Weaponry Suggestions (Part 2)

So here we are to part 2 of my recommended weapons for Assassins. I hope you all are ready for a new lesson, because you're gettin' it whether you like it or not. In the last lesson, I talked about larger, more primary weapons (with the exception of the concealment class). This time, however, I'll be speaking about the smaller, one-handed weapons that can be used as sidearms for those with bigger guns. Now, how you carry these guns around is up to you. You can put them in your pocket (which I do not recommend; it's uncomfortable and too hard to draw.) You can use the Nerf tactical vest, (which is only for people 5'5" and shorter. I'm 6'3", so that option wasn't available to me) You can also do like I did, and custom make your own tactical holster. (I may post instructions at a WAY later time.) Without futher ado, let's dive right in and see what weapons we can use today.
 

Maverick-REV-6/Strongarm REV-6

I've grouped these two weapons together as the mechanisms are almost exactly the same. The Maverick is Nerf's "Old Reliable" gun. It's the most commonly used Nerf gun, and for good reason: It's probably the single most reliable gun that they've ever built. It holds 6 darts of your choice, and fires them all smoothly. Same goes for the Strongarm, with a couple of exceptions. The Strongarm is about an inch longer than the Maverick, and has the ability to slam fire. Yes, you heard me. It's a sidearm that is capable an extreme amount of firepower when absolutely necessary. Both weapons are still available in stores, but the Maverick will likely be phased out in a couple of years in favor of the Strongarm.


Recon CS-6/Retaliator CS-12

Let me start off by saying that I DO NOT recommend these two weapons as primary weapons. Both of these weapons have VERY inefficient methods of priming to fire. the cocking handle surrounds the top of the gun itself making it very hard to control. I would, however recommend using one of these with a CS-6 magazine and a custom tactical holster. This is what I do when playing Assassins. The Retaliator is the same design, however, it comes with a 12 round magazine and a handle, rather than the Recon's 6 round magazine and a tactical light. Again, it's a good gun, but be careful. This thing jams more than a printer from the 1980s.


Barricade RV-10/Stryfe CS-6

These two guns are, again, almost exactly the same, but the key difference is magazine type and capacity. The Barricade is a revolver-type gun with a magazine size of 10 rounds. The Stryfe, on the other hand, takes clips and comes with a 6 round magazine. It also accepts barrel extensions, which, for some reason, ends up with a lot of wobbling around when used with most barrel extensions. Both guns can accept any type of detachable shoulder stock. These guns would have made the list of primary weapons, but I find that repeated firing as one would with a Raider, Rampage, or Alpha Trooper. will decrease range significantly as the motors slow down with each shot. Voltage modification will fix this, however.


Well, that does it for weapon overviews/slightly biased recommendations. If you have any questions, or would like a review of a different weapon, please comment on the spaces below. Remember, as our friend Friedrich Nietzsche would say "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."