Longshot CS-6

This product has been discontinued, but limited stock may still be found in retail stores.

Longshot CS-6
Year Released:	2006, 2007, 2009
Available?:	Yes
Stock Capacity:	12 Streamline Darts
Average Retail Price(s):	$34.99
Family:	N-Strike
Plunger Type:	Direct
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The Longshot CS-6 is a Nerf blaster that is part of the popular N-Strike series. Its cousin is the Longstrike CS-6, which looks more like a sniper than the Longshot, however, performs worse. It holds up to 6 Streamline Darts by default if one is purchasing the default N-Strike variants and another 6 are included if purchasing the original blue blaster. It is now discontinued in North America, but in other countries, it is still available for purchase. It's the third longest blaster, beaten by the Longstrike CS-6 and the Centurion. It is notable for the fact that it is the first blaster to use the clip system. The original blaster packaging comes with 2 6-Dart Clips and 12 Streamline Darts. The Longshot is sold for around $30-$35 in most countries. However, because of the shortage in North America, when purchased there, it can sell well over $200, rivaling what the Vulcan may cost, although it is possible to find both blasters at cheaper prices, though it is unlikely. It was re-released as part of the Red Strike series in 2008 and was also re-released with the default N-Strike color scheme. The Longshot boasts the largest direct plunger out of any blaster, giving it superior range to most other blasters. What's more impressive, however, is the fact that the darts retain a significant amount of accuracy over distance, even better than most Elite Blasters, despite the default ammunition being streamline darts. The one tactical rail of the Longshot sits on top of the carrying handle. Under the carrying handle is the jam door, which is used for removing a jam or other complication that occurs inside the blaster. This can make it inconvenient for users with larger hands to remove a jam, since there is a lack of space between the carrying handle and jam door. This also may make it difficult to actually use the carrying handle as a carrying handle for users with larger hands. While most N-Strike blasters can fire Elite Darts, the original blue version of the Longshot has difficulty firing them and may not even be able to fire them at all. Interestingly enough, the regular N-Strike version, which has the yellow, orange and grey color scheme, seems to have no trouble firing elite darts at all. The reason is thought to be a difference in the breach between the two blasters. This has yet to be confirmed. The Longshot is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, blasters to modify. With it's firing mechanism being a direct plunger, it is significantly easier to mod than a blaster with a reverse plunger. When combined with the fact its air restrictor is easy to remove and the fact that its plunger is very large, the Longshot becomes a simple blaster to improve the range of. If one wishes to alter the internal parts of the Longshot, it is easy to do if the modder has enough experience. It was later on re-introduced into the Zombie Strike line as the Longshot CS-12, and included a 12-Dart Clip, however it is unknown whether it has improved range over its older variants, but this is unlikely.

Description

The Longshot CS-6 is claimed to be the "farthest shooting blaster" in the N-Strike line. The shocking part of that claim is that it is true; with the Longshot being able to shoot darts amazing ranges for an N-Strike blaster. Although the ranges are definitely not on par with N-Strike Elite blasters, it is still a very powerful blaster. It has a blue or yellow body and carry handle; a Sharp Shot scope is mounted on the top of the carry handle's tactical rail. When taken out of the box, two halves of a bolt can be seen. These have orange ends for clearer visibility. The barrel of the blaster is orange, and can fit a barrel extension, even though the Longshot Front Blaster is already included with it.

How to fire

Firing

Step 1 - Load 6 darts into the included clip.
Step 2 - Pull the bolt back all the way until a "click" is heard.
Step 3 - Insert the clip into the clip slot on the bottom of the blaster.
Step 4 - Push the bolt all the way forward until it clicks and locks into place.
Step 5 - Pull the trigger to fire a dart.

Extra clip storage

Step 1 - Load 6 darts into the additional clip. This only applies for those who own a blue Longshot.
Step 2 - Place the clip in the bottom of the grey stock until it locks into place. The clip only locks in one way.

Gallery

• The Zombie Strike Longshot CS-12.

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Commercial

Nerf Commercial 2009 N Strike Longshot CS 6 blaster

Trivia

• It is featured in the Nerf N-Strike and Nerf N-Strike Elite video games.
• It is unknown as to why the Longshot was discontinued in North America.
• This is the most modified blaster to date