Here we have the new Nerf Vortex Nitron with long range disc tech. The Nitron is the largest in the line of Vortex blasters and uses a flywheel to shoot the discs. When you get this blaster your gonna need 6 "C" batteries and 2 AAA's for the scope. This is definitely one of the furthest shooting disc guns I have ever used. Although it has 6 batteries in the stock the gun is pretty well balanced. Since it is flywheel powered there is motor noise. It's not unbearable since there is only one motor spinning, but you won't be sneaking up on anyone with the motor running. This gun doesn't have a normal on/off switch like a Nerf Barricade. Instead it has a trigger button right under the regular trigger that starts the motors. Unlike the other Vortex blasters, the Nitron is full auto. Hold the triggers down and it will unload the whole clip in a matter of seconds. I don't have any official ranges yet but it seems to get some REALLY good ranges(for a stock blaster). I personally think the gun is a little pricey but it is quality made and seems built to last. I will end this review with this, I wish all Nerf guns had stock ranges like the Nitron. The world would be a better place.
Back of the box.
In the box.
Whats included, Gun, Scope, Clip, 20 Discs. And instructions.
Very nice, well balanced gun. The front handle does not move:(
Bottom button starts the motor and trigger shoots the disc. Clip release above the trigger.
You can hold a extra clip in the stock.
Top view. Disc release button on top in case of a jam. The flywheel motor is on the top side in the larger circle.
Scope lights up with three different settings. Fast blink, slow blink and always on.
Battery compartment under the stock. Three screws hold battery door in place.
Just to give you and idea of the size of the Vortex clip.
Very easy to load and it uses a traditional spring inside to push the discs.
The discs are a soft plastic with foam around the edge. They definitely wouldn't hurt to get hit by one but you would feel it.
Size compared to a Nerf Stampede.
Scope size compared to a Raider light.
Gear Up, Vortex is coming.Full Auto Fire.
The inside of this gun was more complicated than I thought it would be.
Here you can see the triggers and electronics.
The complicated disc shooting system.
One motorized flywheel and a free spinning wheel on the opposite side.
A second motor near the stock pushes the darts is used to push the disc to the flywheel.
The large white wheel turns to push the discs into place.
WHERE DID YOU GET IT FROM?!!?
ReplyDeleteHow do you guys get the vortex guns already?!
ReplyDeletePlease RE
I want a VORTEX blaster so badly!
ReplyDeletePlease get this up to 14.4 volts. Also, if you hold down the trigger, it's full-auto.
ReplyDeleteHow would you compare it tot he Stampede? Do you prefer one of the other?
ReplyDeleteis it just me, or does it look like that stock sticks out really far? because if a five year old tries to use that, they would almost have to hold it bazooka style.
ReplyDelete"is it just me, or does it look like that stock sticks out really far? because if a five year old tries to use that, they would almost have to hold it bazooka style."
ReplyDeleteYou're right...but it is intended for "Ages 8 and up" according to the packaging.
Though, I have a nephew who is almost 8, and it would be too big. I think it is intended for the college kids who are on the packaging/website...you know, the "up" group
I got this from Toys R Us. The gun is Full-Auto. Out the box performance, I guess this would get a slight edge because of the ranges. Stampede shoots faster though.
ReplyDelete"I will end this review with this, I wish all Nerf guns had stock ranges like the Nitron. The world would be a better place."
ReplyDeleteMore like "The world would be a less creative place." Without the desire for the ranges that stock blasters can't achieve, there would be no modding, and one less chance for young people to express their engineering creativity. I believe that inhibiting ranges was the best thing any foam projectile producing company could have done.
u modding it?
ReplyDeleteMight up the voltage, see how loud I can make it. lol
ReplyDeleteSomeone on the HvZ forums did an overvolt mod at two different voltages and compared it to stock voltage, measured the ranges, recorded it to video, and uploaded it to YouTube. Completely badass information about the Nitron here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c80koofjHd0
ReplyDeleteHow's the stock feel on this one? Looks to be a lot longer than the Stampede (which is good IMHO)
ReplyDeleteThe stock feels good. It is longer than Stampede.
ReplyDeletei would almost get the gun for the sight, thats pretty sick, i hope nerf makes some more attachments that can be sold seperatly
ReplyDeletei agrre it would be a better world and also if u think it is pricy the nerf vortex nitron is on slae at kmart this week for 39.99 as well as other vortex things such as the tech kit vortex for 7.99
ReplyDeletedang!!!!! first time i saw the box i thought oh this is small. but then the thickness of the box!!! 0_o dang!
ReplyDeleteWANT.
ReplyDeletei bought one in toysrus it´s the best nerf of evr!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan the Nitron be fired be fired without the batteries?
ReplyDeleteNO
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