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How to Modify a Maverick Nerf Gun

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The Nerf Maverick is a favored gun for modders due to its solid construction and impressive rate of fire. Out of the box, the Maverick can launch six darts up to 12 feet with minimal reload times. This is a decent short-range weapon, but it can fairly easily be modified to three times that range with a simple barrel replacement. This replacement should give you approximately 35 to 40 feet of effective firepower.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Small Phillips screwdriver
  • Small saw
  • Six 2 ¾ inch pieces of ½ inch thickness CPVC
  • Rotary cutter
  • Plumber's glue
  1. Step 1

    Remove the three screws on the gun's casing and the one under the cocking part. Make sure to safely store your parts; they are difficult to replace.

  2. Step 2

    Pry back the gray plastic piece on the turret and remove the three screws of the turrets themselves. There should be six turret screws in total.

  3. Step 3

    Saw the turret barrels off the turret itself. Remove all six as cleanly as possible to prevent jamming when you later use the weapon.

  4. Step 4

    Widen the holes on the turret with your rotary cutter so the CPVC pipe fits snugly into both the front and back portions. Take care not to let the cutter run too hot because you don't want to melt the plastic.

  5. Step 5

    Fit the CPVC into the holes and apply your plumber's glue to the barrels. Twist the barrels a few times to ensure even coverage so the pipes will be airtight once dry.

  6. Step 6

    Put the turret back into the gun and screw the back and cover on tightly. Load the weapon and test for air seal. Each barrel should fire without any leaks and with much greater range.

Tips & Warnings
  • Other modifications can be made to the look of the weapon. Try repainting the outside of the gun and barrels for a customized look.
  • Take care not to get plumber's glue in any springs or blocking any air chambers as this will ruin the gun's functionality and be very hard to clean.

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