DartZone Pro MK 1.2 and MK 2.1 - Review, Testing, and Comparison 

I've been waiting on you review of these two blasters. I have watched others talk about them, but seeing as you are the only RU-vid nerfer that I have actually had a substantive conversation with and therefore knowing where our thought on something align and diverge. Your reviews hold the most weight with me. Thank you for all you do, your silliness and antics have picked me up on some dark days. Hope to Nerf with you again soon.

I also really enjoyed handling the 2.1! As someone with noodle arms, I appreciate the very light prime. I also agree on the appearance being an improvement. I'm interested to see if you'll run into any of the feeding issues people ran into at the FPT/DZPT finals with the 1.2. It was a pretty consistent problem for all of us that weekend (my friend on the winning team had a catastrophic jam during quarterfinals, so bad that he couldn't fix the blaster for the next round and had to get a replacement), but the review models that were sent out seem to have been more mixed on the matter - some jammed *worse* than we saw at the tournament, but a couple of reviewers have had no issues with it. From what I've gathered, when plinking on a range, the blaster is pretty great (though it still often catches halfway through moving the pusher). It seems to be when used in a competitive setting that any issues have shown up, so I'm looking forward to seeing your thoughts after using it at your next war! Hopefully, *hopefully*, the blasters we used at finals will just all have been lemons, because I genuinely do want Dart Zone to keep showing why we fell in love with them a couple years ago. Unfortunately, I'm not optimistic.

Was kind of hoping to see the Conquest in there as well, but it was still neat to see all the Pro line getting compared to each other. Thanks for that.

The Max Stryker is sooooo good, and still a bit overlooked in the hobby I feel. I've modded mine to the moon and it rules.

The reason for the speed loaders not working is because it’s now mag fed. I assume they just figured that people will only use the mags. Ow and if you cut the notches it will work. Check out tungsten’s video

I just got a limited edition orange 2.0 the other day and after I ordered it they went out of stock. Feeling pretty lucky

Ahh can't wait to try these myself! Good review as always, Captain!

I love my mk1 too! The extra heft is just reassuring but I’d love to upgrade/tweak it so I could get a little more out of it. I always thought that there was more performance in the design that could be had. I’ll likely end up picking up the 1.2, but you can pry my 2.0 from my cold dead fingers. Another great review as always!

My thoughts on the clip not being cross compatible - Right from the start they're selling a 4 pack of magazines for the 2.1. If you already have a mk. 2 you're much less likely to buy that 4 pack because you already have a few ways of loading if the clip was compatible. OR it was like you said, a bad oversight 🤣😂🤣🔫 Also I'll be ordering the 2.1 tomorrow. Very excited 😁

If I remember right, the fix for the unwanted stock collapse on the DZP MK1.0 was to drop a chunk of PVC into the stock. That should keep it at the desired length.

Love the video Can’t wait to see what upgrades/craziness comes about with these new toys.

Awesome video Capin! I agree it's odd that the MK2.1 isn't cross compatible with the 2s speed loaders, but I do love they made the muzzle able to shoot rival, mega, and ultra darts! Highly recommend you plink with that it's fun! I was also surprised the new Nexus hits 200fps

I can’t wait to get my hands on these blasters! Thanks for the video Cap

Hey Cap, I've seen on a different video about this blaster that the tournament edition specifically was going to be available at a lower price point than previous online only dart zone pro blasters. Have you heard anything about this?

Maybe they'll make a 2.2 pistol that is compatible with the old speed loaders. Maybe

I so want the MK2.1 but so expensive and so very hard to find in stores, only sold online. The only pistol that I was able to pick up on sale for 20 dollars for Christmas was the Dartzone Max Outlaw.

Excellent review sir! Bangarang!

16:36 That's a lot of power behind it.

I _believe_ the Aeon could technically qualify as a "Pistol" in a legal sense (at least in real steel) due to the short barrel and the lack of a stock/brace. So it would either qualify as a pistol or be a PCC. Either way, it fit in the pistol round in my opinion. You do, of course, have the ultimate in reasons for putting it in the pistol round, and that reason is "Cause I wanna" also known as the "Cause I can" defense.

Captain do you know of any red dot optics with a circular design with the dot is instead of a square.

If you get the deuce upgrade the rotation spring , sillybutts tried it and it fixed its rotation issues

I can give you my 1.1, im having catching issues with it plus i have a caliburn and nerf is like a secondary hobby to me so im ok with giving it to you,

really looking forward to see what you think of the Deuce, and if you have any fixes for the cylinder/rotation problems

The priming slop if probably due to the telescoping tube for the full length darts.

Commenting to boost the algorithms!

Slop free! Hooray!

There's a difference between supporting legacy versions and encouraging the use of them. By retaining full lemgth dart capability it lets people transition forward but by not including full lengths in the box it encourages new hobbyists to buy the half darts. One day half darts will just be known as darts and it shall be a glorious day

I hope we get an all orange skin for the 2.1 I bought my mk 2 just before they announced the orange model, and I'm not trying to jump the gun this time too

Sorry if you’ve answered this: Where did you get the tentacle stock? Would be an interesting stock for a modern-esk Davy Johns themed load out.

Dunno about you but I'd freak out if I heard a puma in my backyard. Although saying that, I am Australian, so the scariest thing that makes an eerie noise is an emu.

I wish the max Stryker was sold in Canada it’s one of my most sought after blasters

the reason mesh eyepro is not as common is because an airsoft bb might shatter and send splinters into your eyes. they are perfectly fine for nerf though.

Omg is that a kraken stock??! Dope man

Im pretty happy with the MK2.1 as a upgrade to my MK2. My Mk2 barely makes it 15 feet no matter what dart I use. I have a new barrel and Ill try some new orings/teflon tape to improve the seal soon. Maybe I can find a replacement spring to try. Most of that slop was DZ method to shoot both full length and half length darts. Probably better options, but it works.

Are you using the original green bamboos or the newer yellowy bamboos that came with the new blasters? The new darts are lighter than normal which causes a higher initial velocity but samey ranges and worse accuracy.

I think its weird that the new pro mk 1.2 does not have a buffer tube. That is a minus to me.

We nice forward by getting rid of the obsolete. No more full length magwells.

I like how the stock on the 1.2 seems to turn into an ar buffer tube

the quick reload kod was actually done by thatoldnerfguy and it woooorks! so yeah, no real engineering reason why not to

I wish there was a version with no full length compatibility, the slop or take up as some call it just feels absolutely abysmal. Leads to rougher priming and I just wish there was a stand alone short dart version would be amazing

Did u try testing performance with and without the barrel on the pistol? Some say performance increased.with the barrel.

Woah what's that orange stock you put on the 1.2?

Battle cats music?

This video has been out for a while so this might be a shot in the dark, but has anyone found a low-power option for the 2.1? I go to a LARP where the FPS cap is 130 and I want to use the 2.1 for its style and magazines, but can’t warrant the purchase without any way to drop the power down to a more reasonable level

Yeah but can they take a k26?

Wait so it is backwards compatible with the mk1.1 mags? Might buy this for a war

I might acturally pass on the 1.2, i've been seeing too many issues with it, and it isn't taking talons very well, kinda like the Mk 3 was having trouble. I do have the mk 2.1, it's great but... I just prefer my hammershot, plus mine hits pretty hard, so I'm happy.

I've heard the muzzle can fire mega and rival. Have you given that a try?

Seeing you prime the Aeon so easily scares me.

Is the Stryker actually more powerful than the nexus? I didn't realize that was the case.

Does anyone know if the mk 1.1 is still being made and for sale? I see the 1.2 on sites but cant find the 1.1

Where can I find the carry handle for the Striker?

You’re not a schmuck. I’d like you to use the Jurassic World blaster. Thank you.

Has anyone come out with upgrades for the adventure force spectrum

I mean hey that top prime one would class as a pistol in real steel. No stock, short barrel.

So the pistol is too big and the long gun is too big?

What was with that Tentacle Stock!?😲

24:20 More seriously, could you not just cut the two grooves for the speed loaders into the 2.1?

أَفَرَأَيْتَ إِن مَّتَّعْنَاهُمْ سِنِينَ (٢٠٥) ثُمَّ جَاءَهُم مَّا كَانُوا يُوعَدُونَ (٢٠٦) مَا أَغْنَىٰ عَنْهُم مَّا كَانُوا يُمَتَّعُونَ (٢٠٧) الشعراء Then have you considered if We gave them enjoyment for years, And then there came to them that which they were promised? They would not be availed by the enjoyment with which they were provided. (Quran 26 :205-207)

Any jamming issues on the 1.2?

How to you get one??

Nico Octo-stock

I like red better.

Dart Zone needs to start coming up with some better names than just numbers. These are going to get confusing they more they add...

It hurts me to see people dry fire

Watching this while hiding in a closet with my nexus pro

How do you design those bottle targets

Epic

"these 3 screws and then 1 more" I am amused by your unique way of saying there are 4 screws

I know 50 cal balls a thing now try ear plugs lol

Oooo a V1nce copy

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