Sometimes, branded blasters are better at the branding than the blasting. Such is the case with the Nerf Fortnite Pump SG. It looks great, but as a blaster it’s unremarkable. $30 for a large, single-shot Mega blaster is quite nuts, especially when the blaster that originated this platform (the Mega Double Breach) fired two darts and cost $5. For a bit more money, you could find a Fortnite TS (and in some places, it’s on sale) for more capacity, or just skip Mega altogether for a Rival Saturn. It’s just as large, but holds more ammo and is more satisfying.
We’ll look closer, but don’t be too excited unless you’re getting it for the cosplay factor.
That’s an Odd Duck
The blaster is also very…plain. It seems like other Fortnite blasters had more detail or other fun shapes attached to them, while this is just a few really smooth shell pieces put together.
In any case, priming is smooth and easy, and the blaster feels solid like you’d expect from a Nerf blaster.
Performance
The Pump SG averaged 72fps in my testing with the included ammo. Of course, stock Mega darts aren’t that accurate, so good luck hitting the target. Rate of fire, however, is atrocious, given the multiple actions needed to fire one mega dart. At best, I could get one shot every four seconds while firing consistently.
Internals
Final Opinion
As a display piece? Sure, the Pump SG is acceptable. But there’s really nothing special about it either. On the blaster side of things, however, it’s a terrible use of money. $30 for a pump action blaster that you have to reload through a breech every time? Just go with another option instead. I’m just happy I found mine on sale instead of full price.