The Hasbro/Fortnite partnership continues, with a blaster we didn’t know about until the middle of this year. The IR takes the in-game weapon and turns it into a semi-auto blaster. And while the blaster is ten dollars cheaper than the AR before it, I’d argue it’s a bit better.
Making it Modular
In addition, you’ll find that the main handle is also more comfortable for more hands, with lots of finger space and smooth curves.
The blaster takes 4 AA batteries, and operates like other semi-auto Nerf blasters. The jam door is on the left side. There is just one tactical rail on top; it sits at an upward angle, limiting its usefulness.
The blaster includes a 6 dart magazine, which is easy to load and remove.
Performance
The IR performed quite well in testing, averaging 73fps in my testing. It’s also reasonable to get three darts per second, although faster firing will result in diminished dart velocities.
Internals
I had no issue getting the blaster open.
Final Opinion
The Fortnite blasters tend to be lots of fun, and the IR is no exception. It works well, and it comes at a reasonable price for a base blaster, barrel attachment, and stock. It should make a great addition to any collection, and it has lots of potential if you want to do more!