Among other things, I received a blue Longshot from the US. I'm not going to review it since I already reviewed the yellow Longshot
here, but I can give you all sorts of pretty pictures of the blue.
Note that the blue Longshot retail package contains 2 yellow 6 dart clips (mags), while the yellow Longshot contains just 1 orange 6 dart clip (mag).
As far as I'm aware, the blue Longshot never made it to Australia for retail, hence its high value among Aussies.
All together.
And all its component bits.
Let's first look at the LSFG, the first part everyone throws away/sells off.
This little cutout does hold a dart as seen above, but not very well.
The barrel's not very long, even Koosh darts stick out significantly.
Now a quick look at the yellow 6 dart clips (mags), they're really not anything special besides colour.
And now a quick look at the scope, the other part everyone throws out/sells off.
It really doesn't help much as an aiming aid, you'd be better off without it.
And now a look at the main Longshot body.
This FPS shot took a lot of arm strength to take.
And a quick comparison of the blue Longshot with two of the most popular CS blasters today, the Rapidstrike and EAT. Note that the Longshot and Rapidstrike blues are very similar and match quite well, while the regular Elite blue of the EAT is a little lighter.
have you heard of x-shot blasters? I think they compare against our elites because they fire 50 feet flat. head over to sbnc and check out his reviews on the vigilante and turbo fire excess
ReplyDeleteYes I have heard of them. While they may have range competitive with our Elites, most of the ones available in stores here are impractical for war use. The only one that may be practical in its stock form is the Xcess, as it fills the generic revolver sidearm role.
DeleteI was thinking about getting the vigilante or scope... the vigilante has a special of 10 at kmart right now
DeleteI am also from Australia and I have the opportunity to buy one at the moment, what are they worth?
ReplyDeleteA blue Longshot? Depending on the buyer, $80+ for a full set. Not exactly sure on the price, but its worth a fair bit to those who are willing to pay for it.
DeleteThis is titan. Should I get a long shot, or a vintage lock n load as a sniper. Please help!
ReplyDeleteIn full honesty "sniping" in Nerf is a pretty contentious issue, and the closest you'd probably get to it is just long range potshots.
DeleteThe LnL is a pretty solid blaster that can be easily modded for pretty good power, but of course is a single shot. The Longshot takes much more work, but if done right is extremely good.
Pick the one that suits your modding ability.
This is titan. I've been using single shots since I was 6. Got the rof part covered.(In an indoor battle I beat a stryfe user with a 18 dart clip and strongarm user with only a. One shot). I I'll get the lock n load and get the Longshot on Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI assume you have access to a relatively cheap LnL, since they're pretty valuable and can go for a fair bit of money.
DeleteIf you're intent on getting a high power blaster, I'd also suggest taking a look at some of Nerf's Mega and Buzz Bee's Air Max (both new and old). The Megas generally get slightly better ranges than regular dart blasters (except the Failturion which should never be considered for actual use), and if converted to use regular darts can get some pretty good ranges.
This is titan. I have the Failutrion, but I don't want the mod it yet. Most air guns take to long to load, and mega ammo is to expensive. Home made old style mega ammo would be pretty cheap.
DeleteThis is titan. I got the lock n load! Should I pull out the dart peg and rebarel it?
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to rebarrel it if you want to use regular darts, the LnL is meant to fire vintage megas.
DeleteThis is titan. Can I use a marker for a rebarrel?
ReplyDeleteYou *could* if you hollow it out properly, but I'd say don't bother. The only reason to use a marker is if you have no access whatsoever to any other suitable barrel material, as a proper barrel material will be easier to work with, more versatile and probably perform better (among other advantages).
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