Stream MachineWater Gun Launcher TL-600 17 Inch Single Barrel Water Launcher, Water Soaker Gun Shoots 40+ ft, Pool Squirt Gun for Outdoor Summer Fun, Model Number: 80005

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I purchased this for a specific use, but haven't had the opportunity to use it yet. It seems pretty functional and easy to use & is a good size & price, compared to other similar items out there. If I end up not using it, I'll give it to a friend's child.

I rate it super for discouraging squirrels in my bird feeder, and kinda' fun. I doubt if the squirrels agree.

It works, long, long spray

This is a very basic and powerful squirt gun.There is no priming or pumping required, it's ready to go instantly if you have a water source nearby.It doesn't have a water tank, you just dunk it in the river or a bucket and it draws in a full load of water as you pull the handle back, then it launches it out the opening in the front with as much force as you push on it. If you push lightly it won't go very far, but if you crank on it, it easily shoots 50 feet in a controlled stream of water that pretty much blasts anything or anyone caught in the path. Reload time is about 2-3 seconds.Note: Don't suck in rocks or sand or you can clog up the piston inside making it push hard.I tried the double barrel version, it looks neat and puts out 2x the water but it also pushes twice as hard so the single tube shoots farther and easier.I recommend the single tube 24" version which is actually 22.5" overall with a 17" barrel.I have 3 of these and I think a 27" model would be perfect, but they don't make that size. The 24" (really a 17" barrel) seems a bit short and the 36" can be unhandy since it's rather long.The fit between the internal plunger and the barrel seems good on most samples which provides smooth operation but one I bought doesn't fit too good so it requires more pushing to overcome internal friction. They could do better in this regard but most seem ok.So, keep the sand out and this watergun should blow away the competition for quite some time.Mr_D

I didn't realize that the water drips out unless you keep it upright so don't recommend it.

Leaks badly, has some oily substance on it- cheap junkWhy did you pick this product vs others?:Ratings

works great

If you have a dog, even a well-behaved dog, that has a strong prey drive, as most dogs do. Or worse yet, a dog that is a convicted cat killer, nothing says, "don't chase cat," like lurking, and waiting for dog to display cat chasing behavior and only then surprising dog with your "Stream Machine Water Gun Launcher - Single Barrel Water Blaster," then this is the most humane disciplinary action that you can take against that strong prey drive.I think it is important to think this through, never ever spray your dog with "Stream Machine Water Gun Launcher - Single Barrel Water Blaster," unless you are actually witnessing the behavior before it happens.If you do, your dog will think that you are punishing it, for no specific reason, and you will still have a problem.If you plan this right, you will only ever have to spray your dog once, and never use it again. After all of this, please seek professional help in training your dog, not to attack cats that wander into your dog's territory.