In this guide we’ll look at the best nerf guns to mod.
We’ve compared design, ease of disassembly, modification options and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
What Is The Best Nerf Gun To Mod?
More Detailed Nerf Gun Reviews
Nerf Maverick
The Maverick can be easily modified by beginners. It’s easy to dissemble and looks awesome with a little TLC. This is fun to paint and allows you to get a little creative thanks to the easy-to-paint shape. This is an air powered blaster that has a quick fire rotating barrel. It comes with 6 Micro Darts with suction cups. It’s both easy to reload and accurate – a great gun to start with when it comes to modding.
Specifications:
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 12.1 inches
No. of Darts: 6
Age Range: Best for kids aged 6 and above
Batteries Required?: No
Nerf Longshot
The Nerf Longshot is a two in one blaster that can be used as a sniper rifle or blaster. Use it as a sniper, and you’re going to need a little camouflage! This Nerf gun is powered by the direct-plunger style system. The appearance is great for customizing, and it can be made to look seriously cool with just a lick of paint. This has great accuracy, can launch arrows up to 35 feet away, and comes with 12 streamlined darts.
Specifications:
Weight: 2.5lbs
Size: 23 inches
No. of Darts: 12
Age Range: Best for kids aged 6 and above
Batteries Required?: No
Nerf Vulcan
The Nerf Vulcan is a total beast with even the original looking awesome. Customize it and you’ve got something that wouldn’t look out of place in an action movie! Beginner modders should take care with this one, as although the voltage can be increased to get more power, it’s best done by someone who knows what they’re doing.
The Vulcan has a removable tripod and can blast a whopping 25 darts in quick succession. It comes with an ammo box, 25-dart belt and Whistler darts. It’s huge and offers a serious kick of adrenaline.
Specifications:
Weight: 7.72lbs
Size: 30 inches
No. of Darts: 25
Age Range: Best for kids aged 8 and above
Batteries Required?: Yes
Batteries Included?: No
Nerf Nite Finder
This is another great blaster to modify. Experienced modders can paint it in awesome colors and do an air-restrictor removal modification to increase the distance of the darts by over 10 feet. Modders can also add LEDs to the gun. This Nite Finder is easy to load and has an awesome design. It can fire darts a good distance and is easy for beginners to have a play with.
Specifications:
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 10.3 inches
No. of Darts: 3
Age Range: Best for kids aged 1 and above
Batteries Required?: Yes
Batteries Included?: No
Nerf Scout
The Nerf N Strike Scout comes in a pack of 2 and is another that’s awesome to modify. This is a great gun for beginners, with a fun slide that resembles a modern pistol. It’s extremely easy to paint and can shoot over 20 feet. This comes with 6 foam darts. The gun itself is simple, making it a great choice if you’re after something that’s easy and stress-free to mod.
Specifications:
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.6 inches
No. of Darts: 6
Age Range: Best for kids aged 5 and above
Batteries Required?: No
Nerf Rayven
The Nerf Rayven is an awesome Nerf gun with a great shape that looks fantastic when designed with a sci-fi or modern look. This is semi-automatic making it practically unbeatable during battle, and it’s battery powered for some extra zoom. If you want to bump up the voltage, changing the batteries will give the gun more range. This comes with 18 darts and a clip.
Specifications:
Weight: 2.2lbs
Size: 17 inches
No. of Darts: 18
Age Range: Best for kids aged 8 and above
Batteries Required?: Yes
Batteries Included?: No
Nerf Stampede
Finally we’ve got the Nerf N-Strike Stampede. This fully automatic Nerf rifle is best for advanced modifiers, and looks great adapted to a sci-fi or space-inspired look. This has a unique shape that lends itself well to modern designs, and it’s easy to increase the voltage. The Stampede gun is powerful enough without modification, with a full auto clip system and a whopping 60 darts, but put some time into the mod, and it’ll be virtually unbeatable. It also comes complete with a Blast Shield!
Specifications:
Weight: 5.51lbs
Size: 30 inches
No. of Darts: 60
Age Range: Best for kids aged 8 and above
Batteries Required?: Yes
Batteries Included?: No
Nerf guns can provide hours of fun no matter what your age, and modifying your own blaster provides a new challenge and way to get creative. Nerf guns may be toys, but don’t underestimate the power that can come from a new battery or increased voltage. Ensure you choose a Nerf gun that suits your ability and build up from there.