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Friday, October 28, 2011

Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS

Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS




Fully-Automatic Blasting Power 
The fully automated Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS has the ability to launch an astounding three darts per second. Your child can either squeeze the trigger once to let a single dart fly, or hold the trigger down and have the Stampede launch Nerf darts in rapid-fire succession. With three extended 18-dart clips, a quick-reload 6-dart clip, and 60 Clip System darts, the Stampede is ready to reload and keep the foam flying.

Pop-Out Bipod and Blast Shield Fire Up the Fun 
The Stampede's accessories can be configured for all kinds of action adventures. Kids can bunker down for an ambush with the pop-out bipod. Simply snap on the bipod to support the barrel, hold the target in the pin sight, then take a shot. The Stampede boasts a 30-foot firing range, so the backyard or basement can be covered in soft Nerf darts in no time. When the battle heats up, the Stampede's blast shield attaches quickly to fend off return "fire".

Designed for Realistic, Active Play 
Weighing nearly 5 pounds and built of thick, durable plastic, the Stampede has the heft of a genuine article. Nevertheless, it's easy to hold and operate--even in the heat of battle--thanks to the trigger handle and two additional carrying handles integrated into the Stampede's stock.

I obtained this gun for my son. However, I am 50-years-old and even I think this thing is cool. My 13-year-old son thinks it is really, freaking cool. His 11-year-old sister does not think it is quite as cool for some odd reason...hmmm.

Anyway, my son has several Nerf guns. This one definitely has a higher rate of fire power than any other he has. He also has a Nerf gun called a "long-shot" (or some such thing). The long-shot can shoot a bit farther than this gun, but you have to pump it every time you shoot. So, in an outside battle when distances are greater, the long-shot pump may have a slight advantage. But inside, or in any shorter distance battle, the Stampede will be the gun of choice.

Really, this thing is a lot of fun. My son and his 6-year-old sister are playing with it right now. There are dozens of Nerf darts laying around all over the living room. The 6-year-old has poor aim, so this causes all sorts of mayhem.

But fun is fun, and they are having plenty of fun. It is amazing how quickly they can fire 60 darts all over the place.

The only downside to this gun is it uses batteries, so every once in a while I will have to replace the six D-cells (which do not come with the gun). So this adds some cost. Also, the original buying cost is higher than other Nerf guns. But it does have 4 magazines and 60 darts included. So that adds some value. And watching my kids play with this thing makes it appear that if you figure the cost per hour of time played with the gun, the cost will end up being fairly low. The gun also seems to be well built and sturdy.

In any case, it is very fun and worth having for kids that like Nerf guns...or for the dads that battle it out with kids.
 

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