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Step-by-Step on How to Mod a Nerf Maverick Gun

Nerf guns fire soft projectiles designed to minimize the potential damage that the guns can create. The Nerf Maverick is a hand held pistol which can hold up to six darts that are fired using a slide mechanism to load the gun and a trigger to fire the dart. Many owners like to modify their Maverick guns for use in Nerf games, allowing for quicker loading of the gun's darts and increased firing power to make the gun effective at a longer range.

Things You'll Need

Screwdriver
Metal file
4 English pennies, or cork

Instructions

- 1
  Unscrew the the two screws in the back of the slider at the top of the gun, then slide it off of the gun.
- 2
  Unscrew the screws holding the body of the gun together, being sure to get the screw that was previously covered by the slider.
- 3
  Pry the two halves of the gun apart gently. It should slide apart easily with the screws removed, so check for screws you missed if the gun is sticking.
- 4
  Press the release button that frees the ammo canister for loading. With the gun split in half, it will be able to be pulled out completely.
- 5
  Locate the raised section on the tab in the front of the loader and file it down so that the tab is flat. This will allow the loader to slide completely out, so you can reload all six chambers at once for a quicker reload.
- 6
  Remove the spring and tube from behind the barrel, beneath where the slider was located.
- 7
  Place four English pennies flush against the back of the chamber where the spring previously sat. This will increase compression on the spring, making the gun stronger.
- 8
  Reinsert the spring and tube, as well as the loader, then place the half back on and screw the gun back together. Refasten the slider to the body with the screws you previously removed.

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