Now that I've reviewed both the Raider and the Alpha Trooper, I'm going to do a comparison review similar to the my review of the Element and the Nite Finder. Aesthetics- Unlike most of the N-Strike line, the Raider comes in blue and orange, compared to the Alpha Trooper, which is coloured in the familiar yellow and orange. Just to note, I prefer the yellow colour scheme, but I know a lot of people that wished the Sonic Series had been blue.
Features- The Raider comes with a 35 dart drum, is capable of both single fire and slam fire and comes with a detachable stock. The Alpha Trooper comes with a 18 dart 'mini drum' and is capable of both single fire and slam fire.
Range- The Alpha Trooper definitely takes this one. The Raider can shoot 30 feet once it gets momentum, with some shots falling below 15 feet. The Alpha Trooper consistently shoots between 35 and 40 feet.
Rate of Fire- These two guns have equal rates of fire due to the fact that they both have slam fire capabilities.
Accuracy- The Raider is more accurate due to the fact that the bullets curve in the air when fired in the Alpha Trooper.
Jamming Problems- The Raider jams a lot more than the Alpha Trooper, but both shred and bend bullets during slam fire.
Cost- The Raider costs anywhere between $40 and $75, while the Alpha Trooper is a $23 Target exclusive.
Overall- The Alpha Trooper pips the Raider due to its superior range, and the Raider's inconsistency and frequent jamming problems.
Image courtesy of SG Nerf
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