Airsoft Action 03 - Dec 2011 | Page 15

THE ARMOURY is more than enough for use in a CQB scenario. With the hop fully off it was achieving a respectable 283-300fps. With hop set for a 0.20g, this dropped to 270-285fps. Summary If you are thinking of playing at a CQB event and are looking for something to use other than a pistol, or if you’re not convinced by gas blow back SMGs, then this is an ideal bit of kit. Alternatively, you might be looking for a backup AEG for your sniper load-out and don’t fancy spending a fortune. Either way, for the money the Classic Army B&T MP5K represents fantastic value and it’s guaranteed to leave a smile on your face as you blatt away! n SPECIFICATIONS only 315mm with a barrel length of just 110mm. Fitting or changing the battery is a bit awkward, but after a few goes it becomes much easier. With the two rear pins and end cap off and the front sling hook out and the foregrip off, the stick battery then slides in the top of the receiver sitting on top of the version three gearbox. While the foregrip is off you will see the hop-up adjuster, which is a sliding bar located on the left hand side of the receiver. This is covered when the foregrip is fitted. So with my 200BB magazine loaded and battery fitted, off I went to test this fine little SMG. On single shot she is no different to any other AEG – but flick her to auto and she springs to life. The MP5 feels like it’s struggling to get out of your hands as it bounces around with a proper ‘clacker, clacker,