We're looking especially to see if manufacturer claims prove accurate in the real world, so if a product is advertised on its ability to fire water jets far, but in reality they go just a few meters, we'll tell you.

You'll need to park yourself in or near water to get much use out of these, but that makes them great for pools or a trip to the lake. If you're building your water gun battle arsenal, think of this as the closer range maximum carnage placeholder. After a lot of research, we've discovered that the Stream Machine TL 750 might just have the longest range of all the water guns we've looked at - more specifically, it can fire "up to 70 feet", which is a whole lot more than the majority of the competition. Want a water gun that can shoot the farthest? Take a look at the Stream Machine. With squirt guns included in our review that can fire up to an impressive seventy-foot range and some with the capacity to take on board 100 fluid ounces of water, get ready for a total soaking and, of course, a whole lot of summertime fun. The dog days may be over, but September can be just as sweltering as August, so make sure you enjoy those late summer days while you still can! This is also the perfect time to get yourself some water blasters, as many are enjoying discounts because Fall is approaching. A: You might be surprised to learn that water guns have been around for a long time - they were even mentioned during the Civil War. Yes, seriously! The oldest reference to a squirt gun is from 1896 and it comes from General William T. Sherman: "Why, you might as well attempt to put out the flames of a burning house with a squirt gun." By way of context, your average water pistol can shoot a distance of 5 to 40 feet. The vast majority tend to fall around the mid-30s, and the bare minimum range we'd recommend is 10 feet unless you're opting for power (as is the case with the Super Soaker Soakzooka) or sheer soaking capability. How much does the most powerful water gun cost?First things first, I bought these by accident. I mean, I meant to buy them, but I misunderstood what they were, and I'm glad I did. We paid close attention to each model's design and features to separate the awesome water guns from the duds. When it comes to water guns for adults, we looked for models with bigger water tanks so you don't have to refill your blaster over and over again. Kids require smaller and lighter squirt guns that are easy to operate, so that's where our focus was when selecting models for children. In both cases, we kept price and build quality in mind. And no, you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy water wars – you’re still allowed to have fun as an adult! And if simple fun isn’t cutting it for you, here are a few cold-hard facts to reassure you it’s totally fine to enjoy soaking your friends and family with a water pistol from time to time: for one, you’re outside, which means you’re getting some vitamin D, two, you’re running around, so you’re getting some exercise, and three, you’re getting some much-needed stress-relief. There, now go forth and enjoy your guilt-free water fun!

Today, water guns are a summertime staple that comes in all shapes and sizes with various release mechanisms and designs. You can get anything from a water blaster, a pistol, a squirt gun, and even a grenade-style water blaster. The primary function, other than to shoot water and thoroughly drench your opponent in water, is just to have lots of good old-fashioned outdoor fun. Q: How to fix common water gun problems?The gun itself is relatively small, but it fits well in most sizes of children’s hands. There is no need to pump the gun ahead of time, as is the case for most other water guns; all you need to do is aim straight at the target and pull the trigger to blast water at your opponent. With a water capacity of 3.3 fluid ounces, ZipFire holds a small amount of water that is ideal for smaller kids. While compact, the gun is tough and durable and will not break when dropped on the floor accidentally. If you're looking for the best water gun that balances price with power, the Super Soaker Hydra is a front-runner with few rivals. Thanks to a handle pump that unleashes a deluge of water, it'll completely drench opponents in no time at all. Although it'll get through its 65 fl oz (1.9L) tank faster than you'd expect, there aren't many alternatives within the same price range that can challenge it.

Better yet, these implements of H20 mayhem won't break the bank. To save you time as well as money, we've rounded up our favorite blasters - and their lowest prices - here. No matter whether you want something cheap and cheerful or a premium Super Soaker that'll put normal water pistols to shame, you'll find an option to suit you here. There are recommendations to suit every age group as well, which means younger warriors don't need to be left out when it comes to the best water pistols. In our tests, we show that the PowerShot takes the water about 11% farther, about 34 feet, 7 inches, versus the single shot at 30 feet, 10 inches. Only the Temi water gun was able to beat the single-shot distance, but Spyra comes away the distance victor with its PowerShot mode.First, understand that this battery-powered water gun has two different shooting modes. There is the normal single shot (you get 22 of these on a full tank) and there is the PowerShot. By holding down the trigger, the gun charges and issues forth a larger, more powerful blast.

Nerf Super Soaker Soakzooka: This was actually a great product, just not a category winner. Third highest soak factor, and was the only gun to actually shoot farther than its stated claims at 30 feet versus 25. Team Magnus Incog Water Guns 1,200cc: This gun had one of my favorite looks. It holds a lot of water because it's basically all capacity and no fluff. It doesn't shoot very far in comparison to our other tested units, but it'll keep you in the game for a while, taking about 1 minute, 15 seconds to empty -- even constantly shooting. The X-Shot Fast-Fill Water Blaster is one of the best singular water guns on the market. If you or your kid want to be king of the water battlefield, the X-Shot is the blaster to get. It’s an ultra-large gun that can hold around a liter or around 30 ounces of water, so you won’t need to refill it constantly. Speaking of which, refilling this bad boy is a piece of cake. All you need to do is dunk the blaster in water, and it will seal itself the moment you pull it out – it takes about a second! You can also adjust the nozzle at the top of the gun to change the velocity of the water stream. T3 tests water guns by buying them from retailers, filling them with water, and then shooting our friends and family with jets of H2O.

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Spray distance - An average water blaster can fire a distance of around 10 to 40 feet, but the majority of water guns fall somewhere around 30 feet. If you're looking for water guns for children, 30-ish feet is plenty, but the best water guns for adults should have a greater range. This said, if soaking power is your main focus, a shorter range is totally fine. Practical Uses For A Water Gun More premium options offer an even stronger performance. We've yet to go hands-on with it, but the SpyraTwo has been making waves in recent years (quite literally). Indeed, the company claims that it is the "world's strongest water gun". This is thanks to an electric pump that fires pellets of water rather than the usual stream. Which water gun shoots the farthest? During testing we rate Super Soakers and other water-spewing weaponry on build quality, water capacity, features and range, which we feel are the most important elements to a good water gun.