Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-27306930-20181029081908/@comment-27306930-20181031021321

It's a mixed bag. The Stampede is pretty easy to take apart, but kind of a pain to mod. The biggest single improvement you can do on a Stampede is an AR removal. It makes a huge difference. But it's kind of difficult to do without the proper tools. The spring is easy to replace, and the plunger is easy to pad, but the wiring's a hot hot mess. As much as I hate to say it, the Retaliator is probaby easier to mod. It's just a spring, plunger, AR, and catch. No batteries, no wires, no electronic locks, no gearbox.

Believe it or not, I've never cracked open my RapidStrike. I have an aftermarket pusher and a better pusher motor, I just haven't installed them yet. I'll let you know.

Don't confuse brushless motors with stealth. Most brushless motor blasters are just as noisy as their traditional counterparts. It's the flywheels, cage, and dynamics of the shell that determine whether a blaster is noisy or quiet. For instance my Infinus is virtually silent, desite having regular motors. Albeit crappy ones.

The ROF on the latest Stampede is just over 3 darts per second. Not super fast, but very good for its intended purpose. As the Nerf version of the tactical assault rifle, 3 DPS is probably the sweet spot. If you want an Uzi, get a Full-Auto Stryfe 😉

Unfortunately, the Stampede has its own totally unique motor. And it's a single motor system, so there's no "pusher" to upgrade. It's a one-stop-shop. The ROF is solely based on the battery voltage, and the power is solely based on the amperage.

Sorry Thiefy, long answer to some very good questions. Kudos my man.