The Super Soaker SC 400
is the most compact blaster of the Super Charger (tm) series. As with all
SC-class blasters, it comes with its QFD (Quick-Fill Device). Its reservoir
can also be unscrewed to refill from a normal tap. Based on the single-reservoir/pressure
chamber system, this weapon still packs good power making the SC 400 an excellent
back-up. The pump, though moving air, allows for a fairly quick pressurization
of the reservoir. The compact nature makes this weapon perfect for running
with. It is small enough to hide in one's jacket but does not have a strap
of its own.
The Super Soaker SC 400 has a good feel to it and would put up a good fight in any small
engagement or as a last-resort weapon.
Pros
Small, light, easy to carry. Despite its size, it packs decent power. It also
does not take too much effort to pump up the firing chamber.
Cons
As with any of the air-pressured water weapons, pumping is required between
shots to maintain firing rate. One thing to be careful of is the pumping mechanism
which extends from the front of the blaster. This pump, though it appears
to be fairly sturdy, should not be left extended for longer periods of time
to reduce the chance of falling on it and breaking it, leaving the blaster
useless.
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Reviews
Review by C-A_99 | Posted: 20070516
Manufacturer: Larami Ltd.
Year of Copyright: 1998
Soaker name: Super Charger 400
Reservoir Capacity: 780 mL
Number of Nozzles: 1
Review:
Nozzle: A typical thin stream about 2x or so, powered by a pressurized reservoir. The power behind it is reasonably decent and gives somewhat decent range, about 2-3ft less than that of my CPS 1000.
Handling and trigger: The handle functions nicely and does well, while the trigger works well for tap shots, etc. The grip and trigger have a no-nonsense, straightforward design without anything being too long or short, nor restricting.
Pump: The pump can have sealing issues a little bit sometimes, and sometimes just feels weird. It also gets flimsy when left fully extended, and overall the pump motion is a bit unsmooth. However, it has a decent length, allowing more air to be pushed per stroke, and any slight sealing issues can be corrected by some odd method of blocking the air hole (where the reservoir threads into) so air is pushed onto the pump.
Reservoir: It's another one of those old school threaded reservoirs, which I personally don't like simply because they take longer to thread on. Some say it's easier to fill in sinks with but this is obviously not always the case. (The Flash Flood and Orca fill better in sinks than these) Also, filling in buckets doesn't usually maximize capacity. The seal also has a few problems, though it's not really a problem until you get to higher pressures. And worst of all, it has a meager 780mL capacity (which is lower if you don't fill all the way for better performance), which is pretty bad for it's size. (while guns with similar sizes tend to hold about twice as much)
Other: The Super Charger functuality helps with the issue of having to thread the reservoir. However,, the problemis that the QFD that comes with the 1998 version doesn't have a port that allows for filling non-SC blasters. (overall, attaching chargers for my water wars isn't a good idea since this is the only SC gun around and you need the hoses for shooting and filling other guns) The gun, while lacking capacity for its size, is still overall a small gun and easy to conceal, and serves as a decent backup if you don't waste too much water at a time. The pump and trigger are also somewhat quiet compared to some of the other guns. (for example, most Max-D's have a loud check valve, while all guns with Max-D triggers also make some noise)
Overall: A more defensive/backup type blaster, it supplements dual wielding as well as works as a sidearm. Only skilled users who can move, battle, and refill fast should use it as a main blaster unless the battle has more focus on smaller guns and water balloons, or is 1HK/S. (in 1HK/S, the capacity still can run out a bit quickly even if one is tap shooting).
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