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Attention Getter

As the only replica of Taurus' revolver currently in production, the Marushin Raging Bull certainly is a unique weapon. Its chrome looks and huge 6.5" barrel will stand out on the field, too. But how does the gun perform? Is it worth the $179 price tag? Hopefully this review can answer some of those questions.

Basics

The Raging Bull is a gas operated revolver that has a 6-shell capacity. It has a 6.5 inch barrel. It also uses 8mm BB's instead of the more common 6mm ones. The gun itself is made out of strong plastic, while the hammer, trigger, safety, sights, and cylinder release button are metal. The plastic feels good, and is actually very hard to distinguish from metal. The chrome color gives the gun a shine the likes of which I've never seen. It's an impressive looking weapon. "TAURUS" and "RAGING BULL" are engraved in block lettering on the left and right sides of the barrel. The grips also speak of the quality of this gun-they feel solid, and are nice and thick. A small red rectangle is visible on the rear part of the grips. I'm not really sure what it's for, but it adds to the looks of the weapon. The grip itself is rather large; it fits me well, but if you have small hands, it may be a little too big.

Shells & Cylinder

Unlike most gas-powered Airsoft guns, the Raging Bull uses six brass shells instead of a magazine. The shells, which hold one 8mm BB each, are loaded into the cylinder, exactly as they would be on the real pistol. However, the BB's must first be pushed into the shells.

The BB's are loaded into the front of each shell. They need to be snapped into the back part of the shell to work properly, though. A special tool is included to do this, but any long and skinny object would work. Although in theory more than one BB could be loaded into each shell, that is not advisable, as it could cause a jam, and would definitely decrease the power of both shots.

The shells are loaded into the cylinder, which is the drum-like object in the main part of the weapon. Two buttons must be pushed to release the cylinder: the cylinder release and the safety. The cylinder release is located just in front of the cylinder, below the barrel. It's a small silver button, and must be pushed upwards. The other button is the safety, and it must be pushed toward the front of the weapon. To load the gun, the user must slide both of these buttons and simultaneously push the cylinder toward the left side of the gun. It's really easier than it sounds, but I still wouldn't want to try it in the heat of battle. Once the cylinder is out of the weapon, the shells can be pushed into their slots.

This gun has the slowest reloading process out of any that I've seen, simply due to the use of shells instead of magazines. This aspect of the weapon makes it more realistic, but it lowers the usefulness of the Raging Bull in actual combat. After you've used those 6 shots, you're in trouble unless you can find a quiet place to replace your shells. The shells do go in quite easily, and they fall out when you angle the gun backwards while the cylinder is open. Once the shells are loaded, the cylinder must be pushed back into the weapon.

Loading Gas

The Raging Bull must be loaded with Green Gas before it can be fired. The gas is loaded through a filling port in the bottom of the grip. As with every other gas gun, the nozzle on the gas can must be held perpendicular to the filling port, or gas will spill everywhere. Prior to reviewing this weapon, I had never used a GBB before. I had no problems filling the Raging Bull.

Filling only takes a few seconds, and I was able to get about 18-20 shots on one fill.

Firing

After the BB's and gas are loaded, the gun is ready to fire. Of course, the first step involved in firing the weapon is to take the safety off. On the Raging Bull, the safety is located just above and behind the trigger, and is in the form of a slide switch. It's easy to operate, and stays locked in either position.

Like most other revolvers, the Raging Bull can be fired in either single or double-action mode. What that means is that you can cock the hammer before shooting, and lessen the pressure required to pull the trigger.

The hammer isn't hard to pull back, and the shooter can easily cock it with his or her thumb while retaining a good grip on the weapon. Cocking the hammer actually does make a noticeable difference in trigger pull (uncocked left below, cocked right).

The next step in firing is to aim at your target. The Raging Bull has standard handgun sights. The rear sight is fully adjustable. In my tests, the sights seemed to work well, even without adjusting them.

Marushin had the foresight to include a metal scope mount for the weapon. It's made in two halves, and is designed to clamp onto the slots above the barrel.

Once assembled, the mount is a standard Weaver rail. Most scopes will easily attach to it. The only downside to this mount is that due to the way it attaches to the weapon, it's likely to scratch the silver finish rather badly. This isn't an issue if you plan to leave the scope mount on the gun, but if you ever removed it in the future, the weapon would look worse.

Actually firing the weapon was quite an experience. The gun makes a loud "pop" when fired, and the 8mm BB's seem huge as they fly through the air. The gun shot as far as my G36C AEG on a warm day, and still hit the target at a high velocity. Accuracy seemed average for a pistol, and the gun was consistent between shots. Rate of fire was average for a revolver.

I would have to say that using this weapon in combat would probably be a bad idea. While it is menacing, the 6-shot capacity and slow reload time would make it an ineffective sidearm for most situations. There are smaller and better pistols out there for use in a skirmish. However, this gun would make a perfect target-shooting or display weapon.

Final Thoughts

All in all, the Raging Bull is a unique weapon. Although it's only truly useful as a display or target pistol, it's certainly a one-of-a-kind gun. It has good build quality, and good performance to back that up. If you want a weapon to show off to your friends or destroy soda cans in your backyard, the Raging Bull is the gun for you.

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Buzz SAW

Basics

As one of only a few support weapons in the Airsoft market, the Classic Army M249 is designed to fill a specific role . . . to rain hundreds of BB's down on the enemy in as little time as possible. It's certainly a good idea, but at $925, the cost puts it out of the range of many players. Is the M249 worth it? To answer that question, let's look at the weapon in detail.

Construction

One thing the M249 has in its favor is its strong construction. Almost every part of the weapon is made of metal or the same nylon fiber used in the handguards and pistol grip of the newer M15A4's. The entire weapon is as solid as a rock and looks like it could take serious punishment. My only complaint here is in the removable barrel. Much like the real steel M249, the CA 249's entire outer barrel can be removed with no tools. Although it adds to the realism, this does reduce the durability of that part of the gun. The barrel is easily pulled out, and I accidentally did so once or twice. However, it's relatively secure once pushed in, and if care is taken, it won't be a problem.

The CA 249 also has an integral folding bipod. When not in use, it conveniently folds into the front handguard and locks into place. A simple squeeze of the two legs releases the bipod, allowing it to swing down. Once fully down, it loosely locks into place, keeping it from swinging around but still allowing for freedom of motion.

The bipod's design allows for slight horizontal and vertical motion, and the gun can tilt to the left or right. The legs are also extendable and have 3 positions to allow the bipod to be effectively used in many locations, from the ground to a windowsill. Overall, the bipod feels sturdy and is a welcome feature on the 14.5 pound weapon.

Another interesting part of the CA 249 is the carrying handle. As in the real-steel M249, the handle is located above the handguard and can fold down. Folding is accomplished by pushing the handle toward the rear of the weapon and turning it to the desired position. The handle itself looks sturdy, and is made of metal. However, I personally don't trust its ability to support the weight of the weapon. The handle is attached to the removable outer barrel, and I would be worried that the weight of the gun could cause the barrel to slip off, releasing the weapon and causing it to fall to the ground. The handle may in fact work fine; it's just a chance that most owners of a $925 gun might not want to take.

Battery Storage

The CA 249's stock is made to fit a large 8.4 volt battery. In order to install the battery, the butt plate of the stock must be removed. This metal plate is secured by a single Allen screw. Once the plate is removed, the battery can be pushed into the stock.

The 3000 mAH battery I was supplied with fit snugly into the stock, and it took some time for me to figure out how to correctly organize the wires and fuse to allow the battery to fit. Once the battery is properly installed in the weapon, the plate can be re-attached and secured with the screw. The battery certainly adds to the weight of the M249, but its location in the stock does help to balance the gun. Besides, at 14.5 pounds for the gun alone, what's an extra few ounces?

Magazine

The real-steel M249 can use either a 2400-round box magazine, or a 300-round M16 magazine. In the same way, the CA 249 will accept either an M16 high capacity magazine or a 2400-round box magazine. The gun comes with a CA M16 highcap that holds 300 rounds. Loading the magazine is accomplished by sliding a small door on the top of the magazine open and pouring BB's in, and doesn't require use of a speedloader or loading tube. Once loaded, the magazine can be pushed into the magazine well on the left side of the M249.

Unlike most other weapons, the magazine well on the CA 249 is extremely tight, and fitting the magazine in it takes some force. This also makes removal of the magazine difficult, requiring some wiggling of the magazine while pressure is applied to the magazine release. Due to this, I would recommend the 2400-round box magazine to any player using this weapon. Changing a magazine in battle would be a time-consuming and risky process.

Hop-Up Adjustment

The hop-up adjustment dial on the CA 249 is hidden beneath the metal feed tray cover. The cover is relatively easy to open, only requiring two large pins to be pushed in. The cover then swings up, allowing access to the hop-up. No markings are present on the dial itself, and I had to consult the manual to determine which way to turn it. The hop-up seems to work well, and once I fine-tuned it, shots from the M249 were flying perfectly straight. Closing the cover was more difficult. It took me several tries to figure it out, and I was never able to close it in less than 10 seconds. Another interesting aspect of the cover is that it won't close if a magazine is inserted. Although a minor problem, this is an annoyance. On the plus side, the cover closes securely and won't open unless the user wants it to.

A note was enclosed with the weapon stating that the hop-up must be tuned in small increments to avoid jamming, which could damage the piston. The safest course of action to avoid damage to the gun would be to turn the hop-up all the way off and then slowly turn the dial until the shots go straight. Using this technique should allow you to place the hop-up on the optimal setting without risking damage to the gun.

Firing

The safety on the M249 is in the form of a simple push button found just above the pistol grip. A small red ring indicates that the safety is off. The button isn't hard to push, but would be hard to accidentally toggle. Once the safety is turned off, the M249 is ready to fire. The preparation and loading process for the CA 249 is anything but simple, and up to this point my opinion of the M249 was that it wasn't worth the difficulty involved in preparing the weapon to fire. However, the weapon's performance alone was enough to change my mind. The gun fires in full-auto mode only, and propels the BB's at a higher velocity than most stock AEG's. The CA 249 is extremely accurate and has an incredible range. The sights on the weapon also seemed to be accurate.

The sights on the weapon are similar to M16 sights in that the front sight consists of a small post that must be centered in a circular hole on the rear sight of the gun.

The sight can be adjusted for windage and elevation. Adjustment is simple, and the sights were accurate right out of the box on my review weapon.

Closing Thoughts

The M249 is a unique weapon, and has many pros and cons. It's extremely sturdy and seems durable, but simple processes such as battery and magazine installation are difficult. However, the gun has incredible performance and can shoot BB's farther and faster than most stock AEG's. It's a weapon with many tradeoffs, and one that fills a small niche in the Airsoft world. However, the CA 249 could be the weapon of choice for players that want an intimidating weapon with strong performance and construction.

For such players, the $925 price tag could definitely be worth it. I didn't use the weapon in a game, due to it not being mine. However, I did take it to my field one day, and some of my friends actually expressed a desire to be shot by the CA 249. Hearing them cry out in pain as the shots hit them was enough evidence of the gun's power. Others later commented on the distance and accuracy of the shots, and of the rate of fire that the M249 can achieve. It's truly a one-of-a-kind Airsoft gun.

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Combat Delta EBB Review

I recently purchased the Tokyo Marui EBB Combat Delta. The Combat Delta has a realistic look with the 10mm stamp on the barrel, as well as serial numbers and caliber on the frame. However, the mandatory orange paint on the front is rather sloppy.

The stick magazine, which seems to be standard for all EBB's, holds 16 rounds. It's very solid and holds the BB's securely. Other EBB's I've seen have a bad habit of flinging BB's over your head when they are almost loaded. It also has a wide base like a real magazine that covers the battery door nicely.

All EBB's have a safety that you must hold to fire, usually under the trigger guard. The Combat Delta has grip safety that is just like a Model 1911 pistol, adding a more realistic feel. The gun functions well and you can easily keep about a 3" group shooting rapid fire from from about 15'. It does spit out and occasional flyer. Strangely it seems to keep a tighter group firing at a steady fast pace than slow carefully aimed shots.

The BB's that came with the gun work the best. I'm not sure what TM recommends because the instructions are totally in Japanese. However, my .2 gram BB's barely make it to the target at 15', other .12 gram bbs are not quite as accurate as the ones provided with the gun. It has a range of about 60-70' and is not nearly as powerful as spring pistol.

As for the purchase from Depot 53, their price for the gun I believe is the best on net, shipping was resonable, and the order arrived in about 5 days. Their customer service is excellent. If you're looking for a reliable semi-automatic for about $30.00, Tokyo Marui's Combat Delta is pretty nice.

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Hi-Capa...Hi-Quality?

Basics

The PHX High Capa is one of the hottest new Airsoft guns on the market. Its full-metal construction, high power and relatively low price make it one of the best-sounding deals in the world of GBB pistols. But is it really as good as it seems? Let's take a closer look.

Appearance

The PHX High-Capa is certainly an impressive-looking weapon. The metal gives a nice "real" appearance to the gun, and adds to the weight. I've never handled a real 1911 or High-Capa, but the weapon's weight felt realistic to me. The gun is extremely sturdy, as the only plastic parts are the orange tip and the bottom plate on the magazine. One interesting item caught my eye-the PHX logo on the handgrip. It has a holographic effect to it, and might be a problem in combat if the player is attempting to hide. However, it's a problem that's easily solved with a strip of electrical tape or something similar. Other than that, the gun looks very realistic and durable. I have no doubt that the PHX High-Capa would remain operational even after being dropped multiple times.

Magazine

The PHX High-Capa's magazine mirrors the quality of the weapon itself. The body is made out of metal, although the base plate is plastic. The magazine holds 31 rounds, and uses a double-stacking design for higher capacity. The magazine is relatively easy to load, and doesn't require a special loading tool.

Gas loading was just as easy. Like most GBB magazines, a filling nozzle is located on the base plate. In the several times that I filled the magazine, I noticed no leakage problems. It's important to note that after filling the magazine for 4-5 seconds, it should not be used until the gas is at room temperature, which takes a few minutes. When I tried to use the gun immediately after filling, I was only able to fire 15 shots before the slide simply stopped recoiling. However, waiting 2-3 minutes before firing solved all problems.

The magazine slides into the gun smoothly, and is easily released by pressing the magazine release button behind the trigger. The weight of the magazine makes me concerned that it could break if dropped to the ground, so when releasing the magazine, care must be taken to ensure that it isn't dropped.

Firing

After gas and BB's are loaded, the PHX High-Capa is ready to fire. The gun has two safety devices-a safety switch and a grip safety. The safety switch is located near the rear of the slide, and acts to block the slide from going backwards when it's engaged. After that safety is disengaged, the slide can be "racked", chambering the first BB.

 The next step is to disengage the grip safety. As the name implies, it's located on the handgrip of the gun. It's disengaged by pressing it in, and is naturally disengaged when the shooter grips the weapon properly. After that, the weapon is ready to fire, and a simple pull of the trigger causes the gun to fire and the slide to recoil. When I first fired the gun, I was completely shocked. The PHX High-Capa shoots at least as hard as my AEG's, and with almost as much accuracy as my MP5A4. The recoil action was also impressive, due to the "kick" produced by the metal slide's movement. Due to the gun's metal construction, the slide produces a realistic-sounding metallic noise when it recoils.

Accuracy is improved by the fully adjustable rear sight. It can be adjusted left, right, up, and down, using a small screwdriver. Once the sights are zeroed, the PHX High-Capa becomes extremely easy to aim and accurately hit any target.

When the last BB has been fired, the slide locks back. The primary purpose of this is to prevent the gun from immediately firing again-it lets the shooter know that he or she needs to change magazines. It also keeps the shooter from having to rack the slide after inserting a loaded magazine-the magazine release must simply be pressed down to chamber a BB.

Other Features

The PHX High-Capa has a few other special features that make it stand out from other GBB's on the market. It includes an integrated rail on the bottom part of the frame to allow the user to attach any device designed for a 20 millimeter rail, such as a flashlight or laser. One downside to the rail is that it has no cross-cuts, so in order to mount most accessories, slight Dremel work will be required. It's a minor issue, though, and the weapon looks better without the cross-cuts.

The other surprising feature of the PHX High-Capa is that it includes a high-quality pistol case. The outside of it is made of metal, and soft foam on the inside protects the gun when it's in the case. Two latches on the front keep it securely closed. The case itself looks as cool as the gun.

Final Thoughts

In all, the PHX High-Capa impressed me. For the price, it's extremely durable, and looks the part. The power is also impressive, coming in at over 300 feet per second. The extra features such as the integrated rail and metal case only sweeten the deal. The PHX High-Capa would make a great secondary, or primary weapon for any Airsofter desiring a powerful pistol with a few bonus features.

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Long Shot

The PSG-1 is the only true electric sniper rifle in the world of Airsoft. At around $400, the gun certainly isn't cheap. Is it worth the hefty price tag? This review will attempt to answer that and other questions about the Tokyo-Marui PSG-1.

The Gun Itself

The PSG-1 is huge; there's just no other way to describe it. My G36C box looks tiny next to it. Opening the gigantic package revealed the largest AEG I've ever seen. Picking it up, I found that it's also extremely heavy. It's most likely the heaviest non-metal AEG in existance. It's long, too. The gun felt very sturdy actually. I didn't really notice the foregrip creak that others have complained about. If there's any, it's very slight. The weight in the PSG-1 is distributed well.

Adjustable Parts

One of the most attractive aspects of the PSG-1 is how adjustable it is. The parts that can be adjusted include the cheek rest, butt plate, pistol grip, and trigger.

The cheek rest can be moved up and down, and has a reasonably good range of motion. The pictures below show the cheek rest in the top and bottom positions. Keep in mind that the rest can be locked in at any point between these two positions.

Note, how high the rest can go--it would work for a person of any size.

Battery Changing

To access the battery compartment on the gun, the included adjustment tool must be used to loosen the butt plate. The knob-shaped tool is visible in the above picture. Once the plate is loose, it can be turned so that it's perpendicular to the stock, as in the above picture. Then, a little spring-loaded switch can be pulled back on the battery door, allowing it to be opened. The opened door is also visible in the above picture.

Putting the battery in is pretty straightforward. The PSG-1 can use either a mini, or an AK battery. I didn't have an AK battery on hand, but my 600 mAh mini battery fit perfectly. One interesting thing to note is that the instruction manual's diagram showing how the wires should be inside the stock is actually incorrect. The battery door won't close if you try to wire it like Tokyo Marui shows. Just use common sense, and it'll work fine.

This is where I found the first thing that I didn't like about the gun. Even though it has a full stock, it can only take a mini battery without modification. If you choose to upgrade the gun, a larger battery will be necessary, and the only way to carry it would be in an external battery bag. I've seen some people put a stock from a G3-SG1 on their PSG-1, just so they could use a large battery.

Hop-Up

Like all Tokyo-Marui AEG's, the PSG-1 has an adjustable Hop-Up system. To access the knob, the charging handle is pulled, which slides the ejection port cover back. The knob is very similar to the one used in the G36C, and makes a satisfying clicking sound as it is turned. The Hop-Up system works as well as it does in any other AEG. The dust cover also blows back when the gun is fired, which is interesting.

The Magazine

The magazine for the PSG-1 holds 15 BB's, and is modeled after the 5-round magazine used in the real gun. The magazine is made of metal, and seems well-constructed. One interesting thing to note is that the little "follower" that pushes the BB's into the gun is much longer than any that I've seen. I've never used a G3-series gun, so I assume every mag is that way. Just make sure that the follower is pushed into the mag before you try to load it, as you could easily break it otherwise.

The loading rod, although very small, actually holds about 18 BB's, however, the magazine will only hold 15, so after loading you'll have 3 BB's left in the tube. The magazine is very easy to load, most likely because of its small capacity. It was much easier to load than my G36 standard mag.

Inserting the magazine took a little getting used to. Like every other G3-series weapon, the front of the mag must be hooked on a peg in the front of the mag well before the back can snap in. The mag fits snugly into the gun, so unless you're specifically listening for the click of the mag release, it can sometimes be hard to tell whether it's in all the way or not. With a little practice, it won't be hard.

The Scope

The PSG-1 comes with a Tasco scope that is actually a replica of the scope used on the real PSG-1. The scope is semi-permanently mounted. It takes some work to get it off, but once removed, a G&G aftermarket mount can be attached the gun that allows use of any scope with a Weaver rail. An average claw mount won't work, due to the design of the PSG-1 receiver. The scope itself is surprisingly good. It has a rubber eyepiece, and the eye relief is very forgiving. The crosshairs are standard, as seen in this picture.

Like any scope, it has adjustment knobs for windage and elevation. The knobs are marked exactly like on the real gun, and the manual states that one click adjusts the point of impact 5mm at 50 meters.

Selector Switch

Although the PSG-1 is based on the G3 receiver, the selector switch is slightly different than other guns, such as the G3-SG1, G3 SAS, and MC-51. The switch only has two settings, Safety and Semi, or 0 and 1 as the markings on the receiver show.

The switch clicks into each setting securely. One advantage to only have two settings is that there is never any doubt that the gun is on a setting; basically, it's either off or on. The switch is only on the left side of the receiver. The right side has a small circle that is connected to the switch, and a small line on the circle shows what mode the gun is in.

Cocking Handle

Unlike most AEG's, the cocking handle on the PSG-1 actually serves a purpose. Due to the design of the gun, the first round must be chambered before firing, or the first shot will be a dry-fire. Pulling the cocking handle chambers a BB and prepares the gun to fire. The handle can lock back, but due to the design of the cocking tube assembly, the "H&K Slap" appears to be impossible. The handle feels strong, but I don't know how much stress it could take.

Decocking Lever

Another strange aspect of the PSG-1 stemming from its unique firing system is the need for a decocking lever. Much like a standard AEG must be fired a few times in semi-auto mode at the end of a day, the decocking lever must be pushed after each skirmish. The manual doesn't state this, but if it isn't pushed, the gun won't fire the next time you pull the trigger. The lever is also hard to find, because it's hidden right next to the trigger. Thanks goes out to Spiggy from the ASR forums for pointing out the existance of the lever, and its purpose.

The picture to the left is of the trigger area of the gun. The little square thing is the de-cocking lever. It's also visible in the pictures of the selector switch earlier in this review. The switch just has to be pushed toward the front of the gun to de-cock it.

Muzzle Adapter

The box for the gun also contained two little parts whose purposes weren't clear. The manual offered some information. As you can see in the picture to the right, the muzzle for the PSG-1 isn't threaded. That little black piece at the bottom of the picture is a special tool to remove the muzzle cap. When inserted into the muzzle, it grips the inside with special teeth, allowing the tip to be unscrewed. Then, that other black piece in the picture can be screwed in, allowing a Tokyo-Marui Tracer Unit to be attached. The orange paint seemed to be holding the muzzle tip on, and since this is a review weapon, I didn't want to use excessive force to remove it. It doesn't seem hard to take off, though.

Firing

Enough about the gun itself, what's it like to shoot? All of the extras on this weapon would be useless if the gun didn't perform well. After loading a magazine, I put the crosshairs on a small tree about 50 feet away. Pulling the trigger produced an instant "POP!" and a BB-sized section of bark flew off of the tree. Surprisingly, the scope was almost dead-on accurate with no adjustments. After fiddling with the adjustments a little, I could consistently hit exactly what I wanted to at ranges of 60 to 70 feet. Compared to a G36 or MP5, the PSG-1 has incredibly good accuracy. Of course, the gun is made to be upgraded, and once a tightbore barrel and more powerful spring are installed, the gun will be even better. My only complaint about the gun is how small the magazine is. 15 BB's seems like nothing when using an electric rifle. Of course, a 70 or 500 round G3 magazine will fit this gun. One strange thing to beware of when firing the gun is that you can't release the trigger too early. If it's released too soon, the motor won't cock the piston back again, and the gun will jam. Pushing the decocking lever fixes the problem.

Keep in mind, the range of the gun is about that of a stock AEG. FPS and accuracy are slightly better than a regular TM AEG, due to the long barrel on this weapon.

Summary

All in all, the PSG-1 would be a perfect choice for an Airsoft sniper wanting something with a higher rate of fire than a standard bolt-action weapon. It has solid performance, comes with a good scope, and can take many upgrades. It's also fully adjustable to fit the user. The only downsides to the weapon are the small magazine capacity, its huge size and weight.

The above pictures shows the gun with my two AEGs: a Tokyo-Marui G36 and MP5A4. When the stock on the G36 is folded, the two smaller guns can be placed end to end, and the PSG-1 is still longer. The gun definitely weighs more than either of those AEG's; Depot 53 lists the weight as 9.5 pounds.

Systema makes a Full Tune-Up Kit for the PSG-1. Some people have reported problems installing it, and the 400% spring that the kit comes with will not work without some kind of larger battery than what the gun can hold in stock form. Keep this in mind if you plan to upgrade the weapon.

Other users have informed me of a few long-term issues that they've had with the gun. The foregrip has been known to creak slightly over time; this can be fixed with electrical tape, however. Spiggy from ASR also stated that the scope on his PSG-1 eventually developed a wobbling problem. He stated that the scope wobbled about 4mm to each side. Of course I've experienced none of these problems myself.

All in all, if you're an Airsoft sniper desiring a weapon with a higher rate of fire than bolt actions, and you can deal with the high price tag and other minor drawbacks to the gun, the PSG-1 is right for you.

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