Anodized fore-end, receiver is very roughly coated and difficult to clean

LevAR 15 NBB

Cool, unique marker

Das GBB-System wurde im Hinblick auf Langlebigkeit entwickelt, es gibt keine Prellschläge wodurch kaum Verschleiß entsteht

Einstellung über das Gasgestänge, allerdings wird ein Inbusschlüssel benötigt

45°-Feuerwahlhebel, verlängerter Magazinauswurf

170 BBs mit einer Gasfüllung bei 1,4J ist wirklich gut

Hop-Up läuft ab Werk richtig gut mit 0,3g bis zu 0,32g BBs

Etwas anfälliger als andere Modelle, das System wird schnell träge

Das System schließt absichtlich etwas langsamer als andere Systeme und fühlt sich manchmal etwas träge an

MGCR 556

Das GBBR-Debut von G&G kann sich richtig sehen lassen!

Standard Demontage mit Ausnahme des Upper-Receivers, hier muss der Ladehebel etwas bewegt werden um die Receiver-Hälften zu trennen

Großes Zylindervolumen, gute Präzision, bis 0,4g BBs garkein Problem

V2.5-Gearbox, Hop-Up-Kammern können nur mit Adapter nachgerüstet werden

Markings des Feuerwahlhebels schön, sonst keine vorhanden

SMR17

Schöne Replik der H&K 417A3 ohne Lizenz

Standard AR-15, no controls on both sides

Super hop-up ex works with heavy BBs, rather unsuitable for BBs under 0.28g, then the bucking must be replaced

Cyma super high-torque motor, best response in this price segment

Begadi

Sport M4 "NOVA" Daniel Defense MK18 GEN.5

Pretty much the best you can get for this price

The HK416A5 can be operated from both sides. The fire selector lever on the right wobbles slightly

Battery monitoring on the Mosfet, but no large batteries can be used. From 1200mAh, the space in the buffer tube becomes tight, as the mosfet also has to fit here

Some internals are made of plastic (piston, pistonhead), the gears are standard. I wouldn't play more than 1.8 joules, but below that everything is within limits.

Standard rotary hop-up unit that is adjusted via the case ejector

Quick spring change system via the buffer tube. Unfortunately no EFCS system, which cannot be retrofitted.

Very good sealing, very constant energy output and good precision. Maximum bullet weight is 0.3g.

The color is an FDE with a slight greenish tinge and I personally like it very much

Original H&K markings on the marker and the magazine

The workmanship is superb and is in no way inferior to that of VFC. The fire selector lift on the right is a little wobbly.

Relatively slow cycle time without EFCS/cycle monitoring

Arcturus

Heckler & Koch HK416A5

Top price-performance ratio with H&K licenses but without EFCS

All operating elements can be found on both sides. By swapping the locking plate, even the hop-up chamber can be operated from both sides!

With 11.1V the EFCS caused problems for me. Single-stick batteries up to 1400mAh fit in the marker, unfortunately not more.

With stronger springs, the wear will probably be very high, I would play with a maximum of 1.8 joules. With higher bullet weights, the wear on the hop-up bucking increases. Both the piston and the cylinder are made of aluminum, and I have already noticed noticeable wear after 1500 rounds. The gearbox is only screwed to the receiver with two small screws, which are subject to heavy wear.

The rotary hop-up can be adjusted from both sides, but the resistance of the adjustment wheel is very high and the hop-up is not easy to reach. Adjustment is practically impossible when wearing gloves.

In some places you have to be a little careful, but because of the good FSWS it is usually not necessary to disassemble the marker

The EFCS has a battery monitor, but this causes problems for me with 11.1V.

Good performance in principle, but the bucking is susceptible to wear. A separate tensioner for higher ball weights is included.

In my case, the gears were well tuned and the engine well adjusted, but I have heard the opposite from others

Almost all parts fit together well. The loading lift wobbles a lot and looks quite fragile, the locking plate has some play.

The cycle time is slower than other models. It's completely within reason, but I definitely noticed it.

Silverback

Desert Tech MDR-X

Beautiful replica of the real MDR-X with some technical problems

Safety on both sides, the loading lever is only on the right-hand side

All internals are made of steel and built with durability in mind

The hop-up system is not capable of hopping BBs with over 0.4g because the adjustment screw is too short and the tensioner is completely inflexible and flat. The adjustment wheel is on top of the receiver and very easy to reach.

All screws have been glued and the marker can only be removed with a lot of heat and force. Beginners run the risk of damaging the screw heads, which means that the screws can no longer be removed at all.

Nozzles for different energies are supplied, but no NPAS is installed. To replace the nozzle, the marker must be dismantled.

The system becomes slow and sluggish after about 30 shots. There was never any outgassing and the system is very tight. One gas filling lasts for a maximum of about 65 shots.

The energy fluctuates greatly, significantly more than is normally the case with a GBB system. After just 30 shots, the energy sometimes drops to less than 1 joule.

The trigger is spongy, undefined and a little scratchy. It also only releases relatively far back.

Novritsch

SSQ22

Hardly any recoil and strongly fluctuating energy with outdated technology

The thing is brutally stable, the internals are very durable and wear-free anyway thanks to HPA, and the receiver is virtually indestructible

Rotary hop-up unit, adjustable through the case ejector. Standard AEG hop-up chambers for M4 systems can be installed.

Many parts are jammed and can be easily dismantled

Adjustable dwell time. No dust protection flap, no carrying strap holder on the end plate

Outstanding manufacturing quality, receiver completely CNC-milled (billet edition). The shoulder stock and pistol grip are from a firearms manufacturer (DLG) and are of excellent quality. No injection-molded seams and the stock sits perfectly on the buffer tube. Perfectly offset-free transition from the receiver to the handguard.

The trigger has a perceptible pressure switch and can be precisely adjusted

Wolverine Airsoft

MTW Billet Tactical

Incredibly well made but quite expensive

Large parts of the internals are made of steel. Unfortunately, in contrast to Marui's ZET system, the bolt hits the bolt catch without braking, which should lead to increased wear in the long run

The adjustment is made from the front via the throttle linkage, which is extremely comfortable. The thread is relatively stiff and precise adjustment is difficult because the hop-up reacts very sensitively to adjustments.

QD point at the rear of the receiver and on the shoulder rest. Hop-up adjustment via the throttle linkage. Modern M-Lok fore-end.

Even at low temperatures (10°C) the system still runs very well. Despite the powerful recoil and the heavy steel bolt, no problems with gas consumption.

Original BCM markings on the entire marker.

The barrel groove can only be loosened with extreme force and a lot of heat. All parts fit together perfectly, nothing wobbles.

The trigger is a little scratchy and does not have a clear pressure point. The reset is also not clearly perceptible.

BCM MCMR

Super player marker with powerful recoil, but with minor problems

The only operating element is the safety catch, which is located at the top center back of the shaft and can be operated with the thumb from both sides

Everything fits perfectly and the right materials have been chosen

The hop-up can be finely adjusted using a slider with clicks or a grub screw. Both are done from the outside.

Disassembly is not particularly complicated, but the stock and trigger unit must be completely removed in order to remove the cylinder

There is an integrated bipod in the stock, which can be folded out. A second magazine can also be stowed here.

The shaft is of perfect quality and is made of plastic and therefore scratch-resistant. Unfortunately, the metal parts only have a very thin coating and therefore scratch easily.

A long nozzle seals the system just before the cylinder hits the ground, which slows down the impact and ensures a quiet sound and low wear and tear

Perfect! Everything fits, is solidly made and the materials are high quality. No injection-molded seams and nothing wobbles.

The trigger is smooth-running and has little weight, even with strong springs, because the spring strength does not affect the trigger weight due to the design.

Modify

Steyr Scout

Incredibly high-quality sniper rifle with good components

A fuse is installed in the buffer tube, which takes up a lot of space. There is also only a mini Tamiya plug installed. More than 1400mAh will be tight here. The marker also jams very easily at 7.4V.

The gearbox has reinforcements here and there and also a radius at the bottom of the cylinder. The switch unit will probably break after a while with 11.1V batteries, in which case it will have to be replaced.

The rotaty hop-up can be infinitely adjusted via the case ejector

The spring quick-change system can be accessed via the buffer tube using a long Allen key. No disassembly is necessary here.

The color and quality of the paint are great, but unfortunately the paint is once again very thin and therefore very scratch-sensitive

All original markings from Heckler & Koch

All parts fit together perfectly, nothing wobbles. In contrast to the GBB version, the outer barrel is also bombproof.

At 7.4V, the response behavior is relatively sluggish. With 11.1V this is not a problem, but there is no EFCS installed here, which can lead to jams if triggered too quickly

Heckler & Koch HK416A5 (2018)

Beautiful, but technically outdated

Das Frame ist aus hochwertigem ABS-Kunststoff und sollte einiges aushalten. Die Beschichtung ist leider sehr dünn und kratzempfindlich.

Einstellung wie bei allen Pistolen von unten, nachdem der Schlitten demontiert wurde. Keine Einstellung über ein Guide-Hop-System

Über den Glock-typischen Demontagehebel vor dem Abzug kinderleicht. Für die normale Wartung wird kein Werkzeug benötigt.

Mit ca. 70 Schuss pro Gasfüllung sehr gut

Schöne Beschichtung, die leider aber sehr kratzempfindlich ist

Der Außenlauf sitzt bei geschlossenem Schlitten gut, der Schlitten hat geringes Spiel und läuft leichtgängig

Der Abzug hakt etwas, hat aber einen sehr definierten Druckpunkt und Reset

Glock 17 Gen. 4

Eine schöne, spaßige aber teuere Replik, die nur aufgrund der Lizenz hervorsticht

The trigger group is designed with durability in mind and is made entirely of steel.

Adjustment is made via the throttle linkage and is therefore much more convenient than with other models

Disassembly is easy as part of normal maintenance and you only need a pin punch because the housing pins are very firmly seated

An NPAS is installed ex works, what more could you want

This model will definitely have problems in colder temperatures

Very good for a GBB out-of-the-box and significantly better than the previous model

Beautiful coating, which is unfortunately very thin and scratch-sensitive

Everything fits together perfectly and nothing wobbles, with the exception of the barrel and the loading lever. It should be possible to eliminate the barrel wobble with a barrel groove shim.

Crisp trigger with realistic weight and zero play

Heckler & Koch HK416A5 (2017)

Beautiful, ex works with NPAS, precise, but unfortunately expensive

REAPERs Airsoft

Solide S-AEG, allerdings aufgrund der zivilen Markings nur bedingt für Battledisplays geeignet.

I play it left and right. Mag catch and fire selector are made for the right hand, but I find both rather easy to operate with my left hand, too.

Requires special mini battery by Begadi (11.1V, 700mAh).

Needed to go back to the workshop twice in the first few months. Long-term experience still to follow. I hope these were just baby glitches. At least you get 4 years warranty.

Precise adjustment, but knob turns too easily. Slide needs to be removed to adjust. Putting the slide back on can accidentally change the adjustment.

Out of the box a good pistol to which I wouldn't want to add anything. Very good tuning. Programming allows semi, burst and auto.

That's one of the best things. The Begadi tuning of generation 5 is great. Buy it, play it.

Nothing special. Ordinary AEP sound. Sounds better with a working silencer.

Begadi Core inside. Very fast response. Optional pre-cocking with 7.4V batteries.

Cyma

CM.127A Gen. 5 (Begadi)

Overall a very good pistol, despite not having been completely reliable in the first months. 

Good quick spring change system and Begadi Core

Sport M4 "NOVA" CQB Gen. 4

Good price/performance ratio

Spacious stick with room for 2000mAh 11.1V or 2000mAh with a 7.4V LiPo in the stick tube.

Apart from a defective ball bearing after approx. 9 months of almost weekly use and the normal signs of wear on the external parts, I am very satisfied.

Standard E&C Rotary HopUp Unit, which is relatively difficult to adjust.

Quick spring change system conveniently via the pole, Begadi Core

Apart from the numbers on the top rail, there are unfortunately no markings.

I have replaced the engine with a Warhead. But you definitely don't have to do that.

SMR16 14,5" Gen. 3 (Begadi)

Out of the box with satisfactory performance.

The guide rod allows the hop-up to be adjusted without having to remove the sled, which is very convenient and works well

No problems with cooldowns so far, the magazine can always be fired completely

The pistol is very accurate for its purpose. I play with it at a maximum of about 20m and I hit everything.

I recently switched to a tighter fitting holster (Safariland 6354do) and after just a few days of play you can see significant signs of wear. The magazines are also already a little worn.

The replica of the extractor wobbles on my model, and sometimes jams when the slide closes, which disrupts its function

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