Bite The Dart: The Best Nerf Guns Of 2022 For Kids & Adults

If you’re looking for a great pump-action Nerf gun that doesn’t cost a small fortune, check out the Nerf Elite 2.0 Echo CS-10 Blaster. Tested by one of our own, this handsome retro-style Nerf blaster is described as “silent and accurate” and perfect for both sniping and running-and-gunning thanks to its configurable and quiet design (no batteries!).

With a 10-dart clip and 24 darts total, the Echo has plenty of ammo for extended Nerf wars with friends and family. Its shooting range is 90 feet in theory, but in practice, it’s a bit less if you use the darts that come with the blaster. This said, our tester confirmed that when paired with some more substantial aftermarket darts, the blaster gives the stated 90 feet range. Boasting a removable stock and barrel extension, this cool Nerf gun can be customized in multiple ways – this is something our tester greatly appreciated as he was able to turn it into a pump-action pistol when needed. Overall, a fantastic mid-budget Nerf blaster that’s great for both kids and grownups and one of the best Nerf guns overall! Read the in-depth review here.

Live out your John Wayne fantasies with this revolver-style Nerf gun from the N-Strike series. Lightweight, accurate, powerful and inexpensive, it’s easy to see why the N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster is one of the most popular Nerf guns on Amazon.

The blaster is perfect for adults as well as slightly older children, and best of all, you can buy kits of N-Strike or Elite darts, as just about every type will work with this Nerf revolver. You get six in the package, with a total of ninety feet to rapid-fire at your target, but do keep in mind, the color you see may not be the color you get: it varies depending on current stock. That being said, this well-priced Amazon exclusive comes in frustration-free packaging and is the ultimate sidearm to your next Nerf battle, so it might just be the best nerf gun for you. Be sure to also check out our list of the best Lego Jurassic world sets for more great items like this.

Why didn’t they have these when we were kids? With the Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K, you get to shoot up to 100 rounds each weighted enough to move through the air but soft enough on contact to not leave a mark. The best Nerf Rival gun for hours of geeky fun and one of the best Nerf guns out there!

While you’re looking at a pretty penny to pay for this top-shelf Nerf gun, it’s super simple to load with the top hopper feed, and totally seamless to fire. You’ll need to purchase a 6D battery to operate the mechanical motion though, allowing you to rapid-fire out at your target. On top of that, there are two equally-priced colors to pick from: red or blue. Pick a team, grab one for your mate, and decimate each other with a volley of foam pellets. You may also like to check our guide to the top Lego cars for more great toy ideas.

Looking for a powerful Gatling-style Nerf gun so you can clear a room in 3 seconds? Look no further than the Nerf Elite Titan CS-50, a fully motorized 50-dart blaster with a spinning drum. The Elite darts are made of foams and plastic, and the dart tips are molded in a hollow shape so they’re perfectly safe for both kids and adults – as long as you play by the rules and never shoot at the face.

A whopping fifty Elite darts and rapid-fire style motorized shooting capacity are major features of this awesome toy blaster, while the rotating barrel and a shoulder strap add a touch of reality and a ton of fun for the user. The darts are also compatible with other NERF darts, which is always a plus. Make plans to separately purchase four 1.5V D batteries though as they’re not included with the blaster. Possibly the most powerful Nerf gun available, the Elite Titan does come with a hefty price tag – but if a behemoth of a Nerf blaster is what you’re after, it’s well worth it and it might just be the best nerf gun to get. You may also like some of these fun horseshoe sets from our list, so check them out.

If your kids are into Fortnite, they’re guaranteed to be into the NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster. Inspired by the blaster from the iconic computer game, with this awesome-looking blaster, your kiddos can reenact their favorite game modes in real life.

This gun is one of the most popular Nerf guns on the market today for reason. It has a motorized firing mechanism that shoots 10 darts and an acceleration button to power up the motor. The blaster comes with 20 darts because, let’s face it, a few of them are going to get lost in combat. It also has two flip-up sights that are designed to improve accuracy. It runs on four AA batteries, but as usual, they’re not included. And if your kids are fans of paintball? They’ll love some of these paintball guns from our list.

As you can tell, we have a thing for the N-Strike series. Elite Rampage Blaster one comes with a barrel drum that stores up to twenty-five darts and propels them seventy-five feet through the air. This keeps a mostly straight shot all the way through, but it’s a bit of a pain to reload the barrel when you’re in the middle of a dart fight.

Accuracy is achieved through the stock handle, as well as the easy-to-pull trigger, so you’re able to hit your moving targets with relative ease. As with most N-Strike models, you can interchange darts from other blasters, so you can just dip into your reservoir of darts (you do have a reservoir of darts, right?) and load up for the foam fight. Oh, and this one is hand-powered, so no batteries are required. Our handy guide to the best-selling water guns features more great toys like this.

This NERF model is equipped with a breech-load blaster that can fire up to five high-impact rounds at a velocity of 27 meters per second. It is compact, mobile-convenient and possesses a trigger lock and tactical rail function. It comes in two different team flag colors – a red and blue flag, for multiple playing function and intense head-on-head rivalry. The phantom corps deco feature allows for intense and extended fun-filled battle option. Launch into battle as a member of the Phantom corps with Kronos XVIII-500 blaster equipped with different team’s color and logo.

To make it look real and fun, NERF Rival Kronos model has blasters with spring action function that feels more like a cocking-mechanism before aiming and shooting. Do not aim directly to the face or eyes, for safety reasons, as this product has high shooting accuracy and speed. Overall, the NERF Rival Kronos outdoor blaster has good grips, sturdy built and safe-reloading design and is recommended for teenagers and young adults. You may also be interested in some of these super fun laser tag sets from our list. Be sure to browse them.

Another excellent Fortnite replica Nerf gun, the Nerf Fortnite TS-1 Blaster makes for a great gift for fans of the popular video game. The pump-action blaster blasts four Nerf Mega darts in a row but comes with a storage stock packed with four more darts so you can always have backups with you for fast reloading.

The hand-powered blaster is designed to be fired in a pump-action style to create war-like intensity and thrill. And since it’s manual, it requires no batteries; hooray! It also features plastic darts with flexible, hollow tips, which are constructed for body safety and long shooting range, as with all Nerf guns. Here are some cool frisbees, as well, perfect for both kids and adults. Don’t miss them.

If you want some serious power in a Nerf firefight, get the Nerf Ultra One Motorized Blaster. The Nerf Ultra Series is the ‘gold standard in Nerf dart blasting’ because they shoot faster and further than any other toy dart gun.

Firing up to 120 feet, this gun is almost unfair to use in a Nerf combat situation. It holds up to 25 Nerf Ultra darts (included with the gun) and has a motorized firing mechanism that allows you to shoot quickly. The reason this Nerf gun is so effective is due to the Nerf Ultra darts with their innovative flight tip, aero fin technology, and lightweight design. On the downside, the blaster works only with this specific type of darts and they can get pricy. You may also be interested in some of the top-rated boomerangs from our list. Be sure to browse them.

Become the commander of the living room fortress, and use the high-capacity fifteen shot rotating barrel drum to take down all your adversaries with this N-Strike Elite SurgeFire blaster. The pump-action pull can get a bit jammed after you’ve been using it all day, but 99% of the time, it’s good to go and continues firing on through your entire mag. This is one of Nerf’s best-quality guns, and loads of fun to use, all while staying at an excellent price.

Darts will propel up to ninety feet, so whether you’re in the backyard or running through the hallway, you’ll have some serious range and top-notch power to land as many hits as possible. Accurate, quick and easy to reload, and battery-free, this pump-action blaster makes for a fantastic budget-friendly gift, whether you’re shopping for a kid or an adult (including yourself). For more great gift ideas, check out our Lego Marvel sets review.

Your (foam) Rambo dreams are about to come true. Nerf Modulus Regulator is some serious fun, and if you’re the dad and you’re getting a slew of Nerf blasters for you and the kids, this is the heavy-duty barrage-style toy you’ll want to be in command of.

Take control of three different firing modes from continuous, to burst, or single-fire for full control over how you do this. You’ll get to choose from two different scopes, and you’ve got ample additional clip/dart storage here. It’s a bit of a pain to reassemble all the components if you’re going to break it down, but a minor inconvenience at best. You get twenty-four darts with this, and a comfortable, far-reaching firing power in the palm of your hands. Kids not huge fans of Nerf blasters? Here are the top-quality educational toys they may like.

With four different configurations, the Retaliator in the N-Strike series is a highly modular blaster that can be used as a pistol as well as an assault rifle. It comes ready to take the N-Strike darts you already own and propel them for up to 90 feet through the air. But while they may make it that far, it won’t be a straight flight all the way through though; they swerve about a third of the way there, lowering your accuracy, which overall, still remains very good.

The stock and clip give you better handling, and if you purchase multiple stocks, you’ll be able to have some pre-loaded twelve-shot rounds ready to go at a moment’s notice. These are excellently priced, allowing you to checkout, strap in, and have the time of your life in one-on-one foam combat, or grab a whole bunch and some spare darts, and take to the makeshift range (your living room) to deal in all-out fun warfare. Our guide to Pop Vinyls offers more great toys so check it out.

Oh boy, get ready for a fun time with this one! Fast, powerful, accurate and equipped to hold 50 Elite darts, the Rhino-Fire can help you to live-out all those Call of Duty missions, but with Nerf guns instead. As always, this blaster is compatible with other N-Strike darts, allowing you to grab your usual pack of Nerf bullets and keep on moving when the battle gets going.

You get twenty-five shots per barrel, allowing you to pop off fifty rounds in a rapid firestorm. The barrels are relatively simple to reload and run on a 6D battery to keep going. This does burn through that non-included battery fast, so be sure to have extras handy. It’s a bigger blaster with a seriously sturdy stand that’s ready to protect the front lines of your living room, or wherever you’re going to wage foam war. Your kids may also like some of the best coding toys from our top picks.

The Nerf Zombie Strike Doominator may sound like a cheesy 80’s cartoon, but it’s far from it. Equipped with four flipping six-dart drums, you can flip from one drum to the next to fire up to 24 darts without reloading: crucial when you’re trying to defend the city (your living room) from zombies (your kids).

The Doominator is one of the most accurate Nerf blasters out there thanks to its three-position handle that helps stabilize the shots. It can be attached to the bottom, right or left position, allowing both right- and left-handed users to use it comfortably and precisely. A perfect gift for anyone into (decimating) zombies! You will find more amazing toys by checking out our guide to the most popular remote control cars.

Kudos to the marketing guy who thought of Brainsaw. With the Nerf’s Zombie Strike Brainsaw blaster you get eight darts – four on either side – and two different ways to hold this seriously awesome blaster: top handle or barrel grip.

While it looks bulky, it’s actually lightweight and very simple to use. The spinning saw blade is a nice touch, and thankfully doesn’t take any batteries or use any power besides the ripcord on the top. This single-shot blaster is loads of fun and adds a whole new element to the battle. You get a good distance, as well as quick reloads so you can continue waging war with your mates. Zombie Strike is definitely their most fun-oriented line of blasters. If you need more gift ideas, check out our hot wheels tracks review.

That’s a mouthful, isn’t it? Nerf N-Strike Elite AccuStrike RaptorStrike is one of our favorites though, giving you the power and distance of a big bolt-action foam rifle, without having to use any batteries. It comes with 18 darts from AccuStrike Series, plus an extendable bipod you can use for stabilization.

The RaptorStrike also comes with a useful little add-on, a pop-up sight for targeting. It’s the closest to a foam sniper rifle you’re going to get, and it’s super-fun to use. Pro tip: keep the secondary magazine handy for quick reloads. Another thing we like about this one: it’s hand-powered so no need for batteries. Make sure you also check our Lego Ninjago sets for more great gift ideas.

Looking for a small, cheap Nerf gun for your office, or perhaps your little one who’s just getting curious about Nerf-ing? Look no further than Nerf N-Strike Triad, a 3-dart blaster with a micro size. While small, it is mighty and has a range of up to 90 feet.

While this little blaster only holds three darts, it’s great if you’re looking to grab a few Nerf guns on the cheap to start the party. These work with all other N-Strike darts, so a handful of these and a pack of darts will give you (or the kids) hours of fun without having to burst the wallet wide open. These are also excellent additions to your Nerf gun collection to put a little bit of last stand power in your pocket, helping you when you run out of ammunition for your larger blasters. Make sure you also check our Batman Lego sets review for more great gift ideas for your kids.

The Megalodon Nerf N-Strike Mega Toy Blaster is definitely not designed for stealth. If your plan is to sneak up on an opponent in a Nerf gun fight, then find another gun. If you want to destroy every living thing in your path, read on.

This Nerf gun has a 20-dart rotating barrel that you shoot using a large crank handle. It can fire darts up to 85 feet with enough power to send your enemies into retreat. The slam-fire action makes this feel more like an automatic weapon than a cannon and you’ll have to reload much sooner than you’d think. As we said, this is the Nerf gun for the kids who don’t care about subtlety, which, if we’re honest, is pretty much all of them. If they’re asking for cool new Nerf guns, get them a couple of these – they’re guaranteed to love them! An ideal gift for boys and girls.

Fortnite fans rejoice for we have another Fortnite-inspired Nerf gun on our top list. If you’re looking for a truly unique gun, one that no one else is likely to have, this is the one for you. This bazooka-inspired Nerf gun fires one foam rocket at a time, so it’s great for children but it might not be what you’re looking for in a serious, extended Nerf battle.

It comes with just two official Nerf rockets, so you have to make sure you’re accurate or you could end up without any ammo to continue the fight. There isn’t much information about how far this blaster will shoot but it tends to outperform standard Nerf darts thanks to the size of the rockets. It’s not the most efficient Nerf gun on this list but it’s a whole lot of fun, especially for the little ones.