Nerf Mad Hornet Review
Nerf · 1997 · Max Force series — tested and reviewed by TeamNC.
At a glance
| NCR rating | ★★★★½4.5/5 |
|---|---|
| TechRating | 21.4 |
| Released | 1997 |
| Availability | Limited |
| Original price | $14.99 (MSRP at release) |
| Series | Max Force |
| Brand | Nerf |
Performance stats
| Ammo | 6 Micro Darts |
|---|---|
| Max distance | 24 feet |
| Rate of fire | 1 shot per 0.92 seconds |
| Dimensions & weight | 1' 8" X 8" X 3" ; 1 lb., 1 oz. |
| Measured accuracy | 1x2 ft target: 92% | 2x4 ft target: 98% |
Figures are TeamNC's original bench measurements from 1997–2001 testing; see how we tested.
TeamNC review (1997 era)
The Nerf Mad Hornet took over a year to come onto shelves after it was initially advertised. Most likely, this was caused by the weapon's original design's having a "sting meter" on it to gauge how much the gun was pumped up. After figuring out that someone could get his eye poked out with this stinger, Hasbro redesigned the gun.The weapon is the first to incorporate the use of air pressure to fire ammunition instead of a spring. Also, it is one of the only true semi-automatic micro dart weapons.
However, this weapon suffers from a simple problem: it can't shoot over twenty-five feet. This makes the gun very ineffective in a Nerf war. Another problem with the Mad Hornet is that the pumping handle can swing around in a complete circle. This means that it can (and often does) swing up and stop the barrel from firing.
If you're looking for a true semi-automatic Nerf weapon, buy this gun. Be aware, however, that the Mad Hornet can't even fire over 25 feet.
