Nerf Tactics: Small-arms Tactics: Nerf Stampede ECS

just a really cool picture of one

Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
Length: 2.5'
Rng: S-M
Electronic Automatic
Clip System
Safety Switch, foregrip

this weapon is a really good idea. it really is. an automatic Nerf gun that uses clips and is not as bulky as the Nerf Vulcan. when I saw it being advertised, I nearly peed my pants I was so excited. it had looks, plenty of rail space (for all my fun gadgets), a cool-pseudo-bullpup look to it, AND it even had a shield and convertible bipod/foregrip! even before I fired it, I loved it! all the batteries it required gave it a very nice-feeling weight, and the fact that I didn't need to cock the gun to check my ammo was phenomenal!
Two things I also enjoyed: the safety switch and the clip release (two really small things, I know; but I still like them)

then I fired it. this is where the gun becomes a horror story.
it had little to no effective range. the darts came out slower than a paraplegic convalescent who travels by crawling, and there was a half a second time interval between the trigger pull and the dart actually being fired (this may seem like a trifle until you are in a CQB environment, where a tenth of a second is almost too long). I was heartbroken! I wanted SOOOOOO much for this gun to be the best gun since the Longshot, or even an improvement on the Vulcan, but it doesn't even come close!
even in a field test, I tried using it in combat and ended up feeling embarrassed as an enemy well within normal Nerf gun range was too far away for my stampede to reach!
in short: I love the looks of it, IT HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!!, but the performance is pathetic.

The Stampede's low rate of fire and restricted range make this gun at best difficult to utilize unless one was providing cover fire in a CQB environment.

***DISCLAIMER***
I do not mean to insult the engineers, who undoubtedly spent months designing the Nerf guns. I just tell things like they are. I do not know exactly what restrictions are in place to protect the lawsuit-happy, but I do know this: the Stampede could use some better mechanics (it has been done!). if anybody from Hasbro is reading this and does feel insulted, my apologies.

Nerf Tactics: Small-arms Tactics: Nerf firefly rev-8

Nerf N-Strike Firefly Rev-8
length: 15"
bullpup style top-pump action
revolving clip
dart holders on stock
gun lights
medium-long range

I don't care much for this weapon. I'm also not the most open-loadout guy either, I like to keep to the general things that work and that's it. this gun is good. do not think that I don't suggest this, but I will nitpick at this gun. although the gun is short for a good useage in a CQB environment, the cocking mechanism (located on the back of the gun) is unweildly to use and impossible to cock while the gun is at your shoulder. the rotating barrel is compatible with almost any other dart EXCEPT the streamline darts (which are hte only darts i carry). I've never cared for the rotating barrels, because they make it difficult at best to reload in a combat situation. the dart holders on the back of the gun are a good addition and do make up (somewhat) for the lack of a clip system.the lights... COMPLETELY USELESS unless you are trying to draw attention to yourself while in a dark room.

the Firefly Rev-8 is a suitable weapon for both long distances and for close encounters. despite being difficult to cock while in a combat situation, this weapon is a good choice for a nerf arsenal.

Nerf Tactics: Small-arms Tactics: Nerf Vulcan EBF-25

Nerf N-strike Vulcan
length: 2.5'
Chain- Fed open bolt action
folding tripod
Medium-long range


to me, this weapon could be ten times better and it would be in my compliment of weapons if the darned thing has a stock on the back of the gun! the handle is  just too small and I don't like shooting from the hip. to regard the chain, it would be nice if the chain was not as expensive as it is, prolonging fight time. another bone to pick is the slow rate of fire. I like the idea of automatic nerf guns, but the ROF on this is pitifully low. in general, it would make a good gun for someone who is not me.


the Vulcan is a preferable support weapon, although it has a low rate of fire, it is still extremely effective for forcing enemies to take cover. It neither has portability nor the right accuracy for an assault purpose. to conclude: this weapon is made for stationary suppressive support, and not much else.  

Nerf Tactics: Small-arms Tactics: Nerf Nitefinder.

Nerf N-strike Nitefinder
length: 8"
Pullback action
"tactical laser/light"
Short range

This one is a fickle weapon. I've used some that are the most reliable weapon I've used. others I have been given have been no more useful than decoration. I there fore don't know what to say about them. they're a wonderful concealed weapon, and they're meant to be a sidearm due to their very slow reload time (about 3 seconds per bullet) the "tactical laser" that they have is a poor excuse of a light with a very crude focusing beam. all in all, I say this weapon is a dice roll. i can be the most reliable weapon you've had, it could be the worst hunk of junk you've ever used.

the Nitefinder is a simple, stripped down nerf gun. it has a simple pull-back action that pulls the spring for the plunger. as a whole, this weapon is a generally reliable weapon, manufacturing anomalies may cause the weapon to become unreliable or even useless. this weapon has a range that is suited for short range fighting only and is therefore reserved for sidearm purposes only.

Nerf Tactics: Small-arms Tactics: Nerf Maverick

Nerf N-Strike Maverick
Length: 10"
Top pump-action
rotating barrel
Short-Medium range

This is the REAL first N-Strike Weapon to my knowledge. it might be contested that the nightfire was first, but I don't care. this weapon is even more reliable than any other small arms Nerf weapon I know. the only downfall I've seen on this weapon is the fact that this weapon is not clip-fed, which takes away tons of time to refill the ammunition.

this weapon is, due to lack of reload time, short range, and conveniently small size makes this weapon perfect for a sidearm.

Nerf Tactics: Small-arms Tactics: Nerf Recon CS-6

RECON CS-6
length: approx. 12"
top pump-action
clip fed
interchangeable stock
barrel extension
short-medium range

this weapon is a weapon that has constantly cheated on me, even though I have treated it like it was my own. the idea of a weapon that can change into three completely different types of weapons is a great one, and I still love the Recon, even though it's range is garbage and it is about as unreliable as your teammates in CODMW2. it jams too easily and the spring is not easy to modify, so, when your recon dies, IT'S DEAD and there's no ressurections.

this weapon is a well-rounded weapon for a CQB range. it does not give away much profile and allows the user to peek around corners without losing an angle of fire. the removeable stock and barrel make this gun especially suited as a sidearm, as it maintains a slim profile and, (since it is a clip-fed weapon), is very capable to be reloaded. unfortunately, despite its ability to shoot at mid-range, it is not reliable enough of a weapon to be used as a regular rifle for mid-range and therefore is only effective at short ranges. it is suggested for use as a pistol.

Nerf Tactics: Small-arms Tactics: Nerf Longshot CS-6

LONGSHOT CS-6

length: 2-2.5'
Bolt-action
clip fed
built-in bipod
stock clip storage
Medium-Long range

this weapon was my first actual taste of Nerf weapons, therefore it has a special place in my heart. this weapon was the first weapon of the extensive N-STRIKE series. when it comes out of the box, it had a great long range. unfortuneately, when you own this gun for a long time, the range goes down to a medium or even short range unless you upgrade it.
on the subject of upgrading this weapon (from LT "Bladelord"): I highly suggest it as a beginning weapon to start with. with a little observation, you can take this apart with ease. the spring is supposed to be a cinch to remove and interchange.
back to the weapon. I find this weapon to be the most reliable weapon I have come across. after a full year and a half of ownership, it still fires at a medium range with its origiinal spring, and rarely jams.

this weapon is (in light of the many other weapons) not preferable for a CQB environment. it fires at a slow rate and is too long, especially with a barrel extension. this weapon was made for long ranges and sniping. it can still be effective for a mid-range weapon, though. therefore it is best suited as an assault rifle.