AEG | G&G ARP556 2.0!

 Hi friends!

Welcome back to the blog, today we're looking at another G&G airsoft replica - this time the ARP556 2.0 from my sponsors over at HC2 Airsoft.

The ARP556 2.0 is the latest iteration in G&Gs 556-styled PDW. It’s constructed mostly from a high-density polymer making it tough and lightweight. Pair this with how compact the rifle is and you’ve got a great option for CQB.

At the front of the rifle, we have a polymer flash hider mounted onto a 14mm CCW thread followed by an MLOK handrail that has a hand-stopper already preinstalled for convenience. It has a G&G branded receiver, a full-length Picatinny rail for optics and an ergonomic pistol grip. At the rear of the rifle, there is a PDW-style stock that houses the battery.

  

Specs:

• M-LOK Handguard 
• PDW style stock 
• Inline MOSFET 
• Ver 2 Full Metal gearbox 
• G&G pre-upgraded internals 
• 25,000 RPM high speed motor 
• Adjustable hop-up

Range test: During our range test, the chrono did jump between 300 FPS and 310 FPS, which is perfectly site-legal with the room to be upgraded. Despite the variance in FPs, its performance is what we would expect from G&G - consistent with good accuracy.

In the box, you get the G&G ARP556 2.0, a 450-round G&G branded Magazine and the instruction manual

From HC2 Airsoft, it retails for £309.99

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AEG | G&G ARMAMENT ARP9 3.0

 Hi friends!

Welcome back to the blog. Today, I have another first impression for you in this post - on the G&G ARP9 3.0 from my friends at HC2 Airsoft.

The ARP9 3.0 is the latest iteration of G&G's iconic SMG, this time featuring a side folding skeleton stock and a new MOSFET integrated gearbox that is smaller and more efficient than its predecessor.

The ARP9 3.0 is mostly constructed from a high-density polymer making it tough and durable. At the front of this compact SMG is a short MLOK hand guard, followed by the G&G branded receiver (that has a full-length Picatinny running along its length) and at the rear of the rifle, we have a side-folding skeleton stock that also houses the battery.

Specs:

• M-LOK Handguard
• Side folding skeleton stock 
• MOSFET Integrated Gearbox 
• QD spring guide to allow for easy power tuning 
• G&G pre-upgraded internals 
• Ifrit 25K Motor-Short Axis orange (25000rpm)
• Adjustable hop-up

The ARP9 3.0 features G&G's upgraded MOSFET system, which is more compact and efficient than its predecessor. Additionally, it has a QD spring guide for effortless power tuning without gearbox disassembly. Retaining G&G's renowned pre-upgraded internals, it still houses the impressive 25,000 RPM high-speed motor, ensuring the ARP9's signature rapid-fire rate.

Range test: During our range test it averaged around 312 FPS, perfectly site legal with the room to be upgraded. Its performance is what we would expect from G&G - consistent with good accuracy.

In the box, you get the G&G ARP9 3.0, a 68-Round Mid-Cap FCCM Magazine and the instruction manual. From my friends at HC2 Airsoft, the ARP9 3.0 retails for £339.99.

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AEG | G&G FAR9!

Hi friends!

Welcome back to the blog. Today we're back with an AEG first impression, and in this one, we'll be looking at the G&G FAR9 from my friends over at HC2 Airsoft.

The FAR9 from G&G took IWA 2023 by storm and we finally have it in hand. The FAR9 is a 9mm style SMG airsoft rifle that folds down to a 3rd of its size for easy storage and transport. It features an MLOK handguard and a side folding stock.

The FAR9 folded away:

Specs:

• Ultra-lightweight polymer receivers 
• M-LOK handguard 
• Picatinny / 20mm RIS rail 
• 8mm ball bearing gearbox 
• G&G MOSFET 
• ETU 2.0 system 
• Rear-wired CHFS folding stock 
• FCCM 68-round magazine 
• G&G Ifrit 25K long axis motor (25,000RPM) installed 
• Rear-mounted loop for mounting slings 
• Flip-up front and rear iron sights

Range test: During our range test, it chrono'd at 285 FPS, which is perfectly site-legal with the room to be upgraded although m,much lower than expected. Again, its performance is what we would expect from G&G - consistent with good accuracy.

In the box, you get the G&G FAR9, 68 Round Mid-Cap FCCM Magazine and the instruction manual. From HC2 Airsoft, it retails for £259.99.

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GBB | VORSK VMP-1C!

Hi friends!

Welcome back to the blog. Today we're back with a GBB first impression, and in this one, we'll be looking at the VORSK VMP-1C from my friends over at HC2 Airsoft.

The VMP-1C from VORSK is the compact version of their already compact GBB SMG. It’s made from a high-density Polymer and has a QD sling socket at the rear rather than a folding stock making it tough, lightweight and perfect for CQB.

Specs:

• High-density polymer construction 
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel 
• 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel 
• System 7 adjustable HOP-up unit 
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver 
• 20mm Picatinny rail at the 6 o'clock position 
• Removable/repositionable 20mm side rails 
• QD Sling socket at the rear - QD Sling swivel pre-installed 
• VORSK's unique stipple texture on the pistol grip 
• Compatible with VORSK VMP-1 Magazines and ASG/KWA/KSC MP9/TP9 magazines

Rangetest:

As you can see from the video, we just decided to press full f*cking send and record this SMG in full-auto mode which was really fun. Of course, you wouldn't be able to use full-auto in CQB but this would be fun for a woodland game. On semi-auto, it performed well, fed well and was pretty accurate once we adjusted the hop. The only thing I will say is the magazine struggled a little because of how cold it was (we recorded this during the cold snap in January).

In the box, you get the VORSK VMP-1C GBB SMG, a 45rnd Green Gas Magazine, the Quick Start guide, a Spare Nozzle, PVC Patch and the HOP-up adjustment tool. From HC2, the VMP-1C retails for £169.99.

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Photos by Charlie Chatwood.

GBBP | VORSK EU17 REQUIEM EDITION!

 Hi friends!

Welcome back to the blog. Today we're back with a GBBP first impression, and in this one we'll be looking at the VORSK EU17 Requiem Edition from my friends over at HC2 Airsoft.

The EU7 Requiem edition is a green gas blowback pistol from VORSK, is a pistol for those who like to stand out. Externally, it has a 12mm CW female threaded outer barrel with a 14mm CCW male thread adapter pre-installed making it tracer unit/suppressor ready, 20mm Picatinny frame rail, Forward slide serrations, a Cut-out for VORSK BDS mounting plate, Raised light-enhancing iron sights at the rear of the pistol, and it's finished off with a Textured finger-rigged pistol grip. Although its most striking feature is the white finish and gold accents.

Internal Specs:

• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel
• Adjustable HOP-up unit
• Gen.4 Style enlarged magazine release 
• EU-series Two-stage safety trigger
• Hidden trigger lock safety in the centre of the 20mm rail 
• Steel slide lock/release

Chrono and Range Test: Although I'm not a huge fan of the colour way (gold and white isn't really my thing, gold and black tho 👀), this pistol performs well for the price point.

 

In the box, you get the VORSK EU7 GBB Pistol; REQUIEM Edition, a 24rnd Green Gas Magazine, 2 x spare backstraps, the user manual, a spare Nozzle and a REQUIEM Edition PVC Patch. From HC2 Airsoft, it retails for £129.99.

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Photos by Charlie Chatwood.