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Anonymous,You can check out a review of it at NerfHaven, someone in the UK already got hold of a set:http://nerfhaven.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22878. Anonymous,Yes, normal streamline foam darts can also be used with the new Elite blasters. Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017. Yes i replaced the catch spring. Ahm it has been literally a year since the last reply. (ie Maverick or Speedswarm) or is it compatible only with Clip System Guns? and for my darts, can I put it in my bag? I have the same problem as Anonymous, but mine isn't modded. Hi, on the nerfsg free forums you have holsters for your mavericks (I post the link below). This is basically the part that stays between the inner and outer tubes of the plunger. sgnerf is amazon.com in usd or sgd and can i trust it? I removed the 'springy thingy'. Anonymous, Yes, the various clips and drum magazines are compatible with the Retaliator (as well as all Nerf clip system blasters).

They look to be the same size, just wanted to make sure. Did anyone notice that the Retaliator on the box and the real Retaliator is different? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020. Make sure theres still a dart inside for firing. This Mod Guide will cover some performance mods for the Nerf Barricade . My son used it for about an hour yesterday without any issues during our "in the house, in the dark" battle. Hi sgim looking for a new gun and wondered weather the stryfe or through retaliator was better? I've taken out all the screws & can gently prize most of the gun apart, except from the very top by the access panel which is holding the gun together. Anonymous, Jamming issues are usually due to user priming practices you have to make sure it is primed fully back and then fully forward to properly chamber each foam dart before firing don't just prime it half way or 3/4 way, as that will always result in jams.If you are priming it properly and it still jams alot, then you probably got a faulty set then just exchange it at the store for a new working unit. I am planning to make my own weapon (my degree is in Mechanical Engineering) to ensure it has the desired range, Hi,How did you get the pinpoint sight?Please update us if there's a new promo for it. First and foremost, you want to check if there are darts still available. I am trying to decide whether to buy the Retaliator or save my money and buy something else. Benjemyn lin,I got a few from back in 2009 in dept stores and recently a few in early 2012 when they were special limited-edition promo items.If there are any new promos on them, i will post an update on this site. Ummm my plunger rod brokethanks for the tip dummy. THE SPRING WILL PROBABLE POP OUT AT YOU. Hi, thanks for the reply, I think that because it it's outdoors it seems more accurate like you say. Powered by. Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021. do you know how to fix this?i will pay for the repair of course.sms : 90224036. I ordered my units from online at Amazon.com.But once they pop up in Singapore, i will definitely post an update on it. Overall good stock mag fed nerf blaster and has many aftermarket parts. When I can snag another for $20 or so, I will do it, Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016. Anonymous,I have not found any difference in performance when using the older N-Strike clips they are all designed to be interchangeable between the various clip-fed blaster models. N-Strike 3 team,Not sure, i didn't spot much difference when i tested with both maybe because i don't consider 5-10ft difference significant, 'cos each shot varies +/- a few ft in distance anyways.

This essentially blocked the middle screw; preventing complete disassembly. It does sometimes jam, but you kind of know what to look for in the bullets once you load them to prevent jamming (bent bullets will jam it) so we either bend the bullets back or don't use them in this gun. Anonymous,Best to get both. remove the spring from the catch and put his one in. I waited a second day and through 10 darts it jammed THREE times. I guess it depends on the user's blaster priming technique and the condition of the foam darts used.Btw, the Recon was recalled due to the exposed plunger tube in the first generation design which protruded out behind the blaster (it was a safety issue) so they had to add a cap to cover it. could you simply swap the internals? With the widely known N-Strike Maverick, there can be two issues that might stop the gun from firing. It could be out from its original place. I already have with me a Barricade and Firestrike, but I became excited when I heard about the 75ft range. part of a foam dart, loose plastic piece etc), could be one of many reasons.I can't think of any other option if the slide handle is jammed though, the only way is to somehow unjam it by force, or else the screw port can't be accessed and you can't open up the casing to fix it. :). Also, the place where the hand grip slides on is jammed, you can put the grip on, but only just take it of. Anonymous, The priming action is supposed to be smooth.Sounds like the bolt locks in your unit are either faulty or mis-aligned. It costs 49.99 USD! I noticed that you said the elite darts work with the older guns, but do the streamline darts work with the new elite models. Anonymous,Yes, the Elite foam darts can be used in other types of Nerf blasters too. It sounds like a problem with the spring and the catch/release component. (Check This), Learn How to Make Nerf Darts All by Yourself, Learn How to Make a Home Made Nerf Gun the Right Way, Learn How to Win a Nerf War by Improving Your Strategies, 9 Different Types of Nerf Dart Explained for Nerf-Noobs, The Awe-inspiring History of Nerf Guns You Need to Know, Top 5 Best Nerf Magazines To Win Nerf Battle. My friend recently bought a Retaliator XD (the white one) and it won't cock properly. SG Nerf,I can't seem to find Retaliators anymore in Toys R Us,what happened to them?

I didn't rush on the prime. No Allot is new, not from appearance but on the internals, they are more or less completely different due to the direct plunger, which is way more efficient then the Reverse Plunger that the Recon used. Or listening to them chase and "stalk" each other. You need to align the components so that things can go back to their place. Have a Nice Day! Can the Retalitor fit with other darts example Velcro Darts or Suction cup darts or only Streamline darts? Complete garbage. try and open up the blaster, then, find and old battery spring lying around (like a spring from the negative side of a remote control battery slot). Pulling it apart! Check out the Nerf Longshot CS-6! My bolt sled won't slide forward AT ALL. I also got a Vortex Lumitron and I could hit the tree by aiming to the side. OK!!OK!! It is way better than the Recon. Or did they modify some of the mounting points, reinforcement ribs, etc? Anonymous,Yes, the Elite Retaliator is compatible with both the newer and older clips and drum magazines. I couldn't get the slide to move all the way forward. This Mod Guide will cover popular mods for the Nerf Longshot . So, the underlying cause of whats not allowing it to shoot or fire will most probably be different too. Thanksshould i get ruff cut or the strongarm as a secondary weapon. I personally find the clip to be a bit tedious to take off, but the kids just say, "look, like this" and they are fine. COMPLETE GARBAGE - DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Anonymous, Its not automatic or semi-automatic you have to manually prime this blaster each time before firing a shot.

Too bad for me I tried to make do with my Retaliator at it's state for four whole months (too long for refund) and I don't know anything about dismantling. the battery spring has much more resistance,making it less likely for the blaster to not prime. :). A short-term fix can be a rubber band. I took mine apart and fixed it. can u tell me when this retaliator coming out in malaysia? Also, use some soap and water for getting that dirt beneath the trigger out while you work with replacement. Definitely gonna get myself one of these, it just seems precisely what I wished the Recon was. The paintjob of the stock and barrel is normal but the main pistol is different, it has no stripe above the nerf logo and the handle for the trigger has no silver colour on it. Is this unusual? If yes, then get the gun shell out and have a closer look at the barrel by removing it. A simple replacement will be enough solution. Check out the Nerf Recon CS-6! Ritchie,Looks like you'll have to pry apart the slide handle to access the screw port or alternatively, just exchange it at the store for a new working unit. One easy thing I did was replace the o-rings that came with it to Slightly bigger ones. as a result, i cannot shoot the gun. Does using the old clips in the Elite guns, and, specifically, the Retaliator, affect the performance at all? This Mod Guide will cover performance mods for the Nerf Retaliator .

Anonymous,In that case, i can't help much i have probably fired thousands of shots from various Retaliators over the course of many local Nerf games over the years and they all work properly, none have damaged foam darts if primed and fired properly. So that the cocking spring is set in place. I shall buy the RETALIATOR then~~ :). I have seen videos of elite darts getting the same ranges as streamlines in the AT but in mine they hardly go 5 feet. Price points are not to different however pick up is faster than shipping. With original: 45ft-55ft average With longstrike's:35ft-45ft average Do u think the riflings in the retaliator's improve the range? Another common reason is having debris inside the barrel. We love using this gun in our family! You could open up the casing and try to fix it (or just remove the bolt lock parts).If you can, it'll be easier to just exchange it at the store for a new working unit (save all the hassle). Fast, fast shipping to APO (thank you!!!). !Does anyone know what ranges they get after modding'em, Anonymous,You can check out my Retaliator Mod Guide:http://www.modworks.blogspot.com/2012/07/nerf-n-strike-elite-retaliator-mod-guide.html. Hi, just picked up the Retaliator.

It uses a spring po Strike decisively with the Nerf N-Strike Elite Retaliator! There are more than just these few that we talked about, but we tried to generalize the entire issue. :)I guess it could be due to the impression of a larger space when outdoors, so over longer distances it seems more accurate (maybe indoors the inaccuracy is more noticeable) imho, the benchmark for accuracy in both indoors and outdoors for such blasters means you can aim and hit a target the size of a dinner plate at 50ft consistently without the foam dart ever swerving or curving (i've not seen any stock versions using stock foam darts ever achieving that type of accuracy anyways). Love quick reload and magazine, doesn't malfunction, good aim on 40 ft or less distance. If you prime it properly and still theres no sign of shooting, its probably the cause behind it. First of all, you want to confirm that the cocking mechanism is well primed before attempting to fire. Am I the only one thinking that they should just make a whole new blaster with all these features instead of just upgrading the Recon? Hi. The slide won't come off. However, the casing will not close with the piece in place.The piece in question is a black plastic piece that is vaguely rectangular, has three notches on either long side, and comes up into a cylindrical part on the front, that fits into the main spring to create the tension. This guide will serve as a reference for the internals of the Nerf Stampede ECS . Anonymously Anonymous,The ranges in my review are done without the barrel extension (as it is not required for the actual operation of the blaster, its just an accessory).With the extension barrel, ranges tend to be slightly lower, around 10-15% less, due to the foam darts bumping against the walls of the barrel. It caused a lot of angry outbursts during our family wars. It shoots fast and fairly accurate. So nothing seems really new in these Elite blasters then?

You can also do a specific search mentioning your nerf gun model and find exact information on how the shooting problem can be solved. Fixing firing issues of Hail-Fire nerf gun. How much is the range decreased by in that example? Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021. did i get a bad unit or am i doing soemthing wrong? Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015, This is a great gun. However, when outside, they are quite straight and accurate. It could also be the plunger itself. I just got it, and the accuracy is razor sharp. Heath,Most likely the dart blocker paddle mechanism is mis-aligned or stuck. It is even worse than my Recon's! The new Nerf Longshot now comes in a Yellow paint scheme. Swell. I like to use the gun to its fullest glory with stock and all attached but my son breaks it all down and likes to use it just as a "pistol" with a nice little clip :) All in all pretty good fun addition to our ever growing nerf gun family. I used "W" code elite and elite suction darts and both were damaged. If it does not work, return it. The first time I fired the blaster, it had damaged the dart. Argh,I wanted to buy one Retaliator and a 30-Dart Pack for a pinpoint sight! I'm stuck between this and the raven, I'm leaning towards getting the rayven, what do you think.

How the beck do you get the Retaliator apart in the first place? Is the Retaliator's range really that impressive, or should I wait? I live in NZ and I have read some articles that's AUS and NZ models dont have as much range as the US ones. Introducing the Nerf Longstrike CS-6! As the one who was being shot AT with this gun- with darts smacking off the side of the doorway I was creeping along, I can tell you it packs as good a punch as any other, and seems pretty accurate. Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018. I am quite new and I just can't find any information on that.Thanks. We all know all nerf guns or blasters are different. The clip release is also very difficult to engage. I dismantled mine when it was broken.

Btw I've only had the recon I've never used the barricade. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, See all details for NERF N-Strike Elite Retaliator. In my entire time modding Nerf, I have never had a blaster or piece break. My daughter is 8 and tolerates most shots well but occasionally, a fast one gets her and it stings a bit more than she can handle. Anonymous, Yes, but the overall performance and accuracy would not be as good. Which fires further Rampage or Retaliator. My Retaliator's shoulder shock wobbles. The spring could be bent. Anonymous, Depends on whether you can wait for it to be shipped over if you need it quickly, then just get it directly from local Toys R Us stores. iv heard that there is a elite barricade coming out. However, I was extremely excited five years ago with the 35ft range of the Longshot until I realized that is not far for a gun fight. Thanks! What is the difference between this front barrel and the recon front barrel?And, what do you think is the best gun in all situations? If I could give it ZERO STARS, I would. something is blocking the 'slider' from moving forward fully. Should I buy Recon or Retailator? Bought twoboys love them. The N-Strike Elite Retaliator is a nerf gun that hardly faces problems when you use it. I like that it's pump action (no motor) and it has not jammed. Do you have any ideas as to why this is happening? What do you mean by taking apart? About the retaliator's paintjob, my retaliator is the normal retaliator. Anonymous,The Longstrike/Raider/Recon spring size is designed for reverse plunger systems and is too wide, so they cannot be fitted into the Retaliator.Btw if you are keen, i have aftermarket 8kg load Elite Retaliator/Rampage springs available for purchase at my Retaliator Mod Guide:http://modworks.blogspot.com/2012/07/nerf-n-strike-elite-retaliator-mod-guide.html. Nerf N-Strike Elite Stockade on Pre-Order! Or should i just get the stock version? This was his first pick. Thanks. Any opinions? Tyler,That sounds like the black piece that is supposed to be set at the bottom of the handle of the blaster, the sunken cylindrical part faces into the handle.Look at the base of the blaster handle in my first photo.Its meant to allow the handle to store an extra foam dart. Anonymous,Its too tall to fit into the holster pocket in the Nerf tactical vest.You can try using a larger drop leg pouch or dump pouch to holster it instead (that's usually what many players use). it keeps getting jammed and wont fire and it bends the darts and rips them. Is there anything other than the two screws along the top holding the slide together? I seem to be having the same problem. Should i get this or the Rampage? I took my Retaliator apart, and removed a spring in the boltsled. Great coil. And then simply reposition those misaligning plungers.

While the guns work sometimes they tend to jam several times within each12 rd clip usage. I am planning on exchanging the retaliator for a new one.

And those were some short helping guides on how to fix a nerf gun that wont shoot or fire based on the model. Mods included would be air restrictor removal, and i dout it realy needs a new spring, but if it was to get a spring mod what would you reccomend. Have you tested the Retaliator with the original orange streamline darts? Anonymous,Well, the new Elite blasters can achieve 45-55ft flat range (or up to 75ft angled), so they are definitely a noticeable improvement over the older N-Strike blasters.If you prefer to use stock blasters, then the Elite blasters and Elite foam darts will allow you to get longer ranges right out of the box without requiring additional modding.For modders, they can be easily improved further with relatively simple mods, ie AR removal, stronger springs etc. My nephew got this for christmas, and in less than a day the next morning, the cocking handle jammed.It got stuck midway after cocking and won't slide forward. You have to pull the priming slide back fully, then push it forward completely before firing if you don't prime it properly, the foam dart will half-chamber and cause jams. :). I know it's the back part of the orange sled thing because that springy thing pops up too far once it's been primed, but I don't know why any ideas? To be honest, nerf guns are quite prone to face a few problems every now and then. Anonymous,Both blaster models average around the same ranges any differences spotted is just slight manufacturing variations between individual units (depends on your luck).

And it works on focusing the air to maintain the right direction for flowing. Noticed that the range is around 40-50ft, but I have noticed that indoors mainly, that the bullets are not accurate ie. the slide goes all the way forward and back but the plunger won't lock back, releasing the slide makes it snap forward into the closed position. Anonymous,Something is mis-aligned inside your blaster, check it again.You can also remove the bolt locks, that will solve the priming issues. Can the n-strike elite use the mainstream darts and elite dart on the Recon cs-6? Then you're an idiot. This is a little off topic, but I have a problem with elite darts in my alpha trooper. Hey SG, How is the Retaliator for sniping? I am in love with this gun :D, This is an awesome gun I bought it yesterday. Removed the mag lock and the one next to it cant remember the name and now i cant get the bolt to pull back now ive closed up the case on my retaliator any ideas why. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Anonymous,There are more machine screws on the casing behind the priming slide handle, you have to pull it back slightly to uncover them for removal. Which is the bolt sled I have never seen one before I do not know which one it is. I disassembled the blaster, after some work, and noticed that the small spring-loaded triangle at the end of the bolt slide was locking the slide open. How similar are the shells internally between the Recon and Retaliator? ive purchase one of these modded bad boys from ebay but i cant seem to load it. You will need to get used to this while youre constantly taking the gun apart to fix it from being jammed. Which should i buy the ruff cut or the retaliator? Is a Longstrike/Raider/Recon spring addition possible on the retaliator?Thanks. Thanks, Anonymous,You can refer to my calibrated foam dart conversion guides here:http://modworks.blogspot.com/2010/08/custom-calibrated-foam-darts-conversion.htmlhttp://modworks.blogspot.com/2010/10/custom-weighted-foam-dart-tip-seal.htmlAlternatively, you could also order custom made silicone tips and foam materials directly from inform3r at the OzNerf forum to make your customized foam darts and stefans:http://oznerf.forumotion.com/t4969-velocity-tag-blue-tube-blue-rod-glowing-foam-dart-heads-petg-photon-storms-magnums. Potential causes can be: The majorly common one is stuck or broken triggers. Solving the shooting problem of Strongarm gun.

icelava,Sounds like your nephew got a "lemon" unit (sometimes that happens, it just depends on luck) i guess it would be a good idea to just exchange it at the store for a brand new working set, save all the hassle of having to constantly fix it. Your email address will not be published. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Powered by, Your Ultimate Nerf Blaster Source - YouTube Channel. :), Ooooh ok thanks.

Very disappointed. Another reason is having a broken trigger. PUT THE SPRING COMPLETLY INSIDE THE BLUE PART OF THE GUN AND IT SHOULD WORK PERFECTALY AGAIN. It'll be based on your personal preference.As for the Retaliator, its an improved version of the Recon, works the same but gets better ranges. The Nerf Recon features a modular component design, users can swap the various parts to customize it to fit Go semi-auto with the Nerf Barricade RV-10! By the way, how do you get or make customized darts? Hey SgN I had tried on the retaliator both original and longstrike barrels. Introducing the Nerf Raider CS-35! Recons have lower stock power and range, so that might be why inconsistent foam dart accuracy are abit less noticeable. They have a different feel compared to spring plunger blasters some nerfers like it, some don't. :), what do you think is the price when it appears in singapore?(estimation). :). The Nerf Longshot is the one of the most sought after models in the Nerf N-Strike range. Do you think they will restock? Please help, I've spent hours looking for videos etc & nothing explains the simplest bit.. To be fair the gun jammed 3 times as much with knock off nerf bullets, but still jammed at least once per clip with the included official nerf rounds. Do you think i should exchange the retaliator for the Praxis ( as I want a stock version of the lumitron. Anonymous, Could be the foam darts are abit worn out or bent? Sometimes due to improper loading, the problem arises. Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2018. if they are using modded Longshots, you will still be out-ranged anyways) the stock Retaliator can hit targets reasonably well at 30-40ft distance, but at longer ranges its not really as accurate due to the Elite foam darts still having the tendency to swerve and curve in flight. instructables removing screws nerf restrictor retaliator reassemble