Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-3362895-20180917104336/@comment-27306930-20180919001319

The FDL is definitely a better blaster. Hands down. I built my own Auto-Stryfe, and it was a lot of work. But it's also a lot cheaper. Between the kit, a new cage, motors, and better flywheels, I'm into it for $120, plus the cost of the Stryfe. If you need IMRs, add another 5 bucks.

They are both compact, clip compatible, and have adjustable ROF from 8-13 DPS. But the FDL does have the advantage of quieter brushless motors and adjustable muzzle velocity. That is nice, but seriously, what red blooded foam flinger doesn't have the velocity knob cranked to max all the time. My Auto-Stryfe shoots pretty consistently at 100± FPS with a canted flywheel and a pair of Honey Badgers. I could easily get higher performance with better motors and battery, but that would also increase the cost. (BTW the Auto-Stryfe kit can run motors as high as 18 volts)  The FDL shoots closer to 130 FPS depending on which motor and battery package you choose. Your actual mileage may vary.

So to be fair, the Auto-Stryfe is definitely a viable option. It requires more work but it also delivers very acceptible performance at a more affordable price. The FDL is a superior blaster all around,  for which you will pay a premium price. So just be aware that some dude with a Jolt might smoke you in an ambush no matter how much you spent on your blaster.