Description:
The CPS 1-3-5 has the same size and generic shape as the CPS 1500/CPS
1700. However, instead of sporting a single aperture with dual nozzle
sizes at its front, the CPS 1-3-5 has 5 nozzle in a fixed-fan-spread alignment.
The blaster does not have a separate selector switch for nozzle use. Instead,
one, three or five streams can be fired simultaneously from the CPS 1-3-5
depending on how hard one pulls on the trigger. This allows the CPS 1-3-5
user to quickly and easily switch between single or wide-burst shots when
needed.
The reservoir and firing chamber capacities of the CPS 1-3-5 are very
respectable. As well, the CPS 1-3-5 has both a top-mounted handle and
shoulder strap to ease carrying this blaster.
A common complaint regarding this blaster lies in its nozzles. Each nozzle
would only receive a (1x) rating. The fact that they are fixed in a fan
position also means the chance of hitting a target with two or more streams
is unlikely unless one happens to be quite close. At the same time, the
fact that this blaster can provide a good spread of water beams means
that large groups of people can quickly be hit with water in no time.
Comparing this blaster to other blasters this size would not be fair.
The CPS 1-3-5's role should be considered either as a long-firing light
assault rifle or a decent suppression weapon for dealing with masses of
enemy troops. Good against any XP-class blaster and decent even against
CPS-class blasters, the CPS 1-3-5 has its uses, but its strength really
lies in who uses it.
Pros: Mid-sized,
good capacity blaster with a large firing chamber and long shot times.
The ability to toggle between 1, 3 or 5 streams just be squeezing the
trigger harder or softer makes nozzle selection quick and simple. The
shoulder strap and handle for carrying is a bonus.
Cons: Five
1x nozzles in a fan spread does not allow for fast saturation of a target.
The fixed angle between the nozzles means that targets have to be at a
certain spacing to be hit by the multiple streams.
Dimensions:
67.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 33 cm (26.6" x 4.9" x 13.0") Weight: 1.18 kg (41.6 oz.) Reservoir Volume: 3.16 L (105.3 oz.) Firing Chamber Volume: 850 mL (28.3 oz.) Pump Volume: 29 mL (1.0 oz.)
Range:
1 nozzle (level/1m) 6 - 7m (19.7' - 23.0') (45 degrees) 8 - 9m (26.2'
- 29.5')
3 nozzles
(same as above with -0.3m(-1') range and +1.5m (+5') spread per
side)
5 nozzles (same as above with an additional -1.5m (-5') range and
+1.5m (+5') spread per side)
