NERF Elite Strongarm, Rotating Barrel, Slam Fire, 6 Darts (Amazon Exclusive)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 42,968 ratings

Price: 9.99

Last update: 08-24-2024


About this item

Fire 6 darts in a row: fire 6 darts in a row from this quick-draw, fast-firing Nerf N-Strike Elite strong arm toy blaster that shoots darts up to 90 feet (27 meters) and includes 6 Nerf Elite darts
Flip-open rotating 6-dart barrel: the strong arm Nerf blaster has a rotating 6-dart barrel that flips open for easy dart loading and is hand-powered -- no batteries required
Slam-fire blasting: slam-fire all 6 darts in a rapid-blasting wave at targets by moving the slide back and forth as you hold down the trigger
Includes 6 Nerf darts: includes 6 official Nerf Elite darts that are designed for distance, tested and approved for performance and quality, and constructed of foam with flexible, hollow tips
Easy-open, recyclable package: ships in simple recyclable packaging that's easy to open and frustration free

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Top reviews from the United States

Joshua
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gun
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
It’s a Great gun for younger kids. My 5 year old can pull it back without help
Pedro Tavarez
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool color
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
It shots good and looks cool the perfect toy
Douglas Buttrey
5.0 out of 5 stars fun but it is a toy
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
As expected, the darts don't always travel in straight line, but the six darts and design make it fun. The darts shoot a long way (farther than expected) and refills are inexpensive (in case you lose them outside).
Mark Masaki
4.0 out of 5 stars Averages 68 FPS; Widely acclaimed and affordable Nerf side-arm blaster.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
Seriously, this is cool to have in any Nerf Arsenal. The reiteration of the legendary pistol blaster, the Nerf Maverick. Behold, the almighty Strongarm. The blaster that helped make "slam-fire" a popular Springer's function today (For slam-fire just hold the trigger down, then pull the slide repeatedly to fire shots in rapid succession). But does it measure up to other comparable blasters in my Chronograph testing? According to the dart velocities measured in FPS (feet per second) with my ProChrono Digital chronograph, it clocked in at highest 75 FPS, and lowest 62 FPS after 6 shots. Compared to it's "sister"-blaster model, the Nerf Rebelle Spylight scored it's highest at 80 FPS, and lowest at 66 FPS. These numbers were consistent after testing several different Strongarms and a few Spylights several times each. But being slightly weaker than a girl's blaster does not take away much from the blaster, for it is not as sloppy and feels more durable than it's sister operation. Most will prefer the appeal of the macho look and size that it offers anyway. As an update, there is this white and blue XD version (that is a blue stripe on a white Strongarm, as opposed to the blue Strongarm with a white stripe) with longer advertised distances. My blue one still performed better on the chronograph using the current wide variety of Nerf Elite darts (they are all able to shoot the blue, green, decorated Rebelle, white, and now orange darts), but the average was not that far off: Averaged velocity of standard Elite- 69 FPS, Averaged velocity of XD- 67 FPS. Average velocity between both... 68 FPS... It is suspected that each blaster has it's own unique quirks, perhaps I just got a lemon XD blaster, but regardless of the circumstances what you are really paying for is the psychological advantage and a crummy paint job (my XD looks cheap and painted by either a novice, or someone in a rush to finish the job). If you are using this as a primary, you are out of luck. There are many other improved versions of the Strongarm on the market today. The first two evolutions of it being the Zombistrike FlipFury (two times bigger with 2-barrel/12 darts) and the Zombiestrike Doominator (four times bigger with 4-barrel/ 24 darts). Otherwise, remember this to be a sidearm. A primary like the Retaliator or Stryfe have the CS (Clip System, which is really a magazine system or "Clipazines") that gives you upwards from 18-round mags to 35-dart drums, all easier to reload when playing and quicker on the fly under pressure. But I digress; buy whatever you feel comfortable with and use what you can afford. The Strongarm has always been a reliable blaster, and can be even stronger with help from an Orange Mod Works "Unleased Solid, Final Stage" upgrade kit at the current market price of $24.99. I know, twice the cost and the shipping, and then the labor of installation, that makes it very not worth the cost of the blaster. But it becomes a beast, so think about that before you buy a Strongarm sidearm.

As an update, 1-8-2018 and both of my Strongarms are still working as intended. They have been through many Nerf Wars with inexperienced children and experienced users alike and still shoot a good distance. These Nerf pistols tend to last the test of time more gracefully than their cheaper knockoff counterparts by other brands (Dart Zone, Buzzbee, etc.), in which I must report, have failed and broke shortly after purchasing them. Not like my Strongarm’s, but I will return to report when they too finally kick the bucket, just let it be known that these sidearms are still going strong.
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Mark Masaki
4.0 out of 5 stars Averages 68 FPS; Widely acclaimed and affordable Nerf side-arm blaster.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
Seriously, this is cool to have in any Nerf Arsenal. The reiteration of the legendary pistol blaster, the Nerf Maverick. Behold, the almighty Strongarm. The blaster that helped make "slam-fire" a popular Springer's function today (For slam-fire just hold the trigger down, then pull the slide repeatedly to fire shots in rapid succession). But does it measure up to other comparable blasters in my Chronograph testing? According to the dart velocities measured in FPS (feet per second) with my ProChrono Digital chronograph, it clocked in at highest 75 FPS, and lowest 62 FPS after 6 shots. Compared to it's "sister"-blaster model, the Nerf Rebelle Spylight scored it's highest at 80 FPS, and lowest at 66 FPS. These numbers were consistent after testing several different Strongarms and a few Spylights several times each. But being slightly weaker than a girl's blaster does not take away much from the blaster, for it is not as sloppy and feels more durable than it's sister operation. Most will prefer the appeal of the macho look and size that it offers anyway. As an update, there is this white and blue XD version (that is a blue stripe on a white Strongarm, as opposed to the blue Strongarm with a white stripe) with longer advertised distances. My blue one still performed better on the chronograph using the current wide variety of Nerf Elite darts (they are all able to shoot the blue, green, decorated Rebelle, white, and now orange darts), but the average was not that far off: Averaged velocity of standard Elite- 69 FPS, Averaged velocity of XD- 67 FPS. Average velocity between both... 68 FPS... It is suspected that each blaster has it's own unique quirks, perhaps I just got a lemon XD blaster, but regardless of the circumstances what you are really paying for is the psychological advantage and a crummy paint job (my XD looks cheap and painted by either a novice, or someone in a rush to finish the job). If you are using this as a primary, you are out of luck. There are many other improved versions of the Strongarm on the market today. The first two evolutions of it being the Zombistrike FlipFury (two times bigger with 2-barrel/12 darts) and the Zombiestrike Doominator (four times bigger with 4-barrel/ 24 darts). Otherwise, remember this to be a sidearm. A primary like the Retaliator or Stryfe have the CS (Clip System, which is really a magazine system or "Clipazines") that gives you upwards from 18-round mags to 35-dart drums, all easier to reload when playing and quicker on the fly under pressure. But I digress; buy whatever you feel comfortable with and use what you can afford. The Strongarm has always been a reliable blaster, and can be even stronger with help from an Orange Mod Works "Unleased Solid, Final Stage" upgrade kit at the current market price of $24.99. I know, twice the cost and the shipping, and then the labor of installation, that makes it very not worth the cost of the blaster. But it becomes a beast, so think about that before you buy a Strongarm sidearm.

As an update, 1-8-2018 and both of my Strongarms are still working as intended. They have been through many Nerf Wars with inexperienced children and experienced users alike and still shoot a good distance. These Nerf pistols tend to last the test of time more gracefully than their cheaper knockoff counterparts by other brands (Dart Zone, Buzzbee, etc.), in which I must report, have failed and broke shortly after purchasing them. Not like my Strongarm’s, but I will return to report when they too finally kick the bucket, just let it be known that these sidearms are still going strong.
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saintdre
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my BEST nerf purchases
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014
I ordered 2 of these. One of them came with a slightly disappointing paint job but that's quite minor. For $10 this is a must have. It is a huge upgrade from the Maverick which was already so popular.

Why? :

- The barrel is smaller because of the new plunger/restrictor mechanism.
- The barrel extends further upon reload, exposing more dart chambers.
- Priming mechanism feels fluid but yet light and not clunky. Great for the slam fire feature
- Barrel now rotates AFTER firing and not WHILE firing, unlike the Maverick. This means better accuracy because the dart is aligned prior to firing.
- It has greatly increased accuracy and power. You can feel a bigger punch when firing this model, and the other Elite models for that matter (Eg. Retaliator, Rampage)
- Lastly, like the Maverick, this gun is compatible with most darts!!! Not only does it fire the elite and regular streamline darts, it also fires the dart tags and even the old whistle darts with the larger heads. I've tried and tested this on both my Strongarms. They fire with the same degree of power and accuracy.

Aesthetics wise, it looks a little sleeker than the Maverick in my opinion and the colors are nice. If for some reason you do have a complaint. If it came faulty , had a manufacturing defect, or even if it started to malfunction after a short while, it's most likely just a matter of quality control and you got unlucky on that piece. Just contact Amazon and get a replacement. Amazon has always been more than helpful with any issues I've had in the past. This model is really just worth having.

It's great for the kids because its small, packs just as much of a punch as some of the bigger models and it's cheap and easy to replace if the kids break it.

Also one more last thing, I read a bad review about someone who experienced a problem with the darts being depressed at the bottom and did not fire properly after. The darts would just fall out the barrel. This happens when you leave the darts in the gun for a prolonged time without use. If you're going to store the gun for a long period of time, remove the darts and store them separately in the box. Make this a habit for all nerf guns and your darts will last you longer.

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