When I first saw the box for this gun, all I could say was “wow”. When I opened it up and actually saw the rifle, I was very impressed. And when I saw how economical it was, I was knocked off my feet.
For less than $190 (retailer dependant), you get a reliable Classic Army M15A4, with an all-metal quad rail, crane stock, a 9.6v 1300mah crane stock battery, a battery charger, hicap mag, and a sling. Everything you need to get started.
The body of the gun is plastic, but don’t let that fool you. It’s neither weak nor cheap. Side story- I had the pleasure of attending a leadership, team building and tactics course conducted by SEALS; my plastic-bodied AEG and myself taking a severe beating. At the end of the long weekend, my gun was so filthy that it changed color. But it survived and continued to run like a champ. Point being, as long as any gun is not purposely abused or run over by a truck, a plastic body will hold up just fine. As a plus, the carrying handle is removable, revealing a rail that you can attach optics or other sights to.
The CA M15A4 also comes with a high torque motor (not normally found in entry-level guns) and standard version 2 gearbox. On the downside, it has plastic bushings. You should get plenty of life out of these bushings, but at first opportunity, I recommend swapping them out for metal.
Performance-wise, this AEG shoots a respectable 350+ fps and has a decent rate of fire.
The charger is the non-smart wall version which, left unsupervised, will ruin the battery. A non-smart charger will keep pumping juice into the battery, even past full capacity. This in turn damages the battery. I always recommend purchasing a smart charger, even if a gun comes with a standard wall charger.
So if you have a younger sibling or teenager looking for their first gun, then this is a good option. To improve it into a respectable mid-level gun, I would recommend installing a tightbore barrel, replacing the bushings, adding a 120 spring, and bumping the battery up to a 9.6v 4200 crane stock.
Pros:
-metal quad rail
-crane stock with battery
-Classic Army quality
-all in one kit
-rail under carrying handle
-pre-installed high torque motor
-extremely low cost!
Cons:
-replace bushings at first opportunity
-replace wall charger with a smart version
-plastic body vulnerable if abused
Final verdict: Impressive for a starter!
