NOT SOLD SEPARATELY

 NERF MODULUS MEGA DART BARREL EXTENSION 

Released in 2016 under the MODULUS series, this barrel extension features a 4 MEGA dart launcher.  

It originally came packaged with the MODULUS Tri-Strike blaster, and could not be purchased separately. These days you can find them used at a thrift store or online. I picked mine up on  Ebay for 12 bucks. 

NERF MODULUS TRI -STRIKE 

Of course the MEGA DART BARREL operates via a small HAMP (High Airflow Manual Plunger) system, which relies on the user manually working the plunger,  with the  pump grip, to fire a projectile out of a blaster. The MEGA DART BARREL also features the use of an intelligent air restrictor system, which allows for a single dart to be fired from any of the four  barrels when it is not fully loaded. 

Like other HAMP system blasters, such as the DEMOLISHER missile launcher, or the THUNDERBLAST, range and power of the projectile may vary based on how fast the user pumps the blaster. In addition, the smart AR system doesn't make things better, and unfortunately performance can be less than stellar. A good shot will fly out of the barrel at an average of about 40 to 45 FPS,  and maximum ranges will go 25 to35 feet at best. 

There are a couple of things you can do to increase performance. The first thing you can do is the easiest... use different darts. Using non NERF brand MEGA darts will make a big  difference in overall performance. I recommend the NFstrike MEGA Accustrike dart. NFstrike's MEGA dart is simply better and more economical than the NERF brand MEGA dart.

Here is a link to NFstrike, if you are interested  NFSTRIKE MEGA DARTS

Here is a link to my full review MEGA Dart Review

Another better alternative is the Air Warriors AIR MAX XL dart. Although a bit more pricey, and harder to find, the AIR MAX XL dart is also features a suction cup head. 

Air Warriors Air Max XL darts

Switching to a different dart will not only improve range, but also functionality. 

Whatever ammo you use, it is important to be sure to load the darts completely into the barrels of the MEGA DART BARREL EXTENSION. If the  dart aren't seated firmly on the air restrictors, they may not fire properly or at all.

Top to bottom- NERF MEGA Dart,  Air Warriors XL Dart, NFstrike MEGA Accustrike Dart. 

Another way to improve performance is by replacing the plunger O-ring, or bedding it with electrical or Teflon tape. Of course you'll need to open up the MODULUS MEGA DART BARREL, and making this modification may make it  harder to manually pump the blaster after the seal is increased, and may also cause the pump to get stuck occasionally, especially when the blaster is not used for a while.

The MEGA DART BARREL EXTENSION fits on any NERF blaster with an N-Strike/Elite barrel attachment point on the muzzle. Essentially it is a snap-on "Masterkey".  If you are unfamiliar, a Masterkey integration is when a smaller blaster is connected to a bigger blaster, underneath the barrel. It takes its name from the real-life KAC Masterkey shotgun system, which consists of a pump-action shotgun mounted to the underbarrel of a rifle such as an M-16.

REGULATOR Masterkey 

I originally picked up my MEGA BARREL to use in a Elite blue repaint project, but once I got it I decided to leave this one as is and add it to my Special Ops White Armory... maybe I'll have to get another one to paint?

RAYVENFIRE with RED DOT SIGHT and MEGA BARREL EXTENSION 

Absolutely making almost any blaster more tacti-COOL and adding 4 MEGA shots, the MEGA BARREL is a great attachment.  I think it's too bad that NERF didn't sell this product separately, maybe in a couple different colors...

The MEDIATOR  is a little different  than most blasters that have a detachable barrel and shoulder stock, because both the barrel extension and shoulder stock are sold separately. I don't have either of them, but the MEGA BARREL makes a great substitute. Mine also has  a 25 dart magazine, collapsible shoulder stock, and Night Vision optics... all for about  half the  price of the MEDIATOR stock and barrel.

 

The MEGA BARREL EXTENSION would go great with other blasters like  the  RETALIATOR,  SPECTRE, and STRYFE, just to name a few, if only  it were Elite blue..
You'll probably see that happen in a future post.  Until next time...

         NERF on NERFerS!!!