Nerf N-Strike Spectre REV-5
The Versatility of The Nerf Spectre
The Nerf Spectre REV-5 is maybe the most versatile weapon in the current Nerf lineup. The hook of this gun is just how customizable it is. There have been a lot of guns with a detachable scope or laser pointer or something along those lines, but the Spectre can actually be adjusted to fit just about any situation, making it the perfect backup gun, as it can fill any role should something jam or run out of ammo at just the wrong time.
When you first open the box, you'll notice that the core of the gun is very similar to the Maverick with its .357 modeled shape and five shot rotating chamber. What makes the Spectre special, though, are the detachable stock and silencer/long barrel.
This means that you have three different shapes to go with for this gun (well, four, but who wants a stock but no barrel?). If you want a backup pistol, remove the stock and the barrel for a basic Maverick style gun. If you want something for more precise long range attacks, put the stock and barrel on the gun for some medium-long range sniping. By using the long barrel but not the stock, you have a handgun that can work with a little more accuracy at a longer range than a standard maverick.
A Stock For A Pistol?
The stock is collapsible, so if you're carrying it as a backup, you'll probably want to carry it with the stock collapsed and the barrel attached, allowing you to reach for it as a mid-range pistol, or extend the stock to do some sniping. The gun's effective range is around thirty feet, making it surprisingly effective for being based on the basic Maverick design.
Compatibility is a key word here, too. You can take the stock or the barrel and attach them to the N-Strike blaster, or you can snap the N-Strike attachment onto the top of the Spectre. It also fits snugly into the Tactical Vest, with or without the barrel and stock attached.
Auto Rotating Barrel - Always Cool
One more cool thing about the Spectre: the chamber rotates upon being cocked. The Maverick jammed up quite a bit because of its trigger-based rotating mechanism, leaving you with a misaligned chamber and five darts that won't fire more often than not. If nothing else, the Spectre is proof that Nerf can learn from their mistakes.
Who Should Get One
So who needs this gun? Well, it's basically a long range, mid range and short range gun all packed into one. If you want to pad out your arsenal without spending a lot of cash and hauling around fifty pounds of plastic, the Spectre's versatility gives you three styles of attack in a single lightweight gun.
In fact, coupled with a heavy hitter like the Vulcan, you've pretty much got everything you need in two guns.
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(145 votes, average: 4.02 out of 5)

Ben:
Commented on November 16th, 2010 at 7:14 pm.
I dont know about this gun it’s too close to the maverick for me I don’t want to spend the money
sharko 2100:
Commented on November 27th, 2010 at 9:47 pm.
what the heck who wood want this mav already has good range and acuracy
Billy:
Commented on November 27th, 2010 at 10:52 pm.
Cool Blaster, I saw a review on this and i like how it shoots. I think its neat.
Dave:
Commented on December 1st, 2010 at 9:02 pm.
Does adding the barrel extension actually increase accuracy? On my Recon the extension greatly reduces the range and accuracy, not sticking anything on the front gives much better results.
MEZGERMEISTER:
Commented on December 5th, 2010 at 1:35 am.
i have the nerf gun. its decent, though the stock is some-what pointless, and the barrel extension doesnt do very much of anything. it just makes it look cool.
Mason:
Commented on December 7th, 2010 at 1:55 pm.
it is way to close to the Mav and its just a crappy gun anyways the stock is alittle cool but no i wouldn’t tell anyone to get it for anything stick with the Mav guys its the best except for the Vulcan
TheOnly11YearOldEnglishNERFER:
Commented on December 8th, 2010 at 5:10 pm.
hi jacob
A person:
Commented on December 17th, 2010 at 1:07 am.
It just looks a resell.
SNIPE KING:
Commented on December 19th, 2010 at 11:57 am.
this gun is ok for starters but if ur like me you’ll stick with the mavrik 1: the mavrik holds more ammo
2:the mavrik looks and feels better , and 3:the mavrik shoots father and is far more accurate.
Redskin689:
Commented on December 20th, 2010 at 5:16 am.
Its a maverick with less ammo. Barrels do nothing but kill range, and stocks get in the way.
abc:
Commented on December 21st, 2010 at 6:21 pm.
its ok.
special k:
Commented on December 22nd, 2010 at 9:05 pm.
i love it. im in a huge nerf battle and its the jack of all trades. its amazing.
William:
Commented on December 27th, 2010 at 10:54 am.
I think the spectre rev 5 is a great nerf gun but I dont like when a dart gets jamed in the gun barell
andreww7:
Commented on December 29th, 2010 at 9:01 am.
Recon and maverick had sex and this is the result
nate:
Commented on January 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm.
well the stock is a great addition, the way that it can collapse is very interesting, nerf is really on its way to some great guns, altho it does look alot like the mav witch means they might be running out of ideas, bc they also hav to look at safety, bc this is a great gun and a safe gun for the younger ones who r going to be buying this the most, i giv this a 4 out of 5 bc of the stock and the feel of the gun, but i dont like how u prime the gun from the top like the recon(witch is a discrace of a gun) but overall a nice gun for people who dont mod
someone:
Commented on January 26th, 2011 at 10:41 am.
i think this gun is amazing i’m getting it for my birthday
i already got the maverick and this is basically all of my complaints fixed:
not as bulky
grippier primer
you can put any stocks on it
and the tactical rail isnt on the primer
someone:
Commented on January 29th, 2011 at 3:22 am.
you guys check out the new nerf guns:
* nerf quickfire 16 (upgraded raider)
* nerf speedload 6 (upgraded maverick)
* nerf swarmfire (upgraded vulcan)
and a new secretshot (name yet to be released)
the first three are available in the u.s.
for more information check out the urbantaggers website (urbantaggers were first to know about these 4 new releases and they have the most information about them)
doggie:
Commented on February 2nd, 2011 at 9:00 pm.
i think i like the barricade because its the only pistol you can duel wield with but it makes alot of noise
milk:
Commented on February 5th, 2011 at 10:13 pm.
i think the spectre is ok but its not my tipe of gun.
milk:
Commented on February 5th, 2011 at 10:15 pm.
and i like milk.
milk:
Commented on February 5th, 2011 at 10:16 pm.
and the long barrel is pointless
doggie:
Commented on February 6th, 2011 at 3:02 pm.
i think the gun looks cool, considering the sleek barrel, but otherwise its not my tioe of gun.
milk:
Commented on February 7th, 2011 at 4:05 pm.
i like it but only the pistol
pin point nerfer:
Commented on April 23rd, 2011 at 3:36 am.
i just got the spectre and i like it more than the maverick and it was only $5 more than a maverick
goods:
it’s thin
were the tactical rail is
the cocking handle
range accuracy
it not trigger based barrel movement
how many different types of darts it can use
bads:
5 dart barrel not 6 like maverick
no inbuilt site
longer than maverick
i think if it’s not that much difference in price than i highly suggest getting it
kick ass:
Commented on May 28th, 2011 at 12:43 pm.
i think its good because it has a nice range and even though it has 5 darts its really cool and its light weight
fred the purple potato:
Commented on June 1st, 2011 at 10:38 am.
would be good, but costs $32 and the maverick costs $9.99
pikachu11:
Commented on June 24th, 2011 at 3:10 am.
I went to target three days ago and i got so MADD because i couldn’t find the dam gun so i got the buzz bee toys double shot. next time im going to walmart.
unknown:
Commented on July 1st, 2011 at 3:35 pm.
the spectre is soooo much bettter than the maverick. It hasn’t jammed on me once… so far
person:
Commented on July 2nd, 2011 at 3:07 am.
This is an awesome gun. One of the best, by far. It’s easier to reload than the mav, the stock makes it look 10 times cooler and it’s range is awesome compared to the mav.
pin point nerfer:
Commented on July 5th, 2011 at 1:59 am.
mine is way better than my mav
Dan:
Commented on September 12th, 2011 at 9:17 pm.
Reasons it is better than mav 1)don’t need to slam Carthage shut 2)can be modes to look like a real 44.magnum/python/.375magnum(dependent on which you prefer) 3) no matter what you put on it, it will look somewhat awesome (ex. I took a black longstrike barrel an a orange raider stock) 4) the silencer can actually makes a small difference.
thisboyhaswoe:
Commented on September 19th, 2011 at 5:12 pm.
I just recently bought this gun. It’s awesome WITHOUT the barrel. Not unlike it’s cousin the Recon. However, I put the Spectre’s barrel on my Recon and it works great! It’s definitely worth the $20, especially if you’re into more stealthy missions.
Nerf Gun Owner:
Commented on September 30th, 2011 at 10:01 pm.
I have recemtly got thiis gun and am quite supried by it. the barrel looks like a silencer which is cool, but i works better with it not on. its got good accuracy without the barrel. the barrel inproves accuracy but takes away speed and distance. i normally just use the pistol and the recon stock. the barrel makes it more annoying to hold and use. overall this is my best gun and i recomend it to people looking for a good gun to snipe other people with. i give it 9.12 out of 10
TheOnly11YearOldEnglishNERFER:
Commented on October 4th, 2011 at 11:14 am.
WOW real critical NOT
Harry Wilde:
Commented on November 1st, 2011 at 4:30 am.
Hey, I am an avid nerf fan in England, and I can’t find anywhere to buy this for a reasonable price! On amazon uk it is over £40! Please help
also does anyone know where I can buy the nerf pinpoint sight in the uk
thanks
the pro.:
Commented on November 26th, 2011 at 5:57 pm.
its OK…
Tommy:
Commented on December 21st, 2011 at 10:38 am.
I got it 6 days ago at a nerf booth in West Edmonton Mall and it ROCKS!!! I Rate it 9.42 out of 10
randomguy:
Commented on January 5th, 2012 at 7:53 pm.
I want to know wether this thing will work better than a maverick as a secondary, because there is a $12 difference between the two where I live, and I don’t want t pay $20.00 for something completely pointless.
Rheiki:
Commented on February 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 am.
I just bought a Spectre yesterday. The gun is amazing.
When I was a kid, I had one gun, for 3 months, and its been years since I got a new one. This gun was the Maverick. Problems: I was young and cocking it was troublesome. It jammed: A LOT. and my shots went from 25ft down to 15ft after a month.
Spectre: HOLY CRAP FOLKS! This gun blew me away, and Its hard to impress me. This gun comes with a silencer barrel (Get this, it actually makes the gun [Which fires very quietly to begin with] fire near dead silence, as well as quiet other N-Strike blasters, and quiets whistlers.