This design came out in 2012. That might not seem that long ago to older players that may have used it as a 10-year-old 8 years ago. But, there will be lots of 7-year-old players that weren’t born when it was first tearing up battles.

It comes with a lot of cool add-ons and features the same internals as an Alpha Trooper but without slam fire. The Retaliator is very much like the (powerful) Nerf M-4 Primary Gun, allows you to set up in 4 different configurations, and is a fantastic stealth-shooting blaster. Nerf Hyper : Because they're pellets rather than darts, these won't work in anything that isn't a Hyper blaster. Out of the box we were getting pretty good muzzle velocities and ranges, but no more than you would expect of an Elite series blaster. Accuracy I want to go over a couple of important points here before you delve deeper into this Nerf N-Strike Elite Retaliator Blaster review. First of all, be aware that while this initially looks like a pretty standard, inoffensive option that could please anyone, there is niche appeal. This is an older model that has some really nice ideas and adaptable features but also some aspects that won’t work as well for all players.In turn, this leads to a model that kids could share between them. Older players can set it up to their personal preferences for epic battles with friends on the weekend. Then, perhaps younger siblings can strip it down and use the more comfortable design for casual play in the evenings. Air Restrictor Removal: Removing the air restrictor is a popular modification that allows for increased airflow and dart velocity. Carefully disassemble the blaster to access the air restrictor, and gently remove it using pliers or a small screwdriver. Nerf Elite: Bog-standard Nerf darts. They're compatible with almost everything that isn't an Ultra, Hyper, or Rival blaster. To mod your Retaliator Nerf blaster, you’ll need a set of basic tools and materials. These may include screwdrivers, pliers, an Allen wrench set, sandpaper, epoxy putty, lubricant, a hot glue gun, a heat source (such as a hairdryer), and various replacement springs and O-rings.

Upgrading components such as catch springs or plunger tubes from Orange Mod Works can optimize the blaster’s performance, contributing to greater power. Modding the Retaliator Nerf gun is not limited to performance enhancements alone. You can also customize its appearance to make it stand out on the battlefield.

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