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*This is one of only two N-Strike blasters (the other being the [[Longshot CS-6]]) that are not available in the [[Sonic Series]], but are available in another color sub-series. |
*This is one of only two N-Strike blasters (the other being the [[Longshot CS-6]]) that are not available in the [[Sonic Series]], but are available in another color sub-series. |
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*The Raider is more comfortable for right-handed people because they can rest the drum on their left arm. |
*The Raider is more comfortable for right-handed people because they can rest the drum on their left arm. |
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| − | *I'm left handed and I personally find it easier left handed because the bulky drum magazine or clip as you call it stays out of the way. It gets a little out of hand when 18 round stick mags hit the doorframes.(I call what nerf calls clips magazines). |
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*Its color scheme is very similar to the [[2010]] [[Longstrike CS-6]]'s color scheme. |
*Its color scheme is very similar to the [[2010]] [[Longstrike CS-6]]'s color scheme. |
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Revision as of 07:16, 1 April 2018
 | 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. |
The Raider Rapid Fire CS-35, later renamed the Raider CS-35, is a clip system Nerf blaster that was released on September 9th, 2009 under the N-Strike series.
It comes packaged with a thirty-five dart drum, thirty-five Streamline Darts and a detachable shoulder stock.
Details
It comes with the largest dart drum yet; the thirty-five dart drum. It is able to slam fire its darts and the blaster is advertised as being able to do so at incredible speeds. It is also compatible with clips.
On the side opposite the drum, there is an orange jam door that allows users to remove jammed darts. An extra dart can be placed in the bottom of the trigger handle. It has two tactical rails for mounting accessories; both are located in tandem atop the blaster.
The Raider has a side-loading clip system which may be uncomfortable if the user has an eighteen-dart clip. Removing the magazine may require more practice than for other blasters. Furthermore, the large drum can block users' view somewhat if they are firing from the shoulder.
There is a priming indicator in the rear mounting nub for shoulder stocks. However, it is obscured when a stock is attached.
History
The Raider CS-35 was the first blaster in the N-Strike series to have a special release date. It was the first blaster to have a release campaign for September 9th, which featured the tagline of "the Nerf raid begins". Special releases on September 9th continued to be a Nerf tradition, with the release of the Stampede ECS in 2010 and the Hail-Fire in 2012; the Vortex series was also released on September 10th, 2011, a day after Nerf's special release date.
The Raider has a direct successor called the Rampage, which was released under the N-Strike Elite series in 2012.
Color schemes
The Raider has been released with the following color schemes:
- N-Strike (blue, black, gray, and orange)
- Clear Series (clear plastic and orange)
- Gear Up (orange, black, and gray)
Modification
The Raider CS-35 is usually disliked in modifying communities due to its reverse plunger system. Orange Mod Works has released two special mod kits for the Raider: a Stage 1 package with a stronger spring and a "starter" Massacre Kit, with polycarbonate replacement parts.
Value packs
Toys "R" Us features a bonus pack of the Raider which included two thirty-five dart drums and seventy darts. Another bundle was released with two drums, a carrying strap, and one hundred darts.
In 2011, the bonus pack was re-released with Nerf's new box colors, but only as a promotion at Toys "R" Us for one week.
Reloading and firing
To reload the Raider, pull the priming handle back and press the large orange clip release button on the side to remove any loaded drums or clips. Load darts into the drum or clip and and load the magazine back into the blaster. Push the priming handle forward.
Pull the trigger to fire the blaster. In order to slam fire, hold the trigger down while repeatedly cycling the priming handle.
Trivia
- The Raider has more special value packs than any other Nerf blaster.
- The Raider is featured as a blaster in Nerf N-Strike Elite.
- This blaster was first available in Australia.
- It is the only N-Strike slam fire blaster to come with a detachable shoulder stock, despite several other slam-fire models having rear attachment points.
- This is one of only two N-Strike blasters (the other being the Longshot CS-6) that are not available in the Sonic Series, but are available in another color sub-series.
- The Raider is more comfortable for right-handed people because they can rest the drum on their left arm.
- Its color scheme is very similar to the 2010 Longstrike CS-6's color scheme.
Gallery
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| The full image gallery for Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 may be viewed at Raider Rapid Fire CS-35/Gallery. |
Official videos
External links
- Raider CS-35 instructions on the Hasbro website