Znc Aus - Compact Functional Nerf Pistol

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The Znc Aus is a high-powered, mag fed (7-12 dart capacity) foam dart (Nerf) spring-powered blaster pistol. It is capable of up to 200 feet-per-second muzzle velocity. There are 3 variants with different muzzle configurations. See details further down for more information.

Everything You Need To Build Your Own

• Purchase a hardware kit:
  • Hardware Kits can be found here. 
  • Discounted 'Duel Bundle' (2x Hardware Kits) for this blaster can be found here.
  • Discounted 3-Blaster Hardware kit Bundle pack (Zc Aus, Znc Aus, Zinc .50) can be found here.
  • Affordable international shipping available, fast and tracked!
  • Please note: Hardware kit sales support me in developing upcoming designs. They include several custom-machined parts, not just off-the-shelf parts. They are priced for an order frequency that I can keep fast dispatch times up with while also remaining competitive with similar kits.
• Download the print files from this model listing.
• Download the print and assembly guide here.
• Buy some half-length darts if you don't already own any (darts are not included in hardware kits), here are some links:
  • US - Frontline Foam, OutOfDarts
  • EU - Blaster Time
  • AU - Blaster Tech
• You will need some basic common tools for assembly, see the assembly guide linked above.

Demo Video

IMPORTANT NOTE - PRINT IN BRIGHT COLOURS

Due to the design this blaster must be printed in bright colours and with an orange tip to differentiate it from a real firearm.

Also check out the Zinc .50!

If you are interested in a more powerful (but larger) similar blaster, check out the Zinc .50.

Details

Variants

A bearing scar (BCAR) uses flanged bearings at a slight angle to put a spin on the dart, vastly increasing accuracy with little effect on fps. The 3 muzzle options consist of different BCAR configurations:

• Compact: No BCAR
• Integrated BCAR: 6 bearing BCAR integrated into the front
• External BCAR: Extended barrel and an external 12 bearing BCAR attachment

The extended barrel variant is the most accurate, and its longer barrel achieves a slightly higher fps on average than the other two, with the compromise of it being less wieldy. 

Additions and Changes

The Znc Aus is based on the Znc by Misplaced Moose, but it includes an optional handguard, an external 'suppressor' BCAR variant, revised no-compromise hardware including a CNC plunger core, a brass-lined barrel, slide magnets, double O-rings on all seals, and more. Nearly all parts have been remodeled with modifications for performance, ease of assembly, and aesthetics. See the images for more details. 

Assembly

The Znc Aus assembly is relatively straightforward. The assembly guide is detailed and includes troubleshooting steps for common issues. Unlike the original Zinc 2.0, no excessive sanding is required to get parts to fit and function. A dimensionally accurate printer such as a Prusa or Bambu model is recommended for easy assembly.

Future Plans

Based on how well this does, versions of other Zinc variants and potentially my own unique blaster design may be released in the near future. 

Note

Similar to the Znc, the Znc Aus is a descendant of the Zinc 2.0 blaster by 118 design.