![]() ![]() ![]() And what happened to the “cloth” handle wrapping and other Zombie Strike detailing that used to at least attempt to give the Zombie Strike range its own look? Apparently these were thrown-out on the alter of manufacturing convenience, since this is quite literally the exact same product mold as the original Longshot CS-6 (right down to the “2006” markings). In addition, the black color of the handle seems a bit random, since the grip under the muzzle that used to be black is now that gross salmon-orange color. The blue color of the body is decidedly more “aqua” in tone than most photos (even ours) would suggest, and the orange striping in the muzzle region is a sickly, thinly-applied shade of pale, salmon-like orange that is completely different than the scope, clip, and other intense orange bits (and that we’ll also note is painted rather sloppily, with overspray noticeably evident). In the flesh, however, it’s a completely different story. The overall look was bold and aggressive, and the colors seemed new and exciting. Seeing the new Longshot CS-12 in leaked photos, we were stoked. But we’ll have more on that, in a moment. And this time around, the Longshot is a Target exclusive in the United States (as many Zombie Strike products are, initially). And although we had originally assumed the internals would be upgraded to “Elite” performance levels like other Zombie Strike blasters, this notion was dispelled during our Google Hangouts session with Nerf execs, when we were advised the only performance difference would come from the use of Elite darts versus the original streamlines. On the plus side, we get a larger, 12-dart clip versus the original 6 dart clip. In addition, the collapsible bi-pod is absent (as noted by the leftover mounting “stubs”), as is the original version’s front-mounted blaster/barrel extension. Most obviously, we have the new Zombie Strike color scheme, which is a bit more garish in-person than it originally appeared in photos. After all, that’s exactly what most consumers will do when they see it on retail shelves right next to Demolishers, Thunderbows, and Slingfires… admittedly tough competition for a blaster that is essentially 8 years old.īut before we get into how the new Longshot CS-12 performs, let’s review how it differs from the original Longshot CS-6. But rather than review the new Zombie Strike Longshot CS-12 based on its historical context or modding potential, we’re going to review it based purely on how it performs today, as a stock blaster released in 2014. So the appearance of a new-for-2014 Longshot with a Zombie Strike aesthetic was a very exciting development for the Nerf Internet Community, particularly among those fond of modding, since the original CS-6 version was significantly (and rather easily) improved with some changes to the internals. That near-legendary CS-6 version featured the first use of both a direct plunger system and the now ubiquitous Nerf clip system, and is generally considered to be the predecessor of the Elite line as a whole. Sorry these arn't my photos my camrea doesn't support the resolution the show what happens, but these pictures are quite detailed.There are many paths that can be taken in a review of the new Nerf Zombie Strike Longshot CS-12, which is essentially a re-color of the original Longshot CS-6 introduced under the N-Strike label in 2006. Be sure not to dry fire too much, it wears out the cylender spring casing. When you fire the gun, the gun will make a loug twaing sound, this is normal, this means there is increased air flow from the spring to the dart support casing, resulting is more power and range. ![]() Let dry, and place spring back into cylender, screw and secure together, and snap it back into the frame the holds the cylender casing, and the trigger mechanism.ġ3. This will protect the spring casing, as the increased air flow wears out the parts faster)ġ1. Now on the end of the spring, glue 1 inch in diameter and 1/2 inch thick circles from any nerf bullet/ foam, and super glue them to the the end of the circular spring (there is a black cap)ġ0. The knob will fall out, not tip the cylender the other way, and the air restrictors will fall outĩ. ![]() Look inside the cylender, you should see a black circular knob with 3 prongs, now use a pair of wire cutters to snap off the 3 prongsĨ. Unscrew the cylender (two small screws)ħ. Remove the Spring and plunger, in the orange cylender( can be different in other guns )ĥ. Open up the two sides of the gun, ans set the side with no components asideĤ. Use a pair of flat edged screwdrivers to lift out cocking mechanism (Bolt Action)ģ. Removing the air restrictors takes around 30 min, but increase the range and power of your gun greatly.Ģ. ![]()
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