This is the second part of my Nerf Roundup. These reviews are based on my collection of Nerf guns, and include some of the Buzzbee range as well.
The Vulcan is a big gun. Not quite as big as the Stampede or Longshot, but big. The trigger handle is at the reaqr of the gun, which means it can only really be used with two hands or the stand.
The good news is the stand is very good - sturdy and balanced. The bad news is that you can't dual-wield.
The Vulcan uses a belt-fed system with a very high rate of automatic fire. It feels very powerful and I haven't had a jam yet, but the unique ammo means that you can't use the clip system darts or clips - so its a good idea to get one of the bundles that include an extra belt.
Best Usage: Tucked under one arm with a bandoleer, spraying darts like Tony Montana with a spare belt at the ready.
The Barricade is an interesting weapon. It is about the same size as the Maverick, semi-automatic and uses a flywheel system. As such, it takes a few seconds to 'warm up' and is quite noisy.
The range and accuracy are good. Very good. Probably the best of any Nerf gun I have used. It is effortless to fire, allowing a high rate of fire.
One of the major downsides of the Barricade is the barrel. When holding the gun at your side, it is far too easy for darts to slip out of place, causing jams or leaving you a couple of darts short.
Best Usage: A high-powered backup weapon.
The Buzzbee Double Shot shotgun looks and feels very cool. Darts go into shells, you cock the gun to load, dual fire, then the shells eject when you cock again.
Unfortunately this makes it absolutely useless in a firefight. You get two shots at a time with a long load time, and the range is very average.
As sexy as this gun is, it is hard to find a genuine use for it. No use in a skirmish, rubbish for target practice, too gaudy for a display weapon. Maybe it is a good toy for one of those... what do you call them... kids.
Best usage: Give it to your neighbourhood tween, challenge them to a dual, and destroy them with your Stampede.
Another Buzzbee weapon, the Tommy 20, is much more of a success. It has a large drum and flywheel delivery system, allowing a high and furious rate of fire. It isn't nearly as quick or accurate as the Vulcan or Stampede, but it is a great inexpensive way to get some solid firepower in your collection.
Standard Nerf darts are slightly too long to rotate correctly into the barrel, but if you are handy with a drill you can open this up slightly to allow clear passage.
Best usage: behind cover, loaded with whistler darts, laying down cover while your buddy picks people off with a Longshot.
Lastly, the Recon. This package includes a barrel, stock and 'laser' light. The core gun itself makes for a nice clip-loading sidearm. The range isn't bad, but the cocking mechanism is a bit clunky and prone to sticking/jamming.
All up, this is an average package that doesn't quite feel like a complete weapon. I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a first Nerf purchase, but with enough guns in your collection the accessories will come in handy.
Best Usage: Put the extended barrel on a Longshot, the stock on your Barricade, the laser on your Longshot or Stampede, then load an 18-dart clip on the gun itself and use it as a sidearm.
That's a wrap, folks! There are a few new guns due out soon, but the clip model seems to have been altered so I'm not sure if they will be compatible with the original clips. When I get a chance to try them out I will post a new review.
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