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I am running 2 salamanders in my army now and am wanting to expand. So, I've been wanting to add more salamanders or adding razordons.

My question is what would be better for a 2250 list, 2 units of 2 salamanders or 1 unit of sallies and 1 unit of razordons?

I've been using salamanders (up to 2250 points 1 unit of 2), and 1 unit of 3 at 2500+ points, primarily as I don't have the razordon minis.

Benefits of salamanders OVER razordons:
No need to worry about roll to hit (you have the same chance of a misfire)
Cause panic with 1 wound
Flamer templates can = win when you get about 6-8 inches away and start flaming infantry or low T cav.
-3 to armour save
If partials become auto hit with 8th ed as skaven template weapons have become, salamanders are going to be 'must haves'.

Downside:
Can't stand and shoot (from memory)

Why Razordons are better:
Stand and shoot can be awesome.
St 4 shots

Downside:
Roll to hit.
Lets say you take 2- Average 10 shots, 5 will hit normal enemies. Much less than the usual roll I've done with salamanders.


In the end I think razordons are more reliable, but end up being worse as their reliable ability is much worse than the 'average' salamander shot.

Lizardmen players usually refer to their Rare slots as Salamander slots. I think that about answers your question.