NERF Longstrike Modulus Toy Blaster with Barrel Extension, Bipod, Scopes, 18 Elite Darts & 3 Six-Clips (Amazon Exclusive)

Want to have the coolest kid at the party? This is the fun for you. It’s awesome and nearly the size of an actual rifle. It runs smoothly and has extra mag to reload and keep blasting away. If you’re into panting and making things look realistic or cosplay fantasy like this is a good candidate.

My ProChrono Digital chronograph measured the speed of the darts fired by this stock Modulus LongStrike blaster at an average of 74 feet per second (FPS) using Nerf Elite darts (it is capable of shooting any standard Nerf Elite darts; blue, green, white, orange, purple/grey, Starwars themed, Accustrike, and decorated Rebelle darts). The standard average velocity of a Nerf Elite blaster is 70 FPS, so that makes the new LongStrike an overachiever. Having always been in the shadow of the Nerf LongShot in terms of performance (and ease of modification), the original LongStrike was always dismissed as grossly underpowered and it’s use of a reverse-plunger system was something the Nerfing community had come to despise. This was a travesty because the LongStrike had an attractive shell design that many consider to be the nicest sniper-type blaster of all time, myself included. With this new LongStrike, the Nerf engineers needed to upgrade the platform to a direct plunger system (which is what all the other Nerf Elite “springer” blasters currently use), yet keep the same shell proportions of the old LongStrike. The very first thing I noticed about the Modulus LongStrike during assembly was the orange bolt action priming bar was improved. The orange cone-shaped handles were the same, but the bar was threaded on one end, making it able to be screwed on and off at will. All previous bolt-action handles were not meant to be removable once clicked into place. This move is a first for Nerf and a move I hope will be continued in the future, especially since they installed an irritatingly loud ratcheting noise that made the Nerf Mediator an obnoxious blaster to prime. There are 5 loud clicks in quick succession to report that the blaster is being primed, and more importantly, preventing the user from double-priming and thereby avoiding a jam. While I feel that this is an unnecessary precaution, perhaps the Nerf engineers had a good reason for fool-proofing it while at the same time making it the loud (I am sure there is a way to achieve the same end in a quieter manner, but I concede that I am no engineer). The main blaster body has upgraded tactical rail divots (they are larger and do not employ the use of springs) over the old LongStrike. There are 2 top tactical rails on the main blaster: 1 above the front barrel, and 1 closer to the tiny Orange rear iron-sight aperture that protrudes out from the blaster shell. Below that iron sight is a hole that functions as a priming indicator that shows Orange when the blaster is ready to be fired. I find the ergonomics of the steeply slanted pistol grip to be comfortable. The ambidextrous magazine releases located in front of the main trigger on both sides are much appreciated, especially for those who don’t have long enough fingers to jettison their mag in one go (and needing a visual to locate the lever in order to change their magazine). On the left side of the blaster there are 2 new lock-release buttons above and below the priming handle that seem to be activated with a pen tip. These are very useful just in case one of the internal locks seize up, saving you the time and trouble of having to open up the blaster to fix it (or having to throw it away). After having tested out the Modulus LongStrike, I am happy to report that *I have had zero jams or smashed darts; I did not need to open the Modulus LongStrike’s black jam-access door even once, but it is there if in event there is one at some point in the future. This was a chronic issue with the old LongStrike, but I believe that this time the Nerf engineers have succeeded in properly resurrecting the LongStrike where the Nerf Tri-Strike had failed. I was wondering if the LongStrike would be using the finicky Tri-Strike’s internals but it appears that the Modulus version of the LongStrike has it’s own. The reason I believe this is because it does not have slam-fire. Allow me to explain: the slam-fire function is the ability to hold down the trigger and shoot a dart off every time the blaster is primed, typically sacrificing accuracy for a higher rate of fire or Darts Per Second (DPS). The Tri-Strike has this function, but being a sniper rifle type blaster, a sniper operator should know that he or she has no business sacrificing accuracy for anything. So I have therefore concluded that both of their internals cannot share the exact same parts. That makes the Accustrike RaptorStrike the currently closest brethren that the Modulus LongStrike has, but with a 64 FPS average, it is not as strong as the Modulus LongStrike. To the average Nerfer, power is thought to be the most important factor when choosing a blaster, but I would argue that it is actually the “effective range” of the blaster that should determine it’s true usefulness. To be able to consistently place a tight grouping of darts within a reasonable distance from your target is the best blaster in my opinion. Truth be told, it is in the ammunition that brings about the biggest difference in accuracy for Nerf blasters: the Accustrike, Accu-fakes, or Waffle-tip Darts (this is a side note, but I am the one who nicknamed the Waffle tip darts, true story) are known to be the most accurate of darts, but they are sold separately. Not to be discouraged with the Nerf Elite darts that come with the Modulus LongStrike though, you do get 18 of them with 3x 6-dart RaptorStrike magazines. These low-capacity magazines also match with the sniper genre and fit in the dual magazine holders neatly incorporated into the fixed shoulder stock of the LongStrike. Unfortunately, this part looks like a direct mould of the original LongStrike so while the interior of the mag holder’s well is built to hold the original 6-dart mags, it will not hold any mags of larger capacities. The RaptorStrike’s angled base 6-dart mags do fit in the mag holders, perhaps not the way they were intended to, but they do stay in place nicely. Higher capacity Nerf mags and drums will definitely work normally in the LongStrike, which is the main thing. Unlike the upgraded removable priming handle, the shoulder stock will stay attached and cannot be removed; it is a stand-alone model and was never intended to be removable, although if you open up the blaster... on second thought I do not recommend that you do (I still have flashbacks of frustration from bad experiences with modifying the original LongStrike using overpriced Orange Mod Works kits that broke within a week). Anyway, there are 3 points to attach a sling mount on this blaster, 2 of them are on the shoulder stock: 1 on the upper rear corner and 1 underneath the shoulder stock, and 1 more under the muzzle. The only returning attachment from the original LongStrike is the long barrel attachment, but it had to return because it adds a lot to the look and appeal of a sniper rifle; it is almost a direct reprint of the LongStrike’s long front barrel. This barrel was ahead of it’s time in that the width of the tube in the barrel was much wider in diameter than that of other Nerf barrel tubes. This wider diameter decreases the chance of a dart touching the sides of the tube while it travels through the barrel, thereby preserving most of it’s kinetic energy, but this phenomenon of “barrel-drag” still resulted in slightly shorter dart ranges. While doing my testing, I was still able to discern a drop in muzzle velocity from the 74 FPS average without the front barrel attached, to a 68 FPS average with the barrel attached (it should be noted that the length of the barrel attachment forced me to keep about a foot further back from the chronograph for that part of the test). Obviously during play, most people will not notice this difference, so I still think that using the barrel should be perfectly okay. This front barrel attachment retained the same proportions and flip-up sight as the original, but there are 2 detectable upgrades to it: the inner tube is set further inward to be more compatible with some of the newer Nerf blaster barrel attachment points, and the tactical rail divots on the top and bottom rails have been upgraded and slightly enlarged just like the main blaster’s new tactical rail divots (they are longer and no longer utilize springs). There is yet another attachment that the LongStrike borrows from the RaptorStrike, which is a bipod that has 3 adjustable lengths, and is foldable for easier transportation purposes, mimicking the same accessory of the same name frequently used to ensure the steady aim of something. Lastly there is the scope attachment, which is a green reprint of the Modulus Long Range Kit’s optic. The scope has no magnification (or even a lens), it has only a crosshairs aperture; putting magnification on a toy that uses inaccurate ammunition must seem like a waste to Hasbro. I suppose this is also okay since the purpose of a Nerf scope is only to fulfill an aesthetic. The original LongStrike attachment was a flip-up iron-sight/ leaf-sight that matched the leaf-sights found on projectile launchers in real world applications, and it did not look nice on a sniper rifle (which is why the leaf-sight attachment reprint is currently sold with the Walmart Exclusive Ultimate Customization Pack’s Modulus Demolisher). I therefore approve of the decision to replace it with this green scope. In conclusion, the Modulus series has brought back old blasters before. Following in the footsteps of the Modulus Stryfe, the Modulus LongStrike returns with a renewed vigor and blesses the Nerf Sniper enthusiasts with an aesthetic look and a performance worthy of the Nerf Elite nameplate. Let us be thankful to Hasbro and Nerf as this decision allows for better pretending and brings better play to the world of pretend play.*Update (12-18-18). I was able to field test the Modulus Longstrike and had 2 jams on Accu-fake/ Accustrike darts. Both times were with the barrel on, but both times the dart tip was pointing backwards as the dart was folded in half within the barrel and had to be pushed out with a ramrod. This was understandable since the darts used for the field test were older, worn, and unofficial brand name darts. Still, it was able to perform well on most of these darts throughout the run of the event and I still have full confidence in it. I will return to update this review again if anything else comes up.

Fires like any current spring blaster, has 2 un-jamming buttons to release the bolt, in case it gets locked, and won't fire. The bipod included, is just a repaint of the existing bipod from the Raptorstrike, it it adjustable to 3 different lengths, and works as well as a plastic bipod can. The included scope is a repaint of the scope from the Long Range Kit from when the original modulus first launched, which is what I use on mine, because I think it contrasts better with the whole blaster compared to the one included. Overall, a solidly built, awesome reskin of probably the coolest Nerf gun ever. While I feel $70 is really overpriced, considering the original Longstrike retailed for $30, it is nice that a new Longstrike is available for way less that $549, which is what a new in box original Longstrike is currently going for on Amazon, at least at the time of this post.

Overall a pretty good Nerf gun, with above-average accuracy, decent firerate, and good ironsights.PerformanceAccuracy is above-average for a Nerf gun, hitting more shots than some of the other ones that I have, although its still suffers from the same accuracy issues that most, if not all Nerf guns have: Bad dart drop, and sometimes shots would shoot to the side, although personally, I feel like these issues don't occur as much on this gun as it does on others.Handling and AssemblyThe weapon is pretty light and easy to move around, the bolt is easy to pull back, and firing is generally very easy. A very good design feature of this gun is the double-sided bolt, which makes loading the dart a lot easier, although the double-sided bolt also prevents someone from placing the gun on their back with ease. The gun is also very easy to assemble, with the bolt being screwed on with just a hand, and the stock being attached to the back. Lastly, reloading is isn't a hassle and can easily be done. In order to release the magazine, the user has to pull back the bolt and pull one of 2 small releases on either side of the gun. Then, the user has to pull out the magazine, as it falling out by itself isn't guaranteed. The user can also store 2 reserve mags on the stock of the gun, although there's a good chance that the mags will fall out, and even if they don't, the mags will constantly be rattling around, which can make the user uncomfortable.AttachmentsPersonally, I like to just use the extended barrel, because of the flip-up irons becoming usable with the barrel. With these, the gun becomes very easy to aim, as the irons provide a very clear sight picture. However, the scope is a completely different picture. It's extremely obstructive, and I can't even see a target outside of 5 feet. Finally, the extendable bipod may also be useful when displaying the gun.Overall, the gun is pretty good, and I do recommend buying it. Happy New Year!

The media could not be loaded. I got this for my son’s birthday and it was amazing. The reload was fast, easy, and comfortable. It was light and fired the darts far. It also bigger than expected which he liked. It almost never jammed, and was very accurate. Very satisfied. Btw you can remove the stock but I was unable to.