Review of the Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6 Blaster

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Last updated: November 2, 2023

Released in 2020, the Commander RD-6 is a six-dart revolver-style blaster in the Nerf Elite 2.0 series.

While the Nerf Elite 2.0 series hasn’t been the most popular one in Nerf’s history, the Commander RD-6 appears to be a respectable blaster worth considering.

In this review, I will walk you through some of the top features of this blaster, and I will share my honest opinion with you.

You can purchase the Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6 on Amazon.

The highly affordable Commander RD-6 is a revolver-style blaster in the Elite 2.0 series. It comes with a 6-dart drum and can do both single fire and slam fire.

The Elite 2.0 range of blasters is the successor to the highly successful N-Strike Elite series that was released in 2012. This new series also includes the new Elite 2.0 dart, which isn’t much different from its predecessor, the Elite dart.

Elite 2.0 blasters have a brand new teal and orange color scheme, and they also typically come with various tactical rails and attachment points, allowing for easy customization with accessories.

Also worth noting is that most Elite 2.0 blasters are clipped and glued together, which is controversial as it makes modifying these blasters much harder. On the flip side, this manufacturing style has made the blasters more cost-effective.

Here’s my take on the Commander RD-6 blaster.

1. Single Fire and Slam Fire

It’s always nice to have a Nerf blaster that can fire in both single and slam fire mode, and the Commander does exactly that. Keep in mind, though, that accuracy is sacrificed when using slam fire mode, but that is expected.

It’s worth mentioning that the 6-dart drum is fixed within the blaster. You can’t remove it or pop it out to load the darts. But loading darts is still easy enough to do via the available slots on the sides of the drum.

A bonus is that while the Commander has a 6-dart capacity drum, you will get 12 Elite 2.0 darts when you purchase this blaster.

2. Robustness and Ergonomics

If there is one thing you will notice when handling the Elite 2.0 Commander, it is its robustness and reliability. Priming and firing with the Commander is a smooth process, with no jams or malfunctions.

The black priming handle at the top of the blaster is super robust and doesn’t seem to fail, no matter how fast you’re trying to prime and fire.

A minor drawback perhaps is the relatively small main grip, which may be an issue for those with larger hands.

3. Good Firing Performance

As a revolver-style blaster, the Elite 2.0 Commander performs really well, better than its N-Strike Elite counterparts. A firing velocity of 70-80 feet per second and a firing distance of 60-80 feet (depending on circumstances) is most definitely achievable.

Of course, this is not a Rival or an AccuStrike blaster, but as an Elite 2.0 blaster, the Commander certainly meets, or even exceeds, expectations.

The Commander RD-6 is an excellent Nerf blaster for what it is. As a simple revolver-style blaster, the Commander does an excellent job.

It does what it needs to do, and it does that very well. The only drawback perhaps is that it is a bit large as a sidearm blaster, which may be an issue for younger kids with smaller hands.

But overall, if you’re looking for a new revolver-style Nerf blaster, you can’t really go wrong with the Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6.

And also, because this is an Elite 2.0 blaster, you will have endless customization options with the various tactical rails and attachment points.

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Review:	Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6
Summary:	The Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6 is an excellent revolver-style blaster with a 6-dart drum that can do single as well as slam fire. It’s a robust blaster with good ergonomics and performance metrics.
Author:	Thomas Dunnett
Rating:	4.4 (out of 5)