Top 8 Nerf Guns Available on the Market Today

This guide will help both parents and Nerf fans alike choose the perfect Nerf gun. Nerf guns tend to be very hot Christmas toys. The Nerf Stampede will undoubtedly be one of the hottest Christmas toys for 2010.

1. Nerf N-Strike LongstrikeCS-6

The Longstrike has immense power, and excellent range. It is the longest Nerf gun yet. The Longstrike has a detachable barrel, and the stock holds two extra clips. It also includes a flip-up sight.

Pros: Great accuracy, power, and range.
Cons: Unremovable stock

2. Nerf N-Strike Raider CS-35 Blaster

The Nerf Raider has an amazing capacity of darts, and is very durable. It's a great all around gun. It has two firing modes, and a detachable stock.

Pros: Has a good rating in each specification
Cons: Doesn't have the best rating in any statistic

3. Nerf N-Strike ReconCS-6

The Nerf Recon has great versatility. It also is very durable, and has good accuracy. It has five detachable parts, a barrel, a stock, a sight, a laser sight, and a clip. This gun also has a simple loading system.

Pros: Great versatility, accuracy, and power
Cons: Requires darts in good condition

4. Nerf N-Strike Firefly RV-8 Blaster

This gun has a high ammo capacity, along with great durability for any mission. It also has good accuracy, and a tactical rail designed for a scope. The Firefly also has a very sturdy stock, and holds 8 extra darts.

Pros: Great power, accuracy, and simplicity
Cons: Reload Time

5. Nerf N-Strike Barrel Break IX-2 Blaster

A great secondary weapon, Nerf's one and only shotgun. The Nerf Barrel Break has amazing power, great range, and has an attachment that holds extra ammo. This gun has two firing modes.

Pros: Great power, weight, and accuracy
Cons: Ammo Capacity

6. Nerf N-Strike Deploy CS-6

The Nerf Deploy is a great rifle, this weapon is a great choice for any Nerf fan! It converts from a flashlight to a blaster, and holds 6 darts. It also has the groovings for a barrel.

Pros: Versatile
Cons: Obvious

7. Nerf N-Strike StampedeECS

The Stampede has great power, and a fast firing speed. It also has great range. It comes with a cool experimental bi-pod handle. It holds 18 darts.

Pros: Plentiful Ammunition
Cons: High Price

Tip for parents: The Stampede may sell out early, so buy yours as soon as possible. Nerf guns will often sell out and be resold for a much higher price on eBay.

8. Nerf N-Strike VulcanEBF-25

The Nerf Vulcan is a heavy machine gun that has great capacity and power, but has a heavy weight.

Pros: Very fast shooter, powerful, great capacity
Cons: Heavy weight

Sources
Official Nerf website
Toysrus.com