go for the hornet. It is probably the cheapest of the 3 guns you have up there.

Post by **kylemw9** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:40 pm

I think i'll go for the hornet two pack on amazon.com and denozzel one and leave the otherone alone

Post by **Croc** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:49 pm

That sounds like a good idea, but if the hornet you de-nozzle changes for the better, do the exact same thing to the other one.

Post by **Hannibal** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:01 pm

Max-D 3000 at Target. The best sizearms I've used. It's teeny, but gets at least 35 feet! You can practicly put it in your pocket. But of course, it may not be what you're looking for, if you want something bigger. But it can easily hold off a light CPS for the time it takes to get the the refil station. It works real well for me. And the stream is 2x, which is impressive for a 9-10 inch soaker.

Post by **Dr. D** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:28 am

Out of those choices, I voted Flash Flood (but only with a strap). There is no reason I can think of (unless you are a collector) that you would ever want to buy an Arctic Shock, especially since it is roughly the same size/shape as the Flash Flood. I like Hornet too, but certianly make a strap for it if you use it, otherwise it can;t see it ever working as a sidearm.

Personally, my choice sidearm is the XP 240. I really like its size and balance (plus it fits moderately well in my large pockets). The Max-D 3000 is very similar, so I'd reccomend that as well.

Post by **Adrian** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:48 am

If you can find 'em, most of the Storm guns work wonders as holdouts. The 750, 800, and 1200 are all fantastic (and fantastic looking) guns. One of the smaller Pre-Charge guns by Water Warriors would be good, and it strikes me that the Splat Blast from the same line would also make a good backup.

Adrian

Post by **kylemw9** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:53 am

does anyone know where I can find one of the guns adrian listed or a max D or an xp 270

Post by **Adrian** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:48 am

The Water Warriors guns can be purchased at most fine retail establishments nationwide, esp. Kmart. The Storm guns can occasionally be found at Shopkos and Kmarts, but are mostly available through Ebay.

Adrian

Post by **urbanfighter7** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:49 am

On E bay, Amazon or at yardsales. :soakon:

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Post by **mr. dude** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:26 pm

Although it's not too small, I think the scorpion would make a feat sidearm (if you have a strap for it), because you don't need to pump it, it packs a good punch, and it's fairly light.

Post by **SilentGuy** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:43 pm

How about the Argon? When the PreCharging and priming is truly well done, the range is incredible after only 3 pumps. It has excellent power for such a light and small sidearm, and is currently produced and available.

Post by **mr. dude** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:55 pm

Well that is a good option, considering that the argon costs about half as much as the scorpion.

Post by **Croc** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:38 pm

I believe they made the pre-charge thing 5 pumps now instead of 3. If it were on there, I'd recommend the Splat Blaster, as it is a 1 pump gun, unlike the others, which need more pumps, taking longer to reload

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