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Have you ever been playing Airsoft and just felt a little out-gunned? Have the more experienced players picked on you a little more than you like? Well now with any of the new M249 Series; the M249-SAW, the M249-PARA, and the M249-MKII; you will never need to worry again about being the underdog in any of your Airsoft games.

That is what I felt like every time that I went out to play Airsoft with my friends. They always had much better guns than mine and I never really stood a chance. HobbyTron.com got this gun in and I felt as though my stars had changed. This gun holds 2500 Airsoft BBs! Let me say that again, this gun holds 2500 BBs! That was all that I needed to hear, I bought one straight away.
The last Saturday we had an Airsoft game, and it was awesome. When I came in carrying the M249-PARA Airsoft Gun, everyone noticed. We were playing steal the flag and no one even came close to our flag. Our team won every single game. I made sure to bunker down behind the flag a ways away and they buried me with boards and leaves. We left someone back there with me to make sure that people didn’t sneak up on me. It was a pretty good set up.
Later on in the afternoon I tried running around with it, but since I am not very good I got hit a lot, it didn’t really help me. I actually traded it with my friend for one of his guns for a couple games. He really liked the M249-PARA Airsoft Gun. He carried it around and was always laying down fire and hitting people. He actually wanted to buy mine from me right then and there for $45 more than I paid, so of course I sold it to him, and then went to HobbyTron.com and bought another one.
Anyone who needs a helping hand, an ace in the hole, a sure fire way to destroy your enemies, this is the Airsoft gun for you, the M249-PARA from HobbyTron.com.

Here is a quick review of the G&G Scar-L Airsoft Gun.

First off, I would like to say that I have a lot of hands on with the Classic Army Scar-L Airsoft Gun and a lot of my comparisons will be based off of that knowledge.

Comes with:
Scar Bipod.
450 Round High-Cap magazine.

Initial Impression: I was slightly stunned. I noticed first off how lightweight the G&G Scar-L is compared to the CA version. Almost 1/3rd lighter or more in my estimations. Also the AEG seemed very sleek and solid as a rock. The charging lever has a weaker spring behind it, so pulling the bolt back takes no effort at all. This could be a good thing to some, a bad thing to others.

Pulling the Bolt back reveals the hop up assembly, newly designed with a clear hop up unit, you can see the new cold weather hop up bucking inside the assembly. This can be very helpful when troubleshooting Air-Seal issues IMO. The hop up adjustment was a little stiff and hard to access with your fingers, so a little adjustment tool comes with the package, which is nice if you don’t lose it.

The battery compartment:

This is a First for me, as you can see the battery assembly is completely detachable from the stock. The base of the stock has 2 solid terminals which stay in contact with the battery compartment. This I think is to allow easy adjustment of the stock without dealing with crumpled stock wiring. The disassembly is a bit of a chore, but no harder than the CA version I have worked with.

Internal Components: I didn’t have a chance to fully disassemble this AEG; I did have a chance to take a look at the wiring harness when I was changing the battery. I have not seen such good quality wiring in any AEG I have handled stock. The previous G&G AEGs of this price range are usually loaded with high quality internal components. Stock gear set that blows Mauri away IMO, 7-8mm Bearing bushings, Bearing spring guide and piston head, 6.04mm tight bore barrel all stock.

Performance: I went ahead and put in a G&P 9.6v Mini battery used Fidragon .20g BBs and a chronographer. This sucker shoots 390 FPS out of the box without hop up adjustments!

Conclusion:

Bad stuff: Hop up is hard to get to if you need to make adjustments in the field. Battery compartment is a bit of a chore.

Good Stuff: Built like a rock. The Magnesium Body gives strength at 1/3rd the weight of the CA counterpart. 390 FPS stock is an awesome feature because most other Scars require costly upgrades to reach 400 FPS.

Overall: Great AEG. Innovative designs and unbeatable quality. If you’re looking for a SCAR you’d kick yourself for not getting this one.

You can find a large selection of G&G Airsoft Guns and many others at HobbyTron.com your ultimate resource for everything Airsoft!

This is the Legend of the Comeback Kid, the real world M14 and its awesome counterpart, the Airsoft M14 Sniper Rifle from HobbyTron.com. Here is a little history about the M14. Toward the end of the 2nd World War America needed a fully automatic rifle with the range of a sniper rifle, what they got was the M14. All who looked upon and used this weapon were amazed by its reliability and durability in any condition. Sadly its time spent in service was cut short due to the introduction of the M16 series during the Vietnam War. However these days the M14 has come back to serve with the best of the best, including but not restricted to, the US Special Forces units like DELTA and the NAVY S.E.A.L’s. and it still is one of the most reliable rifles in service.

And just like the real world weapon the Airsoft version is one of the best long rifles on the market. The best thing about it is that no matter which maker produces it the M14 Airsoft Sniper Rifle is always a quality choice. I have found that the G&G and the Tokyo Marui, TM for short, are the highest quality in Airsoft guns, however, the UTG M14 is an extremely well put together Airsoft gun. Most can be equipped with a power scope and R.I.S. rails for all those fun things like tactical lights or sighting lasers. It also includes a reinforced rail on the bottom for a bi-pod. They also can come with a hi-cap magazine which holds over 350 rounds. That is more then enough to blow your target away! It comes in different colors like OD Green, Black, and Simulated Wood, which can actually be fitted with a real wood stock. The rest is made of metal including the unique style of gear box.

The actual play of the rifle is smooth and extremely quiet, mainly because the high speed motor is down in the stock where your hand and your arm conceal most of the sound. The 17 inch barrel gives you the accuracy of any sniper rifle and the best part is that it has a fully auto mode so you can deliver an amazing amount of rounds down field. And since it shots out of the box at 270 to 300 FPS with .20 gram BBs you can be assured to hit what ever you shot at.

This weapon is fully upgradeable with power springs gearing and a bigger battery. With a little help it can even fit a large type 12v battery which will give you more power then you will ever need. This is a long rifle so it is a little difficult to maneuver in CQB battles. But who cares because you’ll hit your enemy way before they can get to you or you’ll be able to back your team up with long range suppressive fire if they have to enter into CQB fights. However if you only play CQB skirmishes the M14 comes in a SOCOM version which only has an 11 inch barrel.

The rifle weighs about 9 lbs. and the mags are bigger than most so you are going to want to adjust your kit to make room for the extra mags, and the weight of the gun. It also has a really cool bolt action cocking lever for extra intimidation points! And since it came out in 2005 it has been named gun of the year twice! Overall the Airsoft M14 Sniper Rifle is one of the best that I have come across in my 5 years of playing. The Legend, the only, the M14.

Similar to the Classic Army and the Tokyo Marui come these 35 new Guay & Guay (G&G) rifles. If you are new to the high-end Airsoft market, or have been a faithful fan of Classic Army or Tokyo Marui then here is a little information about G&G that you will definitely find worth reading.

Guay & Guay Airsoft rifles are the closest you can get to a real rifle without spending a fortune. The company makes a serious effort to replicate all rifles with precision, down to the last detail. The appearance, as well as the weight, of a G&G replica will be practically indecipherable from the real thing, and the ammunition taken by each one will match its authentic counterpart. On top of that, these Airsoft rifles are high quality instruments themselves.

While there are several manufacturers of Airsoft rifles and firearms on the market today, Guay & Guay is probably the most reputable and dependable maker of these replicas. Mimicking all manner of guns and rifles in an Airsoft format for safe target practice, gaming, and collection or general fun, G&G builds solid, sturdy imitation weaponry that tends to be preferred by frequent users.

For example, the G&G RK-104 (a replica of the AK-104, a shortened Russian military assault rifle) is built using the same materials for the same parts as the original – that means that where the authentic rifle is made of metal, so is the G&G RK-104, and likewise with plastic parts. This makes the weapon feel real and weigh in as accurately as possible for a replica.

Another excellent factor of the G&G Airsoft rifles is their ability to be customized. Much like real weaponry, there are several accessories that can easily be added onto the stock firearm. Even these pieces are replicated down to the last detail in an effort to please realist fanatics. Because of the careful construction and replication of their products, G&G assures that firing their Airsoft rifles will feel incredibly similar to firing their authentic counterpart. This can’t be said of all manufacturers, some of which opt to stop at similarities in appearance and fail to replicate the “feel” of the actual weaponry.

So the consensus? Get your hands on a G&G Airsoft rifle for a top quality gun that not only looks like the real thing, but feels like one too!

I have had the opportunity to use this gun for a period of time, and I am very impressed. When I first got the UTG Spring Sniper Accushot Airsoft Rifle to use for testing I was amazed at the realistic weight of the gun. The description on our website states that the gun is 6.5lbs and that is definitely true. The only abs plastic on this gun is the stock, the rest of the gun is metal and is very well made.

The gun was simple enough to assemble requiring only 3 screws to secure the barrel to the stock. The gun does not come with any aiming device. Even still without a sight on it, I was able to hit targets at 75 feet repeatedly. I used the .2g rounds in this gun and was amazed with the velocity that this spring powered rifle was able to produce. Using the .12 rounds I was able to get faster velocity but lost the accuracy because of the light weight of the round. Even light breeze caused the BB to move from left to right more than once in the BBs flight path. Using the .2g BB, the breeze did not affect it near as much.

I was also impressed with the bi-pod that came with this gun. It allows for smooth transition from standing to laying with a sturdy platform for aiming the gun. The other great thing this package comes with is the speed loader, and the 3 point sniper sling.

Using the scope below really increased my range and made the whole experience much more enjoyable.

I was shooting the above gun pretty accurately until I put on this scope. Once I did that, I was dead accurate. This is the NcStar 3-9×40 Scope, with it I was able to hit targets at 125 feet continually, giving me an extra 50 feet of precise sniping range.

The good thing about this scope is that the cross hairs are able to be sighted in to the gun. This scope could be used with a real fire arm and get great accuracy out of it, so using it with the Airsoft guns even though it is Airsoft and round projectiles that are very hard to predict. The scope has real weapon weight and quality and is definitely a good investment. I would recommend this scope to anyone looking to better their Airsoft experience.

I am always a little hesitant when pulling big guns out of the box to review them. When I realized that this one had a grenade launcher on it, I wasn’t terribly excited. I have always been more of a handgun type of guy.

This gun really surprised me though. It is a full 1/1 scale gun and I wasn’t prepared for how heavy the gun would feel. From the moment I took it outside and started firing I felt right at home. It has an FPS of 300 and was very accurate up to up to about 75’; I was getting 5” groupings at that range. I let it rip at full auto and fired a good 50 rounds very quickly while keeping similar accuracy. When I started getting around 100’ the BBs started to drift down and to the right. I wasn’t able to group them as close at that range, but if I adjusted, and there was no wind, I was able to hit the target.

The grenade launcher was a fun accessory. You don’t have to use it, but it is a nice surprise for the unexpected victim.
It also comes with 2 hand guards, 2 magazines, and tactical 3 point sling, adjustable hop up, replaceable piston, rechargeable battery and charger. This M4 Electric Airsoft Rifle is perfect for customizing and adding all of your favorite accessories to.

All in all I felt that for the price, the gun was one of the best in its class. And one of the better that I have tried out, rifle and handgun alike.

Some people love shooting their automatic electric guns because of how fast they shoot and some people love using spring guns because they don’t have to worry about their battery dying on the field, well why not combine them both? The M4 M203 AEG Assault Rifle does just that, it combines the speed and power of a fully automatic electric gun with the reliability of a spring gun. The spring gun actually comes in the form of a grenade launcher which adds to the cool factor and the gun comes with 2 different styles of adjustable stocks so you can change the look of your gun. It doesn’t get much better then this!

In case you forgot HobbyTron.com is an Airsoft Distributor.

So how do you make a great gun better?

First you take one of the most popular and affordable guns like the Well M16 R6 and then you add an upgraded metal gear box and replace plastic pieces with metal… And that’s just what TSD did with the R6E M16 Assault Rifle, making one of the most popular guns in the market into one of the best guns on the market.
This gun is amazing and with its upgraded metal gear box that pushes out BB’s at an amazing 330 feet per second with 10 rounds per second, now that’s fast!  For the price of $99.00, reliability and performance, there’s not much out there that can compete with it. This gun is great for Airsoft Teams or Police Academies looking to get a great quality and affordable gun so make sure to check out our Wholesale Air Soft page for bulk items.

The M4 style of machine guns has become wildly popular in the airsoft community as of late. Our Special Ops M4 Assault Rifle Airsoft Gun is almost impossible to keep in stock due to demand. We’ve recently began importing a new similar style of gun, the M4 Style Assault Rifle AEG Electric Airsoft Gun. We like itbecause of all of the CQB goodies that come included. Some of the features you may be interested in are its almost full metal design, upgraded metal gearbox, adjustable stock, tactical grip and most of all, the battery.

Typically with airsoft guns you’ll see the mini-type low mAH battery that fits on the nose or along the barrel of the gun. This can cause problems making the gun front-heavy which cause shooters to overcompensate and shoot high. Not to mention the low amperature of the battery gives out and leaves much desired. The M4 Assault Rifle comes with the nunchuk-style 1100mAH battery (made popular by latest generation Tokyo Marui Airsoft Guns) which fits nicely into the stock of the rifle. This configration puts the majority of the weight next to your shoulder away from the barrell so you have better accuracy and the next-gen design also permits a longer energy output. Here is an example of the nunchuk battery:

Again, be sure to check out the M4 Style Assault Rifle AEG Electric Airsoft Gun as you browse the site.

We have just added the M14 Electric Sniper Rifle Airsoft Gun to our lineup. It is fully automatic and cloned after the Tokyo Marui version, which means you can pick up a great gun for about half the price. It shoots at around 390 FPS, plenty of power to pick your friends off safely from your favorite sniper hiding spot. This gun is perfect for the sniper enthusiast.