Wednesday, 1 July 2009

JG G3 SG-1

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To start out, the most notable feature about this gun is it’s size. At 41 inches it’s a beast!

Basic Specs:

  • Length: 41 point some odd inches
  • Weight: Something along the lines of 6.5-7 pounds… not too bad.
  • Plastic to metal parts ratio: little metal to note, pretty much just the mags, gearbox, bipod, the part of the outer barrel that sticks out, and the iron sights. Everything else is plastic. Except the screws holding the thing together

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FPS: Retailers selling this gun somehow think that this thing shoots close to 400 FPS with .2’s… strange seeing as even the freakin manual in the box says that it barely makes it up to 330 with .2 gram BBs.  Well… I agree with the manual. I haven’t exactly chronoe’d it in any way, shape, or form, but still I’d have to agree with the 330 figure. BUT then again, I’m using Crossman ammo… I’m sure higher-quality ammo will yield a higher FPS, word on the street is that it goes up to 365 with better rounds.

Mag release: This is interesting in the sense that it has both the mag release lever AND the M16 style button release on the side. I’d recommend using the button just to prevent wear on the lever.

Accuracy: I’d have to say that out of the box this thing is accurate to about 110 feet (semi auto, of course).  Fully auto, using .2’s, its got pretty good accuracy up to 50-ish feet. (I plan to invest in some .25’s later to fix that heh heh heh…)

Iron sights: The back part has four iron sight settings, the first being open on top , the next three being different sized holes. The different sight settings are on this rotating circular knob-like deal, but it reassuringly snaps into place on each setting. Also on the back are elevation/windage adjustment screws… not sure how significant that is but hey, its a feature.  On the front is the Mp5 style circular sight with the bar sticking up from the bottom, and under that is a small hole. I’d assume you use the nifty hole for alignment when looking through the back sights.

ROF: According to the manual, this has a rate of fire of about 850 rpms. I can’t refute that its a fast motherF***er

Hop-up: This is located on the other side of the charging handle, so relatively, when staring down the barrel (please don’t:) its on the left side. It can be revealed by pulling back the charging handle, the cover slides back with the charging handle. Speaking of which, the charging handle can lock into place, pretty nifty beans.

Mags: The hi-caps for this tote 500 rounds apiece.  I bought 2 spare (totaling 3) because of the ROF… the gun burns through mags apparently

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JG G3 SG1 bipod collapsed

Aagain, when staring down the barrel (again not advised;) they would be on the relative “right”.

Bipod: This is one of your folding bipods that folds into the hand guard.  The bipod is metal, but if you don’t use it I’d really advise taking it off. Or, you’re weird like me and just take it off then reassemble it backwards.

(pic of bipod mod is pending…)

What comes in the box

  • The gun
  • A ramrod
  • A pack of low-end .2 BBs
  • An 8.4v 450 MaH charger
  • An 8.4V 1500 MaH battery (large type)
  • The manual
  • The cool JG mag-winding key
  • The sniper stock cheek rest (isn’t assembled on the gun, you have to attach it using the included adhesive)

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Condensed Pro’s and Cons:

Pros-

  • Feels cool (its big, what can i say?).
  • Really comfy pistol grip.
  • Safety locks into place really well.
  • Pretty accurate considering all things.
  • 2 mag releases make it a snap to eject the mag, not sure how that helps but i’m sure it does.
  • High ROF.
  • Butt stock is rubbery, meaning its comfy and will stay on your shoulder.
  • Simple to access hop-up.
  • Um…bipod is a pro? I dunno.  I guess that’s debatable… personal preference applies greatly here.

Cons-

  • Size; this is not your CQB gun.
  • The battery is kind of a pain to get in, goes into the buttstock but the wires get in the freakin way.
  • Iron sights are fairly helpful, but are kinda difficult to see into.
  • It’s really loud, so being sneaky ends when you start shooting.
  • Pretty much it by means of pros and cons, just cuz getting the battery in is a pain, i bought an Intellect 8.4V 4200 MaH battery so i’m guaranteed to not have to do an in-game battery change.

Star UMP

Star UMP

The GOOD

Feels almost perfect in the hands. Has a nice solid feel and has a great weight and balance. The rails are fastened securely metal to metal–no worries of plastic stripping out. The magazine feeds excellent (so far) and fits very tightly into the mag well. The hopup adjustment is firm, doesn’t slip and the hopup overall seems to work good–gives the bb a nice flight path. My favorite part of the gun is the way it breaks down. Just like the real UMP, taking out 1 pin (STAR uses a hex screw) you can drop out the entire lower receiver with the top of the gearbox exposed. Undo 3 more screw and one pin and the gearbox slides easily up and out of the receiver. The gearbox is a Ver. III and made of good quality metal material. Besides the nozzle, which is specific to this gun, all the internals are already available on the market. The barrel/hopup assembly also breaks down nicely. 1 pin and the entire unit will slide out from the front of the gun in one piece.

The BAD

On some parts of the fun STAR used a terrible cheap plastic. The front sling hook is one such spot. I would dare use a sling for fear of this piece breaking off. Another is the non-functioning cocking lever. It will surely break off after a few rough skirmishes. The selector lever does not funtion up to par on semi-auto mode. Going from safe to semi got me no results. I had to go all the way down to full auto and then click back to semi to get it to function. Though full auto has no problems and safe mode keeps the trigger sturdily in place–no easy snapping the trigger off. And, unlike the G&G UMG, STAR does not include the side rails with the AEG. I’m guessing these will surface on the market a bit later with a hefty price tag.

The UGLY

The mold lines! Ugh! There is no possible way this gun would pass as a real gun upon close inspection! The fake bullets in the magazine! They don’t look real, they look terrible!

All that being said… I like the gun! I was terribly disappointed when I first looked at it after arrival but then after shooting it and playing around with it began to grow on me and it’s still growing on me. I can’t say anything good or bad about the stock–extended it has a half mm of play and folded it stays in place. It seems to shoot much harder than the extimated 270 fps given on the site and has pretty good distance for such a compact and stock AEG. The battery housing, although being able to fit a 1700 mAh, which is great, is so tight that it will take some great effort to get the battery in place. Don’t plan on taking it out, just charge it while in the gun. The gun sports full H&K trades and just looks badass! Perhaps that’s what I like most! This gun just looks flat out intimidating! I just don’t know where I’ll put the extra magazines once I get them because of their ungodly length.

The Follow Up

So, it’s been a month and I’ve just about got this beast performing at the level I consider acceptable. In fact I’m quite happy with the performance of this gun, but it hasn’t come easy. Here is a list of upgrades I first did:

  • Guarder cylinder set for AK47
  • Guarder G36c air seal nozzle
  • Guarder SP M120 spring
  • Guarder spring guide w/ball bearings
  • Guarder Ver. III tappet plate
  • Systema torque gears
  • KM TN tight barrel (originally from my Spetz, cut it to sit flush with the end of the UMP barrel)
  • “Ampoint” red dot scope
  • Sanyo 8.4v 1700 mAh stick battery
  • 3 spare 110 rd. magazines
  • Blackhawk triple magazine drop leg pouch (mag length problem solved)

The gearbox is an exact copy of a Tokyo Marui Version III. So you’ll have not problems fitting your parts in. In fact, Star used the same set up as Tokyo Marui used for their G36c (same air seal nozzle, selector switch mechanics, and hopup).

So far I think my biggest gripe with this gun is the battery compartment. It’s tight! TIGHT! And not in a good way. I literally pounded in the battery and in the process busted out the non-functional cocking handle, pushing a piece of the gun out the front end. All the advertising of the gun fitting such a large battery are completely false, at least if you want the gun to look as it does with out removing the cocking handle. To help with the tightness I bored out the compartment with heavy grit sand paper for hours! I maybe increased the diameter by a millimeter (which says a lot for the plastic used—it’s tough) and still the batteries are difficult to get in and out. I settled with a GP 8.4v 1100 mAh from my AK74 to test out my upgrades.

I was pleased with the upgrades with the first few shots. The gearbox felt very tight, with no slop. But the fps just didn’t cut it! I lack a chronograph, but the Guarder M120 and the gun’s short barrel had me nowhere near 400 fps. And my shots were wild! The hopup is just not stable enough to keep the BBs synched. The rubber Star used in the hopup is terrible! Too soft! In fact, it ripped in two places pulling the unit apart. And the barrel retaining clip just doesn’t fit as well as it should. There is some play in the barrel—you can rotate it left or right. Adjusting the hopup will cause shots to drift right or left because of the poor retaining clip.

So, here’s what I did next:

  • Guarder SP M130 spring
  • Systema hopup packing
  • Systema super torque up motor
  • 2 GP 9.6v 1100 mAh batteries

With the M130 spring installed the fps is more pleasing. I don’t think I pushed the gun over 400 fps but damn close. The Systema hopup packing did wonders for the accuracy! Systema provides a slightly wider brass ring with the packing and that keeps the loose retaining clip much tighter—the barrel no longer rotates after adjusting the hopup. The 9.6v GP batteries, along with the super torque motor and torque gears, push the M130 spring easy enough. The rate of fire is nothing spectacular at all, but that’s fine because it actually keeps to the realism of a .45 cal. machine gun.

Now that I was completely satisfied with the guns performance I took it out for its first day of gaming. There’s something incredible about playing with such a beast! I had my best game ever! With good cover fire I knocked through two buildings, cleaning up the entire opposing team. And even though it’s a CQB gun it’s got range! But my excitement was only 3 games long. My first battery died (I knew I shouldn’t have played with it the night before). Again the battery compartment bit me in the ace. Between the cold air and the hot battery there was no getting the battery out without proper tools, so my second battery was useless to me. So—sniffle, sniffle—I had to pack the gun away and play with my AK. It’s a tough life!

This review is for a G&G M16A3.

The G&G M16A3 in review.

The G&G M16A3 in review.

 

 






My particular version has a metal body and has been upgraded to shoot 400 FPS with .20 gram BB’s.

We will start reviewing this weapon from the stock, and work our way to the front of the gun.

Stock

  • The stock on my model is a full sized m16 stock. It is big enough to fit a 9.6v 3300 MAH intellect battery with no issues whatsoever and a little room to spare. Though this means there is a ton of space, it does not wobble around inside the stock much when moving.. as a matter of fact its dead silent in the battery compartment even at a full speed run.
  • The battery has a nice fuse attached to it inside an enclosed cage and more than enough wire in the stock so that you can position the battery however you’d like.

Pistol Grip

Next up is the pistol grip, not much to say here except that its a standard Marui style M4/M16 pistol grip.

3 - Receiver (upper and lower)

  • The receiver on my G&G happens to be made of Magnesium. it’s very sturdy, very solid and i love the hell out of it.
  • The trademarks on the receiver are not the trademarks for the real weapons … but who cares?
  • One thing i did not like about the G&G metal series is that the charging handle does not open the dust cover to expose the hop up.. to increase durability.. this feature has been removed. However to adjust the hopu p you can still open the dust cover by hand. Not too big of a deal, I guess the functionality does not matter much since its not much needed to pull the charging handle in combat.

4 - Carry Handle

The carry handle on this AEG is full metal. The carry handle is a bit different than other brands in the sense that you actually have to put a little elbow grease into changing the windage (which i find a good thing.. helps my settings stay intact easier).

5 - Front end kit

I am really impressed with the Hand Guards on the G&G full metal series. They are very very sturdy and feel like they could take quite a beating before giving up. I can almost bet money that if I was to run these babies over with my car they’d survive. I did test standing on them… no flex whatsoever. The inside of the hand guards have aluminum inserts to portray the REAL heat shields on an M16.
Next, the front sights.. Full metal of course standard triangle sights for AR-15/M-Series.
The flash hider is a standard bird-cage flash hider, it’s not the exact same as the TM version however, the grooves are cut a little bit differently and honestly.. i hate it. I replaced my flash hider with a TM flash hider as soon as i got it.
The barrel is very sturdy and no wobble whatsoever like found in the marui and echo 1 m16’s.
This whole rifle feels like i could chop down a tree with it.

6 - Upgrades

Now that you have an idea of what the externals of the gun are like.. i’ll explain what i like about the gun with the peformance upgrades.

Ajax at Tactical Airsoft Supply has performed the usual 400 FPS upgrade to this weapon. With .28 BB’s and the hop up dialed in I can get phenomenal range. Range that rivals a 550 FPS FAL. The tightbores on these G&G’s are very high quality, the tightness of the barrel comes with one Con, CLEANING. Jamming the jamrod down the barrel with a cleaning ribbon is not the easiest.. but It does improve performance a bunch.

I have never had a single misfeed with the 450 round magazine that was included with the gun. Nor have i had a single jam. This has performed flawlessly for about 3 - 4 months now.
It’s working like a charm and i’m sure it will for quite some time.

NEW DBOYS M4 CQB GEARBOX Airsoft AEG - Latest Version!

First Impressions 
Please note that all of these comments mostly reflect the nature of external parts as I have not yet had the chance to open the weapon up. I don't see the need either at the moment.

Overview w/o Stock


Overview


Complete Look

Receiver

General Comments and Upper Receiver: 
This was always going to prove whether the weapon was worth the money and it sure as hell is. The receiver is completely metal, not a scrap of plastic on there and is considerably weighty (my TM M4 feels extremely light in comparison).
 
Receiver:


In my humble opinion (not knowing much about metal) the build quality is exceedingly high and appears very durable. Contrary to some other peoples' experiences, there is no wobble in the receiver and the upper and lower sections sit flush with no noticeable gap between them.

I am very pleased with the fire selector. It gives a satisfying, metallic *click* into place due to it being very tight; albeit I haven't seen whether the plate holding it to the receiver is metal yet. The paint identifying the trigger grouping is a nice finish and I don't miss the trades on the receiver one bit.
Speaking of finishes, the paint on the receiver seems quite a high quality. Again, I know nothing about paint but it hasn't yet started to scratch away or come off (like it has on some of the other metal parts; metal which is comparable to TM metal). 

Fire Selector:


Aesthetically, and to the touch, the receiver really does represent value for money and adds a reassuring weight and smooth finish to the weapon. Importantly, unlike the inaccurate and somewhat 'tacky' coloring on the TM plastic body, the finish on the dboys is anything but; as it is just as smooth and a solid black which is consistent with the other parts of the weapon.

The body pins are again, very high quality and I was happy to see that dboys decided to clone the classic army style body pins (or is it G&P?) where a screw binds both ends of the pin together. This means they absolutely will not fall out and are tight and efficient. These are produced from a glossy metal which appears to differ from that of the receiver but they look right at home all the same.

Unlike the TM equivalent (which is, as we speak, about to snap off at one end) the 20mm rail on the upper receiver is a similarly superb quality metal and finish to that of the receiver and is robustly secure. The rails are however, where the paint will start to chip away first.

Upper Rail:


There is no fake bolt which isn't an issue at all with respect, but the feel of the charging handle more than compensates the void left by its absence. It is solid metal produced from a similar if not identical material to the receiver with a perfect finish. This feels so much more comfortable to the touch than the TM charging handle. 
I was also very satisfied with how smooth the handle slides outwards and shoots back - everything being metal and still sitting flush really helps; also, the spring is obviously the perfect size.

Non Functional Parts:


The forward assist however, is produced from metal as well and comes up a little short. The guide for the forward assist is part of the receiver so I don't need to mention anything else there, but I believe the actual 'button' is produced from a different metal than the body.

It is difficult to push forward (which I suppose is a positive?) but does not remain flush in side the guide as I believe diameter wise it isn't wide enough by a few mms and moves around some. There is a little metallic grind as you apply the forward assist which means it lacks the satisfying sound and feel of its TM equivalent, which I believe is due to the spring.

Onto the port hatch which is once again a cut above Tokyo Marui. Just like the charging handle, this component lacks the 'dirty' look and feel of the TM parts and is produced from a good quality metal with a smooth, consistent and quality feel.

Port Hatch - Choppy quality



Hop Up: 
There have been mixed reports about the one piece metal hop up chamber on dboys equipment, but I am so far satisfied with its quality, although the real test will come when I have some ammunition. The body is a tough silvery metal, whilst the gears are plastic. 

Hop unit:


They appear VERY loose, but in reality, dboys have put together a quality piece of equipment with the gears being as tight as they need to be but move without any effort. I have heard reports that the hop up setting does not change while the weapon is in use, which is what I'm a little weary of. 

Lower Receiver Note: 
I am unsure which receiver the Navy SEALs use themselves (heard somewhere that VBSS teams prefer XM16E1/M16A1 lowers whilst others use regular M16A2/M4A1 lowers) but this Mk18 features an M4A1 style lower receiver, which includes a curvature around the magwell and around the front body pin.

Shot of receiver:


Trigger: 
My first problem manifests in the form of the metal trigger guard. It wobbles quite noticeably and is a little annoying but is secure nonetheless. The trigger has requires a soft squeeze and is comfortable to use; naturally being sturdy and made of quality metal.
I believe depending on batch or whoever turns up for work at the factory on a particular day, different dboys weapons will have different problems; I got off lucky and will explain why in later comments.

External Feed System: 
Something that is highly problematic however, is the magwell. The receiver, or at least MY receiver, only takes dboys clips; TM magazines are ever so slightly too long and are an impossibly tight squeeze in the magwell - by no means can I get them to feed or even sit in the receiver properly. 
This isn't such an enormous problem as the dboys magazines are in my opinion just as good as the TM ones. I haven't tested its capacity but for 330rds, they are very cheap and produced from the same quality plastic and metal as the TM magazines.

Iron Sights: 
The CQB/R features a BUIS (Back up Iron Sight) which put the icing on the cake so to speak. The iron sights themselves feature what I believe is a function which allows the operator greater ability to aim in daylight or brilliant sun. The functioning parts are robust, secure and unlike the TM parts, effortless to move. Otherwise, the metal is the same as the receiver and the finish is a consistent and solid black.

BUIS:


Front Sight:


The Pistol Grip: 
Finally, the pistol grip. This is one part of the weapon which I am currently indecisive about. The metal it is produced from is tough and solid, which IS reassuring but the finish does leave something to be desired. 
Having said that, the finish is odd because it is both smooth enough, but adds texture that makes the weapon adhere to the operators grip very well. It lacks the smooth finish of the TM grip but as I have just mentioned, this might be a mixed blessing. It may be the added weight, but this weapon does make the skin above my palm a little sore, where the edges of the grip meet my hand.

Underside:


The Crane Stock
I've decided to go from receiver to butt end when describing the stock so the layout differs slightly to the last section

Crane Stock (Collapsed):


Crane Stock (Extended):


The Sling Loop: 
This happens to be one of my favorite parts of the whole design and I was impressed at how dboys include this as standard. All I need to say is, there is absolutely no movement and it is made from such high quality metal, you could most likely pulverize it with a hammer and find it would still stay in shape. The loop and accompanying sling support all 5.6kg of weight confidently.

Sling Loop shot:



The Stock Tube: 
The stock tube itself represents all the great points about this weapon. It is screwed securely into place without so much as a slight movement which locks the sling loop to the receiver very nicely. I personally love the finish on the stock tube which isn't as glossy as the TM one but still as smooth, robust and hard. For me, this puts the dboys tube above the TM one.
Only time will tell whether the finish on the stock tube is robust enough to cope with the regular wear and tear of pushing and pulling the stock into position. My TM stock tube boasts a lot of shiny scratches.

Stock shot:


The diameter of the stock tube is near enough identical to the TM one (don't want to say for definite without having measured it) with a point of reference being that the Vietnam style retractable stock from the TM M4A1 fits on securely and functions correctly, meaning the moving parts in both stock pieces are very similar if not identical.

If my memory serves me correctly, the stock is adjustable to 6 positions. 
On a personal note, even though I am quite tall with long arms, I find it most comfortable to use the stock at the second position. This is most likely due to the tight stance I adopt when shouldering the rifle and the fact I prefer not using the vertical grip or positioning it as far away from the receiver as possible.

Electrician's tape eliminated the movement on my TM stock very well. When I tried it on my dboys crane stock, it immediately jammed into position. Any movement in the stock you will have to put up with, but the weapon is so solid when you shoulder it, this isn't noticeable. 

The Crane Stock:

Real Steel Information: 
The Crane Stock was originally designed by a man called Dave Armstrong of the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) - Crane Division as a stock to compliment the developments made the original SOPMOD kit. It was originally issued only to operators of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Units, but its use has since widened. 

As defined by the Wikipedia entry, the Mk18 Mod 0 (complete Close Quarters Battle Receiver weapons system) is to "provide operators with a weapon of submachine gun size, but firing a rifle cartridge, for scenarios such as VIP protection, urban warfare, and other close quarters battle (CQB) situations."

Please consult 
www.en.wikipedia.org/Wiki/CQBR for more information 


Sloping Crane Stock

Shot from above:


Being perhaps the most discernible component of this weapon system, the crane stock is much larger than it first appears on photographs. This is mostly due to the width of the sloping cheek rests (which are actually a god's send, being more comfortable than I was expecting) which are large but unconstructive; i.e. you can still move fluently in C.Q.B with the weapon without it being uncomfortable - such as making 180 degree turns through one's own stance or flattening the weapon against your chest.

The quality of the plastic used to produce the crane stock is generally consistent, although the finish is not. The sloping cheek rests are made of a thick and solid ABS plastic, which has a TM style finish. The remainder of the stock is robust and durable, with a solid color but all the hallmarks of a 0.12g BB finish with some 'poc-marks' on the plastic. 

Within the sloping sides, where the special style mini battery is saddled, two plastic plates seal tight compartments. These caps/plates will sometimes come loose which is somewhat irritating. The chances of this happening are greatly increased by a combination of altering the position of the stock too often and the improper mounting of the battery. You may wish to 'Super-glue' these into position when you become proficient with connecting up the battery.

Underside - showing caps:


Another major problem is that on my stock, the plastic lever which the clamping mechanism feeds into features a hole which is an elongated circle, so the lever slides up and down against the underside of the stock.


As with the real steel crane stock, there are two additional hardpoints for threading slings/other attachments through (one horizontal and one vertical - perpendicular to one another) which I found very helpful for mounting the sling to suit how I need it to be held to my body. Don't be put off by the less than perfect finish on parts of the stock as every part of it seems sufficiently able to deal with any usual stress and strain.

As demonstrated on this repeat photo:


A rubberized cover for the buttstock comes as standard and is used to cover the mechanism which binds the stock to its compartment lid. This is a nice finish, which is perfectly comfortable to shoulder and keeps the rifle in just the position you require. This is unlike the TM M4A1 stock (prior to the 2006 LE stock) which can be a little uncomfortable and is in my opinion, quite bland.

Once you acclimatize yourself with the way the mechanism works, removing the stock cover and fitting the battery is effortless.

Personal Comments on Stock
Overall, the stock works and it works well. The parts so far, seem to be all good quality, although the finish is far from perfect. I have a slight niggle with the release lever, which can sometimes detach the stock without being pull away from the stock tube. Another problem is the compartment covers coming free without too much persuasion and the initially awkward fitting of the battery and wiring.

The stock tube is of a similarly excellent quality to the receiver, as is the sling loop which is rather impressive. It features two loops on the left side for right handed players and one larger loop on the right side for left handed players.

I was a little reserved about the feel of the stock, but upon shouldering the weapon, the sloping sides and ergonomically butt-end make maneuvering the weapon a doddle. It does have a powerful feel and despite this being a CQBR, the crane stock would be well suited to a tactical sniper weapon system. 

Please don't be expecting Classic Army quality but the stock does what it says on the tin, so to speak.

The RAS Front End

Overview


Delta Rings and Gas System:
Sorry, I haven't yet dismantled this part of the weapon, external comments only.

Delta Rings shot:


The delta rings featured on this model are very easy on the eyes. Both the rings and the metal tube which tightens against the receiver are a thick, strong and durable metal. This part of the weapon has a fantastic gloss which doesn't at all look 'tacky'. I am highly confident in the strength of these components and there isn't even a miniscule amount of movement here. They look, feel and behave much better than TM ones. The delta rings are secured tightly to the RAS.

A bright silver tube protrudes through the delta rings up through the RAS front end and attaches somewhere inside. This again looks extremely durable and contributes towards the front end being so solid

RAS:
Full metal and reassuringly heavy, unlike some batches, my rifle doesn't move even a little around the RAS (Any 'Wiggling' on the weapon is most likely the crane stock. Since the rifle is so solid, its sometimes difficult to pinpoint the location of the movement).

The metal is, as per the standard for this weapon, great quality and there is absolutely no dangers of them breaking away. They are secured using pins and bolts that require an allen key to remove (which feature the same gloss as the delta rings). The front end is an exact copy of the more modern RAS type ends and is not free free float - it is secured firmly into place around the front iron sight.

The grip features 4 x 20mm rails as the real steels do. The finish is just as good as on the receiver, although my money is on the paint chipping most quickly at these locations. There are a series of holes arranged in line between the rails revealing the outer barrel. Upon each of the rails, there are 3 locations which mount screws for the secure attachment of vertical grips and those accessories which attach to the 20mm rails differently to the BUIS or standard Carrying Handles.

Rail exposed:


From above with rail gaurds:


Rail Covers and Vert Grip:
The vertical grips feel fantastic and are more comfortable for me to use as opposed to the vertical grip. They provide an excellent, ergonomical feel and make the rifle very responsive and easy on the hand. They stick to the rails like glue and are very difficult to remove. One of my rails is actually jammed and all my efforts to remove it have failed. The grips are tough and very resiliant and would be a superb buy just on their own.

Detatched rail cover:


The vertical grip attaches to the threads on the Rails using a screw which winds up through the handle. The plastic is surprisingly smooth and good quality. It feels very tight and for those who like vertical grips, they will be very pleased with this accessory. 

Front Iron Sight and Flash Hider:
Just like most airsoft weapons, the inner barrel extends to the rim of the inner flash hider and is visible from looking down on the weapon. The front iron sight is a near exact replica of the TM model but with this version having a smoother feel to the material.

Iron sight and flash hider:


A die cast cap clamps onto the end of the RAS and attaches to the front sight to hold the compenents into place on the barrel. It reminds me of TM metal parts and is not finished at all well.

The flash hider is an odd style and is not the standard AR-15 design. I cannot remember the  name, I'm sure someone will kindly point this out for me, but the finish is glossy and does not match the rest of the outer barrel. I personally do not like this design or the glossy finish but the metal does feel a lot better than the TM flash hider.

JG G36C


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Introducing one of the most exciting new airsoft AEGs to hit the market... the JG / Echo G36C.

This gun will blow you away!  I read all the hype before these arrived in the US and I can truly say that this one met all my expectations.  This is the version 2 of the JG G36C (improved power and quality).  The quality of this gun is second to none (including TM, CA or ICS)!  I will not make a claim that a little video will not prove... this gun shoots 400+fps out of the box!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ArnX6KUnA

A standard in airsoft to gauge fps is the sheet metal of a Coke can, often referred to as "Poor Man's Chronograph".  As shown in the above video, this gun will puncture the bottom of the can which proves 400+fps!

Poor Man's Chronograph

It features a folding stock, and a 300 round high-quality mag.  It also includes a battery, slow charger, cleaning rod and a pack of bbs (we do not recommend you use these BBs, use only highquality BBs).

This gun will rip out the bb's as long as you hold the trigger down when in fully auto, or you can put it in semi auto for 1 shot at a time.

G36C FEATURES:

1:1 Full Scale Replica Airsoft BB Gun
FULL or Semi Auto Selectable
Full Metal gear box and gears
Shoots 6mm BBs
Velocity: 400+fps (0.20g BB)
Magazine: 300 Rounds
Powered by Re-chargeable 8.4V Ni-Mh Battery 
Home AC charger and Battery Pack are included

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

G36C Airsoft Assault Rifle
8.4V Ni-Mh Battery Pack
Home AC Charger (110V)
400 Round Magazine
Cleaning rod
Starter pack of BBs
Instruction Manual

Tokyo Marui G36C Airsoft AEG

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The choice for many SF Units and Counter-Terrorism Forces the world over. The G36c boasts the EG1000 motor, version 3 gearbox, folding stock and a bottom rail mount. Additional side rails can be easily added for laser and flashligh upgrades. The G36c has pin-point accuracy and packs a nasty punch. The magazines will even clamp together for lightning quick mag changes. Military forces and law enforcement in Europe and USA are currently using the real Heckler & Koch G36C. The H&K G36C is increasing in popularity and will soon be a one of the leading military & law enforcement assault rifles -such is the design and quality prowess of H&K. So, not surprisingly Tokyo Marui has taken over the project to make G36 as electric airsoft gun. Featuring solid construction and extreme attention to detail once again, this Tokyo Marui AEG appears to maintain the high quality standards of what we have learned to see from Tokyo Marui.

Tokyo Marui’s Airsoft AEG’s are the standard to which other Airsoft companies aspire. Tokyo Marui’s Airsoft AEG’s are characterised by their high quality ABS Plastic Bodies and Metal MechBox. These high quality parts make the Tokyo Marui Airsoft AEG’s very durable and they keep shooting straight and fast under almost any punishment. These guns use rechargeable batteries and typically when unmodified, fire 0.2g BB’s at around the area of 270- 305 feet per second and 0.8~1J of kinetic energy. Tokyo Marui’s Airsoft AEG’s are very reliable and realistic and you will not be dissappointed with your purchase. Please note, Tokyo Marui’s are cast in authentic gun molds and due to customs regulations some of the guns are not allowed into the U.S. without having their original trademarks removed.

Electric Airsoft Rifles use batteries as their power source, they’re usually fully automatic, and they shoot very fast. If you are looking for continuous fire fun, this is the type of Airsoft Gun for you - just hold down the trigger and watch those BB’s stream out, one after the other, in a straight, swift line - which means fun and entertainment, plain and simple. This Electric Airsoft Rifle doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot.

Features:

* Tokyo Marui Airsoft AEG
* Metal Components
* Heavyweight
* Adjustable HopUp
* Highly Upgradable

Includes:

* Factory Assembled Tokyo Marui G36C
* Additional Flash Suppresor
* Battery Charger
* 8.4v 600 MaH Battery

Specifications:

* FPS: 295
* Magazine Capacity: 50
* Motor: EG1000
* Length: 20 inches
* Weight: 6.2 pounds