Performance is lack luster seeing that the darts come out as fast as you can pull the trigger. The battery seems to last a really long time. Great value for money especially if you use it for a cosplay prop or just to have fun around the house. Have experienced zero jams
Science fiction collectors should like this Nerf rifle
First things first, this isn't a review of how the MA-40 shoots or functions, because I haven't shot it. I collect these as props, not for shooting (so I'm probably missing out on half the fun).As a prop, the MA-40 pretty much nails it, as much as a Nerf gun can. It's satisfyingly bulky for me (5'10 and not slender), it has the profile I remember from my days playing HALO on my original Xbox, but somewhat modernized and chunkier- probably redesigned for the new game and new console generation. The color scheme is a little flashy, but what do you expect- it's a Nerf.Mechanically, the trigger makes a very loud "clack" right next to one's ear when pulled, and I can only imagine the sound when it's fired, considering the gearbox is in the stock beside the shooter's head. It also seems a little stiff, but then I'm only dry-firing and it may be perfectly normal for this type of gun. The magazine ejects pretty easily once I mastered the trick of curling my middle finger around it and tugging, while using my thumb to hit the mag release. It still takes a determined pull to get out, and I could wish it dropped free as easily as some other models.The "ammo counter" is a nice touch and lends a bit of HALO verisimilitude, but, as others note, you can't aim through it. The base where it attaches to the rail seems a little flimsy as well, there are two very thin plastic pieces involved that look as if they might break with repeated mounting and dismounting. The same is true of the included scope riser, which is a shame, since one of the attractions was the ability to mount other aftermarket Nerf sights on it, such as the Modulus line of scopes. With one of these in place, the MA-40 becomes a dead ringer for a pulse rifle or scout rifle from the Destiny game series (and, of course, Destiny is another brainchild of Bungie, creators of HALO, so one shouldn't be surprised that the aesthetic is similar). But as flimsy as the mount base is, I've already had it pop off the rifle once when the scope accidentally bumped against a piece of furniture. The base seems to be rigged to come off, maybe as a defense against breaking, I can't guess; but I can't say I like the design. I would deduct a half point for that, but it's not allowed, so I'll just deduct a full point for the stiff magazine as well.Aside from those issues, admittedly minor, this is a very nice addition to any collection, especially if all you plan to do is hang it on the wall. For fans of HALO, Destiny, or science fiction in general, it will be a must-have.UPDATE: The oversized magazine is the other thing that really bugged me, but I discovered a fix (see photos): Take a mag for the Overwatch Nerf sniper rifle, spin it around and insert it, and it looks almost game-accurate (although it limits its function to being a prop only, since obviously it won't shoot darts from a backwards magazine!). Friction holds the mag in place, and as a bonus you don't need to mess with the stiff release to pull it out! Now to paint it up....
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This blaster is Beautifully Detailed and well scaled. Its a bit larger than the Boomco Blaster so it fits a Spartan much better.
As a Nerf Blaster: Its pretty solid and fires well. Its a flywheel blaster so its got the speed and range. I have only noticed 2 cons, that being that mine tends to cram and jam darts. And the second being that the Magazine release is in a very awkward spot.
As A cosplay Prop: This blaster is amazing. Details, Scale, moddability are perfect. Its very Accurate to the halo model. Thought the small thumb hole may give larger cosplayers with bigger armored hands some trouble. Its a good plastic to be taken appart sanded and painted as ive seen MANY in the 405th do. Its essentially the must have AR for all Spartans. Its also the perfect size to mod an airsoft gun into if thats ur thing.
Overall very good gun, totally worth the price.
As a Nerf Blaster: Its pretty solid and fires well. Its a flywheel blaster so its got the speed and range. I have only noticed 2 cons, that being that mine tends to cram and jam darts. And the second being that the Magazine release is in a very awkward spot.
As A cosplay Prop: This blaster is amazing. Details, Scale, moddability are perfect. Its very Accurate to the halo model. Thought the small thumb hole may give larger cosplayers with bigger armored hands some trouble. Its a good plastic to be taken appart sanded and painted as ive seen MANY in the 405th do. Its essentially the must have AR for all Spartans. Its also the perfect size to mod an airsoft gun into if thats ur thing.
Overall very good gun, totally worth the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
As a prop, the MA-40 pretty much nails it, as much as a Nerf gun can. It's satisfyingly bulky for me (5'10 and not slender), it has the profile I remember from my days playing HALO on my original Xbox, but somewhat modernized and chunkier- probably redesigned for the new game and new console generation. The color scheme is a little flashy, but what do you expect- it's a Nerf.
Mechanically, the trigger makes a very loud "clack" right next to one's ear when pulled, and I can only imagine the sound when it's fired, considering the gearbox is in the stock beside the shooter's head. It also seems a little stiff, but then I'm only dry-firing and it may be perfectly normal for this type of gun. The magazine ejects pretty easily once I mastered the trick of curling my middle finger around it and tugging, while using my thumb to hit the mag release. It still takes a determined pull to get out, and I could wish it dropped free as easily as some other models.
The "ammo counter" is a nice touch and lends a bit of HALO verisimilitude, but, as others note, you can't aim through it. The base where it attaches to the rail seems a little flimsy as well, there are two very thin plastic pieces involved that look as if they might break with repeated mounting and dismounting. The same is true of the included scope riser, which is a shame, since one of the attractions was the ability to mount other aftermarket Nerf sights on it, such as the Modulus line of scopes. With one of these in place, the MA-40 becomes a dead ringer for a pulse rifle or scout rifle from the Destiny game series (and, of course, Destiny is another brainchild of Bungie, creators of HALO, so one shouldn't be surprised that the aesthetic is similar). But as flimsy as the mount base is, I've already had it pop off the rifle once when the scope accidentally bumped against a piece of furniture. The base seems to be rigged to come off, maybe as a defense against breaking, I can't guess; but I can't say I like the design. I would deduct a half point for that, but it's not allowed, so I'll just deduct a full point for the stiff magazine as well.
Aside from those issues, admittedly minor, this is a very nice addition to any collection, especially if all you plan to do is hang it on the wall. For fans of HALO, Destiny, or science fiction in general, it will be a must-have.
UPDATE: The oversized magazine is the other thing that really bugged me, but I discovered a fix (see photos): Take a mag for the Overwatch Nerf sniper rifle, spin it around and insert it, and it looks almost game-accurate (although it limits its function to being a prop only, since obviously it won't shoot darts from a backwards magazine!). Friction holds the mag in place, and as a bonus you don't need to mess with the stiff release to pull it out! Now to paint it up....
Science fiction collectors should like this Nerf rifle
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
First things first, this isn't a review of how the MA-40 shoots or functions, because I haven't shot it. I collect these as props, not for shooting (so I'm probably missing out on half the fun).Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
As a prop, the MA-40 pretty much nails it, as much as a Nerf gun can. It's satisfyingly bulky for me (5'10 and not slender), it has the profile I remember from my days playing HALO on my original Xbox, but somewhat modernized and chunkier- probably redesigned for the new game and new console generation. The color scheme is a little flashy, but what do you expect- it's a Nerf.
Mechanically, the trigger makes a very loud "clack" right next to one's ear when pulled, and I can only imagine the sound when it's fired, considering the gearbox is in the stock beside the shooter's head. It also seems a little stiff, but then I'm only dry-firing and it may be perfectly normal for this type of gun. The magazine ejects pretty easily once I mastered the trick of curling my middle finger around it and tugging, while using my thumb to hit the mag release. It still takes a determined pull to get out, and I could wish it dropped free as easily as some other models.
The "ammo counter" is a nice touch and lends a bit of HALO verisimilitude, but, as others note, you can't aim through it. The base where it attaches to the rail seems a little flimsy as well, there are two very thin plastic pieces involved that look as if they might break with repeated mounting and dismounting. The same is true of the included scope riser, which is a shame, since one of the attractions was the ability to mount other aftermarket Nerf sights on it, such as the Modulus line of scopes. With one of these in place, the MA-40 becomes a dead ringer for a pulse rifle or scout rifle from the Destiny game series (and, of course, Destiny is another brainchild of Bungie, creators of HALO, so one shouldn't be surprised that the aesthetic is similar). But as flimsy as the mount base is, I've already had it pop off the rifle once when the scope accidentally bumped against a piece of furniture. The base seems to be rigged to come off, maybe as a defense against breaking, I can't guess; but I can't say I like the design. I would deduct a half point for that, but it's not allowed, so I'll just deduct a full point for the stiff magazine as well.
Aside from those issues, admittedly minor, this is a very nice addition to any collection, especially if all you plan to do is hang it on the wall. For fans of HALO, Destiny, or science fiction in general, it will be a must-have.
UPDATE: The oversized magazine is the other thing that really bugged me, but I discovered a fix (see photos): Take a mag for the Overwatch Nerf sniper rifle, spin it around and insert it, and it looks almost game-accurate (although it limits its function to being a prop only, since obviously it won't shoot darts from a backwards magazine!). Friction holds the mag in place, and as a bonus you don't need to mess with the stiff release to pull it out! Now to paint it up....
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