Speed Load 6 Mods

In recent years, Nerf guns have quickly shot beyond a simple toy for children, becoming instead a favorite backyard game for the whole family, including adults. Serious hobbyists join tournaments and collect various Nerf models. Not only that, but they also modify their own models for better aim, firing, or range. Modifications? Yes, they can be done. The modifications, called “mods,” vary from the type of Nerf gun.

The Speed Load 6 released in 2011 can be modified in a number of ways, some more difficult than others. The gun is classified as a Dart Tag blaster and includes a new built-in clip using the Tagger Micro Whistler Darts. This allows a quick reload time, though it lacks storage for extra ammo. It is also slam-fire capable.

An exact number of modifications available is difficult to nail down, as Nerf enthusiasts are continually seeking ways to amp up their firepower. However, there are at least six that remain definite. Some are somewhat difficult, but the greatest obstacle in modifying the Speed Load 6 is taking apart the blaster, thanks to the large number of screws holding it together. Once these are removed, modifications are much easier to handle.

The simplest by far, and one that does not require disassembly, is a general modification that can be made to just about any model: The straw dart inserts. This works by inserting a drinking straw into the female end of the dart. The heavier weight of the dart results in longer range and greater force when fired.

The spring replacement is another relatively simple adjustment, although more involved than the darts. Once the blaster is taken apart, find the stock spring barrel. For better compression and, in turn, greater power, adjust the spring accordingly by applying a strip of tape to the front of the barrel, stopping the spring from sliding down all the way.

Though it does require a bit of work with tools, removing the air restrictor (AR) from the plunger tube increases the gun’s range. Adding Teflon or plumber’s tape under the O-ring at the end of the tube also helps increase the overall firing range. With the AR removed, the durability of the blaster decreases immensely due to the impact of the plunger against the tube. This downside can be lessened by adding soft rubber padding to the plunger’s base. Also on the plunger tube are two small holes for air release, which can both be plugged with tape or glue to add power.

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