The clear recon (which I just got) looks so cool! It is the same as the old recon although, it looks way cooler. I just put batteries in the laser sight and so now the whole gun is working. I like the recon in general and it is one of the best nerf combat rifles. I would give this gun an %100. The only thing that would've made it better was if it came with a better scope like the one on the longshot.