We'd certainly recommend this water gun for the littlest ones in the water fight, but older children would probably prefer it as a side-arm. There's no fiddly trigger to pull as the Microburst 2 fires as you pump it, and 20 shots is plenty for a water gun with such a low overall tank capacity. 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?

Size of the water soaker – You can find water soakers as small as a palm-sized little pistol, or as big as a full-on bazooka blaster. Large feature-filled soakers may look like the most fun, but if they’re too big for your child to handle they might feel frustrated and upset that they can’t control it. The weight of the water tank is also spread out evenly and the handles are smooth and comfortable to grip, so you won't face ease of use difficulties with the Hydra. To separate the best water guns from the duds we bought ten bestselling blasters and put them through a string of tough tests. Size: As previously mentioned, modern water guns come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, with the larger options on the market almost always boasting more power and range — albeit at the cost of portability and child-friendliness.Once filled, you'll also need to remember to keep the water gun upright, as we found it leaks when pointing downwards. Features – Fancy a soaker that does more than blast water? Some shoot slime, Nerf bullets as well as water, or water balloons. Speed and agility are important in water fights, so you'll want to avoid being weighed down by heavy, absorbent clothing.

But this water gun did come up the shortest in our range tests and it can't be relied on to get your opponents especially wet. We then fired each water gun from a couple of metres away, ensuring that the whole shot hit the tester's overalls. At an impressive range of 9 metres, you'll also be likely to hit your opponents before they can get close enough to return fire. We measured the capacity of each water gun by filling the water tank up to maximum and then pouring it out into a container on a set of scales that told us how many millilitres of water were inside. Water capacity – Soakers are made to hold different capacities of water and small water tanks will need to be constantly refilled. If you’re just looking for a simple, fun game to play around a paddling pool, then a smaller water capacity could suffice, but for epic water fights choose one with a larger tank.Overall, we think this is a superb water gun that'll make everyone want to be on your team for your next water fight.

Bushes, trees and garden furniture are all excellent sources of cover in a water fight. Not only will you avoid getting hit, you'll also keep out of sight and can ambush your enemies when they least expect it.Blast Distance – Whether it’s a gentle blast or a full-on soaking, you can find water guns with various blast distances. We've listed the blast distances for each soaker, but remember these are the maximum possible distances, not all kids will be able to reach those max lengths, especially if strong pumping is required first. 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.