[REVIEW] Dart Zone MK-2.1 | High Performance Magazine-fed Pistol!

[@Coop772]

Hey dudebros, I'm changing my video schedule! From now on, I'll be uploading on Fridays at 3pm Eastern instead of Saturdays at 9am for my weekly video.

[@foox6101]

Thanks for clarifying :D

[@alexandretherrien1234]

NP coop!

[@Badonicus]

Is it because your shooting Clerks 4 instead of Kevin?

[@CainCorley0]

Nice beard your growing btw. :)

[@diamrald8021]

You should try a preformance test/vs video on brightly colored blasters against real looking blasters. That would be fun to see

[@goosenman2]

I haven't bought a nerf gun for nearly two years, yet I still watch every single Coop video he puts out. They're just that good.

[@Jacob_James_Wheeler]

me too!!

[@danlyon8165]

That's pretty sad

[@runawaygemm5397]

@@danlyon8165 ?? It’s just good content

[@Someone_Named_Aden]

Same lol

[@eggheadtwoSCM]

Same

[@Thesnakerox]

I hope I'm not the only one who loves how Coop knows Dart Zone's names for the Bamboo, Ruby, and Ember darts

[@LCancel]

Note on the new style of Bamboo darts that come with this blaster : They're lighter than many other darts, which artificially boosts velocities BUT that extra velocity is lost quicker resulting in the same ranges and importantly - worse accuracy.

[@Makotosaber]

Actually worse range, bradley phillips ha a comparison video of it.

[@Khronik_]

​@@jessewright5604 you gonna provide information on how hes wrong?

[@johnybloom5575]

@@Makotosaber hi what darts are the best?

[@Makotosaber]

@@johnybloom5575 i heard that ember and diamond darts are only good for dart zone blasters but i’m not sure. I mainly use worker high end dart because i don’t have access to dart zone darts. Sorry i can’t give a proper answer because i don’t live in the US. Try watching bradley phillips review on darts.

[@johnybloom5575]

@@Makotosaber thnx

[@nomicnevermic]

I'd say the Mk2.1 is would be more fitting in a pistol only round, or if modified as a long range sidearm alongside a weaker primary, if you're into that kind of thing. The original Mk2 takes the cake when it comes to a smaller form factor sidearm just in case your primary jams.

[@ProdByDJMJ]

I could see a huge scar barrel in the pistol

[@thekingofgamers3350]

@@ProdByDJMJ SPINNNNNNNN

[@kazefw3834]

I mean, the firerat is much better in terms of ergo, but it's much more expensive if you get all the stuff as MK2.1. And it's shooting much more spicier than the firerat.

[@eomersimbajon2938]

Like... A UMP or smth like a tiny smg???

[@nomicnevermic]

@@eomersimbajon2938 Something like an unmodified Stryfe, Rapidstrike, or generally anything you like that doesn't exceed the modified Mk2.1's velocity, so you can use it for the occasional long range shot.

[@RoryStarr]

Can we all just appreciate how damn good that reload was? John Wick over here.

[@anonymous3883]

It's because he trains and shoots with real steel

[@Mgtowhonesty]

Coop is the only reviewer i trust. I do miss the loadout videos though

[@FoamFlingingHS]

6:26 those reloads are so smooth

[@CarterG4Y]

Dart Zone single-handedly carrying the industry on their shoulders

[@GresSimJa]

Apparently, the new Bamboo darts are a lot lighter and flimsier than most DZ darts we've come to know and love (they're about 25% lighter than the 1-gram old Bamboo, DZ Max and Ember darts). Lower dart weight increases FPS and range, but decreases accuracy (think of how Ultra darts behave). It also means FPS readings are artificially inflated with the included darts, as using the same not-as-light darts as other blasters means you don't get that advantage. Hope you get a shot at reviewing the MK1.2 soon. It's... an experience. Sillybutts has a video on how to fix that blaster's very frequent jams.

[@thecateatingasian]

good thing i have old bamboo darts because i cant buy anything else

[@Makotosaber]

Actually lower weight does mean increase fps but reduce accuracy and range. It doesn’t have enough weight to keep its momentum going.

[@misellus3931]

the new bamboo darts are lighter than all previous ammo thats why it performs really well, but since its so light it might be more easily affected by wind

[@cavegamer5989]

6:25 smooth AF. Thanks for the great content dude!!

[@chipsahoyboy5407]

YES! I was wondering when this moment would come!

[@Verse1234567]

I think you and other leading people (many of them on youtube) should take credit for the very good offerings of mainstream sold foam blasters lately, Coop. For the companies it is of course always about money, but I think you guys have contributed to the hobby being elevated even for us who only go to the bigger stores to get one. I have Mk. 2, I will def get 2.1 when I get a chance.

[@jobbgaming5028]

i always come back to watching these videos like once every few months and everytime i do coop changes physical appearance everytime

[@blueleader392]

I stopped watching around 3 years ago, but came back recently and I barely recognized him

[@aperson3001]

Hey coop, let me just say I’ve been watching your content for about six months, and I love how good you review your dart blasters because of how detailed your explanations are! Keep up the good work and by the way, you beard looks really cool👍

[@ProdByDJMJ]

His beard is sick

[@aperson3001]

@@ProdByDJMJ I know right

[@kbro7980]

I’m digging the coop beard, been watching him for probably like 6 years and it’s the first time i’ve seen him with a beard

[@ColoradoK_117]

If you're new to the hobby - welcome! We're happy to have you! If you're just new to the channel - hey! I'm glad you found Coop, he's great

[@aperson3001]

@@ColoradoK_117 no, nerf has been my hobby for as long as I can remember

[@idog5423]

Amazing. Also coop, your beard looks amazing

[@Trinity43421]

Absolutely does

[@sdcheung5678]

We've seen skinny coop, big coop, long hair coop, now caveman coop

[@khollar]

Got mine today from Amazon. It is very accurate and fun to shoot. Much easier to prime than Aeon Pro. I'm going back and forth between the included bamboo 2.0 darts and the ember darts shooting outside and it seems the bamboo fly away a little more, probably due to the lighter weight.

[@THUNDER52]

I haven’t seen Coops videos in like a year, god he’s changed a lot

[@WilhelmScreamer]

Thanks for the heads up on the feeding lips, not much comments on that from other people. Additionally the in depth commentary on the ergonomics and size are super insightful

[@shadowsa2b]

Im not sure which i like better. Advantage to a magazine is that you stick it in, and youre done. Disadvantage: you have to keep track of the removed empty magazine. And you have to swap the first mag with one of the ones on your belt while also holding the blaster. For speed loaders, you have to align it, and push the darts in, so its a more complicated task. But the advantage is that you can empty it and throw it back in your holster without having to fumble with a second one at the same time.

[@Kuli24000]

That's actually a VERY important point you have about having to invert the mag carrier to get the dart out. Big time downer. And goodness me are you good at reloading! And also good point about the ember darts being inconsistent. I use bambo all day long now. Especially noticeable with the Foam Knight XE. Easily the best review out right now, great job! I loved the back and forth comparison with the mk2.

[@TheTony442]

I love how "This is shooting way harder then the nerf elite par" is becoming a Coop772 slogan like "There is no N-strike barrel lug"

[@newtl7034]

Thanks for all the videos Coop. I recently discovered your channel after being out of the Nerf hobby for ~13 years, after finding a cheaply priced Rival Knockout locally (which I didn't buy). But what it did do was reignite my interest in Nerf blasters and I've been obsessively binging the majority of your videos in the last 4 weeks. Keep up the great work!

[@MortenWill]

Foam Fridays with Coop, excellent! Also digging the new beard, it goes well with the foam operator look.

[@Jan_Iedema]

For a high performance piece of kit it visually looks like something you’d get for your kid at Christmas. That looks like a fun toy.

[@sweatybeanz808]

Exactly😂

[@hyperactivedimwit2652]

A good thing for the sake of safety.

[@mrsoisauce9017]

@@hyperactivedimwit2652 Especially when the MK 2 basically looked like an actual firearm. It it wasn’t bright red with an orange tip, it could get you shot

[@joet.s.6283]

Solid review. Extra points for the beard!

[@Bobby.botcha]

In regards to darts The newish green/yellow darts, they are lighter hence why you get higher fps. I've tested them to a good amount of blasters from 130fps to 350fps with these darts and on av got 20fps+. However, the these darts a horrible when going over 160fps, they fishtail even with a scar and not accurate over 220fps. For longer range say 40m, they drop really quick compared to worker gen3+ red and Max darts

[@siennaistrans]

mark 2.1 is the first side grade from any company in a while, it's nice to have options

[@elikang3493]

bro is sooo smooth loading those mags

[@lon6boardlord]

I just got mine today. I compared it to my zinc. If you don't have a 3d printer, you'll most likely get this because it's 120 total for the blaster set up & the extra 4 magazines on Amazon (7 mags total.) Opposed to the 120 for a DIY kit from Frontline Foam (who have a reputation of being slow or unsatisfactory at times ; if this is your retailer) with 2 mags and 150 for the pre built version still with two mags. Or you're Elon Musk and you like compact sidearms then you'll probably get the 200 dollar pre built zinc still with fewer magazines (compared to the 2.1) which would cost you 18 dollars extra for the same amount of magazines plus 10$ shipping. Personally I was thinking about getting another Zinc until I heard about this. I also have an issue with the pre-built magazines I have received from Frontline Foam for my zinc. I have average size hands and it's really easy for the mag to slip out from the lightest accidental press of the mag release. Maybe that's why they made the mag release for the 2.1 so small because it really takes a conscious effort to press. However I think just by putting it a half an inch higher and making it bigger would have been a full proof work around that concern. Also the muzzles for the stryker & the Nexus are compatible & since a lot of people where asking, you could totally shave down two small pegs in the speed loaders for the original MK2 & it will totally fit the 2.1 The issue I found with the carrying system is the weight of the blaster and it's tolerance for the holster. It slips out much easier than the original would. In summation, if you're willing to sacrifice size aesthetics, on a budget, and looking for a good competition sidearm pistol, get this or stick with the mk2 if you find one at a good price.

[@ridleylewis6735]

I have a 2.1 and I agree with how fun it is to reload! But also a note I don't think Coop mentioned- you can chamber rounds and still remove the mag, which is why the feed lips are designed as such. I think it's a very cool feature that may get overlooked

[@Stevenwave-]

I noticed he shot 7 darts at times in his demo.

[@ridleylewis6735]

@@Stevenwave- I don’t think he explicitly mentioned it, it was just a tip some were unaware of

[@j-p4194]

That's actually not a bad deal with 3 mags, a drop leg holster and mag carriers? I'm definitely saving this for the holidays!

[@theunluckyidiot]

the way it reloads is so cool

[@coolcattle5221]

Holy BALLS look at that beard. Coop went from a Florida dude to a Florida MAN

[@diddydrizzy]

You know the video is gonna be extra tacticool when it is uploaded on Friday. Love your vids!

[@franktank1807]

He is now uploading videos on Friday instead of Saturday, he pinned the comment on this video.

[@diddydrizzy]

@@franktank1807 I see it.

[@leovaldez680]

Oh my god Coop, you’re rocking that beard!

[@KingBanjo1217]

Nerf: Hi, I’m Nerf! I make toy guns that shoot foam! Dart Zone: What’s a toy?

[@TheOnlyKlubbnoob]

When coop posts, the world shakes

[@sweatybeanz808]

MY worlds shakes

[@sweatybeanz808]

With excitement

[@mattews5523]

The day Dart Zone get into Brazilian stores, I will be a happy person

[@douglase.molina9383]

So cool! It’s like a policemen, also because it shoots so hard it’s a lot expensive and designed for teens.

[@basicalpiggoPeanut]

0:52 what we all came for

[@AndrewHayes616]

It’s also important to note that the new neon pro darts are lighter than the ruby/ember darts so they don’t hit as hard but achieve a higher fps.

[@100Servings]

That was some practiced speed reloading there. Looks like you did that a few times over the years. Very nice.

[@albertosara416]

coop starting to go for that John Wick aesthetic

[@moniyanprince62019]

Other than the original MK2, this will be comparable to the Zinc 2.0 by Frontline Foam, purely because they use propeitery mags and the half-dart shooting ability

[@GresSimJa]

Definitely two very similar platforms, it's really gonna depend on if you prefer the modularity of printed blasters or the solid feeling of an injection-molded one. Small note: the Zinc and Zinc 2.0 aren't made *by* Frontline Foam, they simply sell them (the creator is named 118 Design if you wanna check them out). If not for the difficult assembly, I'd recommend getting one printed and assembling it yourself. Blasters from Frontline Foam don't always have the best quality.

[@MonoKrohm_2020]

Ayeeee there’s the man! Glad to see you’re well Coop!

[@bowbowjang4281]

I am enjoying the beard Coop, GROW IT OUT DOGG!

[@Dibdab9303]

I didn’t expect coop to look so badass with a beard.

[@matthewmatthew981]

There is something extremely hilarious about seeing Coop wearing those giant goggles.

[@9thgendev]

I can already see someone making a 3d printed flared mag well for this and I hope they do

[@27tanaycool]

Bro that was very smooth reload movement.

[@MrBaverbo]

Dang that beard! You look awsome with that! Like a true wild florida man!

[@TintagelEmrys]

Does the 2.1 allow you to top up? I have not seen anyone this. Also, I believe drop leg holsters are better for quickly drawing a handgun. A hip holster is better for carrying for long times without use.

[@TintagelEmrys]

@American Foam Thank you, I think that is a really important feature for this kind of low capacity sidearm. Would definitely be a deal breaker for me if it didn't.

[@ryuku2]

"Did I shoot 5 darts or six? Are you feeling lucky kiddo? Because thats a trick question, I shoved 3 more darts in through the top." -Harold Wick, probably

[@velderak1458]

3:08 Coop, never change.

[@DBZSeanzie]

I think I’ll be selling my MK2. Also the drop mag having the adjustability looks like you could using it like a regular hip holster

[@Pigeon-so9ye]

Gaming pistol (happy birthday coop, ik I’m a bit late)

[@Evotionn]

my first time seeing no "first" comment. wow. this channel's subs are better than others ig

[@furmedra115]

To be honest, I dig the new look with the beard :D Great stuff as always by the Coop

[@OnlySlightlySad03]

Loving the beard dude-bro!

[@ArtIsAnExpIosion]

Bro went from tactical operator to chill dad

[@Someoneoncesaid94]

“It fits like a glove but when you need to you can PULL OUT super fast, and that’s important”. 😂

[@floppeh1]

lovely beard coop, loving the new look

[@monster_jam_feed8321]

When I was watching this video I was literally like: oh look at that holster it looks so coo-OMG THE BEARD!

[@jaredk3505]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW THANKS

[@heromedley]

i like coops transformation into a full foam blaster guru

[@genedocsinnovations8319]

Thanks Frank mag holder ideal for diagonal chest rig or shoulder holster

[@icy3-1]

Mmmm external box mags, super tacticool along with the holster, mag carrier, and the little muzzle device. And I'm ngl, I quite like the look of those goggles :D

[@jplol290]

Rocking that beard

[@alex_mcburney]

Holy shit!! Coop’s beard freaked me out so much

[@hyper847]

if the slide was shorter it would look like the militech lexington pistol from cyberpunk

[@hilosmilos1745]

6:26 that was awesome

[@timtam2400]

Rocking the tactical long hair and facial hair. Looking good. 👍

[@boxingking70]

I love your beard coop. It really fits you

[@jonptv660]

I was waiting for you to review this

[@snekkie117]

to quickly remove the mag u can use ur opposite hand, something people do with larger handguns ingeneral

[@Anandlovesmtb]

yay this is supercool and I need to pick one up!!! Like your beard!

[@Yamifira]

to me the 3 dart types would be ammo tiers like the ember darts as basic ammo, then AP ammo then a tier higher great for roleplaying

[@TabluraProductions]

Sweet beard bro

[@MiyaStarOfficial]

I would run them together. The mk2 as a secondary and the mk2.1 as a primary. I know crazy but I love to go john wick and the mk2 can be snug against my backbone

[@dragoncat9153]

(Sorry for mentioning something unrelated) beard looks good ngl mate, great review might have to get this as my first halfdart blaster lol

[@justcullen9304]

Loving the beard man, it really suits you.

[@Gamerman-ke6ov]

Hey coop, you should check out the buzzbee alpha auto 72

[@kingstonwvnerfer211]

Very cool review dude! And on a Friday which is Awesome

[@spideravengermiller3920]

Coop I’m liking the beard and that pistol is incredible can’t wait to pick one up

[@kennethgdula712]

Long hair, beard, Tacticool pistol....John Wick has invaded the Coop772 channel. Oh no where's his dog? Theon Greyjoy is gonna get rekt. (Sick reloads by the way) Love the videos my guy, keep it up. Video schedule change is pretty dope, upload when you need to, no worries.

[@BlasterbenchFoam]

Have the MK-2 looking forward to getting this one!

[@ryhen8453]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate his beard??

[@thomastheturtle8368]

Imma wait for the revolver to decide on what pistol I’d like to get/ I have the original mk2 so idk how much I wanna upgrade

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

The thing is the MK-2 looks way cooler, if they had a MK-2 shooting this hard with the removable magazines I would go for it. Thanks for the review Coop.

[@Zephyr-lp2mi]

I agree that it looks cooler but that comes at the risk of it being mistaken for an actual firearm

[@riteshbiswas1599]

The legend izz back boizzz....

[@davidgriffith1853]

Coop the beard is looking great🔥

[@Papercut337]

Literally the only upgrade I wanted for the DZP Mk2 was a detachable box magazine

[@whiskershed]

coop still looking tacticool with his style change.

[@lordofcringeviii7861]

I would have never expected coop to grow a beard in all my days

[@GcubePlayer8]

If Hasbro made this only the blaster and box would be there for twice the price

[@TheFlyingDutchman85]

Would you say the drop-leg holster is clunky?

[@allisterspitznas8904]

I love the new high school senior drug dealer aesthetic.

[@douglase.molina9383]

Lol

[@t-cup-man938]

My guy is rocking the tacti-cool beard 😎

[@bricksassemble524]

coop new beard make him looking like qui gon gin