jbeckert

For Dart Tag enthusiasts, I've been researching a good method to make Tagger-type darts that will feed in clip system blasters. I decided to try a couple of variations using the small round sticky-back Velcro you can find at places like Walmart.

I initially tried modifying Elite darts, by using a leather punch to hammer out the Velcro in small circles just big enough to stick to the heads of the Elite darts (which is kind of a PITA). This seems to work moderately well. On the plus side, you gain something approaching Elite ranges, with a dart that can now stick to Dart Tag vests and jerseys. On the minus side, the Velcro is just a small patch on the very front of the dart, so if the dart hits the target at an oblique angle, it is likely to bounce off and not stick.

The next thing I tried, was modifying the new Nerf Suction Darts. I tell you what, these darts kinda suck at sticking to flat surfaces, but for modifying into Taggers, they're GREAT! Method is similar to the above, but easier; peel off a sticky-back Velcro, lay it on a hard flat surface sticky-side-up, then press the suction head of a Suction Dart down onto it HARD so the cup spreads out. Then the Velcro is both suctioned and glued to the head of the dart! Finally just take some small scissors and trim off the excess Velcro. These darts are not as ballistically efficient as Elites, and so don't go nearly as far. But their ranges are basically the same as actual Taggers, with the addition that they will operate in clip system blasters. They are also VERY good at sticking to targets regardless of the angle you're shooting at. My impression is that the flexible Suction head is good at forming to the surface as it hits, so these are very effective. If you look around, it looks like you can also (currently) buy Suction Darts a bit more cheaply than you can Taggers... though of course buying Velcro will add a bit to that cost. Still, all-in-all, very pleased with these.

NOTE: If you decide to make these, be sure you follow the instructions on the Velcro and let the glue set for at least 24 hours before you subject them to serious action!

The Sledgefire is my new favorite Nerf gun, and I'd like this to be a repository for any interesting modifications that might be done to it!

I'll start off with one that I discovered: How to modify your Sledgefire to shoot volleys of Taggers and other large-headed darts:

This modification is easy, and does not permanently alter any of the parts.

1. Go to Lowes, and purchase at least three Hillman brand rubber grommets, size 9/32x1/2x1/4x3/8. They come in packs of two, so you need at least two packs.

2. Using a rod or other improvised probe, push one grommet down to the bottom of each of the three chambers of a Sledgefire shell. The grommet sits at the bottom of each chamber, in much the way that the back of an Elite dart would sit at the bottom of each chamber.

3. Load three Taggers (or other large-headed darts) into your modified shell, and fire!

Firing at a slight elevation (2-5 degrees) I got an average range of 35 feet, and a max range of 45 feet. You can still fire Elites in the modified shells, but the Elites range will be slightly less than in an unmodified shell, maybe 20-25% less (but still farther than Taggers). Of course, you can always take the grommets back out again when you're not playing Dart Tag!

Hey guys! I just scored TWO 2-player Furyfire sets, i.e. 4 guns total, for $40. They were used, off craigslist. Upon testing them, I found their performance... lacking.

I have already removed all the air restrictors on 2 of the 4, but haven't messed with the dart pegs. That helped some, but especially on one of the two modified guns, I'm still having misfires where darts will barely leave the barrel, only partially leave the cylinder, or even not exit the cylinder at all. I can only think that something is binding them up in the cylinder more than they should be, and they're just getting stuck. Any thoughts? The only thing I can think of, is maybe the pegs are somehow causing the bind? Maybe pressing on the inside of the dart somehow? But I'm loathe to cut them off unless you guys really think it will help. I don't like to do permanent mods unless I really have to. So what do you guys think? Or is there something else you'd recommend I try?

Split this into it's own separate thread. Don't post in years-old threads please.