All Data on this page has been physically verified with an actual Monster XL

As this is a Very Special Gun, I've prepared a Special Benchmark. First I'd like to discuss the Monster XL from the Viewpoint of it's nozzles. Many erroneous reports have popped up across the internet regarding the Standard firing Nozzle combinations of the Monster XL. Such Combinations have been known as 8.5x/10x/11.5x, 5x/10x/11.5x, and 5x/8.5x/11.5x. The Only correct combination is 5x/8.5x/11.5x. This was what appeared on the tested MXL, and was verified by measuring side by side with the Nozzles of other guns. (ie: the 5x/10x/20x Nozzles of the CPS line)

These Are the Standard Nozzles of the MonsterXL. The Usual, run of the mill nozzles that every one uses for battle. However, there are other "Spray Formation" nozzles that, actually, can serve a purpose on the conventional battlefield, if not other tasks.

Now for some information regarding each of the Nozzles.

The organization of these nozzles is interesting in itself. No other gun before it has ever had so many nozzles. As such, I have included a diagram of how the nozzles on the MonsterXL have been organized.

THE MONSTER QFD.

The Monster and Monster XL both come with a special 2-Way QuickFill Device which is bigger, stronger, and more stylish, but still compatable with the conventional QFD. This special QFD is Highly recommended for use with the Monster Series, as the Special QFD is not only higher off the ground to give the Monster enough clearance to fill, but is also built to take the Immense weight the Monsters put on the Device. The Standard Device is much too flimsy and cheap to use with these gargantuan weapons.
 

Now down to the Nitty Gritty...

The Benchmark

Performance Overview
Well, what can I say? This thing is completely devastating. The Shot time is incredible, the Pressure tank size is immense, the Tank is bigger than any other one piece blaster. This thing was not only built to look huge, it IS huge. The number of pumps are Huge too, 43 is not a pretty number. But at least after using the Likes of the CS200 and the XXP175, the number is not as dissatisfying. This gun performed as well as I had expected, in some cases better. The 5x of this Monster was toned down from the General 5x of the CPSs, as well as reduced range(but still more range than an XP). 8.5x provided the Most power and range for all the nozzles on the MXL, and also performed on par with other CPSs on this nozzle. Because of the 2 Individual Pressure tanks inside the gun, the range difference between having 1 barrel firing and 2 barrels firing was minimal. The 4-Way Diamond Shaped "Power Burst" can serve as a regular attack nozzle, and provides great power and range - doing the damage of the 11.5x, while using only a bit more than 5x.
And the Biggest thing about the Damage figures of Any Nozzle, is that Dual Barrels allow for 2 CPS streams doing the dirty work, Spreading the water out, and doubling the damage.

Structural Overview
This has to be the Single most well built water weapon ever designed. This weapon was designed to not only take its own weight, but a violent beating as well. Quite simply, It is built like a tank. The Plastic throughout this gun is twice as thick as what is used on the CPSs, The trigger feels thick and strong - just the kind of trigger that a gun like this should have. The MonsterXL Doesn't use the Standard 2-half gun design that all other blasters use, but has multiple segments put together to form 1 massive gun. The Pressure tank compartment is a seperate component tied into the gun, and has seams running horizontally through it, while the rest of the gun is the normal Vertical seam.
One thing that was assumed when the MonsterXL was first sighted was that the Gun would be Unbearably heavy. Guess what? It is. 20lbs full with 39"x9"x13" dimensions, this gun isn't exactly Small. If you think the CPS2500 is Humongous(And it is), This thing is Off the Scale!
The Only part of the gun that does feel somewhat flimsy(besides a Standard CPS-style strap) is the Legs. I don't recommend using the legs for support while pumping it up. At least the pump slides easy - like the XP style pumps... Unlike that of the CPS2500, Mr. Muscle Puller...
The Legs do get in the way while pumping, so when you go to pump, lift the leg that's in the way out of the way before pumping. (The legs move independantly)

Basic Overview
When I first saw this weapon I knew that I'd never get one. Quite simply because the price and availablility would be too remote for me to get my hands on. Also, being the largest Super Soaker ever designed, It doesn't quite fit my luck, it just seems inachevable.
Good thing I was wrong. I paid alot of money for my MonsterXL, money that could/should have been spent on other things. But Honestly, I can't think of anything I'd rather have spent that money on than this here Behemoth of a Water Blaster. Even though I may not even use it much, favoring a lighter CPS.
As for the World Wide perspective, nobody could have ever expected to see a Super Soaker so big that it had legs for support. The Legs have a use though. In situations like firing over cars to hit people hiding behind them, the MonsterXL is too heavy to lift up and fire over. The Legs allow it to be Set down on the car and Tilted over, valuable.
The Monster XL makes the Perfect Crown Jewel for anyones collection no matter how large or small the collection is. A MonsterXL sitting atop a pile of any of the other Super Soakers looks like an Evil Conqueror sitting atop a heap of slaughtered Foes. It makes the perfect addition to a collection even if you'll never use it in battle.(Or even lift it Full.) You're Crazy just to OWN one.

Simply Amazing.
Personal Rating: 4.5
(Regardless of the uselessness of this gun, I still love it.. :P )

Suggested Use: Base or Point Defense, Main Weapon, Taking over a small country.