Description

Deploy for battle! CS-6 Dart Blaster converts from flashlight to blaster. Firing darts. Multiple modes. Grab one now!

Customer Reviews

 Early trouble, then OK - Apr 27, 2010

When my son first got this item, it jammed up pretty tight. It took some muscle to get it un-jammed, and it still sometimes will need a hard pull-push to get it back working. The problem, I think, is that the magazine that feeds the darts squashes them a bit and "un-rounds" them, making the feed mechanism not work properly. I think that Nerf could fix this problem by giving the darts a more rigid interior, then putting the foam over that. When it works, it works well and my son likes it.

 Nerf Deploy - Apr 26, 2010

The Nerf Deploy absolutely blows all other Nerf blasters away with it's durable but effective design. I, like many others, think the stealth idea is very hard to use in real life. I fail to see what it would look like other than a HUGE flashlight! Overall it is a very safe toy that shouldn't get recalled any time soon. whenever it is changed into a blaster, it is a fast but not powerful blast that won't hurt you if it hits you in the shoulder or something. It's range and power is very impressive, In some cases it will shoot farther than the longstrike or longshot. The scope gimmick is not a big part of the design. Before i bought the blaster, I thought that the scope would be red or glowing but it really just is a hole in the top with a spike at the end. Other attachments include an option to attach an extension that comes with the recon, longshot, or longstrike. Also it holds one streamline dart at the front of the shotgun pump that falls out frequently. In my opinion, the Nerf Deploy was a fantastic purchase for a low price.

 good but one little problem - Apr 08, 2010

this is a good gun the problem is they should have added a spring loaded barrel
it would add coolness to the gun

 Deploy cs-6 - Mar 27, 2010

I could lie to you and say that I bought this blaster for my son but I got it for myself. It's a must have for any nerf collection. I ended up getting a second one so my son and I wouldn't fight over it. The only thing that I didn't care for is the lack of power. It could be a little stronger. Good for close quarters though. All and all it makes a pretty good back up blaster.

 The NEW Deploy CS-6 - Feb 25, 2010

I run weekend-warrior games of Humans Versus Zombies, and since I am the Human Team leader, i need an impressive armament.

I used the Recon and Maverick my first game, and both of those are pretty decent. I then decided to impress by picking up the Deploy, and I am pretty happy with it.

Pros:
-Quick-release button is not only practical, but very intimidating to Zombies, as your blaster is fully assembled in 1 second.
-Shotgun priming system is very easy to use and reliable.
-Red light is good for night missions/games
-First Nerf gun to actually include a carrying strap; perfect to sling around the shoulder and grab your secondary
-Accepts barrels from Longshot, Longstrike, and Recon (Recon barrel looks WICKED AWESOME)

Cons:
-Reverse-plunger system (like the Longstrike and Recon) is notorious for shorter distances, and jams (if used improperly or with bent darts)
-Don't expect this to act like a sniper rifle; it's an ASSAULT rifle (meaning short-medium distance shots)
-Collapsable handle isn't as stable as one would like.
-Lots of noise while firing...not much of a problem for people, but the rattle bugs me sometimes.


All in all, its a very decent gun, and you cant beat the price for something as decent as the Deploy (though the Recon came kinda close)

 Too Gimmicky! - Feb 23, 2010

I literally just got this gun in the mail from Amazon.com. I have to admit, my first impressions are not good. First of all, the point of interest with the Deploy is it's ability to fold up and supposedly look inconspicuous...or at least that's what I assumed Nerf was aiming for. I guess if someone is new to Nerf and sees you walking up with the Deploy they'll think..."Hey, nice flashlight, where did you...Holy Crap, it's a Nerf gun!!!" Seriously, the only thing it can do folded up is act as a flashlight. Yea...a flashlight.

As you can tell I'm not a big fan of the Deploy's gimmick. Not only for logistic reasons however. When the Deploy is in gun mode it feels very flimsy. This is especially so for the grip which actually moves back and forth slightly. My other complaint about the grip is that it's pretty short...or my hands have just grown over night.

The Deploy has a sight built in, which is neat...but with most Nerf guns it's essentially pointless. It also makes me wonder why they built a tactical rail on top. Nerf has yet to come out with any real quality attachments other than the scope and flashlight...and since the Deploy has both built in I guess the tactical rail will remain empty for now.

Don't get me wrong, this gun still has some positive aspects. For one, it's firing capablities. It's distance and speed are identical to that of the Raider. Since the Raider is one of my all time favorite Nerf guns, I'm happy about this. I also enjoyed the shotgun style pump it works well and doesn't stick like I thought it might.

Overall the gun is very light and well balanced. It's not side heavy like the Raider and not front heavy like the Recon (when it has the barrel extension on.) It feels good using it one handed (even though the grip is more wobbly than I would have hoped for). One last little positive thing is that the Raider barrel looks great on this gun. I know that's not a huge deal, but that barrel really doesn't look good on any other Nerf weapon.

Obviously, any die-hard Nerf fan (like myself) is going to purchase this gun no matter what anyone says about it. If you're new to Nerf, I wouldn't suggest starting out with this weapon (especially since it doesn't come with any bullets...really Nerf? come on!) No matter which side of the spectrum you fall on, I still think this gun deserves a spot in your arsenal. It's not the most impressive thing I've seen Nerf deliver, but it's also not the worst.

 Novelty toy - Feb 21, 2010

Ok, I was so happy to see this at my local toy shop since I thought it would not be out until April. This is a fun novelty blaster that Nerf used to make in a large variety. I love the N-Strike line, but like many have gotten a bit bored with the repackaging of the same systems. So here is how the Deploy CS-6 is different, it transforms! Yeah, a flashlight into a blaster seems lame when you think about the light only needing 3 AAA batteries to work, but I still remember the sonic ray gun I had that folded into a radio when I was younger and I loved playing with it!

The stats:
-The plunger is identical to the Recon (which seems to be Nerf's fav since you see it on the Longstrike and Raider), so the power is that of a light blaster. Think Recon range with no barrel extension.
-The size is nice and compact when folded and expands an extra 4"-5" when 'deployed.'
-It comes with a carry strap! Finally all the other blasters have the place for clipping a strap this one actually comes with one.
-N-Strike accessories that can work with the tactical rail and it has a fitting for the barrel extensions from the Recon, Longstrike, and Longshot.
-Pump-action, which is always nice, but the collapsing handle (which has a good additional support) feels flimsy (which I expected since it is collapsible and made of plastic).
-It is a CS (clip-system) so you can buy extra clips and use the Drum-clip (the last seems a bit awkward with the size and weight).

I bought this blaster because of the uniqueness it has and how much fun I had when I was a kid using a transforming blaster and my imagination. I think my son will get a kick out of it also.