The first re-release came a year later, in 2013, where it was given a color scheme akin to the N-Strike Elite series' color scheme. When we unleashed this beast, we were blown away as we watched the darts sail nearly half of the soccer field — the furthest dart that we sent went 135 feet. As the air escapes out of the chamber, most of your power to propel darts over a further distance disappears too!

However, due to the smaller size of the Nerf Jolt there was not room for any tactical rail or attachment spots.

At GearLab, we aim to equip you with the best data possible so you can make an informed decision before you make your purchases. While it might be the right size for a child, you will likely need to help them blast it — which may not be a bad thing. With the set handle on top and the 15-round rotating cylinder, this thing can send foam balls very far and at a very rapid rate.

The Nerf NER Elite Trilogy DS 15 is a favorite for the simple fact that it shoots three darts at once. In 2014, the Jolt was re-released as a Zombie Strike blaster, packaged with the Target Set blaster set with Zombie Strike Darts.We took our panel of expert professional product testers, provided them eye protection, set the blasters out in front of them, said, "Have at it," and watched everyone smile from ear to ear. Of note, models based on the original version of the Jolt has a screw in the plunger tube; later revisions, starting with the 2013 blue Jolt, use a nail instead. However, because of this blaster’s smaller size and the challenges the Nerf Jolt poses in modifications it is very popular for Nerfer’s to try to conquer the Nerf Jolt by creating successful mods. The only steps left after placing your tape are to remove the air restrictor, replace the sealing ring over your layer of tape, and reassemble the blaster. Surprisingly, second place for the range assessment was given to the Nerf Rival Roundhouse XX-1500 Blaster— the model that uses foam balls as a projectile rather than darts.