Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-25611988-20170721114335/@comment-27306930-20170722023744

Tri, it depends on whether you're talking about the Alpha Trooper, or Elite Alpha Trooper. If it's the AT, then no contest. Get the Rampage.

But lookit, I really like the Elite Alpha Trooper, it's one of my faves. However, the Rampage is a better overall blaster IMHO due to capacity, ergonomics, & flexibility.

The CS-25 is in my opinion the best drum Hasbro has ever made. Perfect size, rarely jams on its own, and very compatible with other blasters. It's the "Goldilocks" of Nerf drums.

The pump action on the Rampage is excellent. Hands never leave the blaster between shots. Feels very natural to handle, like an extension of your arms. Plus, Slam Fire, say no more ! EAT has many of the same features, but Rampage just does it better.

Both the AT and the Rampage have detachable stocks. But a Raider stock on a Rampage is quite possibly the best combo I've ever used. Then again, I'm a big guy, and more diminutive Nerfers might not appreciate that.

As far as the Double Dealer ... yeah, I have one in a box somewhere around here. I even upgraded the spring at one point. It still wound up in a box somewhere. Nuff said.

Good luck and Nerf on Tri.