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Echo 1 STAG-15 VN AEG Airsoft Rifle (Black)
[02329 / ECHO AEG M16 VN (JP-15)]
$170.00
by C CLENDENNING verified buyer Date Added: Thursday 14 June, 2007
I like the Echo1 for it's surprising value. Well constructed and of solid performance, it's a fair all arounder and one I wouldn't hesitate to offer as a starter, or as a beater.

About this particular replica, however, several details are incorrect. This rifle, while purporting to be an M16A1, is really an M16A2 with an A1's triangular handguard and a then-standard "20" round magazine.

That original XM16E1 and M16A1 had adjustable dial sights for windage but not elevation (it required the adjustment of the front sight post). The Army's XM16E1 sported a 3 prong flash hider in the beginning, but the M16A1 production model was issued a 4 slot bird cage style flash hider. The A2 has 5 slots in it's flash hider but is otherwise identical, as a comparison.

Other details on the body include the curious spent case deflector (the triangular bit near the dust cover on the right hand side of the rifle's upper receiver) which didn't show up until the M16A2, so this is an incorrect upper.

Lastly, the stock of the rifle isn't correct for the M16A1 and older rifles. The stock on the Echo1 replica is an A2 stock.

Apart from cosmetic gripes, the rifle shoots accurately, and reliably, haven't had any problems since purchase. Echo1 makes good stuff, and the STAR VN 20 round low caps work very well in this.

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