It's not that you don't like your NStrike Alpha Trooper CS18; it's just that you're always left feeling as if it needs to be more powerful whenever you use it. You want to know the truth? The gun can shoot further but due to safety concerns, Nerf always tones it down. Are you aware that you can achieve a mightier and more awesome gun if you apply a modicum of patience with a few tools?
What is the reason for modifying a gun?
Basically speaking, there are two things that modding achieves. First and foremost, you're going to see a big improvement in range. Take a second to reflect on your existing Nerf gun. What kind of distance can you hope to achieve? Your response is reasonable if you guessed in the neighborhood of 15 to 35 feet; however, can you envision the darts shooting two or three times that distance if your gun is stoked with maximum power? That kind of distance is achievable. Some modded guns can boast shooting distances that exceed a hundred feet.
Reason number two is actually related to automatic weaponry. Your firing rate with an automatic weapon is around 25 rounds of ammo in 7 to 8 seconds. Can you conceive of the sound made by a gun capable of firing those rounds in a mere 3 seconds? In other words, firing at your target at the rate of 8 ammo rounds a second. Hard to ignore stats like that, right?
Many individuals even put modded guns up for sale on eBay or other auction sites to make money, so if you are looking for a way to make some extra money, you can do it in that way.
What do I need to do to perform a gun mod?
The truth is, modding a gun is surprisingly simple. Take nearly any gun that Nerf produces, and you can perform three basic improvements. Making the spring stronger, removing the air restrictors, or modding the barrel and exchanging it with a brass tube. Universally, these 3 procedures are aimed at enhancing your shooting power, making darts launch like missiles. Did you realize that you could make darts yourself? They are called "Stefans" and they really work.
Step 1: PUT SOME 'STEEL' IN YOUR SPRING: Get started by unscrewing your gun - and don't misplace any of the screws. After removing all of these screws, you can access the gun's internal works. The gun's pulling system is also the location of the spring or coil. It is located in the central region of a CS-6, for instance. One other thing you can do is to pick up some 20-lb. springs which give you the ability to really boost your shooting power. As the kick will cause the gun to be a lot more powerful, you may have to strengthen it with PVC pipe to prevent the gun from disintegrating. Now, take care to return the screws where they belong - and you're good to go. You shouldn't need a map to locate your gun's spring.
Step 2: TAKE OUT AIR RESTRICTORS: Plastic parts, Air Restrictors cause you to expend half of your energy which you put into the shot and totally waste that. What you will need is a phillips-style screwdriver and a drill with a fairly long bit. Repeat the step of removing the gun's screws, keeping in mind where they belong. Near the middle of the gun, after you remove the trigger on the CS-6, there is a blocked area inside of a tube that resembles a turret. There will be a needle extending beyond the tube approximately 2/3 of the way, at the opposite side. Drill out the needle part and you will not have any restrictions on the air, giving you the chance for shots further than you ever imagined. Of course you mustn't forget to put your weapon back together.
Step 3 - Modding the gun barrel: Don't be daunted by this step. Gun barrels are ordinarily fabricated from inferior-grade plastic - that's why they aren't airtight. Darts will travel further if there is less friction with the barrel so swap out the current barrel for a 17/32 inch brass tube. Just swap a copper or brass barrel of the same size for your current factory gun barrel. You can accomplish this in roughly ten minutes.
Step 4: DO IT YOURSELF "STEFANS": You may not be aware that darts for Nerf guns are basically just half-inch foam backer rod. As a result, you can just take a trip to the nearest hardware supply for a 20-ft pack of it. In reality, you're in possession of 20 feet of ready-to-make darts - just add a hole. What you need to do is take this 20 feet and slice it into dart-size pieces - about 75 per pack. Utilize a regular hair dryer and pillow case to perform the sizing and straightening of your darts. Leave the blow dryer running for one or two minutes, shake the case, then allow time for cooling down.
Next, use an empty glue gun to create holes in the top at the center. Put a BB in the hole and then cover the BB and fill the hole with glue. It takes just a half hour or so to create 75 of these DIY darts.
Modding Nerf Guns and making your own darts are fast and simple ways to obtain the most out of your gun, and whether you wish to shoot further or sell them, there is a demand for modded guns.
What is the reason for modifying a gun?
Basically speaking, there are two things that modding achieves. First and foremost, you're going to see a big improvement in range. Take a second to reflect on your existing Nerf gun. What kind of distance can you hope to achieve? Your response is reasonable if you guessed in the neighborhood of 15 to 35 feet; however, can you envision the darts shooting two or three times that distance if your gun is stoked with maximum power? That kind of distance is achievable. Some modded guns can boast shooting distances that exceed a hundred feet.
Reason number two is actually related to automatic weaponry. Your firing rate with an automatic weapon is around 25 rounds of ammo in 7 to 8 seconds. Can you conceive of the sound made by a gun capable of firing those rounds in a mere 3 seconds? In other words, firing at your target at the rate of 8 ammo rounds a second. Hard to ignore stats like that, right?
Many individuals even put modded guns up for sale on eBay or other auction sites to make money, so if you are looking for a way to make some extra money, you can do it in that way.
What do I need to do to perform a gun mod?
The truth is, modding a gun is surprisingly simple. Take nearly any gun that Nerf produces, and you can perform three basic improvements. Making the spring stronger, removing the air restrictors, or modding the barrel and exchanging it with a brass tube. Universally, these 3 procedures are aimed at enhancing your shooting power, making darts launch like missiles. Did you realize that you could make darts yourself? They are called "Stefans" and they really work.
Step 1: PUT SOME 'STEEL' IN YOUR SPRING: Get started by unscrewing your gun - and don't misplace any of the screws. After removing all of these screws, you can access the gun's internal works. The gun's pulling system is also the location of the spring or coil. It is located in the central region of a CS-6, for instance. One other thing you can do is to pick up some 20-lb. springs which give you the ability to really boost your shooting power. As the kick will cause the gun to be a lot more powerful, you may have to strengthen it with PVC pipe to prevent the gun from disintegrating. Now, take care to return the screws where they belong - and you're good to go. You shouldn't need a map to locate your gun's spring.
Step 2: TAKE OUT AIR RESTRICTORS: Plastic parts, Air Restrictors cause you to expend half of your energy which you put into the shot and totally waste that. What you will need is a phillips-style screwdriver and a drill with a fairly long bit. Repeat the step of removing the gun's screws, keeping in mind where they belong. Near the middle of the gun, after you remove the trigger on the CS-6, there is a blocked area inside of a tube that resembles a turret. There will be a needle extending beyond the tube approximately 2/3 of the way, at the opposite side. Drill out the needle part and you will not have any restrictions on the air, giving you the chance for shots further than you ever imagined. Of course you mustn't forget to put your weapon back together.
Step 3 - Modding the gun barrel: Don't be daunted by this step. Gun barrels are ordinarily fabricated from inferior-grade plastic - that's why they aren't airtight. Darts will travel further if there is less friction with the barrel so swap out the current barrel for a 17/32 inch brass tube. Just swap a copper or brass barrel of the same size for your current factory gun barrel. You can accomplish this in roughly ten minutes.
Step 4: DO IT YOURSELF "STEFANS": You may not be aware that darts for Nerf guns are basically just half-inch foam backer rod. As a result, you can just take a trip to the nearest hardware supply for a 20-ft pack of it. In reality, you're in possession of 20 feet of ready-to-make darts - just add a hole. What you need to do is take this 20 feet and slice it into dart-size pieces - about 75 per pack. Utilize a regular hair dryer and pillow case to perform the sizing and straightening of your darts. Leave the blow dryer running for one or two minutes, shake the case, then allow time for cooling down.
Next, use an empty glue gun to create holes in the top at the center. Put a BB in the hole and then cover the BB and fill the hole with glue. It takes just a half hour or so to create 75 of these DIY darts.
Modding Nerf Guns and making your own darts are fast and simple ways to obtain the most out of your gun, and whether you wish to shoot further or sell them, there is a demand for modded guns.
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