Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-27985798-20200503233516/@comment-27306930-20200618232328

To be fair, I didn't say you couldn't put a 9kg spring in it, I said I wouldn't put a 9kg spring in it 😉

If you notice, Cap'n X machined a metal band to go completely around the bolt, then screwed it to a piece of the original bolt handle. And probably glued it as well. I have modded two Snipes, and I agree with the Cap'n - Buzz Bee plastic is not as robust as Nerf plastic. And the Snipe has always been kinda creaky. So if you're up for that kind of mod, then absolutely, go for it !

Granted, a 9kg spring is lighter than a 14±kg K26. But it's still almost 4 times stronger than the stock spring. I have serious doubts whether the Snipe can handle that kind of punishment for any length of time. As we all agree, it's just not that robust.

Adding epoxy to parts like the plunger rod and handle will strengthen them. But not much. ABS plastic is flexible, cured epoxy is not. When they're stressed, parts like the rod and bolt and handle flex, but the epoxy just cracks. I have not had any luck trying to reinforce the kinetic parts of nerf blasters with epoxy. Your mileage may vary 😁

But the real issue is lack of replacement parts. When If it breaks, you're not going to be able to get replacement parts without cannibalizing another Snipe. So do what you're compelled to do DC. Be a pioneer. Then take lots of photos and let us know how it turns out. We all want to know 👍