Nerf Recon/Retaliator N-Strike Barrel

Hello everyone! This is a 3D printable Nerf N-Strike Barrel that I have designed to closely resemble the Nerf Recon/Retaliator Barrel. I’ve always loved the look of the N-Strike line of blasters, and arguably the most emblematic part of the N-Strike style is the Recon Barrel. It came in so many different colors over so many years, and has been an important fixture in modifications since its release.  I wanted to have a CAD model of it so that I could edit it and incorporate it into future builds, and I decided the best place to start would be to make a printable version of the original barrel. So, that’s what I set out to do.

My goals for this project were to make the barrel look as close to the original as possible while also making it easy to print and assemble, while also keeping the hardware to a minimum.  In the end, the barrel consists of five printed parts and is held together with either six 2-56/toy screws or six M3 screws, depending on the version of the barrel that you print.  The muzzle, body and detail pieces on the sides can be printed without supports, but the cylinder in the middle of the design does require some support material to be added in your slicer of choice.  I made some changes to a few of the details on the barrel to eliminate overhands to eliminate the need for support as much as possible, but I did my best to preserve the look and feel of the barrel as much as possible. The barrel includes a print-in-place flip up sight at the front of the barrel to imitate the original barrel.

I opted for a tighter fit on a N-Strike barrel lug due to the lack of a locking nub, but if you prefer a looser connection or if your printer tends to print with tight tolerances, I have included the STEP files for both versions of the barrel for you to adjust as needed.

I would recommend you use any extra screws you have on hand, but in the event you want specific screws to look for, here are some approximate screw lengths:

2-56 Screws: 9/32” Long

M3 Screws: 10mm Long

This model is not an exact copy of the Nerf Recon/Retaliator Barrel, but hopefully it is a close enough imitation for those who are interested. I had tons of fun working on this project, and I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I have!

Link to the Shorter Size of this barrel HERE