The Alpha Trooper is a magazine-fed blaster with a spring powered reverse plunger system. It uses a pump action priming mechanism via a front shotgun style grip. Similar to the Nerf Raider.
It comes with an 18-dart drum magazine, this is a smaller version of the Raider 35-dart drum magazine and it provides good ammo capacity in a more compact form factor. This 18-dart drum magazine is also compatible with the other N-Strike clip system based blasters too.
This blaster also has the "Slam Fire" mode capability. Hold down the trigger, then pump the front grip repeatedly to fire a constant stream of foam darts, the rate-of-fire (RoF) will depend on how fast you pump the front grip.
The Alpha Trooper is packaged with 18 x streamline darts. Its average firing range is approx. 30ft.
Available at Toys R Us and most major dept stores in Singapore. Retail Price: SGD$49.90.
For internal photos of the Nerf Alpha Trooper, click Here.
Review:
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Box (Front)
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Box (Back)
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Un-Boxed
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Contents
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Assembled
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Scale Comparison with Nerf Maverick
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Scale Comparison with Nerf Raider
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - N-Strike Accessory Compatibility
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - Interchangeable Components
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 - N-Strike Clip & Drum Magazine Comparisons
Nerf Alpha Trooper CS-18 at Amazon.com
I just got mine today at Zellers. The only problem I have with it is that the grip should be a little bigger, my hand doesn't quite fit that well on it.
ReplyDeleteIf you wanted to check my battled tested review on this gun, you can check it here:
ReplyDeletehttp://basicnerf.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/basic-nerf-alpha-trooper-cs-18-review-write-up/
Sweet wish I had 1 cuz i got a Nerf Recon (modded) and 2 clips.
ReplyDeleteThis gun looks so good !
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a Recon with a Raider, or the little brother of the Raider :)
Raider is cool, Recon is too, this one is uber-cool !
I NEED it :D !
Thanks for making a review on that wonder :D
So no barrel attachment then? it looks like would fit pretty easily on there, if not then it probably wouldn't be too hard to take the barrel out of a recon or longstrike or longshot or something and cut it to fit.
ReplyDeleteHey SG Nerf.
ReplyDeleteDo you know if it is for sale in France ?
It doesn't matter if you don't know :)
Thank you sir.
Barty,
ReplyDeleteSorry, i've no idea of the Nerf stock availability in France.
You'll have to check with the dept stores around your area to find out.
Is the ranges PTG or ATG? And are the ranges really so good? I heard that its internals are that of a Recon's.
ReplyDeleteMelody,
ReplyDeleteThe ranges i post are parallel-to-ground ranges.
I got the opportunity to compare multiple sets side-by-side, and the Alpha Trooper seems to have a consistently slightly better overall range than the Recon, it's most likely because of updated internal improvements within its firing system.
Hey SG Nerf.
ReplyDeleteFirst, thank you for your answer, as I said, it doesn't matter, anyway you're an expert in Nerfs :)
The Alpha Trooper is like an updated Recon with a Raider, right ?
I think this one will be on my favorites :)
See you :)
I agree that the Alpha seems to have better muzzle velocity, so watch out for those "shoot your own leg" moments.
ReplyDeleteHere's a very cheap mod. Since the Alpha is a slam-fire design, the trigger's largely irrelevant; the pump action is the important thing to RoF. So simply just get a plastic tie (one that you can undo later!), tie the trigger down, and just pump the action; each pump will just slam off. You can hold it like a stick, makes it easier to cycle, so your RoF goes up a wee bit.
while me and my friends were playing nerf together,my friend shot me with an alpha trooper it was quite painful!
ReplyDeleteHey sgnerf, do you think the raider or the alpha trooper is better? I'm not sure on which one to get.
ReplyDeletePhilip,
ReplyDeleteIt depends on your gameplay style, get the Raider if you want a higher capacity 35-dart drum mag, or get the Alpha Trooper if you prefer a more compact 18-dart drum mag.
What's the difference between a direct plunger and a reverse one?
ReplyDeleteAndy,
ReplyDeleteCheck these mod guides to get an idea of what the 2 internal plunger systems look like:
Nerf Longshot (direct plunger):
http://modworks.blogspot.com/2009/09/nerf-longshot-mod-guide.html
Nerf Recon (reverse plunger):
http://modworks.blogspot.com/2009/10/nerf-recon-mod-guide.html
SG nerf,
ReplyDeleteMagstrike or alpha trooper
Please write back,
yours truly Awesome person
Pierre,
ReplyDeleteGet the Alpha Trooper.
You'll have more options to expand its ammo capacity with other clips and magazines, plus customise it with N-Strike attachments.
SG nerf
ReplyDeleteSorry to intrude you with another question, but which one would you prefer, longstrike CS-6 or Alpha trooper CS-18. I play in open area and in corridors.
Yours truly Awesome Person
Please write back
Pierre,
ReplyDeleteBoth the Longstrike and Alpha Trooper use the same reverse plunger system, so their firing performance is similar.
But the Alpha Trooper comes with an 18-dart drum magazine and has the slam-fire feature.
The Longstrike has a faux detachable barrel and bolt action design, but only comes with a 6-dart clip and no slam-fire feature. People get it mainly for its "sniper rifle" design.
So for display, get the Longstrike.
But for actual game usage, get the Alpha Trooper.
Thank you for your answer SG nerf,
ReplyDeleteI'm very satisfied on how you answered. Thank you. BTW like your reviews.Once more thank you.
Can i use the 18-Dart Drum Mag for recon?
ReplyDeleteAndrew Khor,
ReplyDeleteYes, the 18-dart drum mag can be used in all N-Strike clip-fed blasters.
With some modifications to the front end, (change the muzzle, carve a spot for the locking mech.) is the Alpha Trooper's height enough to use barrel attachments with?
ReplyDeleteAndy,
ReplyDeleteIts possible, would just need some custom work to mod the original barrel tip to accept front barrel attachments... or you could transplant a barrel tip from a Recon too.
I was so happy with my Alpha trooper
ReplyDeletei played a HVZ with it.
I had 3 people running at me at once
it was 3 shot kill and I had 9 shots left. it went so fast that i got them all and had time to run away yay!!!
could u plz show a picture of the Alphatrooper with the spectre stock
ReplyDeletealso why does the pic you have ontly say trooper on it and the slider is black?
Samza,
ReplyDeleteSorry, i don't have a Spectre shoulder stock anymore to show, it has since been traded away. Perhaps you could just try to picture it in your mind. :)
Which photo has the slider back?
If you mean the first photo of the Nerf Spectre's exterior Box Art, then i guess Nerf is just showing that the slider moves backwards during slam-fire mode firing.
i must have got them from google or something cos I just checked and it was normal
ReplyDeletei'll try to post it on my blog if that's ok
to see it go to www.AUSNerfblasters.blogspot.com
Samza,
ReplyDeleteWell, sometimes product images from store catalogue differ from the actual product, usually due to changes in final production design.
thanx
ReplyDeleteby the way did u visit my site
it's not that good but may get better
Samza,
ReplyDeleteYup, i checked out your site. Just gotta add some of your own content in :)
Hey sgnerf,
ReplyDeletei was wondering if this gun is heavy or light because when me and my friends have nerfwars - we run around a lot. i want a lightweight and strong gun - is this gun a good choice???
Ahzam,
ReplyDeleteIts around the same weight as a Nerf Recon with its front barrel attached.
Quite a good blaster to use in Nerf games 'cos it comes with a 18-dart drum mag and has the slam-fire feature.
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ReplyDeleteim bout to post a thing on modding a stremline dart to work in a nite finder, swarmfire ect
Hey sgnerf,
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of getting a clear deploy or recon, but i want to put the raider drum magazine on it. Which do you think will fit better?
pwinc3ss,
ReplyDeleteBoth blasters can fit the raider drum magazine, but i guess it'll be abit more balanced on the Recon.
Hey,should i buy the alpha trooper or the raider cos i like them both.Very chia lat!Tell me which one is stronger please....
ReplyDeleteHAFFIY,
ReplyDeleteBoth the Alpha Trooper and Raider share the same reverse plunger systems, you can compare the internal parts here:
http://modworks.blogspot.com/2010/11/nerf-alpha-trooper-internals-guide.html
In general, they both have similar power and range, but some users have found that the Alpha Trooper blaster tends to exhibit slightly better range (a few feet extra), most likely due to its slightly newer internals design or perhaps better plunger seals.
Of course, such differences also depend on whether you get a good or not-so-good unit from the store too. :)
So it all depends on whether you want the Raider with its 35-dart drum magazine and adjustable shoulder stock... or the Alpha Trooper with its more compact 18-dart drum magazine.
Hey SG Nerf, which blaster do you personally prefer: Alpha Trooper or Raider?
ReplyDeletePS: Please chekc out my blog: cplnerf.blogspot.com
What do you think of it?
P13c30fch33s3,
ReplyDeleteAfter using both the Raider and Alpha Trooper in Nerf games, i personally prefer the Raider.
The main reason is because i prefer the vertical foregrip design on the Raider, compared to the flat shotgun grip design on the Alpha Trooper.
Also, the 35-dart drum magazine that comes with the Raider allows users to continue firing when all the other blasters have to reload.
I've gone up against Alpha Trooper players using 18-dart drum magazines many times in one-to-one skirmishes during Nerf games and always get to score easy hits when they have to stop and reload.
And i like the Raider's adjustable shoulder stock too. :)
Your site looks nice, good tips and info on how to use the various blasters effetively. :)
Thanks for the comments! Strangely, I find the vertical grip of the Raider less comfortable. Maybe I've used the Deploy too much, but the Raider feels uncomfortable. On that note, have you used the Quick 16 before?
ReplyDeleteP13c30fch33s3,
ReplyDeleteYeah, i guess it's all about individual preference.
I usually shoulder aim my Raider so a vertical foregrip feels more ergonomic for me. Though if i were to fire it "from-the-hip", then a flat shotgun grip would be more suitable.
I've tried out the new Dart Tag Quick 16, it's quite similar in operation as a Raider.
did nerf alpha trooper spring(the big one) fits to nerf raider?
ReplyDeletebruneicoastbusters,
ReplyDeleteYes, the Alpha Trooper plunger spring can fit in the Raider too.
hey sgnerf
ReplyDeleteshud i buy this gun or the alpha trooper cuz theyre basically the same price.
tell me good things and the bad things about these guns
mypointofview,
ReplyDeleteI think you posted your comment in the wrong review... this is the Nerf Alpha Trooper review, so i have no idea which is the other blaster you are referring to.
SoRRY sgnerf,
ReplyDeletei was talkin about the recon or the alpha trooper
sorry
mypointofview,
ReplyDeleteFor Nerf games, the Alpha Trooper would be a better blaster to use as it has the slam-fire feature, pump-action priming grip system and 18-dart drum magazine.
The Recon is good mainly if you want to have the N-Strike attachments to mix and match with the other blasters.
my alpha trooper is shoot 35-40 in straight way farther than firefly,but there a problem in alpha trooper, when i shoot after 15-20 feet,the dart will go to left,(sometime right) how come?
ReplyDeletejackiehuang7722,
ReplyDeleteLike i mentioned, its mainly due to manufacturing variations between individual units.
Streamline foam darts are naturally unbalanced and inaccurate, that's why most experienced Nerfers custom make their own foam darts instead for better accuracy and consistency.
does anyone knows why my nerf alpha trooper is losing power
ReplyDeleteit only shoot to 10ft. shtock
maybe you got the bad one.
ReplyDeletehelp i need to know whats beter Alpha troper or deploy hel plz tanks
ReplyDeletethomas,
ReplyDeleteFor Nerf games, the Alpha Trooper would be more effective in all aspects, it has slam-fire mode and comes with the 18-dart drum magazine.
Imho, the Deploys's only distinctive feature is it's "deploy" mode, which is just a gimmick. :)
thank for the info i bought the alpha trooper its good
ReplyDeleteHey sg nerf, thank's for answering my previous questions. But there's something else I want to ask you,(well two things actually)- 1. Does the alpha trooper have sights, like I said on the deploy review, I could make my own but they wouldn't be accurate and 2. Do you find that shoulder stocks help, like by taking weight off your hands or increasing accuracy or something. Thanks :)
ReplyDelete12 dan 12,
ReplyDeleteThe Alpha Trooper does not have any "sights", but most users just aim down the tactical rail, good enough for the range this blaster achieves anyways.
Yes, shoulder stocks definitely help enable more stable aiming in any blaster.
Right, thank's again.
ReplyDeletethis or quick 16 in slam fire what is better
ReplyDeleteCani KRAL,
ReplyDeleteIf you have to use only Tagger darts in Dart Tag specific games, then the Quick 16 will be your choice.
But for all other Nerf games where you don't necessarily need to use Tagger darts, then the Alpha Trooper is better... because you have the option of higher ammo capacity with 18-dart clips or 18-dart / 35-dart drum magazines too.
what if I only have one 6 dart clip and 2 darts dont matter for me and whats better on slamfire
ReplyDeleteCani KRAL,
ReplyDeleteIn that case, then it just depends on whichever casing design you prefer... both work the same on slamfire mode anyways, only that their dart type compatibility is different.
Do note that the Quick 16 can't use Streamline foam darts unless the plastic dart peg within its bolt is removed.
Do Vivocity Toy r Us has alpha trooper?
ReplyDeletebaron,
ReplyDeleteNo idea, just give a call to the outlet beforehand to check.
I bought an Alpha Trooper, and I am very pleased with it. One thing concerns me, however. The speed that I pump the grip determines the range of the dart. If I pump the grip very slowly, the dart just sort of falls out of the barrel. If I slam the grip quickly, the range is greatly increased. Can this be fixed?
ReplyDeletepenguin626,
ReplyDeleteThe reason why the pump action speed affects the range of the shot is because the foam dart needs the forward pump movement to quickly chamber it securely into the bolt just before it fires to get the best seal (and hence best range).
If you move the pump grip slowly, the foam dart may not be completely chambered as securely into the bolt and that results in a sub-optimal seal while its being fired.
Its just part of the design... thats why its called "slam-fire". :)
hey sgnerf! are these still in stock in sg? i there is pls tell me. cant seem to find em @ tru tampines
ReplyDeleterubesh's nerf,
ReplyDeleteThey seem to be sold out locally, i guess you'll have to get them from overseas or online nowadays.
so will they be back in sg?
ReplyDeleterubesh's nerf,
ReplyDeleteI've no idea too, haven't seen them for quite a while.
oh crap! i really wanted 1...
ReplyDeletebut shouldnt they be still avabile?
ReplyDeleterubesh's nerf,
ReplyDeleteWell, blasters do get sold out and its up to stores to re-stock them. So you just have to shop around to find them.
but how come your stock list still has AT cs18 in it?
ReplyDeleterubesh's nerf,
ReplyDeleteI'll probably remove it soon, once i confirm its completely out of stock locally.
so ... do u think the'll be back? if not is there any shop to order this from in sg itself?
ReplyDeleterubesh's nerf,
ReplyDeleteLike i mentioned, i've no idea too.
Just received my AT. Tried throwing in my 35 round drum and it wont stay in place. It keeps on falling out. None of my other clips/mags have the problem with this particular blaster. 35 rounder works on my recon and my 2 stampedes with no problems.
ReplyDeleteSG, How do I fix this issue with my AT?
Thanks
Anonymous,
DeleteParts fit can sometimes vary slightly between different production batches, so it's possible the particular blaster or drum magazine that you have might not match together perfectly.
You could try opening the blaster and try test loading the drum magazine while the casing is open to see if the blaster's clip catch is able to slot securely into the drum magazine's catch notch... if its slightly off alignment, you could try trimming the drum magazine's catch notch slightly so that the blasters's clip catch can secure it.
Thanks for the fast reply SG.
DeleteThe drum case seemed to be a little off where the slot is. I simply sanded it down a little and it fits like a glove now.
Happy day!
This may be out of topic, but do you think I could get in minor/major trouble if one of these things where found in my suitcase at an airport? (:D)
ReplyDeleteJoseph,
DeleteI guess you'll have to check beforehand with the customs at both airports, its up to them to decide.
My plunger recently broke, can I use another one from another model? (ie. Recon, Raider, and Deploy) If so? which one?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
DeleteWell, although the reverse plunger blaster models share similar internal designs, their plunger tubes tend to differ slightly in detail and fit within the casing.
I guess you can try to adapt a reverse plunger from another blaster, just do a detail comparison and make the necessary adjustments.
Hey SG Nerf,
ReplyDeleteYou can call me Dr. Pepperdog if you want to reply to this comment. So anyway, I was at a target store in Escondido,San Diego, California in the USA, and there were about 5 or 6 Alpha Troopers in stock for only 18.95! Maybe you could get a friend to get them for you if you would like another few Alpha Troopers. I just wanted to point that out to you.
SGnerf, Do they sell it in Singapore now??? as in late september????? If yes, where??????
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
DeleteThey are currently sold out in Singapore, you'll have to either order from online or buy from overseas stores.
DO you know where in singapore sells ner alpha trooper
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
DeleteThey are currently sold out in Singapore, you'll have to either order from online or buy from overseas stores.
do you have an EAT, i can't find a review for it!
ReplyDeleteHey, would you prefer to use the 18 straight clips or the 18 drum with the AT.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
DeleteIf i'm using stock foam darts, i'd use the 18-dart drum magazine as its more compact... but if i'm using custom short-length stefans, then i'll use 18-dart straight clips as they are easier to mod to use stefans.