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VFC MK18 MOD1 M4 Carbine AEG Airsoft Rifle (Tan)
[11096 / VFC AEG MK18 MOD1 TAN]
$430.00
by C POWELL Date Added: Tuesday 26 August, 2014
Product Information:
I started a build on this gun when the team I lead got sponsored in effort to build an impressive AEG. This rifle has been very interesting to say the least, and now that I'm familiarized with the rifle (as I should be by now), I feel that I'm in a place to provide a very in depth review. Unfortunately, like other rifles in it's class - you see a whole lot of reviews by customers who aren't very knowledgeable concerning what to expect out of what would be considered a high end AEG. First off, the externals are second-to-none. The color, trademarks, and overall look and feel of the DD 9.5" Mk18 RIS II that comes on this rifle is the selling point, and is AMAZING. The rest of the externals have their ups and downs which I intend to outline in detail in my review. This rifle is for people that are experienced both in the sport, and with working on/with AEGs. This rifle (in my opinion) is simply a great upgrading platform for those that don't wish to do external modification on their rifles. I'd like to note that if you're comparing this rifle to the Umarex 416 CQB by VFC as I was, they are internally (and in some small cases externally) the exact same rifle.

Pros:
Licensed 9.5" Daniel Defense Mk18 RIS II
Correct 10.3" Barrel
Correct Gas Block
Pistol grip is slim, and very comfortable compared to other similar rifles
Trademarks are awesome, both for the U.S. and ESPECIALLY the Overseas versions.
Working Bolt Catch (also a Con)
Tan Furniture.
Comes with Rail Covers.
SOME very decent internal parts along with those that need work.
Comes with a decent flash hider.


Cons:
Tolerances. Could be better.
QC - There were FAR TOO MANY loose screws, literally, in this rifle upon purchase. You MUST go through the rifle ENTIRELY and tighten EVERYTHING all the way down to the set screws in the two piece barrel.
Barrel is, in fact, two piece.
Method in which the buffer tube attaches to the receiver.
Stock wobble - back to tolerances.
WEAK Polycarbonate Piston - IT IS NOT A GOOD THING.
WEAK Polycarbonate Tappet Plate.
Trigger Assembly could use work.
Working Bolt Catch can make some aspects of disassembly aggravating.
Finding magazines that fit and feed correctly can be daunting.
Be ready to work on this thing.
Overall - this thing is a beautiful AEG rendition of the Mk18 Mod 1 used by virtually every Military Branch's Special Operations units, but needs some work to make it perform on the level that I required it to. It's a great gun, but don't expect it to be something Godly like what you'd expect out of Systema, or something similar. I'll be moving to a KWA LM4 soon, but this rifle isn't going anywhere. I'd give it a 3.5, but 4 will have to do.

Rating: 4 of 5 Stars! [4 of 5 Stars!]
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