Mod suggestions: 1. Pump grip variations that re-use the stock plastic bearing/roller (if possible). 2. Mag adapter that's slightly shorter , has more flare, and fits flush with the side profiles of the blaster. 3. Barrel collet 4. Something that replaces the side panels (the printed panels are removable). Could be just plain flat, or some kind of greebles, or even pic rail. I feel like these side panels like on this and Nexus Pro X and Aeon Pro X are a bit underutilized in the mod scene. Look forward to seeing what you come up with!
This reminds me of the tommy gun/PPSH where you can use either box magazines or drums. Definitely some historical real steel inspiration there. Pretty cool stuff Dart Zone,pretty cool stuff
We just need to realize we aren’t Nerf’s target market. If nerf wanted to, they have the means to blow everyone away but they don’t. But it is a good thing there are companies that are willing to cater to us.
I'm looking forward to this. Also that drum gives me ideas, like a short dart Magnum super drum, hopefully someone more mechanically inclined than I can build it.
Good catch. I’m guessing the magazine adapter would prevent that, but it definitely looks like an issue for the drum. I would be reluctant to use a higher powered spring with the drum. But then again you really only want a drum for hvz which is a lower fps anyways.
Thats what makes Dart Zone great. They give fhe consumer modder level blasters right out the box. So hobbyists of any level can be competitive. Nerf Rival was in that sort of market space as well of course, but seems to have petered out, sadly...
You forgot it has slam fire I like this better than the Pro X because the Barrel is in line and not at the bottom . I swapped out the priming handle didn't really care for the angled and the the way it's designed at the bottom if you have big hands it feels like a stock Strife is with that bottom part of the plastic missing. I did swap out the pistol grip with a Magpul Moe Plus as I have with my Tryon and Nexus Pro x. I did keep the stock on and just added some rubber grip pads to it when shouldering. If the striker 2 would have came out before the Nexus Pro X I probably wouldn't have gotten the X
I'm surprised they tried the drums again after one of the best parts of the Tomcat was the aftermarket adapter so you didn't have to use them. But at least with a 50 round capacity, they made some sort of sense. Now it's a clunky 25 round drum or an 18 round stick mag, and the drums seem to make even LESS sense.
Looks promising. One thing I don't like about the villainator is that the darts tend to fall out of the drum a lot if you point it downwards at all. How is that on this one?
If only it came with a BCAR instead of the SCAR and cosmetic barrel. I like the original stock better but the angled foregrip looks comfortable. I’d need to try one before purchasing.
I'm mad at myself yet again picked up a nexus pro x and like a week or 2 later here comes this thing but will prob still pick one up looks way better than the nexus x and the height over barrel on the x is so annoying to shoot
DRAC! If you see this measure your barrel please! Mine appears to be.509 and is a bit too short. Same length as the new nexus but like 5mm too short for the Stryker. Not a big deal I’m just curious if it’s just mine or not. My nexus has a 16mm exactly OD. 13mm id. My Stryker is like 15.88 OD. Oh and if they really sell the new darts at 14.99 for 150 darts! Wooo I hope that’s true! Love the blaster and the darts!
How's the build quality? The first Stryker had an unfortunate tendency to creak and flex in the hand kind of a lot, which made using it feel kinda bad.
About the fusion. Interesting. You are the 1rst reviewer looking another Dart Zone product instead of the Tomcat. Now is the same story. What happen with the ammo high capacity missing in this iteration? The good. If it be shoots with the accuracy of the Nexus Pro X and for $50. It is win for any buyer that only can get stuff from Cotsco.
I've used both. You can't go wrong with either of them. The Stryker is noticeably longer (as in, the grip is further from your shoulder when the stock is fully collapsed), but feels just a tiny bit more accurate than the Nexus. The barrel is higher on the Stryker too, which is probably why it feels more accurate. On the flip side, the Nexus accepts more magazine types and is more comfortable if you're on the smaller end (or just want less barrel sticking around corners). The Nexus also comes with a BCAR, which is kinda huge since those are like 20 dollars minimum by themselves.
Drac review -I'd pick one up, however I did like the mag adapter long short that earlier models had. I could switch out springs depending if I'm playing with the kids or with adults. Now it really pushes it to adult only (so to speak), which seems like a legit waste of having dual compatibility. One place where Hasbro still outshines the competition is realizing in order to bring new adults to the hobby you are going to have to hook kids in. And the wide differentiation between the look and feel of blasters in the Hasbro lines does still do a pretty decent job (except for the 2.0 blue line, blech). Dart Zone, chose to focus on adults which, in my mind, is a short term market play to gain traction. Long term it will hurt them. Because as my kids found out, shooting the dart zone mk3 versus a stock stryfe / rayven is a huge differential in pain tolerances. Thanks for the video Drac, keep keeping on, like the new digs (?).
I like how they’ve started making half dart only blasters, we have come a long way since the nexus pro.
The mag design is so much better than the crappy ones they had with the og Nexus.
@Jules279 they didnt have the money back then
I still really like full length darts for playing against small kids.
I don’t like half darts. They hurt more, and it replaces the already long built up collection of long darts.
Mod suggestions:
1. Pump grip variations that re-use the stock plastic bearing/roller (if possible).
2. Mag adapter that's slightly shorter , has more flare, and fits flush with the side profiles of the blaster.
3. Barrel collet
4. Something that replaces the side panels (the printed panels are removable). Could be just plain flat, or some kind of greebles, or even pic rail. I feel like these side panels like on this and Nexus Pro X and Aeon Pro X are a bit underutilized in the mod scene.
Look forward to seeing what you come up with!
This reminds me of the tommy gun/PPSH where you can use either box magazines or drums. Definitely some historical real steel inspiration there. Pretty cool stuff Dart Zone,pretty cool stuff
I was thinking about that bro lmao
Came for the blaster, saw Jinx, would like a review of the pup now.
"Starting at the front, there's no N Strike barrel lug." 😂
This is a really good idea, might want to have her groomed first. XD
Up at the front are 2 peepers and one Boopable snoot
Takes half darts, full length, rival, socks, just about anything really. ;)
When you stand at the top, might as well compete with yourself. 😂
thats how it should be. some companies stood at the top, put out garbage and let others surpass them
@@captsomeguy1 Nerf Moment. 😞
This might actually dethrone the gameface trion which is my choice for off the shelf ready to play blaster. Thanks for showcasing Drac!
This is the direction nerf should have gone with their new pro line
Their elite 2.0 cost cutting still lingers unfortunately.
We just need to realize we aren’t Nerf’s target market. If nerf wanted to, they have the means to blow everyone away but they don’t. But it is a good thing there are companies that are willing to cater to us.
I'm looking forward to this. Also that drum gives me ideas, like a short dart Magnum super drum, hopefully someone more mechanically inclined than I can build it.
I just ordered one I can't wait it's going to be awesome
Yep. Gotta get one. Thx for the review, Drac!
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A+ for amazing DBZ intro
Did anybody else notice it bending at the top middle when priming starting at 6:51?
Good catch. I’m guessing the magazine adapter would prevent that, but it definitely looks like an issue for the drum. I would be reluctant to use a higher powered spring with the drum. But then again you really only want a drum for hvz which is a lower fps anyways.
It does indeed. Probably an easy fix with some reinforcing and all the space, but will become a problem over time. Literally a wear and tear issue 😅😅
Quality is always part of your videos, dude keep it up.
Im thinking of picking this one up, as i am yet to get a nexus pro x, and i feel like getting both would be kinda redundant
that drum just rules!
Thanks Drac - toe to toe with NPX.
got it from my Target had to go to another to get the Venom
This blaster looks like great bang for your buck! Also, 10/10 Old Gregg reference xD
Thats what makes Dart Zone great. They give fhe consumer modder level blasters right out the box. So hobbyists of any level can be competitive. Nerf Rival was in that sort of market space as well of course, but seems to have petered out, sadly...
Can you test the durts I want to find out whether I should buy these or wait
You forgot it has slam fire
I like this better than the Pro X because the Barrel is in line and not at the bottom .
I swapped out the priming handle didn't really care for the angled and the the way it's designed at the bottom if you have big hands it feels like a stock Strife is with that bottom part of the plastic missing. I did swap out the pistol grip with a Magpul Moe Plus as I have with my Tryon and Nexus Pro x. I did keep the stock on and just added some rubber grip pads to it when shouldering.
If the striker 2 would have came out before the Nexus Pro X I probably wouldn't have gotten the X
Thank you so much for putting jinx in your videos, she really makes my day better😊😊
She makes everybodys day better! Shes the best. :)
I'm surprised they tried the drums again after one of the best parts of the Tomcat was the aftermarket adapter so you didn't have to use them. But at least with a 50 round capacity, they made some sort of sense. Now it's a clunky 25 round drum or an 18 round stick mag, and the drums seem to make even LESS sense.
Wierdly I have both Stryker and Villainator... Time to get myself a 3rd blaster.
Such awesome blaster fr🔥💯👌😎 Love it so much❤️🔥
Looks promising. One thing I don't like about the villainator is that the darts tend to fall out of the drum a lot if you point it downwards at all. How is that on this one?
The darts stay in nice and snug.
If only it came with a BCAR instead of the SCAR and cosmetic barrel. I like the original stock better but the angled foregrip looks comfortable. I’d need to try one before purchasing.
Good idea with the converter cause I wouldn't buy it if it was only a drum mag
Tomcat 2.0
Think ill pick one up, i love pump blasters
It would be so sick to see a full length rifle fly wheel blaster with select fire
Sounds like an MK3
I'm mad at myself yet again picked up a nexus pro x and like a week or 2 later here comes this thing but will prob still pick one up looks way better than the nexus x and the height over barrel on the x is so annoying to shoot
I will be buying this and the new pistol.
DRAC! If you see this measure your barrel please!
Mine appears to be.509 and is a bit too short. Same length as the new nexus but like 5mm too short for the Stryker.
Not a big deal I’m just curious if it’s just mine or not.
My nexus has a 16mm exactly OD. 13mm id. My Stryker is like 15.88 OD.
Oh and if they really sell the new darts at 14.99 for 150 darts! Wooo I hope that’s true! Love the blaster and the darts!
How's the build quality? The first Stryker had an unfortunate tendency to creak and flex in the hand kind of a lot, which made using it feel kinda bad.
Hmm, tempting. Shame im the wrong side of the pond..
This might be better than the nexus pro x
Im assuming it cant take a max tomcat drum mag?
Why is avoiding mentioning the Tomcat?
There have been so many blasters that they start to blend together. Obviously the tomcat is slick
@@LordDraconical totally fair
Me gusta que se puede combinar entre un tambor y un cargador, y los colores me encantaron, un verde radioactivo
Me gusto tambien, gracias para tu comentario
About the fusion. Interesting. You are the 1rst reviewer looking another Dart Zone product instead of the Tomcat.
Now is the same story. What happen with the ammo high capacity missing in this iteration?
The good. If it be shoots with the accuracy of the Nexus Pro X and for $50. It is win for any buyer that only can get stuff from Cotsco.
Wait did drac just read the instructions 😮
Yea and he still didn’t know how to take the drum out haha 😂
@@NicholasJens It took me a bit to figure out too.
Toy gun challenges against each other
I love all your updates videos how’s your sister?
Can the muzzle fire mega XL?
Anyone know if the bcar from the nexus pro x is compatible with this?
If you're a beginner looking to buy either the Nexus pro x or this one, which would be the best choice
I've used both. You can't go wrong with either of them. The Stryker is noticeably longer (as in, the grip is further from your shoulder when the stock is fully collapsed), but feels just a tiny bit more accurate than the Nexus. The barrel is higher on the Stryker too, which is probably why it feels more accurate. On the flip side, the Nexus accepts more magazine types and is more comfortable if you're on the smaller end (or just want less barrel sticking around corners). The Nexus also comes with a BCAR, which is kinda huge since those are like 20 dollars minimum by themselves.
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Will it take the same spring as the nexus pro ?
Going to be getting this on my next check. Almost wish I had gotten that instead of the Venom Pro.
Yeah, I'd definitely say more tomcat than villianator. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Drac review -I'd pick one up, however I did like the mag adapter long short that earlier models had. I could switch out springs depending if I'm playing with the kids or with adults. Now it really pushes it to adult only (so to speak), which seems like a legit waste of having dual compatibility. One place where Hasbro still outshines the competition is realizing in order to bring new adults to the hobby you are going to have to hook kids in. And the wide differentiation between the look and feel of blasters in the Hasbro lines does still do a pretty decent job (except for the 2.0 blue line, blech). Dart Zone, chose to focus on adults which, in my mind, is a short term market play to gain traction. Long term it will hurt them. Because as my kids found out, shooting the dart zone mk3 versus a stock stryfe / rayven is a huge differential in pain tolerances.
Thanks for the video Drac, keep keeping on, like the new digs (?).
I thought the thumbnail said Skyler, yo.
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Where is can you make your sister come back in your videos?
Hate the green color. Love almost everything else
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