Nerf Doomlands 2169 Persuader Review (6/10)

More hammer action because why not?

I would have also had a review up for the Star Wars Han Solo pistol if I didn't end up breaking that one like complete idiot but we have this. Doomlands 2169 is gradually growing but with the abundance of new lineups that Nerf is putting out it isn't growing quite as fast as Elite or Vortex when they were new. Doomlands didn't have a sidearm for a while and Nerf really had to make something interesting since pistols tend to be pretty cookie cutter these days, so they did, and it's about as interesting as adding even more barrels onto an already existing platform. This bad boy is called the Persuader and while it's pretty cool, it's not very special.

Size compared to a Lock 'n Load and a Hammershot.

Okay, we've seen plenty of hammer action blasters already, the Hammershot arguably being the best of the bunch and this is simply just another take on it. The Persuader shares more in common with the Doublestrike which was solid but problematic but most of the similarities end with the way they operate. The Persuader has the cyber western type look like the other Doomlands blasters and it's a pretty unique piece albeit a bit bulky. The grip is nice and comfortable plus it packs an attachment rail for those of you that care.

Like all Doomlands blasters, one side is clear.

While this all seems promising so, everything just takes a dive once you start digging a bit deeper into comfort. First of all the trigger is quite stiff when the blaster is primed, like I mean rock solid. It takes a bit of force to pull this sucker back and I just don't like how knee jerk it feels. Also, the hammer is rather high up and you have you be Mr, Fantastic in order to pull it down without moving your hand from the grip, a big problem I had with the Doublestrike. It's actually worse here in that the spring is so stiff that the blaster pretty much requires a second hand to prime it. The overdraw issue where the blaster can eject darts from the barrel just by pulling too far back on the hammer and releasing it is back but with the added spring strength it happens much less often.

Internals are typical of most hammer action blasters.

Performance isn't too fantastic either, the Persuader only gets about 30 to 50 feet on average with varying accuracy meaning it very inconsistent performing. I believe the explanation for this has to do with the bigger Smart AR system and the smaller plunger volume than the Doublestrike which got excellent range despite it being a bit temperamental. This also means there isn't much room in the department for mod potential which sucks.

The Persauder is bit of a basketcase. It has promising features but it executes them in some of the worst possible ways. It's not very comfortable to use, shoots inconsistently, and there are no means of improving that without ruining it's core functionality. It just isn't that great of a secondary and the fact that the Hammershot does everything better basically means you have no reason to buy the Persauder. It's only good for a 6 out of 10 which is a shame because it looks the business. I'd pass on this one.

The Verdict

Class- Hammer Action pistol

Range- Inconsistent, around 30-50 feet with varying accuracy.

Size- Similar to the Hammershot but more vertical bulk,

Reliability- Darts may eject if the baster is overdrawn.

Ammo- 4 Elite Darts

Modding- Little to no potential.
Value- At $13, you can get the Hammershot for a buck or two more.

Is It Better Than?

Hammershot- No, the Hammershot is better performing, easier to operate and holds a little bit more ammo than the Persauder. It's also not much more expensive. If you must have a hammer action pistol, the Hammershot is the one to get.

Doublestrike- Depends, the Doublestrike is powerful little pistol but it is uncomfortable and it likes to eject darts out of the barrel for no apparent reason. The Persuader has more ammo but performs a bit worse than the Doublestrike. The Hammershot is better than both so it doesn't really matter.