5 replies to this topic

[boblordofdarkness]

I recently had a inside nerf war and my friends kept my LS and my mavs cocked overnight, does it damage them?

[CaptainSlug]

Leaving any material in a stressed state will eventually alter its stability. It's far harder on the plastic components than the spring itself.

[Captain]

Oooh, I can't stand it when people do that! It wears out the spring faster than normal, and if they're left that way for too long, it will decrease range.

EDIT: and what CaptainSlug said.

Edited by Captain, 02 March 2008 - 06:46 PM.

[boblordofdarkness]

yeah im really pissed, because I specifically told them not to keep my guns cocked and they said they wouldnt.

[Avatar of WoeBrian]

Heh, some of my friends just don't give a shit if the gun is cocked or not, and then I have to go uncocking them all and they are all like, "wow what's the big fuss, it's a fucking nerf gun." It's a good thing they are cheaper than airsoft guns but I hate it when they get ruined especially ones that have been modded to a certain extent.

[marriedmynitefinder]

Yes, it does. My secong gun was a mav, and I always left it cocked, the part on top of the plunger broke, so it couldn't cock. But if it was just overnight, it should be fine.