Elite Alpha Trooper: See ya, Rampage!

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In the days of the original N-Strike Lineup, there were really only a few things separating the Raider CS-35 and the Alpha Trooper CS-18.  While, in my eyes, the Alpha Trooper was the better blaster, the Raider CS-35 had higher ammo capacity, came with a stock, and was available at all retailers whereas the Alpha Trooper only had 18 rounds, no stock, and could only be found at Target stores.  But now in the N-Strike Elite lineup, the Alpha Trooper has re-emerged as a powerful contender that, I think, will knock the socks off the Rampage.

Folks have always complained about comfort in the Raider/Rampage design.  The side-mounted magazine chamber is mostly to blame for that.  I also find that I enjoy the shotgun-style grip on the Alpha Trooper compared to the foregrip-style of the Raider/Rampage.  And, while it's obvious that the Elite Alpha Trooper will still have a slightly lower capacity compared to the Rampage's 25-dart Drum Magazine, I still think it's even HARDER to contend with now.

Both the Rampage and Alpha Trooper lack a stock, so they're on even terms there.  They both have the direct plunger system and, while they haven't been compared head-to-head just yet, will likely get the same amount of range performance.  So while the Rampage will still have a few more darts than the Elite Alpha Trooper, I think the comfort level easily separates the two.  To me, it's a win for the Alpha Trooper and a much harder sell for the Rampage.