By Thomas Lau
Published: August 11, 2005
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Introduction
I crossed by a local airsoft shop while I was wandering around. Inside
the shop, I was unlucky enough to find only HK$200 (US$25.6) in my
wallet. If only I stuffed HK$25 (US$3.2) more into my wallet I could’ve
bought the TM Glock 18c EBB. I only had enough money to buy the other
EBBs. (For those who are new to airsoft, EBB stands for Electric Blow
Back) You see, I’m a M9 lover, so even if it is the oldest EBB Tokyo
Marui have produced, I’d still buy it. The shopkeeper was kind enough
to give me four alkaline batteries.
Back at home, I quickly got it out of the plastic bag and I was
impressed by the look of the cover. On it are Japanese scribbles which
says: (on the left top corner) Electric Blow Back, Slide moves back and
forth! (on the left bottom corner) Can shoot 25 metres and more! And
This gun should only be used by 10 year-olds +. (on the right bottom
corner are English righting) Type M92F MILITARY and a HOP UP sign right
on top of it.
For those who don’t know what’s a HOP UP, the HOP UP system is a
backspin added to the BB when it shoots so it will go three times
further than normal.
Looks
I opened the box and looked at the gun. It had a HOP UP tag on it which
I quickly threw away. The M9’s looks are just wonderful! It looks like
plain plastic but actually they’re high quality stuff.
On the left hand side of the slide is: US 9mm M9 MILITARY
On the right hand side of the slide is: US 9mm M9 TOKYO MARUI Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
On the sides of the butt are the Baretta logo and US MILITARY circling it.
Finally I picked up the gun.
The TM M92F Military EBB is lighter than I thought it would be.
Compared to my other spring pistols (TM G17L and HFC M9 Elite Comp.) it
is like a third of it. However, I got used to it after a while.
The grip is hard and solid, gripping on it feels safe. I slid my finger
into the trigger, all smooth and shiny, just what’s expected on a TM
gun. Underneath the trigger on the butt is the little thing which you’d
need to press on in order to get the gun working. I find it really
annoying.
Magazine and Batteries
The EBB uses a banana shaped magazine. It fits around 16 rounds the
most. The best thing I like about the magazine is that it’s half
transparent. If you put it up in the light, you’d see how much is left-
handy in skirmishes? But it is impossibly hard to load the first round
into the magazine, hint: load it straight down instead of across.
The battery compartment is in the butt. Just open the flap and put 4
AAA batteries. It is recommended to use alkaline batteries, in order to
have higher performance.
Performance
Shooting the first EBB I’ve ever fired, it was more powerful than I
thought it would be. I was told that EBB’s are the weakest type of gun
but I find it nearly the power of my other spring pistols. When you
shoot an EBB the slide moves back and forth, this is called Blow Back.
It said 25 metres on the cover so I tried it out 5 0.12g BBs around 7
metres away to check it out.
I fired five rounds- as you can see, the results doesn’t look very well
but I was quite happy with it since they all hit the black circle and
through the paper (I was told that EBB’s don’t shoot through paper, lol)
The next day I carried two pistols to a skirmish (we call them
“wargame” here), my new EBB and with all the fresh batteries the M92F
Military EBB lasted long enough to lunch break. My cousin’s got a M4-S
AEG and he was shot by my EBB from behind (around 10 metres away) :P In
the end I survived with my EBB and my other spring pistol.
Pros:
- solid, tough
- powerful enough in most CQB games
- hop up
- blow back (looks like the real thing)
Cons:
- too light
- not accurate enough in target practice
Conclusion
I’ve heard that you can upgrade your EBB. I’m not too sure but I’ll
update whenever I hear news.
I recommend the Tokyo Marui M92F MILITARY EBB to anyone aging around
10-15 who doesn’t have enough money to buy an AEG. Have fun!
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By Twisterx44
Published: August 30, 2004
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Well this my first review, we’ll see how it goes…
Ok so I ordered this Mac 10 off of AirsoftAtlanta.com for my little brother, who is 10. It cost him like 50 bucks including shipping, but took its time getting here. Oh well, its here now.
First Impressions:
I opened the box to find no instructions. Whatever, how hard can it be? I took everything out of the styrofome and attached the silencer to the barrel...looked pretty cool.
I put in the clip, (which doesnt store bbs, it is the battery) and pulled out the stock. I felt like a true gangsta! Haha just kidding, but it really was pretty cool.
It had a fairly nice weight, although made completely of plastic. With the mag (battery) and silencer, it was WAY, let my emphasize WAY better-made than the minis. It was also quite a bit larger. If you take a look at the pictures, you can see even in looks this way out-does a mini.
Then I found the top compartment where the bbs go.
I went outside and filled up the compartment. It held maybe 50-100 in there. As I took the safety off, I closed the top sliding door to the bb cavity. Time for the fun, right? Wrong. I pressed the trigger. Nothing. In all of my excitement, i had forgot to charge the battery!!
I went back inside and plugged the charger into the wall, and the cord into the battery, a.k.a the clip. Then I went down to play halo on my Xbox for an hour or so...
Function:
Ok so I kicked butt in halo...anyway I went upstairs and unplugged the magazine. I went outside, this time intent on actually firing the gun. Off went the safety, in went the battery. I pressed the trigger and the bbs started spitting out, but not as fast as I had expected. The sound was fairly high-pitched, but more tolerable than those minis. After about 15 seconds of on-and-off full auto fire, the bbs were all gone. I decided to try out the hopper. It looks like one of those bbs containers with a quick-load spout, but the spout part has a hole in the top, and has the ribbed outside so that it can screw into the plastic clamp that attaches to the top of the gun.
I loaded the container with bbs (at least 500, maybe 800) and started firing...it was fun, but it had such a short range. For more than maybe 50 or 60 feet i actually had to slightly tilt the gun barrel upwards for the bbs to reach the target. Also, every 10 shots or so it would dry fire; got kinda irritating, I would pop up to shoot at an enemy that was running and hear the rat tat tat of the gun firing away but no bbs would come out for a few seconds. After that however, the bbs came out at like 4-5 bbs per second. Hell, you don’t really have to aim with that thing! Not too bad for a gun in the upper end of the mini class. Definitely worth the few extra bucks instead of a mini. Since for the moment I’m only engaged in springer wars in my back yard, which is about 100' X 100' or so, this gun is excellent for close range support fire or cover fire. Although in combat it really does require the hopper, this gun looks great as a wall piece for a collection, is fully auto and beats any other mini by a LONG shot, and although more expensive, is worth the extra money.
Conclusion:
All in all, this gun will function well and will be a large advantage in springer wars, or just CQB/backyard skirmishes. Although technically in the mini category, it out shoots it by far, can hold more bbs, is better quality, and is a full sized Mac 10. It looks awesome, is excellent for cover fire, spraying an area, or intimidating someone with a springer by hosing down their cover with bbs.
For the money, I would say a great addition to a spring gun(s) arsenal. It can definitely compete with most spring pistols, but is best being used to give team members cover fire or making quite a large distraction. I would recommend this awesome looking gun to any airsofter wishing to spice up the neighborhood springer game, or someone who just wants a cool looking gun.
-Twisterx44
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By Meatball
Published: December 5, 2003
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Looks
When deciding to buy one of these things, I had no idea how mini they actually are. This one is a foot long, maybe a little longer, I believe it is the biggest of the minis, and it is a pretty sturdy little thing in terms of cracking and such. Of course I haven't dropped it much, but it hasn't had any durability problems. I bought this gun along with my cousins who got an MP5, XM-177, and AK47 along with my AUG. They were all about the same in looks, and build.
Function
There is a safety on each of the guns, which you have to hold down, while you fire. You can see the AUG's safety in the picture above, on the top of the handle next to the trigger. They are a bit of a hassle to start off but you get used to your safety button. The AUG has hop-up along with the XM-177, and M16a1 minis. The others do not have hop-up (at least its not said on their box that they do).
This thing shoots kind of slow, and batteries probably last for about 2000 rounds, which go by pretty quick when you’re plinking around. I believe it advertised to shoot 300 rounds a minute, which seems to be about accurate. The XM-177 does seem to have a higher rate of fire then the others I have seen. The MP5 and AK47 both slowly decrease in ROF until breaking, but my AUG held its ground.
Performance
Well this thing shoots pretty slowly in terms of FPS, but it WILL hurt at close ranges to bare skin, but that’s about the only time it will hurt. It shoots about 50-60 feet maximum. But that doesn't mean you can skirmish from that distance. This is something you should not buy if you would like to skirmish with it. It is something to plink around, and in the house with, and you can have a good time doing that. Since it is full auto, you can have fun whipping it out on friends, and things of that sort. But you will still need eye protection.
Out of the 4 minis, two remain. My AUG, and the XM-177. Which are the only of the four with hop-up. I have not looked into this, but I believe buying a non-hop up mini means it will break. Mine is working just like it was new, and so is the XM-177. We used them A LOT when first buying them, going through thousands of rounds. Now that I have an AEG, they aren't in use anymore.
Conclusion
Good for plinking, not skirmishing. Worth $20, and no more, I have seen them for $15 so that should not be a problem. It can be fun to have one of these around, but I recommend getting one with hop-up so it lasts longer. |
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By Infrared
Published: December 5, 2003
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The Micro Uzi, also known as the Uzi Pistol, is Uzi's contribution to the world of compact machine pistols. Firing from an open bolt and operating in a similar manner to a full-size Uzi, the Micro Uzi offers a lot of power in a small package. Typically seen in 9mm, there are other variants such as .41 Action Express and .45 ACP. The Micro Uzi is usually fitted with a threaded barrel that allows for the attachment of accessories such as sound suppressors. This inexpensive airsoft version of the Uzi Pistol may offer new players a lot of bang for their buck.
Appearance
This airsoft looks fairly close to a real Uzi Pistol in size and proportion. It's obviously made of plastic, but it's got enough familiar markings and features that the construction doesn't detract too much from the overall picture. The weak point of this airsoft's appearance has to be the trigger - it looks like it came straight off a squirt gun. Other than that, it's not too bad - the safety selector switch and magazine release look good. The sights are adequate. The magazine looks fine when it's in the gun, but its realism ends when you remove it from the gun; see below.
Function
This airsoft works much like mini electric airsofts do - it uses four or eight AA-size batteries to run a full-auto-only electric system fed by a gravity hopper in the top of the gun. In this case, the hopper is accessed by pulling back on the Uzi's charging lever atop the receiver. Once open, you can pour around 50 BBs into the airsoft.
A strange feature on this gun is that it has two battery compartments - one in the back of the receiver, and the other in the magazine. Both hold four AA batteries, but apparently only one compartment needs to be filled. It will work if either compartment has batteries, and it will also work if both compartments have batteries. Using eight batteries doesn't seem to affect rate of fire or power, but it would probably serve to double your operational time. I suppose if extra magazines were available, having the batteries there would be handy for quick power-ups. The safety selector switch doesn't appear to have any actual function - it doesn't prevent firing in either position, and it doesn't let you select one battery compartment or the other.
When you pull the trigger on this model, the experience is much like that when you fire a regular mini airsoft; it fires at around three or four rounds per second. This model seems to have a lower velocity than common minis do, though - at seven yards I had to aim about a foot high to hit the target. There was still enough power left to punch through a paper target, but the effective range on this airsoft is probably limited to ten or maybe twelve yards. Also, the gravity feed system wasn't as reliable as on a common mini; it would fire two or three BBs and then dry fire three or four times before more BBs would feed. It's not much of a problem since you've got fifty rounds to play with and you'll likely be "spraying and praying" with a model like this, but it is a little annoying.
Accuracy
This airsoft's accuracy is mainly limited by its power. At seven yards, I was able to keep shots in a nine-inch circle, which is not bad considering the relatively low-quality full-auto-only mechanism in this model. You could probably reliably put hits on a stationary human-sized target out to fifteen yards, but with this model's low velocity, hitting a moving target would involve a certain measure of luck.
Overall Impressions
Like the minis, this airsoft is simple fun, and it's attractively priced. It would be a good option for a budget electric gun if you don't like the shrunken aspect of the mini airsofts. It also might make a good backup if you're strapped for cash. As for me, I'd rather have a more accurate and powerful semi-auto gas gun than a low-powered electric.
-Infrared
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By Infrared
Published: December 5, 2003
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There are a great number of these mini Airsofts on the market. They come in a wide variety of styles (M16, AK47, MP5, G3, XM177, AUG), and they're cheap (around $40 usually), small, and best of all, full-auto. They run on four AA size batteries, and some even have a socket to accept wall current (which would sort of limit your mobility but would be an excellent idea for a stationary indoor defense).
Appearance
The Unicorn Mini-M16 is around eight or nine inches long and is of course, well out of proportion to a real M-16. However, a lot of attention has been paid to the markings and controls on the weapon, even though the only functional controls are the safety and the trigger. This particular model is designed after the M16A1, and exhibits all the recognizable features such as three-prong flash suppressor, teardrop-shaped forward assist, lack of shell deflector, triangular hand guards, and so on.
Function
Well, under good circumstances, this thing is fun to shoot. However, the quality of this particular piece has come into question several times. BOHICA has had a similar experience with his Mini-MP5, but he only had trouble with his once whereas I've had nothing but trouble with my Mini-M16 (I believe our two mini's are made by different companies - there are several companies making them).
When it was working, it was accurate and had decent range due to the built in (but non-adjustable) Hop-up. The spring-loaded safety had to be held in the down or forward position at all times to enable firing. That's the way the minis are designed. The rate of fire was slightly slower than BOHICA's Mini-MP5 for some reason. Maybe because of the different manufacturer, maybe because of the batteries used, who knows. But like I said, that was when it was working. Shortly after I got it, there was a short inside the mini and I had to take it apart (not fun - if you do it, be sure you lay down a large white sheet first so you can keep track of all the parts... also do it in an uncluttered room because springs are likely to go flying). Once I had found the short and re-soldered the connection better, I put it back together. Well, it worked fine for a while after that, but then it just stopped working again. I could hear a whirring noise like the motor was turning, but it wasn't firing. I took it apart again and found that the gear on the motor had come loose and had to be super-glued back in place. Once this was accomplished, I reassembled the mini and test-fired it without BBs. It worked! I loaded up some BBs and squeezed the trigger at my pellet trap, and after a second or so of full auto fire, I noticed the BBs were just rolling out the end of the barrel and dropping to the floor. So I took it apart again, and noticed one of the piston springs was missing. I have no idea where it went. I'm still looking for it, and until I find it, the mini is pretty much useless. I suppose I could go to True Value Hardware and find a suitable replacement, but I'm determined not to put another penny into this thing except for batteries and pellets. However, when it was working at one point, I did attach the tracer unit to it for fun. There was a bit of improvisation occurring then, but here's what I did: I removed the flash suppressor (which normally has a small amount of glue holding it in place, but didn't at that time because I had already taken the mini apart) and wrapped a couple pieces of tape around the exposed muzzle to increase its diameter. I then assembled the tracer unit with the pistol adapter reversed, and then it slid right onto the Mini-M16. Looked pretty funny, but it worked.
Accuracy
Probably not too horrible considering it had Hop-up, but I won't be able to test it on paper until I find that missing spring...
Update
I finally found that missing spring and reinstalled it. I swear, that Mini-M16 has been taken apart more than the Starr report. Anyway, I got it working again, and fired it for accuracy.
As you can see from the below target this mini isn't particularly accurate (it is full-auto only and doesn't really have sights), but you will note that it hits center of mass reliably, rather than stringing shots wildly left and right. You will notice that a good deal of pellets simply dented the paper and failed to penetrate. This doesn't really mean much except this weapon won't have much effective range. It would be good for casual indoor play or maybe even close-up outdoor use. It seems to me that BOHICA's Mini-MP5 is a little more powerful than this M16 is. One must be careful to hold the Minis exactly upright with the muzzle pointed straight or even a little downward since these operate on a gravity-fed hopper magazine. This fact limits their potential for any "serious" use.
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Overall Impressions
If these things worked properly, they would be a hell of a lot of fun. I hear most minis are pretty reliable, and since BOHICA fixed his, he's not had a single problem with it. Once I find the spring for mine, it'll probably be the same way. The minis are a great intro to Airsoft since they're inexpensive, and they're full-auto fun. For a tournament Airsofter, a mini would make a nice cheap backup weapon since it is full auto. Only problem is finding a convenient way to carry it where it's readily accessible, since no holster company makes Mini-MP5/M16/XM177/G3/AUG holsters.
-Infrared
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UHC G3a3
By Infrared
Published: December 5, 2003
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The Unicorn Hobby Company is getting a lot of press in the casual Airsoft community through its line of inexpensive, full auto miniature Airsofts. The line seems to have expanded once again, and though we haven't gotten any of the latest models, we do have an H&K G3A3 from their first add-ons.
Appearance
The Unicorn Mini-G3A3 is around eight or nine inches long and is of course, well out of proportion to a real H&K G3. However, as with their other mini guns, a lot of attention has been paid to the markings and controls on the weapon, even though the only functional controls are the safety and the trigger. This particular model is designed after the G3A3, and exhibits all the recognizable features such as green stocks, a birdcage-style flash suppressor, shrouded front sight and rear drum-type sight, and so on.
Function
So far, the Mini-G3 is performing well. It sounds solid and has shot reliably since I got it, which is more than I can say for the Mini-M16 I used to have. The G3 feels better in my hands than the M16 did, and the sights are a lot better. The only trouble I've had so far with the G3 is that occasionally the BBs will not drop normally into the firing chamber, but that's probably just a normal consequence of having a gravity-fed gun like this.
Accuracy
The Mini-G3 groups fairly well at seven yards with .2g and .25g BBs, the .25g BBs allowing for a slightly tighter group but shooting about six or seven inches lower than the .2g pellets. With the heavier BBs I noticed pronounced drop even at seven yards along with a substantially lower velocity compared with the .2g ammo. Even though the .2g ammo shoots a couple inches high of the mark at seven yards, this is what I'd stick with since the gun's range is limited with heavier ammo.
Overall Impressions
Finally, a Mini-Airsoft that leads me to give credit to the line. BOHICA's Mini-MP5 is still going strong, but I had my reservations due to the experience with the M16. This G3 has changed my mind however, and I believe that the M16 was the exception to the rule. This little gun is a lot of fun to shoot, it's inexpensive, and takes standard batteries which are readily available. The style of the G3 is well done, and it's just a pleasure to shoot. If you were into casual Airsoft, this (or another member of the series) would be a perfect choice.
-Infrared
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