Nerf Stormfire Mod Guide

[@ArmegeddonCraft]

youre obsession with the gear up color scheme is brilliant.

[@isaiah1419]

Even your bolt cutter is in your colours

[@anthonymills653]

If you need good, strong catch springs i recommend taking apart some click-pens for their springs. they work extremely well.

[@averyoriginalname1547]

lel

[@icyvg4804]

Anthony Mills ooo nice tips thank you

[@DerRoflator]

Yeah thats working really well. I used one half of those spring for the thing that pushes the Dart in the Barrel in a Deploy and one half is now my catch spring in my Nerf Longshot with a 9kg spring.

[@beerenmusli8220]

I thank you. I put a 7 KG elite alpha trooper spring into my clear shot, and it is a lot of fun now^^

[@Agent1o1.]

What was the FPS like?

[@hunterdelta1585]

The ease of boring out the AR and barrel is the precise reason getting myself a small drill press is high up on my list. Mighty nice vid, per usual, good sir.

[@nataliejones4537]

One thing I like about captain Xavier is he uses guns that are not as popular as stryfe or rapid strike so ya

[@CaptainXavier]

I am working my way up to those. But yeah, they are very over done. I am show casing the ones that are fun and decent and that can be found at Goodwill. :P

[@fununclenerfs]

NIce little sleeper blaster, can barely tell how lethal it is.

[@AwesTube]

Got one from him today, hurts like a bitch but it's worth it. I have gotten 100 feet with it.

[@stuartkseels]

I love the aesthetics of this blaster! It looks so 'space gun'....

[@CaptainXavier]

Right? I like that it has the look of a slide prime blaster but the functionality of a external prime blaster.

[@chadcostello1407]

Captain Xavier can I just add the k26

[@SeanConneZombie]

hey man, just an fyi, you shouldn't be wearing gloves when using tools like that. It's great for stopping yourself from getting cuts, but if the bit grabs hold of the glove it'll crush you're whole hand. Only mention it as I've seen in happen in person. A few cuts are easier to handle then crushing all the bones in your hand. (this is only for tools like this with rotating parts, not saying you shouldn't wear gloves ever)

[@RetroPlus]

I really want one of these! I am unable to find one, but I'm still searching. I love the way it looks and it looks like a competition pistol or something!

[@CaptainXavier]

I agree. I love the look of them.

[@grottlesgrotto6152]

I remember the days when he forgot to bring the camera off of the table and we got two minutes o him humming XD

[@nerferryan3095]

Awesome video! I picked one of these up thrifting a while ago, I will have to try this some day.

[@PhilZeGerman]

Nice! good to see you show a little more of the steps in detail now. If it were up to me you could show even more of the "boring" work. Less editing for you and tho it might seem boring to watch, for some reason it isn't. I like these diy videos because they have a strangely relaxing effect on me, kinda hypnotizing almost. I dunno. I'm very likely very weird. Btw, couple of noob questions: what does the air restrictor do and why does it have to go? And why do you brass the barrel? Is it smoother than the plastic or something? Oh, and don't wear gloves when operating rotating power tools, kids! They can get caught and hurt you even worse because you can't pull away. ;)

[@CaptainXavier]

I will keep that in mind during my next video. I hope to do one tonight actually. The AR is there to protect the blaster in the event of dry firing. It creates an air seal that cushions the plunger head and keeps it from slamming into the end of the plunger tube. Useful in a kids toy as they do not understand not to dry fire it. However, this also cuts down on the power of the blaster as the AR kicks in before the dart has left the barrel. The brass barrel is there because Nerf barrels are slightly tapered and thus do not have a perfect seal for their whole length. The brass tube does so once again it adds a bit more power. A few people have pointed the glove thing out. Thanks for reminding me.

[@PhilZeGerman]

Alright, got it, got it, thanks, and you're welcome :)

[@coltonpratt494]

Captain Xavier

[@AwesTube]

Awesome! I just ordered one on your etsy page.

[@CaptainXavier]

Sweet! Thanks!

[@AwesTube]

Captain Xavier haha, no problem man!

[@AwesTube]

It just came in, fucking amazing!

[@brycesblasters918]

I put an Apollo spring in mine, and it works great with that as the only mod

[@blankettoys8533]

I love the stormfire it is probably my favourite blaster or my second favourite behind the hyperfire but it is my favourite pistol

[@thedredofxi]

You ever thought about building the crossbow from Van Helsing the movie with Hugh Jackman

[@jeremylopat4092]

You can also use a tubing cutter, you can get a descent one at Walmart

[@CaptainXavier]

It is on the list...the guy at Home Depot said theirs would not cut brass...I call malarchy...

[@chrisseng5917]

Just modded my first blaster...thank u cap'n!!!!!! I used the zombiestrike clear shot. And it hits like a tank!!😁

[@meroastisruined3039]

I just found an iron man firefly in Australia which is pretty mad

[@snooobz2545]

This is awesome gonna do this with my clearshot

[@reaperivnerf8797]

This is unrelated, but have you thought about doing a select fire mod for EIR? between semi, burst, semi, and full auto? I'm curious to know if that would work in a stampede as it is a Springer

[@CaptainXavier]

I have considered it. I am starting to dabble in micro-controllers. I do have a CS degree after all...and I took Real Time Operating systems...I just need to learn the Arduino syntax and start tinkering. It would be much more difficult in a Stampede than, say, a Rapidstrike because of how the Stampede works...but I am sure it can be done.

[@lalshortshot2051]

Captain Xavier where can i buy k26

[@innis8411]

Nice vid I'll try do that mod

[@norealgunshere1989]

do a longshot build pls

[@sorandom8396]

I modded mine and left the stock spring in and put a nitefinder plunger spring in. Didn't even need to improve the catch spring also brass barrel. Ar removal and taflon tap around the plunger head under the o ring. Fires way better and stronger

[@CaptainXavier]

Very nice

[@sorandom8396]

Captain Xavier Hi captain Xavier I love what you do and still being young find it hard to get proper resources for my mods and wanted some wisdom from you

[@coltonpratt494]

Gabriel Grenier

[@RetroKidReviews]

hey captain xavier what catch spring did you use for this mod to go with the k26 for that blaster i might mod it in the future for my channel

[@CaptainXavier]

#155 works pretty good. I have no idea what I used in these before I found #155

[@RetroKidReviews]

thanks that might help me out if i ever mod it oh and btws i have the clear shot one but im sure it will work out just fine anyway thats for the help captian xavier

[@BreakYourMark]

You should slightly trumpet the end of the brass. It will make it easier to seat darts and lock in the barrel permanently

[@CaptainXavier]

I have considered it. I probably will going forward.

[@BreakYourMark]

awesome

[@CaptainXavier]

I have started doing this. Turns out I have the perfect hammer for it. A few light taps and it flares them perfectly. Thank you.

[@BreakYourMark]

No problem its a ball pean hammer right?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yeah, but an obscure one. I usually use it for planishing. It has a very small ball pean side. Not usually any use. But it is perfect for this. I will show it in my next mod guide video.

[@Amphibian42]

the drilling looked painful

[@Stargun-vj1uh]

Hey i have a totally unrelated thing to the video, but i thought i should mention the idea to you captain. You use a ton of cylinders for your drain blasters. well i have an idea for a cylinder you could use. The Knex Rotoforce cylinder seems like it could work. Tell me what your thoughts are if you read this. Thanks, have a great day!

[@CaptainXavier]

I see not reason it would not work but I also see not inherent advantage to it over a Hammershot of Xshot cylinder. It might be better than Maverick cylinders though.

[@Stargun-vj1uh]

Captain Xavier Ah, thats what i figured, but i was thinking maybe it would work about the same and be an OK replacement for those two. Anyway, thanks for telling me that.

[@gamerguy9729]

Do you have to use brass on the barrel or could it be PVC pipe or a steel pipe or something similar

[@CaptainXavier]

Any material that fits and works...will fit and work...

[@thetruewookie3219]

nice and simple i like it any thoughts on someone who is just getting into the nerf moding game?

[@CaptainXavier]

Start with something simple like this. Learn to solder.

[@thetruewookie3219]

I do know how to do that had a class in school souly on soldering so there is that lol but thank you

[@CaptainXavier]

Lucky...I had to teach myself...and for years I did it almost, if not quite, entirely wrong. I am much better at it now. Anyway, if you have the skills and tools to solder then the world of Flywheels upgrades is yours for the taking. Motor and voltage mods are actually fairly easy if you can solder.

[@thetruewookie3219]

Yeah just need to know what you are doing theres some im working on now that i hope turn out all right just have to get a few things yet. One thing i was gonna ask have you ever used smoth cast 65d? Coop772 has used it for intagrasions and claimed its wunderful

[@jasonlecuyer50]

Love this, I hope to buy one soon!

[@infacedgetout]

Very nice bro

[@annoyingahhdog]

Is it possible to cut or chisel through the glue for the AR?

[@Franiveliuselmago]

Is getting the air restrictor out really worth it? Also the Nerf Zombie Strike ZED Squad Clear Shot Blaster is the same gun as this one?

[@CaptainXavier]

I have not done exhaustive tests yet on the difference between AR and non AR so I honestly cannot say. Some people say yes, others say no. And yes, this is the same as the Clearshot.

[@adrianmarshall5851]

Captain Xavier which is easier to find would you say? The clear shot or this one?

[@CaptainXavier]

Well the clearshot is still being sold in stores so it is probably easier.

[@adrianmarshall5851]

Captain Xavier yeah I guess that would make it easier to find XD. Thanks. Keep up the great work!

[@chadcostello1407]

Captain Xavier where can I get k26 spring

[@leafgreensniper13]

how much fps on average does the k26 increase performance?

[@CaptainXavier]

LeafgreenSniper No idea. it is different for every blaster.

[@reveri41]

Captain Xavier where do you get your catch springs from

[@SoggyFry_]

Would you say the upgrade spring and brass barrel made a significant change?

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes

[@ogcrestfallen]

great video

[@johnsnook2358]

hi, if you use a 17/32" reamer, you can press the brass in without filing.

[@CaptainXavier]

A "reamer" you say? Is this a kind of drill bit or some other tool I am no familiar with?

[@johnsnook2358]

It's a tool used to make a precision diameter round hole. Usually you drill a undersized hole and ream to size. They cost more than drills, unfortunately. Google it for pictures.

[@dnkspnk146]

That drill bit looks so low resolution for no reason.

[@Pxreless]

will a STRONGARM or DISRUPTER spring work with replacing the spring for the clearshot?

[@CaptainXavier]

Probably but most will be comically under-powered for what this can handle.

[@Pxreless]

@@CaptainXavier So will something like a firestrike spring work, or is that like the strongarm and disrupter? im new at modding, so im starting with pistols

[@CaptainXavier]

@@Pxreless good plan. And yes, internally this is very similar to a firestrike and will take the same springs.

[@gusflynn6424]

what measurement was the brass that you used?, any help or comments would be greatly appreciated by me and my nerf blasters :)

[@CaptainXavier]

17/32 in

[@gusflynn6424]

@@CaptainXavier would this be adequate enough in an inline clip?

[@CaptainXavier]

@@gusflynn6424 no, 17/32 is too tight a fit for an inline clip. With inline clips most of the barrel needs to be loose while only the end of the barrel is tight. That is how they work. Only the first dart seals on the tight part of the barrel while the air passes around the other darts in the loose part.

[@gusflynn6424]

@@CaptainXavier what measurement of brass would u use for the tight end then?

[@CaptainXavier]

@@gusflynn6424 17/32s. But it needs to be nest in something bigger. I don't know exactly how much bigger. I have never designed an inline clip.

[@Bean41]

Is the loud noise followed by the ringing after firing louder than it is in the video?

[@CaptainXavier]

Bean 41 yeah, modern cameras have noise cancelation built in.

[@Bean41]

Captain Xavier I kind of figured. I just did this modification and mine is extraordinarily loud.

[@Bean41]

Captain Xavier I didn’t put any Teflon tape under the O-ring and that’s where the loud noise was coming from. Replaced it with retaliator O-ring and some white lithium grease and it works beautifully now.

[@halo1989100]

So wait....if it's glued why not use a heat source like boil it? I know that sounds stupid.

[@CaptainXavier]

Boiling is the common way of dealing with glued parts, yes.

[@halo1989100]

Alright. Thanks for the reply.

[@lanzpeterson101]

some good battle cats moosic

[@neptune4500]

Can you put a dart hopper on the storm fire/clear shot

[@CaptainXavier]

Probably.

[@matthewpritchett5792]

Neptune

[@KermitDaFrowg]

how do you know if you have put too much Teflon tape because I modded my first gun and it was a fire strike and now when I leave it for a while then prime the first pull is really hard like it's stuck but then really smooth. did I do something wrong? I only put 2 wraps of electrical tape

[@CaptainXavier]

The plunger should still slide easily in the tube. If there is any drag it is going to cause issues.

[@KermitDaFrowg]

Captain Xavier it does normally it's just the first pull when I have left it for like and hour. is that normal?

[@CaptainXavier]

I've never had that happen. Is it well lubricated?

[@KermitDaFrowg]

Captain Xavier I think, I put a load of silicone grease on it

[@jeremylopat4092]

Use Vaseline, it works like a dream

[@anonymousprime1738]

I need to get some more tools so I can brass barrel my rebel pistol

[@nathanmaddaloni6049]

Would it still work if you didn't brass breach it

[@hunterdelta1585]

Nathan Maddaloni yes

[@CaptainXavier]

Indeed. The brass barrel just provides a better seal on the dart.

[@christianwilliams4795]

How does this compare performance wise to a brassed firestrike?

[@CaptainXavier]

I do not know yet. I just ordered a Chrono so soon I will be able to dot he science on all my modded blasters.

[@christianwilliams4795]

Ah looking forward to it. In my eyes, the Clearshot is much better looking than a Firestrike and so if the performance is on par than I'd consider getting one. I've got the brass for my fire strike but have been busy installing springs and basic mods on a series of Strongarms, a Longshot, and brassing a Sharpfire (it's now getting elite style performance). I'm a big fan of pistols...

[@rithvikbanda8823]

Is there any way to take the air restrictor without a drill bit

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes, you can use a long flat-head screwdriver and try to hammer it out, but you rick breaking something.

[@rithvikbanda8823]

Captain Xavier okay thanks

[@embroblier4729]

Captain can you do a night finder mod guide please

[@CaptainXavier]

Sure

[@nathanmorrison3256]

Captain Xavier can you for the strife even know you said it would be in will take K72 season 3

[@ethanmackenzie1567]

song that you used when speeding up video?

[@CaptainXavier]

Carmina Burana by Cark Orff

[@ethanmackenzie1567]

thanks

[@capnk6349]

I have a set of files just like yours you can get them from home depot

[@justinlabar1733]

just to make sure it is 17/32 inch brass correct.

[@CaptainXavier]

Yup

[@justinlabar1733]

thank you my fellow washingtonian

[@justinlabar1733]

will hit up ace hardware tomorrow to get some brass saw it there today was not sure what size it was for nerf darts.

[@maddoxmcpherson3731]

Can you put a link to good brass in the disciption?

[@CaptainXavier]

I get mine at a local Hobby Town as it is much cheaper than any place I have found online. That being said here is the cheapest I have found online. www.ebay.com/itm/K-S-Metal-Round-Tube-17-32-D-X-12-L-Brass-Carded-/272052061138?hash=item3f579103d2:g:OfQAAOSw9NdXu2Ie

[@felixvandijk2268]

Captain Xavier can you also get brass at home depot or someting alse

[@CaptainXavier]

Some ACE hardware stores carry it. Also some Hobby shops. Home Depot does not carry it. At least not that I have ever seen.

[@felixvandijk2268]

Captain Xavier ok, thank you

[@dr.jex___]

It is not modular, yet?

[@CaptainXavier]

This one is not. This one is for an Etsy purchase. My personal one is slightly modular in that it can be easily rebarreled to fire BoomCo darts.

[@someswede781]

I'M DRIPPING WET

[@CaptainXavier]

(hands Seiji a towel)

[@someswede781]

Thank you See, this is why I hang with you.

[@anerfelitedart8273]

What FPS are you getting?

[@CaptainXavier]

No idea. I built this year's ago.

[@justinleonard9732]

what size drill bit did you use?

[@justinleonard9732]

Thanks I always wondered how people took out air restricters

[@CaptainXavier]

Some are easy to remove. Heck, I had one take itself out. Some are a PAIN to remove.

[@justinleonard9732]

Yeah I've noticed that a lot

[@PP-iq7co]

Do I have to brass the barrel

[@CaptainXavier]

...you don't have to do any of it...

[@danielhooglandt1620]

intro music?

[@gustaafdehaas]

Daniel Hooglandt it's the carmina burana by Carl Orph if i am not misstaken.

[@CaptainXavier]

You are not mistaken.

[@gustaafdehaas]

Captain Xavier i love that piece ever since watching Val kilmer as jim morrisson in "the doors". and now i get to listen to it every time whilst watching you fire the nerf "BAZOOKA" ☺

[@evinbrice3722]

How's your day

[@CaptainXavier]

Just starting...so...too early to tell really.

[@evinbrice3722]

Captain Xavier that just made my day.

[@keyonamcbride114]

What sping can I use if I can't get k 26

[@CaptainXavier]

If you are unable to get k26 how am I supposed to know what spring you can get?

[@keyonamcbride114]

@@CaptainXavier I mean is there a different sping I can use to upgrade my nerf guns.

[@CaptainXavier]

Yes...but if you can't get k26 I can't imagine you would be able to get any of them either as they are all acquired the same way k26 is...via the Internet...

[@speedgoat44]

What's your po box then

[@CaptainXavier]

Chaylo Laurino P.O. box 111515 Tacoma, WA 98411

[@andrewsanders2375]

typo in description, otherwise cool!

[@CaptainXavier]

Typo? What typo? I see no typo! :P

[@spitt0110]

nice... i just found this gun thrifting, and it shoots for garbage. gonna try to mod it.

[@lauradarkez]

When i modded one of these, it made a whistle when fired dry and empty of darts

[@GwynAndJulius]

I have 4 stormfires

[@norealgunshere1989]

8th liker

[@benjaminscanlon6041]

66th "liker"

[@CDXRK]

Demitrx 205th liker

[@eduardslepa9256]

mod for snapfire

[@CaptainXavier]

I have one of those now! Picked it up on Black Friday.

[@colepedroso4425]

T

[@reveri41]

This mod is very cheap it is under 20 if u have equipment

[@aidangreenfield3374]

6th

[@michaelbrienza9121]

PLEASE STOP LOOSING SUBS I HATE IT

[@MaverDick12]

What kind of spring did you use for the catch?

[@CaptainXavier]

No idea. One from my bin of random springs. Once it runs out I will find a source and keep track of it.

[@APerson-io6or]

Captain Xavier looks like a tek 6 buzzbee spring