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JG T3K1 SG1 Sniper AEG Airsoft Rifle (Black)
[03025 / T3-K1]
$160.00 $144.00
by E DAUENHAUER verified buyer Date Added: Monday 07 April, 2008
I would first like to start this review with the fact that I have been playing airsoft for over two years now. This is the second AEG that I have personally bought; however, I have taken apart at least a dozen different types of AEGs. I will go over the pros and cons for this gun, a quick insight into its performance in different game situations, and then list some improvements to consider.

First off for the pros, this gun is really well made. With the number of bumps and hits this gun has taken I'm surprised that not much else bad has happened to it. The gun basically a quick disassembly weapon. Also, everything seems to be very tight and will not budge. The trigger is very sturdy as is the stock and selector switch. The selector switch surprised me in that it firmly locks into place for each fire setting. This gun has a high rate of fire, which came as a surprise. Another thing to note is its accuracy, which is supplemented by a long barrel. The bi-pod is solid metal and fits very well into the grooves in the front foregrip. The cocking lever is nifty also in that it does not break when you slide it back. It also comes with a high-cap magazine with a capacity of 500 rounds.

Now, on come the cons. The cocking lever is slightly loose and rattles when moving about. Although it is not loud, it can make you a little paranoid and annoyed. As with most AEGs, you must be very careful with the internal screws as they strip very easily. Another thing to note is the magazine would not work properly from the beginning. I had to go in and tighten the spring inside. I would also check the hop up system be use to make sure everything is in order. My G3's hop up system was slightly damaged and a small piece had to be glued into place. I do not believe this is a wide spread problem. Another thing to note is that the bi-pod is fairly heavy given that it is metal. It does, however, loosen easily and must be tightened at the end of every game day. The gun is quite loud, although it has a noticeably lower pitch in comparison to other AEGs. The rear iron sight that you can rotate for different ranges is quite loose and I have not been able to tighten it at all. The gun is quite large as you can see so your mobility is slightly hampered.

Pros:
Sturdy
Quick Disassembly
High ROF
Bi-pod
Accurate
Well weighted

Cons:
Cocking lever is loose
Rear iron sight is loose
Bi-pod is loose
Possible problem with hop up system
Quite loud
Decreased mobility

CQB: Because of its weight and length, this gun would not be an ideal CQB weapon. However, I have been able to effectively use the G3 in a CQB match. It is very difficult though. 3.5 stars
Sniping: With an increase in accuracy and FPS, this gun could be a decent sniper; however, I would be a rather loud sniper. A 2-3x scope or a red dot scope would do the trick. 2.5 stars
Regular Combat: I found that the G3 performed admirably in regular combat. I has a slight advantage because of its increased accuracy and ROF over other guns. Everything else is up to the skills of the player. (Hint:Beware of trees.) 4.5 stars
Squad Support: This gun is essentially a more compact and lightweight version of a SAW. With a slight increase in ROF and a self-feeding drum, this gun would be a great support weapon. (Be warned though, the battery will die a lot sooner than normal.) 4 stars

Now for improvements. I recommend adding some grease and oil to the respected areas of this gun, because it seemed to be lacking while taking it apart. I would personally recommend a 6.01mm tight bore for this gun if you are a hardcore airsoft player for the increased accuracy. There is not a considerable difference in performance between a stock barrel and a 6.04mm tight bore. I would recommend that you remove the bi-pod if you don't regularly use it in games. This gun has a high rate of fire compared to other similarly priced AEGs, so if you want to increase the durability of this gun, I would recommend getting a spring guide, ball bearing bushings, new shims, and a new hop up bucking. A larger battery such as a 9.6v battery would give you a longer game playability and an increased ROF. One last item to consider would be mid-cap magazines. The high rate of fire means constant winding of the high-cap magazine. Mid-caps save you from that hassle. A rail mount would be useful if you put a red dot scope on the gun. I personally like iron sights so purchase at your discretion. (You can find cheaper rail mounts at other sites.)

List of Improvements:
6.01mm Tight Bore
Spring Guide
6mm Ball Bearing Bushings and Shims Set
Hop Up Bucking
9.6v Battery
Mid-cap Magazines
Rail Mount and Red Dot Scope

I hope to add more to this review at a later time. I may include more info on upgrades and any problems with the gun. I love the look and feel of the G3 and am glad that I bought it. Thanks for reading.

(I would ask that reviews only be posted by those who have bought AND handled the item. This is supposed to be a review, NOT a forum.)

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