Hasbro Nerf blasters have been making play much safer for kids; as well as allowing the adults vent some steam for years now, but they have unleashed their greatest invention yet. The Nerf N strike line has a variety of toy blasters firing foam darts for relatively safe gun play. The latest Nerf N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS 35, which holds more darts than any other Nerf blaster, making it just perfect for high speed battles. Do you or someone you know love Nerf guns? Then you might definitely want to learn more about the Nerf CS-35, the coolest of Nerf guns. Read the following review to find out more about it.
Threaten your enemies:
The Hasbro Nerf N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 intense blaster will send your enemies and opponents running for cover when you pull it out and load the weapon. This Nerf gun can hold up to 35 individual foam darts. So, when you are in a Nerf battle fighting for the throne, you will be able to fire rapidly and automatically. Hasbro has also equipped the Nerf CS 35 with three modes of single shot mode, slam fire mode and multi-shoot mode, which you can switch in between with ease. The Nerf N Strike CS-35 has employed the drum magazine to store the 35 foam darts and rotates as it shoots them to keep the ammo loaded constantly. The adjustable stock means it’s comfortable to hold no matter how big or small you are.
The Cosmetics:
The base blaster of the Raider Rapid Fire CS 35 Gun measures 20 inches in length and 24 inches with the optional shoulder shock attached. The adjustable stock can be extended up to three inches. The Nerf gun has a handle in the front to load each dart and another handle with a trigger to fire the dart. A connector has been attached on the left side of the blaster to accommodate the Magazines full of darts. As the 35 in its name indicates, it comes with a newly designed 35 round drum magazine and 35 streamline darts. The drum magazine has a clear window in the rear that allows the shooter to know the number of darts remaining while firing. With the first edition value pack, Hasbro offers you an additional 65 darts for a total of 100 darts for you to rain on the targets.
The raider has two main grips akin at actual automatic firearms. The N strike Rapid fire has two rails along the top of the blaster to accept sights from other blasters or mission kits. The shoulder stocks of the Raider and the Recon are interchangeable but it is recommended to stick with the sturdier Raider stock. If the drum magazine feels too bulky, Raiders also accept six-round Streamline clips while the Raider’s drum magazine provides extra capacity to the blasters that use Streamline clips. The Raider lacks the notches to accommodate barrel extension attachments, which is a cosmetic pity.
Firing the Nerf Raider:
Playing with the Raider is extremely simple. After loading the 35 darts into the Drum Magazine, simply pull the cocking handle back, insert the magazine through the connector until it locks in, and push the cocking handle forward to its original position. Now all that you have to do is, just aim and pull the trigger to fire a single dart up to 35 feet. To use slam fire mode, you just have to hold down the trigger and pump the front grip. Each time you pump the grip, the Raider fires a dart. Just like its N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Blaster predecessor, the main feature of the CS 35 too is its rapid fire capability. But, after emptying all the 35 darts, reloading each of it into the drum magazine is a very slow process, which is a huge disadvantage during NERF war. Rapid firing can sometimes lead to jamming and luckily, the Raider has features that rectify it, in case of jams. The Blaster has an access hatch and the drum magazine has a rotating knob that aids in removing the jammed darts. Simply open the hatch to remove the jammed dart with your fingers or turn the knob to force the jammed darts out of the magazine.
Performance:
At first, performing slam fire is a little awkward, and you will probably have some accuracy problems when you first get the gun from shaking it while pumping. However, it only takes a little practice until you are able to hold the gun steady while pumping. The rate of fire on the Rapid Fire Raider CS-35 is awesome. The rate of fire on the Rapid Fire Raider CS-35 is awesome. You will probably average about 2.5 shots per second, which is a lot of fun. The range on the Raider is better than we expected, given the firing mechanism of the gun. You can expect to routinely hit anywhere from 25-30 feet. We have not had a chance to mod mine yet, but we have been told that removing the air restrictor can add about 10 feet to the range. This seems believable to me, as the internals look very similar to the Recon, which gets a similar boost from air restrictor removal.
No batteries, All manual:
Unlike the N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25, the N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 does not need batteries to achieve semi-automatic rapid firing. So, are you wondering how will the gun be able to achieve rapid fire? It achieves rapid firing through “slam firing”, which involves holding down the trigger while constantly pulling the cocking handle back and forth. The darts fire at a rate equal to how fast the shooter can continuously pump the cocking handle. It is a very fast way to cover an area with darts and occasionally hitting a target. The Raider feels like a sub-machine gun while performing like a shotgun with the cocking action and slam firing.
Conclusion:
Whether you are a child or a man-child, firing toy guns at fellow children and man children has always been a fun stress relieving pastime. For anybody who is a fan of the classic Nerf automatic guns, the Hasbro Nerf N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 gun takes the game to a whole new level with the rapid fire action that just cannot be beat or rivalled by any of the single shot gun. Have this and you will be the winner of the Gun battle. As a part of the N strike line, the Raider will be able to exchange accessories with the other N strike Blasters. Given the high capacity, ease of use, rapid firing, and how well it compliments other N-Strike blasters, the Raider CS-35 is an excellent blaster for providing covering fire and makes a great addition to your NERF arsenal. If you are engaged in a spot of office warfare, pair up the CS-35 with the Nerf N-Strike Havok Fire for massive firepower! Or, if you want something a bit more mobile, the Maverick or Dart Tagblasters are perfect for all your sideways-diving, dart-spraying needs!
Nerf N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Hasbro |
| Model Name | Hasbro Nerf N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 gun |
| Product Code | 92356 |
| Type of Toy | Nerf Gun |
| Gender | Girls and Boys |
| Assembly | Easy |
| Interactive Toy | No |
| Dimensions | 24.0 x 12.2 x 4.2 |
| Weight | 3.6 pounds |
| Colour | Blue and orange |
| Special Features | First ever high capacity NERF drum magazine Tactical rail compatible with most NStrike accessories 2 Blasting modes of single fire and slam fire Clear window to see ammo level |
| Age Limit | 6 years and above |
| Choking Hazard | No |
| Batteries | NA |
| Box Contents | Hasbro Nerf N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 Drum Magazine 35 Clip System Darts Shoulder Stock and Instructions |
