Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-28773666-20160920024545/@comment-27306930-20160921013414

Bigshock1134 wrote: (Air restrictectomy)  is that even a thing? Why yes BS, it IS a thing. In fact I named it myself 😉

Cerrwiden wrote: I was experementing with my Raider and my ARless one shoots worse than my clear one. Even with an extra spring in the stock it's about the same at best.

I have written extensively about this very phenomenon. I've experienced it first hand with several blasters, the Centurion and the StrongArm in particular. Something has changed about the function of the air restrictor between the N-Strike days and the Elite age. It evolved from a device to limit power, into a feature that enhances performance and extends the longevity of the mechanicals. Unless you have information from a credible modder to the contrary, I would not recommend removing the AR from Elite series blasters. Double up the spring and add foam padding where possible.