Does anyone remember the days of DIY?
When things were this:
And not this:
Now, I do understand the need for kits, I really do. But… It seems like more and more, people overlook a simple factor in nerf. The fact that you can go to your nearest hardware or hobby store, and get whatever you would want there.
Just from the hardware store, I have built blasters over 100fps, and add hobby stores onto that, and you get well past 200. And that is just at my local ones. People who have even bigger hardware stores can do more again!
Brass breeches can take full and half length darts. I am constantly seeing posts everywhere, asking “what kit can I put into my blaster to use both full and half length darts?” and as time goes by, I see more and more of those… I am saddened by it.
With a brass breech, I can outdo a fully kitted out blaster. With a custom plunger tube, I need not spend tens of dollars on an xpt.
I understand the initial thought is daunting, but you don’t have to start big. Start small, with a single shot pistol, and work your way up to the big mods.
With just a screwdriver, knife, and pliers, you can make amazing things.
I have tried both kits and DIY. The kit works. It does it’s job. However, It doesn’t do it as well. and I spent 5 times the amount on the kit than I did on making the breech.
I also found that it took the fun out of it. I did not enjoy just putting the kit in. It was like having auto assist mode on Mario Kart… you’ll be able to race, but all the fun will be taken out of it.
Now, there are some things that most nerfers will not be able to make, such as springs and boltsleds, but other than those, there really isn’t much that most can’t build (do you even need a boltsled?)
Now, I always hear complaints like: “It isn’t as smooth a load” or “my darts all get cut up”
This is not the breeches fault. If it’s rough, sand it down. If it doesn’t prime well, check your blaster. Put a couple hours into it. You will see awesome results.
I personally can’t wait till I can build another brass breech, and hope to show you all the refinements I’ve made over the years.
This all said, I do understand the reasons behind some people wanting kits.
They are quick and easy, with little to no effort required. There is also a lot less skill involved, and a lot less tools.
I always have, and always will recommend DIY over Kit blasters, however, It is ultimatley up to you.
All I need is for a few people to look at this and remember what it is like making breeches, making wacky builds, and just overall having fun with your custom builds.
That’s all for now
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