CYMA SR47 QBS (AR47)
Jan 5, 2019 17:24:55 GMT -5
Post by triggs (SABR) on Jan 5, 2019 17:24:55 GMT -5
Full Album Review – CYMA AR47 QBS Airsoft AEG Rifle
CYMA AR47 QBS Airsoft AEG Rifle (13” M-LOK)
- Real Steel History
- Overview
- Accessories
- Externals review
- Internals review
- Performance
- Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Real Steel History
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The SR-47 is a modern assault rifle based on the AR-15 family of rifles created by Knight's Armament Company for USSOCOM. Unlike the majority of guns based around ArmaLite design, the SR-47 is essentially an AR-15 that fires the Soviet 7.62×39mm round from AK-47 magazines, which explains the "47" in the gun's name. The rifle was created after soldiers on long missions in Operation Enduring Freedom complained of running out of 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition for their M4 carbines but having plenty of captured AK-47 magazines. The SR-47 is basically an M4 that will accept standard AK-47 magazines rather than NATO STANAG M16/M4 mags, along with other minor modifications common to KAC's designs. (taken from www.wikipedia.com )
Overview
So it turns out I really don’t like the AK platform as much as I thought I would. The JG Mag-K is a nice rifle, but after playing around with it I decided it just wasn’t for me. Having had experience with the SR47 platform, and now having a surplus of AK magazines I thought about looking into the AK47 & M4 hybrid rifle again. And wouldn’t you know it, just before Christmas, Evike listed a brand new SR47 replica, this time made by CYMA.
Having owned the Evike challenge kit, I wasn’t too keen on the idea of building another rifle completely from scratch. For the price, I could easily buy the other two alternative pre-made rifles and rebuild them to what I liked. However, I also wanted ambidextrous controls and that narrowed it down to a company with a less than stellar track record for quality. Then the CYMA showed up with a Quick Buffer System (QBS), quick change spring system, and ambi safeties for a reasonable (ish) $279 for the 13” M-LOK RIS model that I decided to purchase.
So here we are with a review of the CYMA AR47 QBS Airsoft AEG Rifle with the 13” M-LOK RIS
A small detail, but this is the roughest cut foam I’ve seen in this new type of box.
Accessories
Accessories for the CYMA SR47 are slim. It comes with one 180rd Magpul style 7.62x39 PMAG midcap. No cleaning rod, no crappy BB’s, and no crappy battery with a junk wall charger. Nice!
We’re off to a good start here honestly. The mag feels good, the plastic seems a little light and thin, but sturdy enough even for my judgmental review. The texture is good, though not as aggressive as actual Magpul products, or some other replicas.
Externals Review
The flash hider is a very nice all metal copy of the Knights Armament Company (KAC) 3 Prong Flash Eliminator with a blaze orange cap that is glued over the end. I was very impressed with it, it’s rare to see anything but a plastic, or very large painted, orange tip. The KAC flash hider is the same type that is designed to fit on the matching KAC Quick Disconnect Coupler (QDC) Sound Suppressor, which sadly CYMA does not include a mock version in the box. Underneath are standard 14mm CCW threads for any variety of flash hiders or mock suppressors.
Evike has a number of SR47 variations, ranging from an 8.5” RIS to a 14.5”; both in M-LOK and Keymod style. The 13” model which we have here is the Magpul M-Lok style rather than the more common Keymod. The RIS is very well built and doesn’t feel like typical CYMA pot metal. The paint feels smooth and is a great matte finish. I even managed to scratch it with something during review and it didn’t leave a mark in the RIS or paint.
The main body is just as sturdy feeling as the RIS, with a nice matte black paint and thick metal construction it feels of better quality than any CYMA I’ve ever seen. The selector positions are neatly laser engraved with Safe-Semi-Full Auto, and no other trademarks, unlike the Evike Challenge kit body I previously purchased. Besides a difference in paint, the bodies feel very similar, so I’m hoping that means the metal quality will be decent in the long term. This is especially important for the proprietary QBS system.
Now for the bad. I looked at every SR47 variant before purchase and ruled out two of them because they did not have ambi safeties on them. While it may be possible to add them, I didn’t have the desire to custom install one. Initially this left only one option, but the cheap pot metal receivers are a known weak point and with an absurd price tag, a waste of money. Then the CYMA showed up and some variants had left side only safeties, while the rest had ambi safeties, and it seemed like a reasonable choice. However, as soon as I got this rifle out of the box I knew the right side safety of the CYMA SR47 is FAKE. Unfortunately the selector level has no cam gear and linkage. So it is PURELY FOR SHOW. I am VERY unhappy with this!
The front and rear sights are similar to a KAC design. The front one was very stiff at first attempt, but it does lock into the open or closed position nicely. The rear also locks securely but being a simple stick design it has terrible eye relief.
The pistol grip is very nice. The plastic again feels good, though I do wish the texture was more aggressive. Overall the grip seems to be a copy of the Magpul MOE grip, but there are subtle differences in the overall texture and grip lines. Personally I’m ok with this as I get the comfort and look of a MOE grip from a factory rifle without having to worry about them getting shut down for it.
The stock is another solid feeling piece of plastic. While it retains the common shape of a crane stock, it differs in two areas. The rubber pad is firmly attached to the stock and is on a hinge with an easy to access release button that allows quick and easy access to the wiring harness connector. The downside to the stock, and something I found myself hating more and more as I played with it, is that the position lever is backwards. Instead of grabbing the back half of the lever to adjust the stock position, you grab the front half. This is opposite of most stocks, and something that could easily have been avoided.
The stock tube also has its ups and downs. First is the realistic threading and castle nut, similar to a real stock tube. This is required for the QBS system (more on this next). Even without the QBS, I just like seeing airsoft stock tubes with a separate castle nut, they look just that much nicer.
The downside to the stock tube is that because of the QBS, it is now a proprietary part, and unfortunately the stock tube diameter is out of spec, it is smaller than MILSPEC and even the included “crane” stock has slop in it and rattles on the tube. Testing with other MILSPEC stocks yielded the same results so it is most definitely the tube that is out of spec, which can’t be simply replaced.
The other main reason I decided on this SR47 versus other market options was the design of the Quick Buffer System (QBS). Unlike some AEG’s on the market, this rifle was clearly designed from the ground up with a quick change spring system in mind. Many AEG’s hit the market with a quick change spring guide in the gearbox, but the rifle requires disassembly all the way to the gearbox to get to it. Which basically negates the usefulness of it. Still other designs require complicated tools or are just convoluted.
What drew me to the QBS was the simple idea of:
1. Loosen the Castle Nut on the stock tube. Like a real M4, the tube is threaded and allows the tube to break free. Most AEG stock tubes, even with a separate castle nut are screwed in from the inside.
2. Give the entire stock and stock tube a quarter twist and pull back. The stock tube locks over a set of lugs on the lower receiver.
3. Unscrew the large, textured, spring guide assembly, and you’re done.
The body also has some great features, as well as the previously mentioned short comings. Both the front and rear receiver pins are captive in the receiver so you can’t lose them if they accidently pop out of place. The front is held in by a secure feeling grub screw, while the rear has a small C-clip.
The left side selector is your standard selector design, though the external piece is a custom style screw on type. The right side is the afore mentioned FAKE piece that is simply screwed into a backing plate to keep it in place. It does lock into Safe-Semi-Full Auto positions, but due to the lack of cams on the back plate and external gears on the gearbox it’s just for show.
The point of the SR47 was to maintain weapon familiarity with the standard military M4/M16, so the magazine catch and bolt release are in the same locations as they are on a M4/M16. Sadly, the bolt release on the CYMA SR47 is fake, but so are most others. It fits into the lower receiver snugly and didn’t fall out when working on the rifle. The magazine release functioned flawlessly. While I do wish the thumb tab was longer like an AK to allow for easy ambi mag changes, the standard button works perfectly out of the box, something the Challenge kit did not and took some custom fitting to get working.
Internals Review
The hopup is similar to the Evike Challenge kit hopup (which is a clone of the original Hurricane SR47 conversion kit for a Tokyo Marui M4). The long curved shape of the hopup chamber allows the use of AK mags with a feed nozzle towards the rear of the mag to feed into a version 2 gearbox that normally feeds from a M4 mag with the feed nozzle towards the front of the mag. The CYMA replica differs slightly in that the bottom has more metal. This is neither a pro nor a con, but does imply this is a new product design. Unfortunately it still relies on the TM style adjustment gears that can vibrate out of their setting with enough firing.
The barrel is a mediocre 6.08mm wide bore. However, it is an odd 380mm long, which is a unnecessary custom length.
While similar to a JG motor in color and design, the included motor is technically unmarked except for the pictured inventory numbers. It’s not a bad motor, the torque feels solid, with neodymium magnets it’s decently hard to turn by hand.
Everyone must have a black gearbox… And just in case you’re wondering, the gearbox is most definitely CYMA’s!
Initial inspection showed strange orange plastic shavings in the air nozzle. I have absolutely no idea where these have come from, since upon opening the gearbox, there are absolutely no orange parts inside!
I’m not even sure what to say about the amount, or color of the grease inside this gearbox. Suffice to say, the 8mm bearings are packed full of grease and won’t be wearing out any time soon.
The back of the shell had to be designed specifically for the QBS, but the rest also shows some custom touches. The cylinder corners have been pre rounded to reduce the risk of breaking. The selector plate lever for some reason now screws on from the outside. Personally I hate this feature, it makes gearbox reassembly tedious trying to keep all of the parts from moving out of position. There is a window cut out to gain easy access to the anti-reversal latch, though this is unnecessary since the spring guide can be quickly released. Finally, the lower portion of the shell where the motor sits features a guard over the half. I don’t think it changes much as far as the gearbox is concerned, but I do like the innovation.
The unmarked gears are the one thing that is identifiable as CYMA in this gearbox. They are standard ratio, and worked during testing, but they do not look tempered and are a potential early failure point. The shimming was very tight, so like all factory AEG’s this needs to be corrected for long term durability.
The piston is a shock. A CYMA with a full metal tooth piston? And what’s more is the steel looks to be decent quality! Unfortunately it had no Angle of Engagement (AoE) correction and would have quickly self destructed if left unchecked, but CYMA is at least trying. Sadly the piston head was plastic, and had no bearing, but the small steps are appreciated.
The cylinder is probably one of the strangest parts of the internals, as it is completely unpolished. I’m not sure if mine was a fluke and got missed during manufacturing, or if this is a regular thing for CYMA now, but the inside was scored and rough to the touch.
The cylinder head had a bit of a loose fit, although this is more due to the poor cylinder quality more than the head. However, the nozzle end was strangely elongated with no apparent reason for it.
The tappet plate is a clear plastic similar to VFC and ARES. It works, but I prefer to have fiber reinforced plastics.
The air nozzle appears to be an M4 length (or at least close enough) nozzle, but sadly does not include an o-ring. I cleaned out the orange plastic chunks, and still was unable to find a source for them.
Performance
FPS: 380-385FPS
Range: 180ft~
Usually Evike lists the FPS higher than my initial test shots, but this time they claimed the rifle to between 350-370FPS. My initial chrono tests put the rifle in a respectable 385FPS. With the 380mm~ barrel, the rifle is capable of typical 180-190ft of torso accurate range. There’s plenty of places for improvement, but for a stock AEG I was not disappointed.
Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Like the Mag-K the SR47 starts blurring the lines between the barbie doll of AR’s and the rigid customization of an AK. The SR47 however, basically takes any M4 part out there in the airsoft world, so it allows for just as much customization as an M4. I personally enjoy the unique body and the use of the AK mags is great for running with teammates that only run AK’s. Having sold my previous Evike Challenge kit and regretting it ever since, I’m happy to have this rifle in my armory.
Externals Score: 7/10
I’m very torn on how to score this rifle. The build quality is basically there, the plastic feels a little cheap, but it’s still sturdy enough to use. The metal feels solid as well, not something I usually find myself saying about a CYMA product. However, the fake ambi safeties REALLY annoys me. I could fault Evike for not stating it on their website, but I’m still disappointed CYMA would put the time into designing the looks, but not the function of them.
Internals Score: 8/10
Like the externals, I’m both a fan of the new QBS gearbox, and a critic of the typical CYMA quality, and a few design choices. However, I think the ingenuity is there. Some small tweaks and the design is perfect. Toss in some better quality parts like gears, and a cylinder, and it should be a solid build.
Overall score: 9/10
I’m going to go ahead and give the overall rifle a high score. I am absolutely still ANNOYED by the ambi safeties, but looking past that, the rest of the rifle is groundbreakingly different from any CYMA product I’ve worked on, reviewed, or seen in passing in all my years playing airsoft. Hopefully CYMA will continue to improve their quality like this. The only downside is will be the pricetags. At $279 we’re starting to see a price tag comparable to the rest of the industry.
© Copyright triggs 2019
CYMA AR47 QBS Airsoft AEG Rifle (13” M-LOK)
- Real Steel History
- Overview
- Accessories
- Externals review
- Internals review
- Performance
- Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Real Steel History
[/url]The SR-47 is a modern assault rifle based on the AR-15 family of rifles created by Knight's Armament Company for USSOCOM. Unlike the majority of guns based around ArmaLite design, the SR-47 is essentially an AR-15 that fires the Soviet 7.62×39mm round from AK-47 magazines, which explains the "47" in the gun's name. The rifle was created after soldiers on long missions in Operation Enduring Freedom complained of running out of 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition for their M4 carbines but having plenty of captured AK-47 magazines. The SR-47 is basically an M4 that will accept standard AK-47 magazines rather than NATO STANAG M16/M4 mags, along with other minor modifications common to KAC's designs. (taken from www.wikipedia.com )
Overview
So it turns out I really don’t like the AK platform as much as I thought I would. The JG Mag-K is a nice rifle, but after playing around with it I decided it just wasn’t for me. Having had experience with the SR47 platform, and now having a surplus of AK magazines I thought about looking into the AK47 & M4 hybrid rifle again. And wouldn’t you know it, just before Christmas, Evike listed a brand new SR47 replica, this time made by CYMA.
Having owned the Evike challenge kit, I wasn’t too keen on the idea of building another rifle completely from scratch. For the price, I could easily buy the other two alternative pre-made rifles and rebuild them to what I liked. However, I also wanted ambidextrous controls and that narrowed it down to a company with a less than stellar track record for quality. Then the CYMA showed up with a Quick Buffer System (QBS), quick change spring system, and ambi safeties for a reasonable (ish) $279 for the 13” M-LOK RIS model that I decided to purchase.
So here we are with a review of the CYMA AR47 QBS Airsoft AEG Rifle with the 13” M-LOK RIS
A small detail, but this is the roughest cut foam I’ve seen in this new type of box.
Accessories
Accessories for the CYMA SR47 are slim. It comes with one 180rd Magpul style 7.62x39 PMAG midcap. No cleaning rod, no crappy BB’s, and no crappy battery with a junk wall charger. Nice!
We’re off to a good start here honestly. The mag feels good, the plastic seems a little light and thin, but sturdy enough even for my judgmental review. The texture is good, though not as aggressive as actual Magpul products, or some other replicas.
Externals Review
The flash hider is a very nice all metal copy of the Knights Armament Company (KAC) 3 Prong Flash Eliminator with a blaze orange cap that is glued over the end. I was very impressed with it, it’s rare to see anything but a plastic, or very large painted, orange tip. The KAC flash hider is the same type that is designed to fit on the matching KAC Quick Disconnect Coupler (QDC) Sound Suppressor, which sadly CYMA does not include a mock version in the box. Underneath are standard 14mm CCW threads for any variety of flash hiders or mock suppressors.
Evike has a number of SR47 variations, ranging from an 8.5” RIS to a 14.5”; both in M-LOK and Keymod style. The 13” model which we have here is the Magpul M-Lok style rather than the more common Keymod. The RIS is very well built and doesn’t feel like typical CYMA pot metal. The paint feels smooth and is a great matte finish. I even managed to scratch it with something during review and it didn’t leave a mark in the RIS or paint.
The main body is just as sturdy feeling as the RIS, with a nice matte black paint and thick metal construction it feels of better quality than any CYMA I’ve ever seen. The selector positions are neatly laser engraved with Safe-Semi-Full Auto, and no other trademarks, unlike the Evike Challenge kit body I previously purchased. Besides a difference in paint, the bodies feel very similar, so I’m hoping that means the metal quality will be decent in the long term. This is especially important for the proprietary QBS system.
Now for the bad. I looked at every SR47 variant before purchase and ruled out two of them because they did not have ambi safeties on them. While it may be possible to add them, I didn’t have the desire to custom install one. Initially this left only one option, but the cheap pot metal receivers are a known weak point and with an absurd price tag, a waste of money. Then the CYMA showed up and some variants had left side only safeties, while the rest had ambi safeties, and it seemed like a reasonable choice. However, as soon as I got this rifle out of the box I knew the right side safety of the CYMA SR47 is FAKE. Unfortunately the selector level has no cam gear and linkage. So it is PURELY FOR SHOW. I am VERY unhappy with this!
The front and rear sights are similar to a KAC design. The front one was very stiff at first attempt, but it does lock into the open or closed position nicely. The rear also locks securely but being a simple stick design it has terrible eye relief.
The pistol grip is very nice. The plastic again feels good, though I do wish the texture was more aggressive. Overall the grip seems to be a copy of the Magpul MOE grip, but there are subtle differences in the overall texture and grip lines. Personally I’m ok with this as I get the comfort and look of a MOE grip from a factory rifle without having to worry about them getting shut down for it.
The stock is another solid feeling piece of plastic. While it retains the common shape of a crane stock, it differs in two areas. The rubber pad is firmly attached to the stock and is on a hinge with an easy to access release button that allows quick and easy access to the wiring harness connector. The downside to the stock, and something I found myself hating more and more as I played with it, is that the position lever is backwards. Instead of grabbing the back half of the lever to adjust the stock position, you grab the front half. This is opposite of most stocks, and something that could easily have been avoided.
The stock tube also has its ups and downs. First is the realistic threading and castle nut, similar to a real stock tube. This is required for the QBS system (more on this next). Even without the QBS, I just like seeing airsoft stock tubes with a separate castle nut, they look just that much nicer.
The downside to the stock tube is that because of the QBS, it is now a proprietary part, and unfortunately the stock tube diameter is out of spec, it is smaller than MILSPEC and even the included “crane” stock has slop in it and rattles on the tube. Testing with other MILSPEC stocks yielded the same results so it is most definitely the tube that is out of spec, which can’t be simply replaced.
The other main reason I decided on this SR47 versus other market options was the design of the Quick Buffer System (QBS). Unlike some AEG’s on the market, this rifle was clearly designed from the ground up with a quick change spring system in mind. Many AEG’s hit the market with a quick change spring guide in the gearbox, but the rifle requires disassembly all the way to the gearbox to get to it. Which basically negates the usefulness of it. Still other designs require complicated tools or are just convoluted.
What drew me to the QBS was the simple idea of:
1. Loosen the Castle Nut on the stock tube. Like a real M4, the tube is threaded and allows the tube to break free. Most AEG stock tubes, even with a separate castle nut are screwed in from the inside.
2. Give the entire stock and stock tube a quarter twist and pull back. The stock tube locks over a set of lugs on the lower receiver.
3. Unscrew the large, textured, spring guide assembly, and you’re done.
The body also has some great features, as well as the previously mentioned short comings. Both the front and rear receiver pins are captive in the receiver so you can’t lose them if they accidently pop out of place. The front is held in by a secure feeling grub screw, while the rear has a small C-clip.
The left side selector is your standard selector design, though the external piece is a custom style screw on type. The right side is the afore mentioned FAKE piece that is simply screwed into a backing plate to keep it in place. It does lock into Safe-Semi-Full Auto positions, but due to the lack of cams on the back plate and external gears on the gearbox it’s just for show.
The point of the SR47 was to maintain weapon familiarity with the standard military M4/M16, so the magazine catch and bolt release are in the same locations as they are on a M4/M16. Sadly, the bolt release on the CYMA SR47 is fake, but so are most others. It fits into the lower receiver snugly and didn’t fall out when working on the rifle. The magazine release functioned flawlessly. While I do wish the thumb tab was longer like an AK to allow for easy ambi mag changes, the standard button works perfectly out of the box, something the Challenge kit did not and took some custom fitting to get working.
Internals Review
The hopup is similar to the Evike Challenge kit hopup (which is a clone of the original Hurricane SR47 conversion kit for a Tokyo Marui M4). The long curved shape of the hopup chamber allows the use of AK mags with a feed nozzle towards the rear of the mag to feed into a version 2 gearbox that normally feeds from a M4 mag with the feed nozzle towards the front of the mag. The CYMA replica differs slightly in that the bottom has more metal. This is neither a pro nor a con, but does imply this is a new product design. Unfortunately it still relies on the TM style adjustment gears that can vibrate out of their setting with enough firing.
The barrel is a mediocre 6.08mm wide bore. However, it is an odd 380mm long, which is a unnecessary custom length.
While similar to a JG motor in color and design, the included motor is technically unmarked except for the pictured inventory numbers. It’s not a bad motor, the torque feels solid, with neodymium magnets it’s decently hard to turn by hand.
Everyone must have a black gearbox… And just in case you’re wondering, the gearbox is most definitely CYMA’s!
Initial inspection showed strange orange plastic shavings in the air nozzle. I have absolutely no idea where these have come from, since upon opening the gearbox, there are absolutely no orange parts inside!
I’m not even sure what to say about the amount, or color of the grease inside this gearbox. Suffice to say, the 8mm bearings are packed full of grease and won’t be wearing out any time soon.
The back of the shell had to be designed specifically for the QBS, but the rest also shows some custom touches. The cylinder corners have been pre rounded to reduce the risk of breaking. The selector plate lever for some reason now screws on from the outside. Personally I hate this feature, it makes gearbox reassembly tedious trying to keep all of the parts from moving out of position. There is a window cut out to gain easy access to the anti-reversal latch, though this is unnecessary since the spring guide can be quickly released. Finally, the lower portion of the shell where the motor sits features a guard over the half. I don’t think it changes much as far as the gearbox is concerned, but I do like the innovation.
The unmarked gears are the one thing that is identifiable as CYMA in this gearbox. They are standard ratio, and worked during testing, but they do not look tempered and are a potential early failure point. The shimming was very tight, so like all factory AEG’s this needs to be corrected for long term durability.
The piston is a shock. A CYMA with a full metal tooth piston? And what’s more is the steel looks to be decent quality! Unfortunately it had no Angle of Engagement (AoE) correction and would have quickly self destructed if left unchecked, but CYMA is at least trying. Sadly the piston head was plastic, and had no bearing, but the small steps are appreciated.
The cylinder is probably one of the strangest parts of the internals, as it is completely unpolished. I’m not sure if mine was a fluke and got missed during manufacturing, or if this is a regular thing for CYMA now, but the inside was scored and rough to the touch.
The cylinder head had a bit of a loose fit, although this is more due to the poor cylinder quality more than the head. However, the nozzle end was strangely elongated with no apparent reason for it.
The tappet plate is a clear plastic similar to VFC and ARES. It works, but I prefer to have fiber reinforced plastics.
The air nozzle appears to be an M4 length (or at least close enough) nozzle, but sadly does not include an o-ring. I cleaned out the orange plastic chunks, and still was unable to find a source for them.
Performance
FPS: 380-385FPS
Range: 180ft~
Usually Evike lists the FPS higher than my initial test shots, but this time they claimed the rifle to between 350-370FPS. My initial chrono tests put the rifle in a respectable 385FPS. With the 380mm~ barrel, the rifle is capable of typical 180-190ft of torso accurate range. There’s plenty of places for improvement, but for a stock AEG I was not disappointed.
Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Like the Mag-K the SR47 starts blurring the lines between the barbie doll of AR’s and the rigid customization of an AK. The SR47 however, basically takes any M4 part out there in the airsoft world, so it allows for just as much customization as an M4. I personally enjoy the unique body and the use of the AK mags is great for running with teammates that only run AK’s. Having sold my previous Evike Challenge kit and regretting it ever since, I’m happy to have this rifle in my armory.
Externals Score: 7/10
I’m very torn on how to score this rifle. The build quality is basically there, the plastic feels a little cheap, but it’s still sturdy enough to use. The metal feels solid as well, not something I usually find myself saying about a CYMA product. However, the fake ambi safeties REALLY annoys me. I could fault Evike for not stating it on their website, but I’m still disappointed CYMA would put the time into designing the looks, but not the function of them.
Internals Score: 8/10
Like the externals, I’m both a fan of the new QBS gearbox, and a critic of the typical CYMA quality, and a few design choices. However, I think the ingenuity is there. Some small tweaks and the design is perfect. Toss in some better quality parts like gears, and a cylinder, and it should be a solid build.
Overall score: 9/10
I’m going to go ahead and give the overall rifle a high score. I am absolutely still ANNOYED by the ambi safeties, but looking past that, the rest of the rifle is groundbreakingly different from any CYMA product I’ve worked on, reviewed, or seen in passing in all my years playing airsoft. Hopefully CYMA will continue to improve their quality like this. The only downside is will be the pricetags. At $279 we’re starting to see a price tag comparable to the rest of the industry.
© Copyright triggs 2019