Airsoft Review: JG M4 S-System

Hey airsofters, it’s ya’ boiiiiiii IRONHEAD and as promised here is the review on my newest AEG, the JG M4 S-System (black).

AEG Specs:

• Velocity: 425fps (.2 g BB’s)
• Range: 170-190 (effective)
• Tight-bore barrel
• Magazine: 300+ high capacity
• Battery:standard 8.4v mini
• Weight: 8lbs.
• Crane Stock
• Adjustable rear sight, fixed front sight

The rundown:

I purchased this bad boy over three months ago from my good friends at Airsoft Megastore and used it several times in several game scenarios. To put it lightly, this gun just rocks! It did not jam or miss-feed any bb’s at all and shot true, up to approximately 190 feet without having to barrel up.  The body of this AEG is ABS plastic, but comes with a full metal RIS (Rail Integration System) and the top of the RIS runs from the front flip up sight to the rear flip up sight giving you tons of real estate to satisfy your ad on needs.  The gun is slightly over 8lbs so it’s a hefty AEG, but honestly I appreciate the realistic weight. It doesn’t feel like I’m carrying a toy out the on the field.

Included in the original packaging is your standard wall charger, battery (8.4v stick type), unjamming rod, “instructional” manual (which has tons of “engrish” lol!), and of course the gun. The JG M4 S-System package with a tight bore barrel and FULL metal gearbox and high torque motor.  Right outta the box this gun has NO wobble and feels comfortable in my hands.  Adding to that comfort is the 4-point adjustable butt-stock. On the CQB side the gun has the right amount of length to maneuver around corners and a good rate of fire to mow down the opposition.  On the open field watch this beauty do work with its tight bore barrel, full metal internals and high torque motor. You’ll be picking off n00bs and mil-sim wannabes’ with their overpriced, hard to pronounce AEG’s.

Internals & upgrades:

As stated earlier this bad mama-jamma comes with a tight-bore barrel which greatly improves distance and accuracy, and a FULL metal gearbox and a high torque motor to hurtle those BB’s down range.  I recently upgraded to a standard 9.6v battery (nunchuck style) and let me tell you, the ROF jumped dramatically and I couldn’t have been more pleased with such a simple upgrade. I also purchased a black, all metal flash hider from Airsoftmegastore to add to the realism and intimidation factor. I had also purchased and used a plastic traditional fore grip but it just never felt right. I then purchased a MAGPUL angled fore-grip from an online retailer and it feels perfect, not to mention it looks cooler than your typical fore-grip you see everyone running.

The verdict:

This AEG outta the box is a heavy hitter, perfect for CQB and strong enough for open field skirmishes.  With the full metal RIS you’ve got room to play with add-ons and a weight that feels good and sturdy in your hands.  The fact that it’s JG also means you get reliability and top quality materials inside and out from one of the most trusted names in the market.  I’m a happy camper and if you don’t believe me, i’ll meet you after the match is over…I’m the one who lit you up from 190 ft away.

Stay tuned for my next review, the Diamond Tactical Molle Plat Carrier!

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Review: WELL R8G3

Hey everyone it's ya' boyeee IRONHEAD dropping a lil' review on my first AEG, the Well R8G3A3.  So, lets get down to the brass tax and give you the details:

Purchased from: Airsplat

Specifications: Velocity 360 FPS / Rage 150-200 feet / barrel length 6 inches/13cm / Magazine Capacity 350 rounds.

The Well R8 G3 A3 comes with a manual charging handle which reveals the white hop-up wheel, fixed butt stock, fixed front sight and an adjustable rear sight along with the typical items i.e. unjamming rod, instruction book, and crap bb's.  This AEG sports an full metal gear box, pistol grip handle, all metal add on rail, and a red dot sight (not the greatest quality but hey, it's free).

I purchased this guy roughly a year ago from Airsplat and it still plays strong to this day. Built from ABS plastic it weighs between 6-7 pounds and has virtually NO wobble.  Its compact design was ideal for cqb skirmishes but left much to be desired in the long range games.  Fire select options are easily reachable without having to take the gun off my shoulder to select the desired rate of fire.

The gun came with one high cap mag that holds roughly 350 rounds ( it's a proprietary product so finding an extra mag is difficult) and an 8.4v 1100 that sadly does not crank out a high rate of fire. The gun is surprisingly accurate at 50' with a nice grouping. The battery is housed in the hand guard that sports a lower metal rail for your add on pleasure.

Issues:

I have never had any issues on the field with the gun jamming, misfiring or having any other technical issues.  As far as cqb goes, the gun is rock solid and looks intimidating due to the short barrel and compact build.  Don't look for this weapon as a source of support fire as the range is lacking and the rate of fire is sluggish.  Probably the most important note is that the barrel is FLUSH with the hand guard which means no barrel extensions or tracer units here.

My setup:

I use the gun stock.

Would I recommend this AEG for the casual beginner airsofter? AAAABSOLUTELY! Solid outta the box with virtually NO mechanical issues due to the metal gearbox, compact, sturdy, lightweight means you can take this gun anywhere without fear of fatigue.  Perfect for cqb battles but beware of the sluggish rate of fire and lack of range not to mention the lack of upgradability.  This AEG will run you about $95 on Airsplat.

Keep it locked in for my review on my new JG M4 S-system!!!  As always play hard but play safe & wear your damn eye protection!

Review: JG (Jing Gong/Golden Bow) G36C/G608

Hey airsofters, welcome back! It's Grim, and today I'll be going over the first review for the blog, my JG G36C. Before I get into the review, I'd like to give you a little history on the real steel counterpart for this AEG.










From Heckler & Koch-USA.com

The shortest member of the 5.56 mm G36 family, the G36C is a Compact Carbine with a 9 inch (228 mm) barrel. With the butt-stock folded it measures 19.67 inches (500 mm) and is shorter than a 9mm MP5. The G36C is the shortest standard production 5.56 mm carbine made. Its short size makes it especially handy for vehicle operations or any application where a powerful and compact 5.56 mm weapon is required.

World Guns:

The Heckler und Koch G-36 assault rifle had been born as HK-50 project in early 1990s. The reason behind that project was that the Bundeswehr (the German army), after the cancellation of the G11 and G41 projects, was left with outdated G3 rifle and no modern rifle, compatible with the current NATO standards at hands. Therefore the famous company Heckler & Koch was set to develop a new assault rifle for both German army and the export. The new 5.56mm assault rifle has been adopted by the Bundeswehr in the 1995, and in the 1999 the Spain adopted its slightly different, export version, G36E as its standard infantry rifle. The G36 also found its way into the hands of various law enforcement agencies worldwide, including British police and some US police departments.

AEG:

Specifications (from Airsplat)

Specifications:
- Velocity: 350 FPS (0.2 g BB) / Range 170-190 Feet 
- Barrel Length: 11.5 inches / 29 cm 
- Magazine Capacity: 470 Rounds 
Features:
- Folding Stock 
- Full Metal Gearbox

The Jing Gong G36C, which I purchased via Airsplat almost two years ago, is built from ABS plastic, which means it only weights about 7 pounds but is extremely solid and can take a hell of a beating. In all the skirmishes I've taken this beauty into, I've never had any issues with anything breaking or getting loose. And since this was the only AEG I had for a while, I took it EVERYWHERE. The front and rear sights, hand guard sling mount and fire select are the only things on the outside that are metal. I really do have no issues with this, since I appreciate the decreased weight.

The fire select switch and charging handle are ambidextrous, and the hand guard sling mount has points on either side for slings. There is also one sling point just before the hinge for the folding stock and another sling point just behind the butt of the stock. This gives players several options for sling attachments. Personally, I prefer using a bungee sling on the hinge mount.

The gun came with one high capacity (470rd) mag, one wall (trickle) charger, one 8.6v 1100 mAh battery, and the usual bag of crap bb's (you're better off tossing them in the trash or loading into an airsoft claymore), an unjamming rod, a blaze orange barrel plug, blaze orange flash hider and instructions. I was instantly impressed with how solid the gun felt in my hands, with no wiggle, and just the right amount of heft. The folding stock locks into position with a satisfying "clack", and only requires a minimum amount of force to reset. On the top of the gun is a rail system that runs from the rear sight all the way to the front sight. Below the hand guard is the only other rail system.

On the CQB field, this gun rocks! The rate of fire, even with an 8.6v battery, is very good and using .20g bb's (I prefer Madbull or TSD) gives you a fairly tight grouping up to about 60-70 feet. Beyond that and the spread increases too much to be reliably accurate and the velocity drops off to where your targets are gonna pull a NEO on you (i.e they'll have time to see it coming and dodge your fire). When chrono'd on the field with .20g bb's the gun tends to chrono between 350-370 fps. Occasionally I'll use .25g bb's (just to make sure people KNOW when they're getting hit), which drops the fps to somewhere between 320-350.

Regarding the internals:

Since I'm no airsoft tech, I'm not comfortable just yet taking the gun apart to examine the internals. According to Airsplat, the gearbox is full metal so that is as far as my knowledge of the internals goes.

Issues:

I have very few issues with this gun. However, I've noticed a few misfeeds due to the magazines every now and then. Also, because the flash hider is somewhat recessed in the hand guard, you're going to have difficulty attaching a tracer unit or any other kind of barrel extension unless you use some kind of thread extension. My major complaint is with the attachment points for coupling magazines together. Because the magazine is not made of the same ABS plastic as the gun, this means the couplers are basic plastic. Thus, after a few uses the couplers broke off of at least three of the four magazines that I own. Also, these couplers can get snagged inside of magazine pouches.

My setup:

With the G36C, I use a lower rail mounted, UTG Five Position Foregrip, with just enough room left for an NC Star red laser. As I mentioned earlier, I also use a one point bungee sling that I attach to the sling mount nearest the stock. On the top rail I use a Hammers red dot sight I purchased from Amazon.

All in all, the JG G36C is an incredibly reasonably priced, reliable, solidly built, and powerful mid-level AEG. Retailing for around $120.00, I would highly recommend this gun for those just getting into the sport of airsoft as it bridges the gap between CQB and mid-range combat nicely. This allows for versatility in play styles without compromising With it's upgradeability, this gun can easily compete with guns on the field at twice the price.

Stay tuned or subscribe to the blog for new gun and gear reviews coming this week! Play hard, but play safe!! And remember, never take your airsoft guns out into public as they can be mistaken for an actual firearm. Also, please be sure to only play on designated airsoft fields that require the proper safety gear and fps limits.