This is a partial review, the full review will be updated here in a few weeks.
This review is for the JG AK47S (folding stock, full length frame) AK47 Automatic Electric Gun replica. It is a tactical model, with top and bottom RIS (rifle integration system) rails to allow you to attach components like laser sights, flashlights and more. One accessory that it comes with is a folding foregrip, which slides on the RIS rail and is held in place with a pair of hex screws (tightening key included as well).
Our test model came from eVike.com, and was ordered just before Black Friday 2010. As we do not yet have our chronograph in hand, we have to go on their numbers. Their sight says 350 to 380 fps, and it definitely is shooting at least 350 when compared to other guns we have on hand with known fps. More than likely, it is shooting closer to 400 than 350, as the JG replica easily out reaches other AEG's we have on hand with the same bbs (.20 gram matrix). We put an 8.4 volt stick battery in after fully charging and went out to play.
The first thing we noticed was with the stock folded, it was rather hard to get to the firing/safe selector. Also, the folding stock had to be popped over the bottom ridge on the RIS rail for the latch to engage. The replica certainly handled well with the stock folded, making sneaking about in the brush very easy. The replica, stock folded, is about the same length as one of the MP5's, but with a slightly longer barrel seemed to be more accurate at ranges beyond 100 feet. The gun's maximum reach of around 200 feet was impressive, and the grouping on full auto was still presentable, though the bbs have lost most of their energy at this distance, and it would be hard to feel a hit that far out.
A more extensive review is in the works, we need to spend some more time out in the woods in deep snow with it to really run it through the paces.
At this point, 3.5 out of 5 round burst.
Pros:
Long reach, good accuracy, easy to sneak with when the stock is folded. Good looking if you like the tactical look.
Cons:
Stock folded gets in the way of the fire selector (-1 right there), stock wobbles when extended (minor, but still -0.5).
The Roadcrew is an airsoft group based in West Michigan. We are a casual group who also play with other local groups as time permits. This review is intended for new and intermediate players, to give them another perspective along with a good dose of weird humor on airsoft gear and tactics.
Bishops note:
ReplyDeletethe folding stock can easily be removed to provide you with a very short, very sexy, piece of hardware ideal for scouting.