Classification: XP | Type: LIGHT ASSAULT RIFLE

Buy Now: Super Soaker XP 270

Description: The XP270 makes a very good light assault rifle. It holds more water than its brother, the XP70 and its pressure chamber holds a good amount of pressurized water. Its water reservoir is transparent so that water reserves can be easily monitored. The reservoir comes with a tethered cap to help prevent the cap's loss. Pumping is quick and easy, giving this XP-class weapon a good punch. However, the pump handle feels a little flimsy so some care should be taken while pumping. Its size and balance are nice, allowing one to hold one's ground even against the lower CPS-class weapons.
Decent as a primary weapon, the XP270 is perfect for small to medium skirmishes and can hold awhile in large ones. Just beware of any CPS-class weaponry as well as larger XPs and XXPs.

Pros: Nice size, light, easy to carry. Despite its size, it packs respectable power. It also does not take too much effort to pump up the pressure chamber. The tank provides a respectable amount of water considering its rate of fire. Easy to fill with a nice, tethered cap and transparent water reservoir. The shape of the reservoir allows virtually all water to be used.

Cons: This is a rather small weapon compared to the others out there. The XP-class nozzles are outclassed by all of the CPS-line of weapons.

Other Reviews:
Review By Peter K (Edited by iSoaker.com)

This is one of my favorite line of blasters. I loved the XPs as I was growing up (ever since...umm...I was 7 years old) and this is just better than my other XPs. The XP270 is an awesome assault blaster which can be used in just about any scrimage...but watch out for CPSs with 10x nozzles... It has an ok nozzle. I noticed that the nozzle is a big larger than the XP240's.
The pump handle is comfortable, but it could break (COULD). The XP270 only needs bout 6-8 pumps to be fully loaded, then it looks like you could just about break the handle trying to pump some more (a pressure gauge would've been welcome). I customized mine by using a Sharpie permanent marker fine point marks on the spots that look like they need color.
The XP270 has really good range for an assault rifle: about 8 meters at 45 degrees. I recommend that smaller kids (like me) who don't want a heavy water blaster, should buy this decent, light-weight, water blaster.

(Posted on 2001/05/24)

Review By ShadowstrikePrime (Edited by iSoaker.com)

The XP-270 is an excellent weapon. It is useful as a sidearm in large battles and great as a main weapon in smaller ones. If you're fighting a high-end CPS-class or a (Primus, forbid) Monster with this blaster, to put it simply, you're in deep trouble. This weapon holds 25% more water than its predacessor, the XP 70. This blaster is versatile and it's gotten me out of more than a few tight situations. Its range is decent for its size. Against low- end CPS weapons (ie: CPS1000 or CPS1500), it can hold it's own for a very short time if you can manuver quickly enough. I highly recommend this weapon as a heavy Side-arm.

(Posted on 2001/03/14)

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