MOD: Modulus Blaster Stock

If you read my review of the Strike and Defend expansion pack for the Modulus, you might be wondering how you can improve it. Other than duct-taping a giant piece of cardboard to it, there's sadly not much you can do to improve the shield. But that backup pistol built into the stock? Yeah, that can shoot lasers.

Difficulty: Easy
What you'll need: Phillipshead screwdriver, Nite-Finder EX-3 spring, and wire cutters.

The key to this mod is a simple spring replacement. But it has to be the right spring, because very few will have the ideal combination of features: a) it fits, b) it's stiff, c) it's not too stiff, and d) it can compress enough to be able to catch.

Hmmmm. The real key is not so simple…

But by my magic arts, I have determined that the correct spring can be found in a (drumroll please) Nite Finder! Yes, the 2004 powerhouse, that good old easy-to-find Nite Finder EX-3. Its spring is just about right, but you do need to cut off a quarter to a half-inch of it so it can compress all the way. So without further ado:

1. Open it up
Pull out the screws, take off the top of the shell, and you're left with the mechanism, which looks like this:

Strongly reminiscent of a Jolt, no?

The stock, clamshelled.

Then carefully remove the plunger casing by taking out the two screws in the back, so that you can...








2. Swap springs.
Twist the stock spring off the plunger rod, that twist the new one on. Remember, if you're using a Nite Finder Spring, you should cut off a little from one end so it can compress enough. Whether you do or not, you should put the stock back together without the outer screws and see if you can cock it. If you can, proceed. If not, cut the spring a little shorter and try again.


3. Reassemble.
If you can successfully cock the gun, then you've gotten past the hardest part. The seal is already pretty good on my model, but if it's not on yours (i.e. air escapes out the back), you can throw on one or two wraps of e-tape or teflon tape. But that's probably not necessary, so you can just screw it all back together.


Boom. Nobody will expect the kind of performance you can dish out from your new backup. They'll think you're some sort of Nerf wizard when you use it against them. Your "Blaster Stock" is no longer stock.


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Modulus Stealth Ops Upgrade Kit (Tacticool Stealth Edition)

Modulus Stealth Ops Upgrade Kit

Note: I painted this kit before reviewing it. So you guys instead get the review of the ultra-exclusive "Tacticool Stealth Edition*", which comes in black, rather than white. And certainly not that annoying green trim…  After all, it's for Stealth Ops. Black is much stealthier than white (not to mention cooler).

This kit is almost purely for aesthetics, since a Red Dot Sight doesn't even slightly increase the dart's accuracy, and a Proximity Barrel in no way does anything but look sweet. The Pivot Grip is the one strong point for those who only like functional attachments. But here's the good news- the kit can give almost any N-Strike, N-Strike Elite, or Modulus blaster an extra 1,000 style points! (Especially if you have the "Tacticool Stealth Edition"…)

Good:

• Ease of use. Slide the parts on tac rails. Attach the barrel extension to the barrel nozzle. Done.
• Folding foregrip. The Pivot Grip has a locking mechanism (that orange button on the side), so you can either lock it sturdily in a compact folded position, or unfold it to steady your shot.
• Ergonomic. The handle, when deployed, is very comfortable to hold on to. And when folded, it's also a rather comfortable place to rest your off-hand. It also happens to be in a quite comfortable position on the Modulus' bottom tac rail.
• "Red Dot" Sight. Yes, it has a built-in red LED that shines a dot on the center of the crosshairs. Pretty cool, right?
• Speaking of crosshairs…

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  A rather blurry view down the sights.

  Reduced barrel drag. While the Proximity Barrel does add some barrel drag (like all barrel extensions), it will add much less than most other options.

Bad:

• I have to say it here: the Tacticool Stealth Edition isn't real. It's just my own special paint job. Sorry.
• Let's be honest- white, green, and orange is far from stealthy. Once again, sorry if you're one of those who thought this kit would actually make you invisible.
• Red Dot sight. Sadly, it's not made with precision in mind, and the red dot doesn't always land exactly on the middle of the crosshairs.
• Not useful. Really it's only worth it to buy this kit for the style points. The Pivot Grip is cool, but you got a grip that's just as good when you bought the Modulus itself.

The best Modulus foregrip yet.

So overall, the only bad features are things that you would already know about without having to buy it to find out. If you think you would like it, you almost definitely will. If you don't like the concept of style points, you don't have to buy it. Of course, Hasbro might disagree; but who are they to have an opinion?  ;)

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And it even folds!

* Tacticool Stealth Edition comes in exclusive black, grey, and orange paint job with a satin finish for reduced glare. Features the Tacticool Nerfer's signature logo on the Pivot Grip and Red Dot sight. Not available at your local Nerf retailer.

-< Stealth Mode Engaged >-

Modulus Strike and Defend Upgrade Kit

Modulus Strike and Defend Upgrade Kit

The Tacticool Nerfer is happy. Hasbro decided to make something that is designed for nerf-war practicality, and then they threw in a bunch of awesome. The Strike and Defend kit has something for everyone- the sneaky offense, the practical defense, and the extra tactical rail. One of these ranks higher on my list than the others…

Let's start with the cons.

Bad:

• Ergonomics. Hardly a complaint, but the handle is not one I would like to be holding all day.
• Shield? What shield? You mean they included a shield in the package? Oh yeah, I guess they did. Hadn't noticed it there.
• Wobbly for a stock. The Blaster Stock is less stable at the connection point than most if you're using it on a flywheel blaster. If your attachment point includes that odd protrusion found on most springers, though, it's plenty stable.
• Switched proportions. The shield is too small, whereas the stock is slightly overlarge. See pictures below.
• Unwieldy to remove. I feel like I would have to set the blaster down each time I wanted to pull off the stock to shoot its dart. The catch is just too, too far from the trigger.

Neutral:

• The shield. It hardly will protect you from darts, but I guess it's not that bad.

Good:

• Tactical rail. You can now put extra attachments ON YOUR STOCK! How cool is that?
• Easy to paint. All the gray parts and most of the orange you see can be separately removed, so you can do awesome paint jobs with much less taping.
• Simple. The Blaster Stock is easy to prime, and easy to fire. Intuitive? You don't know the meaning of the word until you've used this product.
• Darts. "And if you call now, you can get not one, but TWO darts in the package!" Just kidding. It always comes with two. It's like an automatic "double-your-darts" deal.



Blaster Stock size comparison with a Doublestrike

• Okay, okay, the shield. It's growing on me. It folds down, flips up, and looks pretty sick. Who cares whether it will actually block incoming darts?

Strike and Defend Upgrade equipped!

Mod guide: http://tacticoolnerfer.blogspot.com/2016/01/mod-modulus-blaster-stock.html


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Nerf Modulus

I cannot contain my utter excitement at the release of this new lineup! It's almost as if Hasbro asked me what I want, and then made it! IT'S PERFECT!!!

The Nerf Modulus lineup is the epitome of tacticool. Just enough tactics and a lot of cool. I especially love that Nerf is finally bringing back the concept of Mission kits with the new Upgrade Kits: Stealth Ops, Long Range, Strike and Defend, and Flip Clip. I personally plan to review each of these, but no guarantees…

Anyway, here's the goods:

Good:

• OH MY GOSH THE TACTICS!

  

  TACTICS! TACTICS! TACTICS!

• Okay, okay. I'll get serious.
• Scope. This is actually the first Nerf scope I have owned, and it's a great start. Though sadly not actually magnifying, it does have built-in "crosshairs" for those who like the look. And it's nice and compact.
• Stock. It holds an extra clip. Any extra clip, not just a six-clip.
• That awesome banana clip is back.
• Dual rail barrel. It has another male connector on it's front end! You can literally now add as many of these to each other as you want. Or you could just add a different barrel extension to the front. And it has two tac-rails!
• Rail space. Seven tac-rails. Seven.
• Modularity. What can I say? The name just fits. With all the upgrade kits out there, you could configure this gun almost infinitely!
• Internals. I took this thing apart for a preview, and it's all very neat and compartmentalized.

Unfortunately, though, nothing (not even a dream come true) is perfect.

Bad:

• Flimsy stock. It's even worse than the original Recon detachable stock. No way it helps you steady your aim.
• Large. But, I mean, who really cares? Can't size be a good thing?
• Handle. While I grant it looks amazing, it's somewhat less than ergonomic.
• Color scheme. White and green???

But over all, this gun everything it was meant to be. The upgrade kits are really cool, too. Leave a comment with what you think about the new Modulus line-up.

Shout-out to Hasbro: a) Thanks for caring enough to read my humble blog. b) Thanks for making the internals so simple! c) THIS GUN IS AWESOME!!!!!

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