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Airsoft Core |
By Militaryadvisor
Published: December 25, 2003
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HFC MP5210 Pump Action
Introduction
If you are looking for a balance between performance and looks then the MP5210 is what you want. It's pump action which means if fired correctly you can continuely spray an area full of bbs. Its capacity is 42 bbs and the accuracy is amazing for a spring gun.
Range/Accuracy
With all airsoft guns you have to understand where your rounds tend to fall, and then adjust for that, with the HFC version of the MP5 I was amazed that I didn't have to zero in at all indoors. The groupings when fired at 10-25 yards are astonishing. When outdoors reminder is to always take windage and elevation as a factor but majority of the time the engagements you are in are CQB but the submachine gun performs fine outdoors.
Rounds/Capacity
The interesting thing about this airsoft gun is the acutal magazine. It holds 42, there are two comparments each holding 21, when the first set of rounds have been fired there is a little pin that is touched to ram up the other 21 bbs and from there you can begin to fire.
Comfort/Mobility
It is lightweight, and compact as all MP5 Series are designed to be. With the A5 collaspable stock it makes it easy to conceal and also viable for long-medium range engagements. Along with the pumpaction capability and compactness it is the leading airsoft spring gun used in competitions.
Realism
This airsoft gun is modeled after the older version of the MP5AS, it is not the navy fire selecting system, it utlitizes HK's earlier verison of selective fire. Nonetheless there is great detail that has been taken into the design and development of this airsoft gun. Aside from pump action that sways from realism it still maintains the same design/feel of the real thing. I've only seen a MP5 once in my lifetime because its one expensive firearm, costing above 5,000 USD. But the weapon is damn close, I dont recommend walking around in the neigboorhood with this because the police will shot first and ask questions later. SO PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR AIRSOFT RULES/LAWS/REGULATIONS!
Upgrades/Accessories
To find accessories for your spring guns are hard, majority of them come for AEGs, but the HFC model I was able to fit a Aimpoint Red Dot Scope C version and a laser adapter which you can find at walmart. Other than that its pretty much a waste of money to upgrade a spring gun.
Performance in Engagements
I have not used the HFC in long-range woodland environments but I have indoors in CQB environments. I have to say that above everything else its the pump action that stands out. With the 42 round capacity and pump action dont be surprised if everyone in the airsoft spring gun compeition section sends you first through the door. Because the weapon you have is and should be used close range and when a breach is necessary.
Downsides
The only downside I find in the HFC after prolong use, is that as it is pump action the plastic will begin to wear and tear, and so eventually your going to have to cock the gun back each time manually once the pumpaction fails.
Upside
This is a spring gun, worth around 50 USD you cant have a better balance between performance and realism.
Comparision to other spring guns
The brother to the HFC is the silenced version of the MP5, the performance is similiar, and I would choose the pump action because it performs better. The XM (Earlier Version of the M4 or M16 with an adjustable stock) is about double the price, and the only reason is due to more metal and realism. I also own the XM, it is a beautiful gun, but when in competition my primary weapon is the HFC MP5210 because it has more capacity that most spring guns, it has more range, and it is compact.
Conclusion
HFC MP5210 provides the best balance between cost and effectiveness. It is a worthy airsoft gun being that it is spring. If you are a collector of airsoft buy spring, if you are a competitor buy and save up your money for AEGs.
Author Notes:
Make sure before you begin your hobby in airsoft to determine if you are a collector or competitor of airsoft. There is a major difference, I made a mistake by purchasing many airsoft spring guns, that total up to equal a worth AEG. Soon I will acquire the TM MP5 RAS, or TM M4 RIS. But there are more cost with all the tatical gear and equipment it will come to about 1,000 USD, but hey, its better than paintballing and once your in the competition theres no other cost then just the 5 USD bbs.
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