Nerf Mods: A Beginner's Guide

Step 3: Common Modifications List

Here is a list of the most common mods done to Nerf guns. Modifications vary depending on what type of gun you are modifying. There are two main types of Nerf guns: Spring Guns and Pump Guns. There is a simple way to classify whether a gun is a Spring Gun or a Pump Gun: how you prime the gun. A Spring Gun is primed by a cocking mechanism. A Pump Gun is primed by being pumped a certain number of times.

--- Spring Guns ---

• Air Restrictor / Air Limiter Removal
• Spring Replacement
• Seal Improvement
• Barrel Replacement

--- Pump Guns ---

• Air Restrictor / Air Limiter Removal
• Over-Pressure Release Valve Plug
• Barrel Replacement

Comments

[rejectameric]

Where do I get O-Rings?

[geek27]

You can find o-rings at most hardware stores. If you're looking to replace the o-ring that came with your Nerf gun, it might be wise to bring the stock o-ring, plunger, and plunger tube with you. That way, you can compare the fit of the stock o-ring to the new o-ring (if it doesn't come in a bag).

If you have any trouble locating the o-rings at your local hardware store, be sure to ask around--I'm sure that one of the employees will be able to help you find them.

Hope it helps!

[afireball]

What mods for deploy cs-6

[jongscx]

Almost all of the nerf CS blasters use the reverse plunger system. As such, any mods for the Recon, Raider, Alpha Trooper, etc are almost all applicable to the Deploy.
One big thing about the deploy is to be very careful when disassembling. The Large spring that pops out the stock, is always tensioned, so it can literally blow apart just by taking the screws out.

AR removal is the simplest, followed by plugging air leaks, and buffing up the O-Ring. Another possible one is Spring replacement, but you'd need to find just the right kind of spring.

[geek27]

I have not been keeping up with the Nerf community, so I don't know of any Deploy CS-6 mods. I checked the NerfHaven Mods Directory, but the only modification I found was a flashlight replacement mod.  I wish that I could give you a "performance" modification (to increase range, rate of fire, etc.) for the Deploy CS-6, but I have not seen any.  I would recommend searching NerfHaven using Google.  If you type in "site:nerfhaven.com" then the subject that you want, Google will display all of the results from nerfhaven.com.  Here is an example search that I did.

Good luck, I hope this helps!

[matt17fan]

what about the new 35 shot ones? Where do they fall in?

[maximus276]

dear matt17fan regarding your Question of "the new 35 shot ones" they are spring compressed and to modify it you would treat as the Nerf Recon even though they are raiders themselves and I suggest that you cut off the end of the barel and attach the extended barel on to it.

[Famoosh]

The Raider falls under a spring gun.

[smithy123]

a nite finder can fit 2 o-rings cant it and how long is the cpvc 1/2" is is 3" or 4"  tell me plz and wat springs can i put is a nite finder as well thanx

[Blacksunshine420]

You can find the springs at ACE hardware a #49 is the one you want. One that is somewhat popular is from home depot. Its made by everlong and is a 24lb spring. you will need to cut it down about 1/2" -1" or it will be very difficult to prime your gun. It will eventually destroy the gun tho. Another popular spring comes from MCmaster-carr. I forget the spring size off hand but you can find this info on Nerfhaven.com. Also some people will use part of an AR15's buffer spring. Cut a 4" section off and toss it in. You will also need a stronger spring for your catch plate or it will not be able to hold the tension from the heavy spring.

Here's one of my creations.

[geek27]

- Yes, a Nitefinder can fit two o-rings on its plunger head.
- The CPVC barrel length you want for a Nitefinder is 4"
- As for springs, you really have to go to a hardware store and find a good-sized one. I don't know the specific part number for a spring that works well on a Nitefinder.

[Revan_Taros]

ACE #49. buy it at Ace hardware stores

[ubcrazy2]

how big is the cpvc

[geek27]

Nerf mods usually use 1/2" CPVC for barreling, if that is what you are referring to.

[ubcrazy2]

i mean how long is it for my reference

[geek27]

I believe I cut it 4" long. However, I'm not entirely positive.

[BluePhenox]

thats what she said...
i just had to.

[geek27]

I... well... hmmmm...

No comment.

[ubcrazy2]

k thanks

[~Z~]

 Where can i get the o rings? i just threw one away.... 

[geek27]

You can buy them at hardware stores.  Not all hardware stores have them, but I've been to some that have extensive collections of o-rings.  The important part is finding a good-sized o-ring.  You ought to bring your plunger and maybe even your plunger tube into the hardware store to test the fit and seal of the o-ring.  It needs to have a good fit for a good seal, but it also needs to be able to move freely when lubricated.

[seabee890]

OMG!!!! I have seen about 15 of the belt fed nerf guns at my local goodwill in this year alone.WHY DIDN"T I FIND THIS SITE SOONER!!!! WAAAAAA LOL! Excellent info thanks.

[geek27]

When you say "belt fed Nerf gun," are you referring to the Nerf Vulcan (picture below)? Not to spoil your day or anything, but I'd like to point out that the Vulcan isn't exactly the greatest gun to modify. By that, I mean that you can perform air restrictor removal mods to it, but you can't really do a barrel replacement on it. If you want to read more into the Vulcan mod, here's a link. There are multiple pages with mod updates on some pages, so I suggest you check out each page of the forum topic. - link

[seabee890]

i just pick up the sniper rifle and the recon cs-6 so i can modify them but i need to know how

[ScubaSteve]

there is one vulcan mod that ive heard of. Basically, what you do is remove some resistors and amp up the elecrtic current to make it fire between 200 and 300 RPM!

[geek27]

Yeah, that is pretty cool. However, I wouldn't really suggest buying a Vulcan if you plan to use it in a Nerf war. The thing is, even though its firepower is amazing, it isn't very practical in context of an actual war. Similarly, the Nerf Titan can be modded to shoot darts an amazingly long distance (upwards of 150 feet if you plug the pump, remove the air limiters, and do barrel mods) but isn't very practical. You have to pump the gun around 20 times to prime it, which pretty much throws its rate of fire down the drain. The Vulcan, also, does not have very great range even after heavy modifications and fires way too many darts... in a war, you would lose most or all of them. But yes, I have seen mods like those, and they are quite impressive.

[GeekBeam]

why not slow the firing rate down while extending the range it wouldn't use as much darts while being accurate it would work as a turret gun in a nerf war which would be nice

[geek27]

Well, the range really can't even be improved that much.  Slowing down the firing rate likely wouldn't allow the range to become greater either.  It would just slow down the guns rate of fire.  If one wishes to save darts while firing the gun, the solution is, well, to fire it less.  Also, most people don't station themselves in Nerf wars.  Turrets can be used, but Nerf wars tend to be more open and don't really involve a single stationary position.

[H3xx]

Yes but it does have a single fire mode that is fairly accurate. my lil bro has one and i get him to drive a remote control car around while I use it for target practice.

[laxdude]

haha my friends nitefinder shoots pretty well even w/o mods

[assasin32]

i really get dissapointed when all these nerf guns have the worst range ever i mean they r brand new out of the box and they just plop out of the barrel the thing is that i want to pimp out my nerf guns but i am not exactly a genuis about mods

[geek27]

I'd just suggest reading around a bit. When I first started Nerf, it involved a lot of reading and research. I had no prior knowledge of any tools or hardware, but reading around can really give you a lot more knowledge on the subject.

[citason]

y didnt u just put in both springs

[Thundertydus]

Because itll probably break the priming handle on the gun If putting 3 pennies into a nerf maverick can break it, Figures a second spring will do the job as well

[geek27]

Well, when you are modding guns, there is a certain limit to spring power that you should put in your gun. Too much power, and your plunger head will go flying off the rest of the plunger. Additionally, most guns are awkward to cock with two springs in them - the springs "groan" when you cock the gun. I suggest buying a spring from your hardware store. When you buy a spring, LOOK FOR THE SPRING THAT HAS THE CLOSEST DIAMETER TO THE STOCK ONE. You can worry about spring length later. You can cut a spring down to size using a Dremel with a cut-off wheel attachment.

[OmarZRG]

Wow, Hasbro actually puts limiters in their guns? No wonder their range is so disappointing...

[geek27]

Yeah, it's to avoid getting lawsuits from angry parents of kids who shot each others' eyes out with their Nerf guns. I know what you mean though. The first time I shot a stock Nitefinder, I watched the dart practically plop to the ground and thought that something was wrong with it. Nothing was actually wrong with it.