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Reviewer: Jewzbee
Rank: PVT
Location: Hugo, MN
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This stuff is awesome. My guns never jam. It is the best lube i have used.]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1570
Reviewer: checkmate 178
Rank: PVT
Location: Pataskala, OH
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this gun shoots hard and it is somewhat accurate. it is plastic other than the magazine. my magazine leaks like every other c02. i don't really have anything else to say than buy it now. overall good gun.

pros

solid feel
metal mag
accuracy
fps


cons

plastic body
slide doesn't move
mag leaks]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=61
Reviewer: checkmate 178
Rank: PVT
Location: Pataskala, OH
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it shoots decently hard and it's accurate, but the mag doesn't have a top and only holds 20 bb's. the construction is plastic except for some of the stock. my charging handle broke so i had to put electrical tape on that, but that's really the only problem I've ever had with it.


pros

good fps for springer
accurate
light
cheap


cons

plastic
magazine


overall it's a good gun for the money and you should buy it ]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1741
Reviewer: The airsoft master
Rank: PVT
Location: rocky point, NY
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I was captured by my friends --- they took my UTG shotgun and my P99 so then i pissed them off by giving then a nice shot on the back of the neck. Great last resort pistol.]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1178
Reviewer: Hoochdude
Rank: PVT
Location: Ashville, NY
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This gun is awesome! Awesome feel, durability, accurate and leaves the biggest welts on opponents!! This, like the AEG Commando that i also bought, i couldn't wait until the battery charged in order to shoot this incredible weapon! I went through 1000 rounds in my indoor range and this is the most accurate gun! I did have some jams though, but i noticed the bb's i had were not "high polished". Since obtaining the high polished .25g bb's... This gun is unstoppable and puts opponents in their place... ON THE SIDE LINES!!

FOR PRICE AND QUALITY I RATE THIS GUN A

PS; being new to the airsoft world i need to say i read each and every comment that people left before i bought, and i appreciate what everyone wrote! Thanks]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=989
Reviewer: Hoochdude
Rank: PVT
Location: Ashville, NY
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Being new to airsoft and airsoft weaponry, i had no idea what to buy or how much money to spend. I do know that you get what you pay for. I had purchased two cheaper guns from an auction site and got what i paid for... junk. I bought this one and when i opened the box SWWWEEEET was all i could say. I couldn't wait for the battery to charge. Amazing gun all the way around!! For the price and quality you can't beat this gun and i have to give kudos to shorty... Only site that i know of that has reasonable priced guns that are of such good quality... I then bought the X36C too!! another awesome gun and worth EVERY CENT!!.
PS. also the people that post ratings on these weapons are such a big help as well, i did base a lot of my purchase on what others say about the guns... Thanks!]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=496
Reviewer: clemson2020
Rank: LTC
Location: Severna Park, MD
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this scope is very helpful if you are a sniper, but can be put on any gun and it would be helpful. i just got it a week ago. my accuracy was 7 out of 10, but now with the scope i am probably 9 and a half out of ten.

Don't forget to check secairsoft.com our Airsoft team website.]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=899
Reviewer: airsoftwar123
Rank: PVT
Location: modesto, CA
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I took this gun back a day after a bought it. it was extremely inaccurate. i do not suggest this gun to mid or intermediate. Only for beginners. ]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1494
Reviewer: Jack62091
Rank: PVT
Location: Mount Vernon, WA
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This is my favorite gun ever... this could shoot straight through it from 100 feet away, not really but man i destroyed a pop can from 70 feet away and all of my bb's but ten hit the can. this gun is BEAUTIFUL. can't wait to get the drum mag. Best gun ever.]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=28
Reviewer: Thursday7
Rank: PVT
Location: Danielsville, PA
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Hah, this gun is really meant for fun or for an automatic sidearm. My friend has it and it will hurt a little at close range. DO NOT USE THIS AS A PRIMARY, unless it's like a pistol match or something. These things are surprisingly somewhat durable, and easy to maintain. My least favorite part is how you get scopes that hold bb's, but they block the sights (haha useless anyway). It's pretty ugly so there's no intimidation factor.

Pros:
Good Sidearm
Easy to maintain
Kind of durable

CONS:
not that accurate
not powerful
you will get laughed at if you use it as a primary
ugly
you have to hold the safety in just to fire it

Rate this Review PLOX]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1183
Reviewer: Thursday7
Rank: PVT
Location: Danielsville, PA
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Please Note: I do not own this gun, but read on.

My friend brought it to my other friend's house for a war. No war story because i didn't shoot with it or get shot with it on a battle. However, from about 145 feet off a balcony i let my friend shoot me with it. He got pinpoint accuracy on my right cheek. That thing hurt like a mother!!.
Most guns hurt like that from like 55 feet, but this gun shot it from about 145 feet.
I wanna know if there is a difference between the well L96 and this, because my other friend has the L96 and it's powerful, but less accurate than a mini mp5!]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1596
Reviewer: spayne
Rank: SGT
Location: kane, PA
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well built gun and halo fans will love its body shape because it looks like a br
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Reviewer: Thursday7
Rank: PVT
Location: Danielsville, PA
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This Ak is the 'other' AK like IJPiller said.

I think it's pretty stylish and powerful. Anywhere from point blank to 60 feet you will get a pretty nice welt. The Fps is decent but the accuracy isn't that great. I will stand 20 feet away from a can and it will go an inch to the right or left. And also like IJPiller said, the cocking has some getting used to.

PROS:
FPS
Looks
Range
Clip Capacity

CONS:
Accuracy
When you take the clip out if it's loaded like 5 bb's fall out

Thursday is peacin']]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=590
Reviewer: Thursday7
Rank: PVT
Location: Danielsville, PA
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This Gun is great. It is one of the best bang for your buck kind of guns. I love this gun because it has the accuracy of a $50 spring rifle, just not as much of a distance. It is comfortable to hold, easy to cock, and fun to shoot. Great sidearm in any situation, and great for pistol battles if your friends are all using springs. I actually think it may be the best possible pistol for under $20, and it gave me a nice welt when my friend shot me with it from about 30 feet away in a battle. The gun is also very cool looking.

PROS:
Good FPS
Looks Awesome
Inexpensive
Great for starters
Holds about 20-22 rounds

CONS:
A little too plastcy
Curves once it reaches about 70 feet]]> July 01, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1608
Reviewer: sparky89
Rank: PVT
Location: North Brunswick, NJ
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I just got this gun and it is a total beast.

Some Pros-

fps
rpm
body
internal parts
full metal


some cons-
nothing]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1082
Reviewer: gonavyseals
Rank: PVT
Location: loganville, GA
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this holster is very good and the extra 3 mag pouches really help. it holds my mk 23 without bouncing or moving at all.]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=899
Reviewer: Thursday7
Rank: PVT
Location: Danielsville, PA
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This gun works very well. There is no better gun for a beginner. It's extremely inexpensive, I got it off Shorty a few months ago. At about 60 feet it can get pinpoint accuracy when the sights are adjusted correctly, which is easy to do. The loader/cocker is in the middle, so it is an ambidextrous gun. The Bullpup system makes this gun very accurate, with the clip in the back.
The gun lacks metal but it is all reinforced plastic that shouldn't break on you. There is an approximately 4 inch RIS Rail on the top of the carry handle. That rail can be removed, but i suggest you leave it on because it darkens the area around the sight for easier sighting There is also a small Rail where you hold the gun. (seen in the picture)

PROS:
Accuracy
Comfortable to hold
2 RIS Rails
Easy To Hold
Stylish
Long Barrel
Inexpensive


CONS:
LOTS OF PLASTIC
Plastic Barrel XP
Jams a lot


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Reviewer: JerseyAirsoftMilitia
Rank: CPT
Location: franklinville, NJ
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Shells....that are magazines. You will need these for the battlefield when you run out of your last shell. 10 pumps per shell (30 bb's; 3 shots each for those of you who are new to airsoft) great quality and average capacity.

POINT: They are very good quality. I would suggest this to people who use any airsoft M3 and spas 12's.

BUY IT. ]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=393
Reviewer: The Desert Fox
Rank: 2LT
Location: Sewickley, PA
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Now, you can actually get this in your choice of camouflage. Just order any one of the Delta Elite Crossdraw vests and it is attached to that. SO if you want a good pistol belt AND something bigger in camouflage just order one of those. I took mine off my vest and it is a good but not great belt. It's kinda hard to adjust and the magazine pouches could be in a more convenient position. Overall, it's good, but not excellent.]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=912
Reviewer: The Desert Fox
Rank: 2LT
Location: Sewickley, PA
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I have had this vest for about 10 months now ... and it has been TERIFFIC! The digital camo is sick (Don't be fooled by the photo, the camo is a LOT darker), as it blends in perfectly with my woodland environment. The holster is great for my KWC M92 Beretta, and it fits nice and snug. I don't have any rifles or anything yet, so I use the magazine pouches for snacks, water bottles (They fit!), walkie-talkies, and anything else that'll fit. The pistol clip pouches are a little small for my liking, but the clips for my Beretta can fit.

This is what I currently have in my vest:

Camo face paint
2 walkie-talkies
Binoculars
3 granola bars
Bottle of water
Pistol
Pistol clip
Swiss Army Knife
Flashlight

And it's only 2/3 full!

Pros:
It can fit anything you could ever need in it
Camo is the best you can find
Belt is detachable
Pretty comfy


Cons:
not free
kinda big on me (I'm on the small side)


So GET IT! I COMMAND YOU!

Hope this helped, courtesy of The Desert Fox]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1237
Reviewer: The Desert Fox
Rank: 2LT
Location: Sewickley, PA
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Alright, I've had this handgun for about 3 weeks now, and here is my review:

I bought this gun off a local retailer and got the same gun, EXCEPT that the one I got has a plastic slide instead of a metal one.

Accuracy: 3/5

Accuracy is good, but not great. Now, keep in mind that I'm shooting with a .12g BB, so if you shoot a .20, you'll probably have different results. At 8-15 ft, it is accurate to the mark. I rigged up a few homemade targets and started blazing away! As I got farther away, the .12 BB started to curve a bit left and down, but I soon learned to compensate. Please keep in mind that this is a SHORT RANGE WEAPON, not some thing that will nail a guy in the chest at 70 feet. It says range is 100 feet, but to me, 30-45 feet is the effective range.


Power: 4/5

Definitely the best thing about this weapon is its power. I was shooting 303 fps with a .12 and it was shredding through my targets like there was no tomorrow! However, again, at long range, the accuracy is lacking, even though the BB goes FAST. I accidentally shot myself with it 4 days ago in the hand, and there is still a large red spot there. This gun will hurt at short range.

Looks:3/5

OK, the looks. Apart from the orange tip (which I covered in sharpie) this gun looks pretty good. I got an all-plastic version of this, which was cheaper but not as good-looking. Up close, it looks very plasticy (mainly because it is all plastic), but the trademarks and logos compensate for that. I really liked the Beretta logo on both sides of the handle, and while the logos on the barrel were not official, from a distance they looked like they were.


Performance: 3/5

Like I said, for a spring pistol, this is a very good gun. However, at medium/long range, this thing is not accurate. (At least with a .12 --- with a .20 you may have different results) The sights are nice, on the front sight there is a white spot which is good for low-light situations. The magazine I was disappointed in though, only 12 rounds? The real Beretta clip holds 15! The power is very good, it will sting like hell on bare or under-protected skin.

Hope this helped, courtesy of The Desert Fox.]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=976
Reviewer: kdanielm
Rank: 1SG
Location: Demorest, GA
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this gun has its good things and bad things.

pros:
great fps
long range
dooder
looks great

cons:
fps decreases fast after used a lot
no scope
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Reviewer: airsoftassasins
Rank: MG
Location: sattelite beach, FL
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it's a great mine, and with both tripwire and remote detonation, this thing is the next purchase after your gun. don't listen to richard --- sure sounds to me like he's lying. 5 of them? 600 bucks? and impossible to carry around all 5. also, lawrence macmillan? jeez how many of those exist in the world? and he planted all 5 when they were charging, and he was against 15? ...

so although richard is probably lying, it's still a great weapon, although I've found from about 5 feet, 200 fps is way overkill, and 200 bbs at over 200 fps makes any enemy cry, no matter what. i try to discourage people from buying things with such high fps. try using ones with 120 or so fps shooting 100 bbs or so. use .12 bbs if you do though, for least pain and most range.]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1785
Reviewer: ian80396
Rank: PVT
Location: Goodyear, AZ
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This gun makes an amazing sidearm or primary. it is crazy accurate and has a long range. it packs a big punch and easily rivals high end aegs. the only downside is that it goes through bbs like crazy.

pros
accurate
long range for a pistol
can spray a wall of bbs
cool looking
durable

cons
a bit pricey
goes goes through bbs like crazy ]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1272
Reviewer: zippo2
Rank: LTC
Location: morissonville, NY
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i have these magazines for my mk96 and these things are tough to get out of the gun. at my friend's party i had to carry a screwdriver to pry the magazine out of the gun. And that can't be good for the gun or the magazine.
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Reviewer: bigboyice
Rank: PVT
Location: millersville, PA
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I have this gun. It is amazing against other springs and can hold its ground against AEGs. I suggest you buy the .20 BBs only because the .12 BBs shoot like 6 BBs instead of 3. Also with the .12s the BBs will fall out of the barrel really easy. Also shorty says that it shoots 275fps, but they should check it out again cause it kills. With the .20s this gun can shoot like 110 feet. This gun also uses shells instead of regular mags.

**WAR STORY**
I was playing in my 2 neighbors' backyard with about 6 people. I was using this shotgun, my lil bro was using his shotty, my older bro was using a shotty, my neighbor #1 was using a Electric MP5, my neighbor #2 was using a Pulse R72 electric rifle, and my neighbor #3 was using a spring MP5. So @ the start of the match i easily took out the 1st spring MP5. Then my bro took out the pulse r72 and it was down to me, my 2 bros, and my neighbor who was using an Electric MP5. My bros got taken out and then i killed him we won.


Sick Gun Buy It ]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1778
Reviewer: Fox Mccloud
Rank: BG
Location: Highland, CA
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in terms of the law, you need a bag to transport your airsoft guns. If they are just in the trunk, in the back seat, or even better, on the passenger seat of your car and you get pulled over, you now have very big problems. So avoid all of that right now and buy this thing.

Now, for practicality, this bag can not be beat. The "thickly padded interior" is indeed thickly padded and the velcro straps keep whatever you have in there from moving around. And what you could have in there is two M16, it has that much space. The smaller pocket, the one lined on the inside with that web system is large enough to hold a G36C. It's a tight fit but it works really really well. And let's not forget about the three bags that come with this. I use the center one to hold my 5,000 rd container of bb's, the one on the left for small accessories like grenade bb loaders or shooting glasses and the one on the right for gun batteries and small tools. And then you have those massive backpack straps - with all this stuff in the bag carrying it is surprisingly comfortable, but you do feel the weight. Or if you don't want to use the straps there is a carrying handle and it has a D-ring on each end of the bag so you could attach a sling to it....a very long sling mind you, but none-the-less a sling.

So, to finish this up, this bag is, plain and simple, nothing short of awesome. It will carry nearly any gun you want (i have my doubts about a SAW) and keeps them well protected. Now this bag is a little pricey, but for those $80 you are avoiding:
-legal issues
-transporting your gun in a guitar case (also a legal issue)
-damage to your rifles while transporting them
-buying a lesser gun bag
-making 35 trips to your car and back to get all your gear

And that about sums it up. Oh and I've read multiple reviews about how "tac. vests or soooo much more useful and that bags are so big and you cant use them well in combat" well that's because it is NOT supposed to be used in combat, it is for the convenient and protected TRANSPORT of your guns. Now that i have finally gotten that off my chest, buy this case, even for $80 you will not regret buying it, ever. Ever ever ever ever........ever. ]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1069
Reviewer: ICHCH
Rank: SPC
Location: GOODYEAR, AZ
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This gun is amazing. It is a great back-up and a good primary. It is as accurate as some high end aegs and is just as powerful. It feels solid and sturdy even though most of it is plastic. This gun is great for a trigger happy airsofter because it holds 26 rounds. This is a great gun. 10/10

Pros:
fps (rivals that of most aegs)
range (as good as many aegs. probably the best for a pistol.)
price (not too bad)
durable (I've dropped mine many times and it hasn't broken.)
looks amazing
feels solid
accurate as hell (It can hit soda cans from 100 feet out.)
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Reviewer: fgbj5
Rank: 1LT
Location: Suamico, WI
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I personally own the Echo1 P90... Not surprisingly, I was impressed.

The size of the P90 is *very* misleading. While, in comparison to other guns, it is quite short and compact, it has quite a nice feel to it and the maneuverability is intense. The FPS is the most shocking part of the gun. A powerful motor and spring, courtesy of Echo1, beefs the FPS up to a staggering 370 feet per second.

Two things took me by surprise, one of which being recoil. Yes. It has recoil. The motor and spring send a nice punch back towards the user whilst firing, and BBs are quite violently whipped at the target. The noise generated by this is alarming as well.

The other thing that took me by surprise is the accuracy. Until you see it for yourself, you won't believe me. The accuracy at any range can be accredited to the nice hop-up unit, the dial for which is tucked away in a spot that is very convenient (i.e. easy to find and use, but impossible to accidentally bump or move).

Aside from the iron sights, which are located along the top weaver rail and are nonadjustable, I have had no problems with the gun. Well done Echo1. ]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1913
Reviewer: RIOrio2
Rank: LTC
Location: centerville, OH
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i am a lefty. i bought this one for me and the right handed version for a friend. this thing rocks. just slip it on like a vest, place your pistol in, and you're ready for anything!
i tested it in my backyard to see how fast i could draw and aim - i was impressed! my hip hollister was fast to draw, but it felt awkward aiming after drawing, but the cross draw vest is PERFECT! i kid you not.

as a bonus, the vest can even fit extra mags!

by far, one of my best buys from Shorty.]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1853
Reviewer: Hawktail
Rank: CSM
Location: Forest Lake, MN
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If you're gonna play it, you must obviously play it safe! These great glasses are your average lenses you would wear to play for air-soft. 4 out of 5 because they are not good at the mouth or the ears but they're for the main idea of protecting you from getting hit in the eye. They look great and have never fogged up on me. Clear is the best because you see exactly what your eye would see without these glasses. These are the most clear glasses I have ever used!]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1500
Reviewer: Hawktail
Rank: CSM
Location: Forest Lake, MN
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I love these shells! They work in the UTG M3S and M3L, as well as other Mauri shotguns too. They are made of plastic and will jam more often on lighter bbs. I have a low budget gun and it takes only .12g bbs and the shells would jam up! So I got a better one so I could use .20g and maybe .23g bbs. The shell can be tapped together with another one after loading them with light bbs to push the spring toward the bbs. I have taken one apart and I am amazed on how they hold 30 rounds each! Spring hand gun clip is bigger and it only holds 12. The gas one I have holds 25 and is just a little bigger! They have a realistic look and weight to them. The plastic wrapping over the shell comes off after a while but that does not effect how the shell operates with the gun. I would recommend these shells to anyone who has a multi-shot air-soft gun!]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1530
Reviewer: zing200
Rank: PVT
Location: Simpsonville, SC
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I've used these BBs in my JG G36C (G608) and let me tell you they are great for matches. Like people have been saying, they've got the speed of a .20 but accuracy of a .25 --- you don't lose speed and you gain accuracy. Could it get any better? I use these for matches and they soar beautifully.

NOTE: I see people aren't sure of how many you get in a bag. Look in the upper right corner and it says you get 3000 (it just says the number 3000 but that's how many you get) ]]> June 30, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1105
Reviewer: g_martin
Rank: CPT
Location: minneapolis, MN
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let me tell you first off, i actually have this and use it on a regular basis!!!

if you are the kinda person who is all about customizing things, then you will love this!!! i have 9 pouches on mine, ranging from a flashlight pouch to double grenade pouch to triple m4 mag pouch. anything and everything can go on this, and if you can't get it on there, well then you aren't doing it right!!! there is lots of webbing all around and the straps for tightening it have plenty of room. i'm 6'3" and 250 lbs, with a 44" chest and a 37" waist, and i still have a lot of room in mine. so if you think you are too big for it, think again. you will fit.....

the only downside to this vest is how you make it shorter for people that don't have longer torsos. it folds under itself, making an awkward crease in the inside. BUT, even if you have a shorter body, i don't think you should have to fold them, just go with it how it is. also, i think the velcro on the back could go on another layer to give just a smidgen more room for a patch, because a 8"X4" patch hangs off on the top and bottom about 1 1/2" total. but it still holds just fine, this is me being picky, so i'm not counting this in the final score.

overall, i would buy this in every color possible and build a vest for every terrain if i had the money. i think the pros outweigh the cons by about 10,000 so i still give it a 5 out of 5. HOPE THIS HELPS!!!!!

also, about being too thick and not feeling shots hit you --- if you aren't playing with high powered AEGs or things of similar sorts, you shouldn't be wearing this. this is made for the airsoft junkie, like me..... =D
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Reviewer: pseudonym
Rank: PVT
Location: portland, OR
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let me just say, because of these reviews, i bought my m1911. It's an excellent gun, and i just want to get some things up to date (it's 6/29/2009) first of all, this guy does now come with a manual, the tester bb's, some silicon lube, and the wrench kit. The incredibly small allen wrench goes to the front sight, and the other wrench is the hop-up adjustment.

when i first got this gun, i shot it outside at 1 in the afternoon, it was about 65 degrees, but as the day progressed, it became almost 80 degrees outside, and i was impressed at the efficiency of the gun. I was getting 4-5 mags out of one 15 second fill. There isn't much dwindling in velocity when you shoot through mags. The one thing i did notice though, was that it could go through both sides of a pop can easily, but by the second mag, it would go through one side and only crack the other.

I had a bit of trouble getting the hop up all dialed in, and there was some inconsistency in the shot groups that i took. Once i got all the hop up dialed in, it wasn't too bad, but there were still those three or four shots out of 10 that would swerve, or veer off to the left.

this gun feels very good in my hand, and fits very well for what i use it for. It's one of the shortest, most accurate guns that i have ever owned, and is amazing when it comes to pulling it out of my cross draw holster. The only problem that i have ever had with it, is when i pull it from my holster and whip it up nice and fast when I'm reloading my mp-5, is you can get one shot or so, then the gun doesn't blow back, because of where the liquid gas is in the clip. You can still get one shot off, but the second takes another 4-5 seconds to clear the gun and then shoot it again.

i saw how some of the previous reviewers said that theirs didn't have any "wobbles". i wasn't lucky enough to get one like this. There's some wobbles in the front barrel, the magazine, and the gas system in the back. There are however, no more wobbles than when i bought the gun, and i don't think there will be anymore.

finally, the last thing that has happened with this gun, is when it was in my vest, i hit the deck pretty hard and the gun went off. Since it was right next to one of my mag pouches, the slide didn't blow back, and now when a mag shoots empty, the slide only locks back about 25% of the time. Otherwise, the gun shoots great and is very well made. Worth every penny of what i paid for it. some things on it don't work, but it's still one of the best handguns that I've ever had the fine pleasure of owning. I would recommend this to any fellow airsoft player without hesitation.


~Pseudonym
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Reviewer: ibarrantes
Rank: PVT
Location: Livermore, CA
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... I am holding the gun on my lap right now so I can tell you a lot! The gun shoots very well if you are in need of rapid shooting. Even though you have to cock the gun every time you want to shoot, if you have the muscle to cock it every time and you don't want to pay 100 dollars for a sniper rifle,then this is the gun for you!! USE .2 BBS!!!

Pros-
easy to cock
easy to refill magazines
easy to clean

Cons-
sometimes if you cock it 2 times, it shoots bbs weirdly.
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Reviewer: CaRbInEz
Rank: COL
Location: pinole, CA
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I absolutely love this mask! It fits pretty much any size face, and protects you fairly well from bb's.

I use this as a part of my set up with my AGM VSR-10 Sniper Rifle. I wear this with a ACU Boonie hat, Black Gloves, Black boots, ACU Pants, ACU Jacket and a black tactical vest, and let me just say, I look bad ass. (My rifle is black too.)

This mask is very comfortable to wear, it causes no irritation, and sometimes I forget that I have it on. The only downside is, sometimes during cold games, my glasses fog up a bit, but I fixed this by putting more holes in the mask for ventilation.

Neoprene is a great fabric to make masks out of.

I say buy it, it is worth the $14.99!

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Reviewer: tacticalops77
Rank: PVT
Location: Jackson, NJ
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This gun is awesome!!!!! the fps is great and it's got great distance. the gun has a very nice design and it's heavy. the gun is also very accurate. this is a nice gun and i would totally recommend it to everyone who loves gas guns.]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1069
Reviewer: crogino
Rank: PVT
Location: Peoria, AZ
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This gun is great, but like with anything in life, it comes with some baggage.

Without the silencer, it shoots fast and straight. With it, it does (surprisingly) shoot harder as advertised (it sounds like it against a punching bag anyway). But there is a significant drop in distance as it curves downward with it on.

And it's really really big. Does not fit dual pistol bag orr any holster I own. I bought two. Mistake. Buy more magazines though. Feels a little light.
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Reviewer: CamoMan45
Rank: PVT
Location: St. Charles, IA
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Ok, first of, I would like to point out that you can buy a ECHO 1 Vector Arms VP5-A4 RIS AEG Airsoft Gun Metal for only 200 dollars and you get rails and a free vertical hand grip, it is almost the exact gun but better. Anyway, I guess the review is about this gun I will start with the pros and cons:

Pros:
great fps
good accuracy
awesome feel
looks good
hurts bad

Cons:
Kinda pricey
no accessories
no rails
rpm

I hope this helps,


Please rate this review.




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Reviewer: howesfull
Rank: PVT
Location: Union, KY
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it's ok if you plan on playing in you backyard and you need to find a cheap gun. but if you are going to face a pro, you might want to run.]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1918
Reviewer: RIOrio2
Rank: LTC
Location: centerville, OH
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trust me, it is. i have an m14 and so does my friend, and his mags break like crazy! so, i decided to buy a few of these, and other than a few scratches, they're great!

i bought 5 --- 3 for me and 2 for a friend --- and only one has broken so far (un-related...)

if you have an m14, get a few of these just for back and practising and target practice. they're cheap, so why not buy a few?

overall, great product and i recommend buying it.]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=807
Reviewer: woohoopy
Rank: CPT
Location: Katy, TX
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It's a great mount, but not much to say besides the fact that this will hold almost any scope extremely firm, and at a great price. Fully recommend it, especially if you're getting the Golden Image mini 4 times 32 mil dot scope.
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Reviewer: woohoopy
Rank: CPT
Location: Katy, TX
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OK this is a must for like any AEG, especially expensive ones, 'cause low quality bb's will definitely jack up your 200$ aeg... In any skirmish or field battle, these bb's will fly at amazing speeds in practically a perfect straight line for like 300 ft! Great for Aeg's with a good scope that love picking off people with full auto, or sniping of bushes on semi. Plus compared to other bb's these will save you a good 5 bucks while maintaining amazing quality. Fully recommend it.

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Reviewer: woohoopy
Rank: CPT
Location: Katy, TX
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This thing is crazy. Like absolutely crazy. I was testing it out with my friend's and we got on 2 different ends of the cul-de-sac,and with this scope i hit him at a distance of 250 feet on semi-auto!!!! My deadly vector arms mod47 and this scope together will win in any regular skirmish and are a huge advantage in a field battle. If you don't believe me, here's the war story-

OK, Our team is down to only me. I've got my Ak-47, and i'm hiding in in a bush 100 ft. from where the enemy was last sighted. I get on 1 knee, seeing if I could pick 'em off on semi-auto. Suddenly a bush about 150 ft. away starts shaking. I know this was gonna blow my cover, so i only had 1 chance at it. I switched the gun to full-auto. took a deep breath, looked through the scope and literally demolished their bush. Every leaf had little circular holes in them! Turns out there were 3 of 'em in there and all tagged out as I lead my team to victory thanks to this scope!

- 5/5 absolutely amazing
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Reviewer: cray
Rank: 1LT
Location: Glastonbury, CT
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This gun is the best gun I have ever encountered. Here are a couple of specs that give it that title:

Pros:
highly durable
decent rpm
great fps
look and feel
accuracy

Cons:
mag is a bit cheap, but it works fine

Overall, this is a perfect gun. Get a high cap mag and everyone will be kissing your butt. Get this gun or get owned.
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Reviewer: dingos8u
Rank: COL
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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I have both, this pistol and the Sig. I like both guns and have left my review on the Sig as well. The Taurus has a great feel and an even better accuracy. Every one that's used my pistol has bought one. For the price, it's a great deal. Be sure to lubricate your barrel for improved FPS. Be sure to buy an extra magazine! This gun doesn't burn up gas, but it goes through BB's. :) Also, it's very accurate and its velocity is very nice. ]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1645
Reviewer: thelostfett
Rank: PVT
Location: Mountain View, CA
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I have had this gun for about 2 months and it has served me well to say the least. It is heavy, accurate and powerful. Here is my war story:

It was 7 vs 7 and i was protecting my team's sniper on top of a hill in the brush. There were 5 guys from the other team all together(idiots). he picked off 2 of them but the other 3 charged and his rifle jammed. i pumped and let this baby work its magic. i got all 3 of them before they were even in range with their cheapo guns. then i went on the hunt for the remaining two guys. i got hit, but i was able to alert my team where they were. we won, and couldn't have done it without this amazing gun.

GET THIS GUN!!!!
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Reviewer: PointShooter
Rank: LTC
Location: Wilmington, DE
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As a World War Two reenactor, I can appreciate a good quality 1911-A1 replica. The full metal Colt 1911-A1 spring pistol definitely exceeded my expectations for an inexpensive spring pistol. The pistol truly is full metal, except for the barrel, piston, and magazine. The only difference between the exterior of this pistol and a real WWII 1911 is the lack of lanyard ring, and the angled slide serrations. Otherwise, this pistol is spot-on.

When I first picked up the gun in the store, I was impressed by the weight. I know what a real pistol weighs, and this one is pretty close. The grips look like the original Bakelite grips, and the full trademarks are outstanding. The other nice feature is that the grips are removable and can be replaced with original 1911 grips if you have them. They might need some work with a Dremel to fit, but should work fine.

Power and range were better than I expected. It has a range of well over 100 feet and is extremely accurate. I could get 2 inch groups at 15 yards with no difficulty.

I did have a minor breakage on this pistol. The barrel cover is held on the inner barrel by two small tabs, which snapped off. This is also a problem with the UHC 1911, which is identical internally. So far a little bit of tape has fixed the problem fine.

Over the past few years, I have owned three of the Ultra Grade SW1911 pistols and all of them have broken. The Colt 1911 has a superior mechanical system and is much more accurate out of the box than the Ultra Grade, not to mention half the price.

Overall, I give this pistol 5 stars. It is a great replica of a classic handgun and is dependable and reliable. I think the breakage of the barrel cover might have been a defect, and I do not count it against my overall satisfaction. This is a great product, and I highly recommend it. Also, be sure to pick up some extra magazines; I don't like the issue magazine, because it rattles too much. The UHC mags work just fine. I hope this review helps!

Best regards,

PointShooter]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=179
Reviewer: Wes Morris
Rank: CSM
Location: madison, CT
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If you wish to keep your gun performing at its best, you must use this silicone lube to help it live a long life.(At least for the gun) :)]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1862
Reviewer: RichardV
Rank: MG
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
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I bought five of these to use in a battle. me and my squad leader named Lawrence Macmillan were the only ones left on our team when about ten or fifteen guys rushed us. "if you've got any claymores left, now is the time to use them!" said Macmillan. i planted all five, detonated them, and killed about seven enemies. after that i pulled out my P-90 and started shooting while Macmillan started head-shooting everyone with his sniper rifle.

YOU ROCK SHORTY

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Reviewer: zackchant
Rank: LTC
Location: stratford, CT
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This is great because I attached this to my custom vest and I put my mp5 mags in it. It holds them all so buy it.]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1108
Reviewer: zackchant
Rank: LTC
Location: stratford, CT
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If you buy this for ten bucks, you get better quality than a backpack for a lot cheaper. Think about this - this is an amazing pack that holds my mags ,green gas, and i even put airsoft grenades in it. But for a backpack for 60 bucks you have to carry it around in the field and you are spotted easier and then get shot. Backpacks are way bigger and are hard to use under fire on the field. This bag is a must need. BUY IT!!!!!!!]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1348
Reviewer: Maximas1992
Rank: CSM
Location: Sewell, NJ
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First of all, you aren't supposed to just pull the silencer out of the box and put it on your gun. What you're supposed to do is take it apart first. Then you fill the inside with a small, dense fabric. (like the material used to make socks) Then when you put it back together it should be a little bit less noisy. Let me explain: most of the noise from your gun comes from your gear box, but some of it comes from the end of your barrel. When you pull the trigger your battery signals the air compressor to release air. The only thing stopping the air is the bb. SO it pushes it forward. When the air reaches the end of the barrel it makes the sound of air escaping. With the silencer filled with fabric it suppresses it. When you are behind the gear box with your silencer you can't hear the difference. But your enemy will have more trouble indicating where the bb came from. If you use a silent piston like me and black bb's, it is hard to be detected.

Ps: the silent piston will help with the gear box noise.

That's it. ]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1497
Reviewer: dingos8u
Rank: COL
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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I have both this pistol and the Sig. I like both guns and have left my review on the Sig as well. The Taurus has a great feel and an even better accuracy. Everyone that's used my pistol has bought one. For the price, it's a great deal. Be sure to lubricate your barrel for improved FPS. Be sure to buy an extra magazine! This gun doesn't burn up gas, but it goes through BB's. :) Also, it's very accurate and its velocity is very nice. ]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1184
Reviewer: cevans648
Rank: PVT
Location: Montville, NJ
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This pistol is one of the best spring pistols made to date. It shoots very hard and accurate and is made of solid material. If you want a cheap spring pistol...get this.]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1501
Reviewer: terry50
Rank: PVT
Location: new castle, DE
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no offence to the mad bull adapter, but i like this one more because my pistol clip has a deep adapter hole and the mad bull adapter is too short.]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1217
Reviewer: terry50
Rank: PVT
Location: new castle, DE
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my war story:
it was me and my friend playing against each other. he had a gbb beretta m9 and was behind a tree with real thick leaves and branches. i guess he thought my spring sniper couldn't shoot through the leaves, but i shot and nailed him in his face lol.

pros
1.hurts
2.fps
3.great range with .25grams

cons
1.not full metal
2.breaks easily
3.after about a month you will have to tighten loose screws or parts will fall off

ps. if i were you, save an extra $50 or $60 and buy a gas sniper]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1845
Reviewer: crazyairsofter123
Rank: LTC
Location: CAMPBELLSVLLE, KY
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echo 1 has still not let me down with this rifle. this thing looks mean and it's full metal. with its long barrel this gun is the perfect sniper/long range aeg. with almost no trigger delay this thing is what i expect for a great sniper or back up when you're far away from the enemy. at 300 dollars this is the cheapest er25k that you can buy. and it is so comfortable with its pistol grip and check rest on the stock.

PROS:
rpm
range
fps
looks
sound
feel

cons: very big for littler people
pricey (but not for this model of gun)

if you do not wanna spend 300 dollars buy the echo 1 m16a4 with a longer barrel and just 20 less fps.]]> June 29, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1689
Reviewer: rgreen
Rank: MG
Location: West Lafayette, IN
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My son put one of these on his Echo 1 M5-J. Replacing a plastic orange flash hider with one of these black metal beauties makes the gun look very real, so be sure to add an Echo 1 red safety cap for transporting your airsoft gun without alarming the gendarmes.

RG]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1688
Reviewer: rgreen
Rank: MG
Location: West Lafayette, IN
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I put one of these on a UTG M4 carbine. It really enhances the appearance! Adding a red safety cap such as an ECHO 1 MAX Tactical Guardian barrel protector makes this safe to transport to and from airsoft playgrounds. $20 might seem high for a small accessory like this one, but if you dislike the blaze orange tip on your airsoft rifle this is the way to go.

RG


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Reviewer: mikenec123
Rank: PVT
Location: Jamaica, NY
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You have to realize that for a gun this small you can't get better. There is no better. It's all metal and doesn't jam, packs a punch, and it has great aim! True- it is a backup to your backup.

Here's my war story:
It was a junkyard war. All my teammates were down and i was trapped between a car and 2 walls. There was one way out like a box. 2 cars in front of me was mike with a semi auto m-16 and tom with a auto p-90 that contained 400 bullets. i had an auto m-82 with 100 bullets and a loaded galaxy G1.a. i didn't know what to do. I knew that if i tried to escape they would get perfect shots at me. They both had a bottle of 2000 bullets and a speedloader. i had 6 bullets in my pocket that i took off a fallen person. i ran out of bullets in my m-82. These cars were side to side. Tom was at the back of a van spraying my car and the wall behind me and mike was in the front of the van keeping his hand out with his gun and hiding his body with the car. There were bullets flying every where and i didn't know what to do, but then i said what the hell. i cocked my g1.a and came out. i got tom in the head and chest with 3 shots. that left me with with 4 bullets. i ducked and went to the front of the car, shot twice and one shot got mike in his shooting hand. it was such a shock that he dropped his clip, dropped his gun, and jumped back. That gave me time to reload. i dropped some bullets and after i reloaded i was left with a magazine with 5 bullets. i rolled over and from under the car i shot his legs twice. When he fell down i got him three times in the head.

This gun saved my life. ]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1017
Reviewer: QuangNguyen1990
Rank: SPC
Location: San Jose, CA
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I ordered this magazine because I desperately needed a spare magazine for my Glock, as I was about to enter an airsoft shooting competition. Here's what I think:

-Solid build quality: The spring is strong, and the main part of the magazine feels solid with no rattle. My only issue with it is that the floor plate tends to slide back and forth a little when you move it, but it is absolutely no big deal. It might just have been my magazine. Overall it's very solid, and will hold up to abuse (See Story time).

-Feeds well: In the competition, there were mandatory reloads and this magazine excelled at that. Both of my magazines slid in and out smoothly, and you can reload blindly without looking, and you won't have any problems at all.

-Gas efficiency: I should say that gas efficiency is up there, and you can last AT LEAST get two magazines' worth of shots from a single full charge. There were two instances where gas seemed to not be feeding into the magazine, but it was more likely that the gas canister was empty or I was feeding improperly.

Story time: In one of the stages of the competition, I suddenly had to reload and there was no mag drop box nearby, so in panic I bent down and dropped the mag from about upper knee level to the hard floor to reload quickly. After I finished the stage I went and checked on the magazine. The floor plate was halfway off, but it slid back on and the magazine had no further problems whatsoever. Another competitor's metal Desert Eagle magazine took a drop from about the same height and it refused to fit into the gun any longer. The floor plate on this spare magazine is made of plastic but stood the abuse. I definitely don't recommend abusing your magazine like that, but in an emergency situation where it's unavoidable, you can rest easy knowing this magazine will survive.
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Reviewer: rgreen
Rank: MG
Location: West Lafayette, IN
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This is an extremely well made light, and well worth the price. It is exceptionally bright and the beam is tight out to more than 50 feet. I couldn't be more pleased with it.

RG]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1354
Reviewer: H3adhunt3r33
Rank: PVT
Location: LaGrangeville, NY
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i actually own this rifle unlike most of these ... and i can tell you the real deal.

first thing you'll notice when you take this gun out of the box is it's full metal besides the stock pistol grip and ris rails. the feel of pistol grip is utterly perfect for all hands; the folding grip is also great. the guns weight is almost spot on compared to the real AK-47, however it does not look like your real ak. this can be a huge minus for collectors, but if you want the best deal for 200 dollars buy this gun it. has a great power, rate of fire, and effective distance topping off for me at 180-190 feet and making it a great all around weapon. The ris rails in the gun allow for loads of customizability. another great feature of the gun is allowing you to place the battery in two spot in the stock or you can remove a piece directly behind the sight so the battery can also be stored there. hands down if you're looking for an ANIMAL of a gun for 200. look no further this is the end of your search.

The only con for this otherwise perfect gun is the fact you'll have to buy a battery separately - so sad.

BOOM! HEADSHOT!]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1300
Reviewer: newairsofter
Rank: PVT
Location: N. Huntingdon, PA
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This gun is immaculate. Stop whining about the weight and move on with life. The original M-14 was a very heavy gun, and the ammunition was just as bad. In the words of the Governator, "STOP WHINING YOU SWINE!"]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1849
Reviewer: delta93
Rank: LTG
Location: Hollidaysburg, PA
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Well everybody says they don't fog, but I just got back from Operation Northern Wind VI and trust me if it's humid and you're sweating, they'll fog. Don't get me wrong though, if you remove them for a few seconds they clear right up. They offer great visibility and protection. They're comfortable and fairly low profile.]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=265
Reviewer: mikenec123
Rank: PVT
Location: Jamaica, NY
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This is a great gun, but it breaks easily. if you have money to spare and not really care about it, it's a great gun for you. but if you want to get a gun that will last and will be a great shot. this would not be the gun for you.
-Great aim
-perfect weight
-easy to cock
-great magazine capacity
people always think i'm out of bullets, but this gun amazes them by kicking ass.
i got this gun from my friend. I used it for 4 days-3 wars then it jammed. it cocks half-way then gets stuck and does not fire.

If you have a war and you have money, get this gun. If you like to really play with these guns, it's not the gun for you.]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1644
Reviewer: angelairsoft
Rank: PVT
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I have this gun. the accuracy is amazing. when you cock the gun it is so realistic. a must buy spring shotgun. worth the money.


Pros:
accuracy
fps(for a spring shotgun)
weight(not too heavy)

Cons:
wish the clips held more. glad it comes with 2.



hope this helped
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Reviewer: Maximas1992
Rank: CSM
Location: Sewell, NJ
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To start off, these bb's don't decrease range. I mean come on, cyper have you ever heard of a hop-up? You need to adjust it when you get heavier bb's than .12s which is what you probably use, you noob.

Anyways these are good bb's that are really accurate like .3 but shoot fast like .25s. Also if you are an Aeg owner like myself and want to step up your accuracy but don't want to max out your credit cards, then these are good. As it says, it is 20 bucks for 4000 .28s and 18 bucks for 2200 .3s. That's one big save for an aeg user.


That's it.]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1355
Reviewer: Coolmansparty
Rank: COL
Location: Novi, MI
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First of all, please rate my reviews. I take time to make sure they are accurate and informative. Okay, on to the review.


I bought this gun at my local airsoft dealer, and I was amazed all around at the performance and quality. Here is my review.

Opening the Box: When I picked up the box, I was pleasantly surprised at the heavy weight of it; I knew i wouldn't be disappointed. The box includes a barrel cover, sight adjustment tools, cleaning rod, 300 round hi cap mag, the manual (which no one cares about) and of course the gun. It does NOT include a battery (I recommend 9.4v NimaH or 11.1v lipoly).


Externals: The only thing that was a let down on this gun was the lack of trademarks. The KWA logo is printed on the lower receiver, and the warning label ruins the authentic look of the gun. Other than that, I was amazed by the metal content. The body, barrel, sling mounts, trigger guard, and carry handle are all metal. The only plastic parts are the trigger, stock, and hand guard, which are made of good abs plastic. The carry handle is removable and reveals a weaver rail for scopes or sights. AT almost 6 lbs, this gun feels and handles like a beast, and yet is compact enough for CQB.

Internals: This is where KWA shines. Their AEG line all come lipo ready for more experienced airsofters. This does NOT speed up wear and tear on the gun, as it is ready to handle the stress (however, any gun required maintenance regularly). It comes with a V2 metal gearbox and can be easily upgraded to a M120 or M130 spring. Out of the box, this shoots an amazing 350 fps with .2 bb's. The rate of fire with an 8.4 volt is ok, but if you want to dominate the field, move up to a 9.4 or 11.1v lipo.

Features: The KWA m4 series features adjustable hop (accessible by sliding the charging handle back), a removable trigger guard for gloves, adjustable sights, and 3 sling mounts, not just two.

Performance: the m4 from KWA also exceeds in outperforming other AEG's. The accuracy on semi auto is outstanding, and I was able to hit soda cans at 120 ft. Full auto is not as accurate, but is a lot more fun to shoot, with accurate bursts at 100 ft. As I said before, it shoots a nice 350 fps out of the box with .2. If you want more accuracy, I would use .23 or .25.

Cons:
The only cons of the gun are the lack of trademarks and lack of magazine compatibility. Kwa AEG's are infamous for not working when using a TM compatible magazine. This means that you must buy another 300 rd. high cap from a retailer or KWAusa.com

Overall:
Box contents 4/5 (no battery and charger included)
Externals 4/5
Internals 5/5
Features 4/5
Performance 5/5

Bottom line
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A great gun that will last a long time. Reliable and powerful, great buy for any serious airsoft player.
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Reviewer: RIOrio2
Rank: LTC
Location: centerville, OH
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this thing is sweet! at first it can be clumsy to put on, but after practising with it for about an hour, it was like putting on a shirt. i put in my gas pistol, (a 1911) and went outside to shoot at my shed. i loved how fluid it was to cross draw, and how cool it looked.
i don't know, but it felt like i could get an aim quicker while drawing with this than with either my hip or leg holsters.
really great buy, even if you are a lefty, just practice shooting with the other hand, (like i did, i'm a lefty too!). the only problem i found was the price - it kinda drained my funds at the time, but was worth it!

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Reviewer: RIOrio2
Rank: LTC
Location: centerville, OH
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well, i don't personally care for these, but if you are really rough in carrying your guns, yeah you need this. i bought one j.i.c., you know? after putting it on, i propped it back against the wall while watching t.v., and it fell over. now normally, my other Mp5's would have snapped in the barrel, but this saved it from major damage, though it still got a few scratches... but that couldn't be helped.
overall, i would say; it depends if you think you need it or not.

A NOTE FOR BEGINNING AIRSOFTERS;
this is not a must have you don't NEED it - only if you get an expensive gun, or think you'll be rough with your gun.

GOOD LUCK FOLKS!]]> June 28, 2009 http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1924
Reviewer: RIOrio2
Rank: LTC
Location: centerville, OH
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OK, let's be honest people, a lot of magazines are crap, expensive, and break really easy. because this was refurbished, it's a GREAT deal! sure, I bought it, and it was a little flimsy, but so was the new one!
if you're looking for cheap, get it. if you're looking for something that looks nice, it may not be the best, but why not? have a spare for your friends!

PROs
-cheap

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Reviewer: dbutton
Rank: PVT
Location: Rochester, NY
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I just got this gun a couple weeks ago and it's awesome.
Out of the box it works beautifully.

-Great FPS - faster than my neighbor's ECHO1 Vector Arms AK47.
-RPMs are fine. 850?! faster than the real thing and plenty fast for airsoft. 800 to 900 is all you need anyway, otherwise you're just wasting bbs.
-gun is very accurate and good for 200 feet
-I love the rails. i'm planning to add a red dot sight, a laser, and possibly a M203 launcher in the future.
-The sights are very cool and easily adjustable, especially for iron sights.
-The stock works great, but you do have to watch the wires when you fold it.
-Barrel extension can be used (i used the blow dryer idea to remove the orange flash guard - which i reattached on the extension, since it's threaded).
-I would recommend buying a battery with a larger capacity, since 1100mah is kinda low and runs out quick.
-love the metal content, and the plastic is very strong.
-ambidexterity is great as well.
-i recommend .25 gram bbs because the .2s, while they shoot fast and far, lose accuracy due to the strong hop-up.

My only problem with this gun is the hi-cap mag. It only feeds like 20 something bbs 'til you have to wind it again, which is very annoying.
The mid-cap that comes with it feeds flawlessly, and i plan on purchasing more of those (gonna get the 130rd MAG brand ones) as soon as they're back in stock.

Overall, i love this gun, it beats many out of its price range, and i would recommend it to anyone.
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Reviewer: crazyairsofter123
Rank: LTC
Location: CAMPBELLSVLLE, KY
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echo 1 makes great guns. to me echo 1 has never made a bad gun and i thank shortyusa for carrying most of their products. this shotgun to me has a little too much power considering it is used for close quarters combat (cqc. but on the field this thing will rock out loud. it is very mobile, making it great for running around an enemy base and its weight is low because most of this gun is made out of durable plastic. i personally do not mind having durable plastic on a gun instead of metal. sure it may not feel as real but the plastic keeps the weight down so you don't have to worry about getting pains in your arms by trying to hold this up. the user friendly hop-up keeps this shotgun accurate at longer ranges. like shorty said, it is a little hard to pump because of the massive spring so if you are weaker than normal find another gun 'cause what's the use of a gun you can't pump? overall if you want a back up shotgun for closer ranges go with this but if you are wanting a primary field weapon go with an aeg from echo 1.
time for some pro's and con's.

PRO'S:
durable
range(has as much range as my echo 1 ak 47)
power(on the field)
adjustable hop up
accuracy
weight

con's:
power(cqc)
only shoots 1 bb at a time(you can get a gas shotgun that shoots 5 bbs at a time for less)
price(at 180 dollars you can get a echo 1 p90 for close quarters)
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Reviewer: Dantheman19
Rank: PVT
Location: Cedarburg, WI
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In a nutshell, this gun is the best mid-range gun I've seen. My friend has a m16, and this is definitely better than it, even though he paid $200 for his. If you're looking for a mid-range gun that will dominate the playing field, look no farther.

I ordered this from shorty, and I was happy that it only came in 6 days via ground shipping. When I opened it up, I was surprised at how heavy it felt. Usually a nice gun is heavy, but this thing is a beast. I definitely recommend a sling; the tactical 3-point sling on this site works with this gun nicely.

After I charged the battery, I popped in the battery and loaded a clip and fired off a few shots. My God, this thing is a monster. It fires so strong that it chipped a chunk of plastic off a lawn chair from 75 ft (oops). What also awed me was how straight it shot. I fired at a bird on a tree at my friend's house from about 180 ft and the shots didn't curve the slightest until they hit the bird dead on.

This gun is great out of the box, but I strongly recommend a scope for this gun, because it really helps with mid range accuracy (I use the UTG SWATFORCE 40mm Red/Green Dot Sight offered by shorty, and it's great when lined up nicely). If you're trying to decide to get a laser or a scope, you need to get a scope first. I find lasers not as versatile in combat situations. They are good for intimidating your enemy at night, but that's about it. Trust me, scopes are better. You will also need a sling for sure, and I DON'T RECOMMEND THE CLIP THAT COMES WITH THIS GUN. It's a high capacity magazine, and I find them annoying because you have to wind them every 50 shots or so (and they rattle when fired), so I use the 100 round mid capacity magazines for AKs that you don't have to wind. I have four of them, and they work great. You'll have to reload more often, but this gun has a quick reload if done correctly.

Here are my pros and cons of the gun:

Pros:
-powerful (420 fps)
-excellent range (with proper hop-up adjustment)
-intimidating (even without a laser)
-accurate (shoots straight for a really long range)
-full metal (lasts longer)
-includes 4 rails (the side ones are small)
-feels great to shoot

Cons:
-heavy (just get a sling)
-comes with a high capacity magazine (buy mid caps if you don't want to wind)
-needs a scope to be a more accurate mid-range weapon (like most rifles)

BUY THIS GUN IF YOU NEED A GOOD MID-RANGE FIELD WEAPON - IT KICKS BUTT!]]> June 28, 2009 h