Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-30049823-20190818154130/@comment-27306930-20190819002807

I think I'm the only other member here that has a Prime. Due to its absolutely terrible less than average stock performance, I've modified it pretty extensively. There's a whole thread on it here.

Let's start with the mech. Yes, it's a flywheel blaster that uses trigger-pull cylinder advance, just like the Barricade. When at rest, the cylinder is advanced halfway to the next chamber. The trigger pull simultaneously advances it the other half, then engages the pusher. Despite being old-school, that part actually works pretty well.

The battery is a single 3.7 rechargeable IMR, which is horrible. Basically it's just slightly better than two AA batteries. It comes with a crummy little 3.7v USB charger cord. However, the motors appear to be generic 6 volt 130's, so the stock Prime is only running them at 60% capacity.

The most striking thing about the Prime is its wiring. Because it's only 3.7 volt, the wiring is hair thin. It literally looks like sewing thread. The corresponding on/off switch and battery connector is equally disappointing. Personally, I much prefer blasters with rev triggers versus on/off switches.

The integrated pop-up scope is both ineffective and dopey. The aperature is tiny and it's not placed ergonomically. I removed it during the rebuild. I'm still glad I did.

All that being said, the design and stylistic features of the shell are absolutely beautiful. It is a tremendously handsome blaster. If you read my previous thread you can see everything I did to it. I haven't used it in a while, but it's definitely a looker.