Additional information
| Brand | Martin Paul |
|---|---|
| Color | Assorted Colors (Red, White and Blue) |
| Style | Modern |
| Product Dimensions | 9"L x 5.6"W x 0.7"H |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Target Species | Fly |
| Manufacturer | Martin Paul |
| Item Weight | 1.41 ounces |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 0126.1500 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0126.1500 |
Benji W –
To me, there is nothing more distracting when I’m trying to get some work done than when a fly buzzes back and forth over my head. This is why the fly shooter is an essential tool that I keep on my work desk. I don’t consider this a toy, because it actually increases my productivity when the fly is finally dead. A couple of things you should know before buying:
-The swatter is attached to a 1-2′ string. This implies that the gun is to be shot within this distance. While this is true, it can still be effective at greater distances, so I removed the string on the first day I’ve had the thing. One example of how I’ve used the stringless gun is when there was a fly on the skylight from my ceiling. I shot him down because he wouldn’t fly at lower heights. Then I finished him off, which segues into my next point.
-It can be a messy kill, but it is always quick. I consider this a better tool than the electric fly swatter (which i also own), because it doesn’t make the fly suffer.
-Finally, I don’t think it is possible to kill a fly by shooting it mid-air. This is a fly swatter that is meant to be used on a fly that has landed on a surface, so get close and fire away! This was why this product didn’t get 5 stars from me. Call me a tough critic, but I would like to see a fly gun that could kill flies mid-air.
Amanda Bunch –
So I ordered this for my dad, who lives near cows in the country, and they get inundated by flies every summer. He’s got a large fly swatter collection and lives to kill these invaders.
Well, problem is once my 4 year old and I put it together and started playing with it we’re totally keeping it for our house. It’s fun. But more importantly, it’s pretty damn effective.
It’s accurate. If you miss, that’s on you. Up your game cuz my 4 year old is pretty good.
It doesn’t make bugs go splat, which is an awesome bonus. Not bug guts on the walls.
It killed a wasp. YES! Kill those evil things.
The simple mechanics of it leave little room for failure. Not much on it to break, and it’s made of a single solid piece of plastic. It’s not cheap or flimsy.
The string makes it so when you strike theres no need to go searching for your ammo. Keep comfy with beer in hand and reload for your next kill.
Plus you never run out, no need to refill, and no batteries to replace.
I can reach higher and more awkward locations than with a traditional swatter. My 5’5″ self can even kill them off my ceiling.
No pain. Ok, this is more about me, I have an elbow injury with tendonitis and fast movements (like swatting) cause me lots of pain. I can kill mercilessly without risking my own health.
Inexpensive. I actually set out to buy a salt gun but balked at the price. Plus the questionable idea of having salt scattered about my house.
Did I mention it’s fun? Just try to resist the urge to shoot your husband in the butt or you may get yelled at. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Con: I need a holster! Walking through the house and I spot a fly I have to go search for where my son hid it from me. I should be able to carry it on my person at all times.
I am not good enough to shoot them out of the sky, so they need to be landed on a hard surface. Unfortunately they bounce off my couch slightly dazed but very alive.
Maybe if my dad is very nice to me I’ll get him another one to replace the one I ungave to him.
angelbutter –
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I was browsing around on the internet and found a video of someone with what looked like a nerf gun with which they were shooting table salt at flies. I HAD to have it. I did order it but it is still not here.
Bundle – 2 Items: Bug-a-salt With Safety Goggles
In the mean time I bought this little fly shooter on a whim, knowing it would get here fast with amazon prime, plus it was just over $5 so i figured even if it only worked a day then it was worth it. I got it:
1. because as much as a hate to admit it… i have a mini fly infestation. I believe it was when we had that week of warm weather, everyone woke up and now it is too cold outside again so they are in my kitchen. it’s disgusting.
2. Because it is so much fun to shoot flies. I feel like I am sniping enemies without actually shooting a gun/wearing camo/ hiding in the dirt. it’s awesome!
I feel I have become pretty much an expert at “FLYSHOOTER the original BUG GUN” so here is the breakdown:
when you get it it feels like a piece of cheap junk… but it isn’t. or if it is then you can’t tell. it kills flies, it doesn’t break.
it is basically a flat swatter with tube that you put over a spring and hook on the “gun” part and it is attached by a string. you load the swatter on the gun and when you pull the trigger it releases the swatter and you get a few feet of strong accurate swatting.
cons:
1.it is a pain to reload. not because it is hard, but because i don’t want fly guts on my hands so i have to either hold the back part of the swatter to reload or put it on the ground to reload. it takes all of 1/2 a second, but when you narrowly miss a fly and want a quick follow up shot, that 1/2 second feels like eternity.
2.the string that connects the swatter to the gun gets twisted so you have to let it untwist every so often. like you know how a yoyo string twirls around itself? ya that’s what it does. again no biggie but thought it was worth mentioning
3.you have to shoot the fly straight on. If you come in at an angle it pretty much always misses and you have to shoot them when they have landed. though I must say I shot a fly mid air and it was the coolest thing ever. it only worked because he was flying straight at me and was pretty close, but in general – wait till they land and shoot straight at them, not at an angle.
pros:
1.it kills flies
2.it’s awesome
3.works faster is smaller and is less gross than fly swatters, fly paper and bug zappers.
seriously even if you only have the occasional fly buzzing around- get this.
in fact even if you don’t have a fly buzzing around- get this. before I started mass murdering flies, I spent a good chunk of time shooting dried up flowers, my husbands butt, silverware off my table, and we even contemplated covering it with whipped cream and doing some “smack cam” videos. Now that it has fly guts on it we can’t do that anymore but I am totally buying a second one strictly for “non fly” use.
here is a video… I made it goofy on purpose for fun lol
Happy Mongoose –
I bought as sort of a gag with hopes that it worked. Well … Yep ! It works & is fun too !! Gives my Wife more reason to think I’m crazy. Looking forward to the 20 foot range model.