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I’ve never seen the allure of NERF guns. I despise guns in general. When other folks at the studio started buying NERF weaponry and holding huge battles, I mostly just sat at my desk and tried not to get hit in the crossfire. Then the producers bought everyone a NERF gun, and like it or not, I was part of the war.

I think it took about 10 minutes for me to see the light.

Now, I keep a small arsenal of weapons by my desk at all times: the single-shot, a bow with arrows, and a 6-shot NERF Maverick. The Maverick is my favorite. I have taken it apart and rebuilt it three times so far. You see, modifying your NERF gun (aka “modding”) is best part. That’s what makes a $10 piece of plastic truly yours.

My gun now has three mods:

1. The air resistors have been removed on 5 out of 6 chambers so the bullets fly faster and farther. (I left one chamber unmodified to keep me humble.)

2. Normally, the barrel of a Maverick slides out about half an inch. I removed the inhibitors so the barrel now pops out all the way so it can be loaded faster, spun, and snapped back into place with a satisfying click. (This is by far my favorite mod.)

3. It has been painted. I didn’t go all-out as I’m just not an artist and I don’t really care what it looks like that much. But I am pleased with my meager attempt nonetheless.

Before:

NERF Maverick au natural.

After:

NERF Maverick painted.

NERF Maverick close-up.

NERF Maverick close-up.

8 thoughts on “NERF Mania”

  2. Tacit Hydra

    HAHAHAHAH AWESOME.

    This is my favorite part:

    1. The air resistors have been removed on 5 out of 6 chambers so the bullets fly faster and farther. (I left one chamber unmodified to keep me humble.)

  3. Maxie

    Dude, that turned out amazing! You inspire me to do mine! If it wasn't for that HD TV we got…tomorrow is the day!

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