Overall:

Status:Discontinued.  This gun was made in 1993 and 1998, and may be available in some locations.

Classification:Medium assault rifle.  Due to it only having a 1X nozzle, it is a medium assault rifle, ohh but what a sweet medium assault rifle it is!

Uses: All around weapon.  Great for raids, sniper operations( a sniper needs a reliable weapon), up front fighting.

Average price: $15 US

Versions: 3, 1993 version with unscrewable nozzle and 90 degree tank connection, 1998 (classic) version with improved threaded 180 degree tank connection, no unscrewable nozzle and different colors, and 1998 (classic) version same as other classic but with the color scheme as the 1993 version.

Performance:

Water capacity versus nozzle output: Excellent.  The weapon has a medium water supply, and the nozzle size fits it very well, so it doesn't drain it too fast.   There is no reason to modify the nozzle,

Water distance: 30-35 ft. It hits 35 ft. on the ground, so you could probably hit someone a mazimum of 30 ft. away

Nozzle size: 1x.  While it has a small nozzle, a well trained Xp-150 user can take on a 1200.

Sting factor(power of stream) scale of 1-10: 5.  This weapon has enough power to be irritating at closer ranges.

Wind deflection: Medium.  The stream will go through wind ok, but will start to break up

Water tank vs. Pressure chamber ratio: Fully pumped, about 3 or 4

Actual weapon:

Ruggedness:Excellent.  The gun, overall is very tough.  It has no pieces sticking out that would break off.  The plastic is fairly thick. The design of the pump is also very tough.

Construction:very good.  Although the gun has a fault at the nozzle, the rest of the gun is very well constructed.  Everything works as it should and the 4 piece body+barrel is a nice touch.  The trigger setup is a little awkward, but works well.

Field use:Excellent.  The only problem I had is when I rolled and crawled, the tank moved out of its slot and slightly turned about 15 degrees.  I just put it back in its slot(this was only on the 98 model.

Specialized or Versitile? Very versatile.  You could take this gun anywhere and it would still prove to be a valuable asset to the arsenal.

Designs

Looks: Excellent.  This gun has the classiest design I have ever seen.   It just looks so good. 

Features: Guided pump, which is one of the best designs ever, dual separate pressure chambers, 4 piece construction.  Extra large pump capacity.

Comfort: Extra nice feeling handle.  Nice and smooth, no sharp or rough spots.  Very intelligently-designed trgger guard.  If you can't remember what the trigger guard feels like(as I can't) then it is a good design.  Nice feeling pump.

Balance: Incredible.  This gun feels wonderful in your hands, whether full or empty.  If you put a strap on it, though, the gun will have a tendancy to be top heavy, so be careful when you strap it on your back.

Can you put a strap on it?  Yes, it has excellent locations for a strap.

Other

Things to note:  Awkward tank connection, bright colors, hard to get open up, unscrewable nozzle on the first model(1993)

modified or not modified? Modified, read below

Could this gun use camoflage?  Yes

Recommended? Of Course!

This is the best assault rifle ever made by Super Soaker.  Its power, looks, feel, and ruggedness are unmatched. Too bad Super Soaker has no guns like this now.  I bought mine back in 99, and I have had it ever since.  This gun has a nice size water tank(some people complain about having to turn the gun upside down to get the tank off, but you get used to it), two pressure chambers, which allow for longer shots, a guided pump handle under the barrel, which makes it very stable, and the pump bar has a large capacity so this weapon requires very little pumping to get it to maximum power.  Since my weapon is two years old, I don't pump it up to the absolute maximum(I know where this gun performs the best), but with a high number of pumps, this gun gets an average of about 30-35 ft.  Another nice feature is this weapon has perfect locations for a strap to be tied to it(something most people don't think about when shopping for a water gun)

This weapon feels great in your hands.   It is THE definition of balance.  This gun has just the right water capacity, just the right nozzle size, just the right pressure chamber capacity, just the right pump capacity, and just the right power for its size.  It is rare that a weapon comes so balanced.  Some guns may shoot harder or carry more water, but they usually have some downfall that brings them below the XP-150.  This gun truly has no real downfalls.   It reminds me of an M-16 assault rifle.  The M-16, (the real gun)  Is not too heavy, carries a decent magazine capacity, and has great firepower, looks good, and in water gun wars, the XP-150 is its equivalent. 

The XP-150 is such a classy looking weapon!  It bothers me how many people don't even care what their water gun looks like!  This weapon beats all others for looking totally sweet.  And if your going to be a water gun warrior, you have to have a classy looking weapon!!!

The only problem with this weapon is on the inside.  The plastic o-ring holder that seals around the metal puller(attatching to the trigger) coming out of the back of the nozzle assembly is just superficially glued on, and if you give it enough time, it will break and the gun will start to leak.  So you need to open the gun up as soon as you can(much easier fixed if NOT allready broken) Please visit the XP-150 guide for more info. the other issue is getting inside the gun since the caps are GLUED on and don't screw off, you will have to saw or file part of the caps away.  This is explained more in the Xp-150 guide. Once this is fixed, this is probably the most reliable weapon you will ever own.  It you find one, pick it up, or send me an email.

All in all, the best weapon I have ever used.  This gun has never failed me in combat. With a few mods this weapon is the finest super soaker your will ever see, and with respect and proper care, you will be able to use it war after war after war...