LongStrike CS-6

(25558) Longstrike CS-6
Also known as
Sniper Shot CS-6
Release information
Company	Hasbro
Brand / Series	Nerf
Release date	2010
Shelf status	Discontinued
Averageretail price	29.99 USD 39.99 GBP 40.00-60.00 AUD 79.95 SGD
Product features
Stockammunition type	Streamline Darts
Internals type	Reverse plunger
Dimensions	39.5" fully assembled 100.33cm fully assembled 27.25" sans barrel 69.21cm sans barrel about 19.5" sans barrel and stock about 49.53cm sans barrel and stock
Product performance
Priming mechanism	Bolt-action
Mode of fire	Single-fire
Rate of fire	1 dart per second

This product has been discontinued. It cannot be purchased in retail stores. The only way to obtain it is through second-hand websites and stores.

Not to be confused with the Longshot CS-6 or the N-Strike Modulus blaster of a similar name.

The Longstrike CS-6 (known as the Sniper Shot CS-6 in Japan) is a clip system blaster that was released in 2010 in the N-Strike series.

It comes packaged with a barrel extension, flip-up sight, a six dart clip, six Streamline Darts, and instructions.

Details

The Longstrike CS-6 has four tactical rails: two in tandem on top of the main blaster, then one each on the top and bottom of the barrel extension. The orange slide jam door is located on top of the blaster and is not covered over when the blaster is not primed. It does however lock when the blaster is primed. Unlike other shoulder stocks, the Longstrike's stock is not meant to be removed and is not compatible with any other blasters. The stock has built-in storage for two extra six dart clips.

It advertises a firing range of up to thirty-five feet (10.6 meters).

Problems

Users reported poor ranges with the Longstrike as a result of the reverse plunger system, which has been notoriously associated with low power and efficiency. The range can be slightly increased by removing the barrel extension (assuming the older type with the smaller barrel diameter is used, rather than the larger barrel diameter of the later model), but the blaster is still considered under-powered in general. The range and accuracy can be somewhat increased by loading individual darts in the blaster rather than using the clip system. However, the Longstrike's design makes that method more difficult to use quickly.

Another problem with this blaster is that there is a small delay between each shot. The blaster locks for about a half second after each time the user shoots it, which will make it harder to prime it again.

Official description

This is an official description from Hasbro.com. Please do not modify it. (view the archived product listing)

With this awesome, air-powered dart blaster, a “long shot” is a good thing! Measuring three feet long, this blaster is the longest NERF blaster yet and fires up to 35 feet. Attach the barrel extension for long-range targeting and use the tactical rails and flip-up sight to help you zero-in on targets near and far. Even when your target is on the move, you never have to worry about ammo, since your blaster can store two quick-reload clips! (One clip is included.) So grab your gear, steel your nerves and prepare to “go long”!

History

The Longstrike was first seen in the game Nerf N-Strike Elite as a fictional blaster, a year before it was released.

It was spiritually succeeded by the 2013 N-Strike Mega Centurion and the 2017 AccuStrike Series RaptorStrike.

The Longstrike received a proper successor through the N-Strike Modulus LongStrike in 2018; while having a very similar shell as the original blaster (the only difference being the hole for the ready indicator is differently shaped), the Modulus LongStrike has upgraded internals to meet the standards of newer blasters.

Color schemes

The Longstrike has been released with the following color schemes:

• N-Strike (blue, yellow, black, gold, and orange)
• Sonic Series (clear green and orange)
• Whiteout Series (white, black, and orange)

Modification

If users want to make the Longstrike shoot farther, then it is suggested that the air restrictor is drilled/hacked out, and the spring is replaced with a stronger one. The Longstrike has some of the thickest air restrictors on any reverse plunger system blaster, making its ranges completely inefficient for long distance.

The shoulder stock is not detachable due to "packaging reasons". The only ways of detaching the stock without permanent modification is to unscrew the blaster to remove it. The stock of the blaster can be made removable by lightly sanding down the contact points on the inserted end of the stock, with this method, one can remove the stock with a decent amount of force, and insert with ease, making this a popular mod for those who want a shorter blaster, with the potential for a longer profile. Another method of doing this is modifying the actual inserts inside the blaster's handle, although this is less common to see due to the smaller pieces being a bit more troublesome to work with.

The blaster's clip and jam door locks can be removed for ease of access.

Orange Mod Works, a Texas-based aftermarket vendor devoted to modding blasters, have released three mod kits for the Longstrike. All three of which are now out of production: a Stage One kit with a stronger spring and a "starter" Massacre kit with polycarbonate replacement parts. The Immortal kit, most recently re-released in 2016, completely replaces the reverse plunger mechanism with a direct plunger, while also providing stronger 5 kg and 7 kg springs, a metal trigger and other improved parts. Seperate 5kg springs and metal triggers are still available however.

Trivia

• It is Nerf's third longest blaster, surpassed by the Centurion, which measures in at 40.7 inches (1 meter).
• The Swarmfire features a similar shoulder stock that, unlike the Longstrike's, can be removed.
• On the Canadian box art, there are at least four noticeable errors. The model's left index finger is partially cut off; there are also two Nerf logos on the the six dart clip, one slightly lower and overlapping the first. The third is on the bolt, where there appears to be a second bolt handle covering the first, making the bolt appear to be longer. On the back of the box, there is a blue piece of plastic that resembles the connector piece of the barrel extension if the barrel extension is disassembled.
• On some Longstrike CS-6 blasters, the model name near the tactical rail is spelled as "Long Strike", rather than "Longstrike".

Gallery

The full image gallery for LongStrike CS-6 may be viewed at LongStrike CS-6/Gallery.

Official videos

Nerf 2010 Commercial N Strike Longstrike CS 6 Blaster

External links

• LongStrike CS-6 on the Nerf website (archived link)
• Longstrike CS-6 instructions on the Hasbro website