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Since I disagree with a few of the previous reviews, I have decided to write a review of my own to straighten a few things out. However instead of dealing with these issues directly, I will write a normal review and let you figure it out.
First I will start with the con's, mainly because there are VERY few of them, and they are minor. The first thing is barrel wobble. As with all AR-15 variants, the Tokyo Marui SR-16 has it's share of barrel wobble. However it is slightly worse on this model and the M4 R.I.S. than on the M4A1 and M16 models. This is due to a full metal R.I.S. foregrip that weighs substantially more than the plastic grips of the other two models. This is easily fixed, however, by removing the R.I.S. and tightening the collar. This small problem could also be prevented a little by moving the vertical hand grip toward the receiver of the gun to allow for a tighter center of gravity on the gun and so you are not putting as much stress on the gun's forward assembly.
The second problem is that this gun is extremely front heavy (even with a large battery in the stock) due to the full metal front assembly and the plastic body. Also, if you think that a full metal body will eliminate barrel wobble, then you are wrong. The front assembly and the parts that connect the outer barrel and grips to the receiver are already metal, and the same parts are used in the metal body as in the stock body (different brand obviously, Tokyo Marui does not make full metal bodies).
Now for the pro's.
Although the body is plastic, it is made of extremely high quality ABS plastic and is so snug to the gearbox that it feels solid all the way through! This gun is rock solid from stock to flash hider. The finish on the plastic is very good, and looks like the real thing from all but a few feet away. There are virtually no seams visible, and it has full licensed trademarks from Knights Armament, Inc. Although most imported guns have their trademarks removed, the SR-16's trademarks are covered in black electrical tape and are easily removed (I don't know if this is the case with all Tokyo Marui SR-16's, but it was the case with mine).
The performance is basically the same as any other stock Tokyo Marui, and is very reliable even in poor conditions. I have chronographed my gun at 254 fps with Excel .25g bb's. I have not clocked the rate of fire yet, but I estimate it to be about 800 rounds per minute on a full charge with an 8.4v battery. Also, I am not sure the reason why Tokyo Marui chose to manufacture their AEG's at an average FPS, but I do know that it is not due to the .98J law in effect in Japan. .98J(or 1J) equals approximately 330 feet per second with .2g bb's. If you have any questions concerning these conversions or concerning this law, feel free to email me at [email protected], and i will be happy to answer any of your questions.
The sights that come with this gun are very simple but very effective. One of the things that makes the SR-16 unique from other AR-15 models is the flip up rear sight. It is a closed peep sight that is adjustable only for windage. However, the front ironsight pin is adjustable for elevation. This sight is suprisingly effective and helps create a much lower overall profile on the gun.
Of course the add-on potential of this gun is extremely high due to its 5 rails (4 on the foregrip and 1 flat-top rail on the receiver). As soon as I can get the money together, I am buying a Guarder ACOG replica aimpoint, custom G27 pistol grip style hand grip, a cheek pad, and a silencer along with a longer, tighter barrel to create a combination CQB/Woodland rifle. The barrel can be easily removed and swapped out for the shorter stock barrel for those extremely tight close quarters firefights.
Conclusion:
This gun is one of the best all-around guns that you can buy. It being a Tokyo Marui guarantee's that it will outlive almost any other AEG on the market, and you can rely on it to perform consistently in any condition. You can mod this gun into anything your heart desires. From the sniper/designated marksman look, to the CQB tactical look, you can get basically any setup to suit your style.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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