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G & G ARMAMENT PCC45
gives a nod to the past but brings things completely , thrillingly up to date .
Many that have seen images of the PCC45 have immediately said “ this is a modern take on the Heckler & Koch UMP ” and they would be right in saying this , purely down to the fact that the PCC45 uses that larger magazine but they would also be very wrong in my opinion , as this is an entirely new beast that just happens to use a similar magazine !
If anything , the gun bunny in me would say that in looks the PCC45 is far closer in aesthetic to the Walther MPK / L , the poor “ second ” of the 1960 ’ s to the H & K MP5 but with an UMP-style stock and a big mag . Yes , I know that the MPK and MPL were both 9 × 19mm
“ UMP ” I ’ ll concede ) and down to the slim , elegant motor grip . At the sharp end there is an alloy knurled muzzle cover which hides a standard 14mm CCW thread and the PCC45 comes pre-fitted with G & Gs own excellent flip up iron sights . There ’ s a QD-stud sling point on both the handguard and the stock but if you prefer there ’ s also a rock-solid sling point to rear left too .
Internally is what we have come to expect as the “ norm ” now from G & G - and that ’ s reliable and effective electrics and mechanicals ! In addition to a 25K
Parabellum but if you look at the silhouette and the way that the forward venting slot positioning on the Walther is so similar to what we would class as M-LOK these days , then I believe you ’ ll see where I ’ m coming from . Like it or not though , the PCC45 is one of a kind and that uniqueness of character to me makes it all the better for that .
Externally the PCC45 is a solid affair that feels beautifully put together whilst having an enormous visual appeal . It retains and enhances the design traits seen on both the SMC9 and the latest TR16 SBR 308s to give a feeling that a “ new family ” is emerging here , being both futuristic and at the same time traditional . The front slim-line 205mm CNC Hard Anodized QD M-LOK Handguard looks absolutely modern and of course gives great scope for mounting accessories . It melds almost seamlessly into the upper receiver , which has a continuation of incuts to mimic the M-LOK at the front and “ flow ” the design pleasingly along the length of the AEG , as well as a railed upper for mounting optics if you desire .
Whilst many of the external parts are made of highquality alloy , the upper and lower are of high-grade , high-strength fiberglass-reinforced polymer and this construction carries on through to the generouslylong , side-folding stock ( okay , this does look a bit
Long Axis ( G & G Orange ) motor there ’ s a full metal G2 8mm bearing gearbox with a quick spring change design , full metal gearset and metal bushings , along with G & Gs Gen4 Mosfet with ETU . The ETU is designed to add choice , as well as offering battery protection to prevent the carbine from firing when the voltage is too low , along with motor jam and spring compression detection to be totally on the safe side ! The ETU also lets you reprogram the full auto mode through the trigger , so you can choose between semi / auto and semi / three round burst modes easily and with audible cues to assist .
“ ROUNDS DOWN ”
The PCC45 comes with a 110 BB “ exposed bullet mag ” as standard which fits and feeds well and we understand that G & G will also provide 520 BB hi-cap to support the AEG . I was unable to try the hi-cap but I have no doubt it will also function perfectly . I did try the magazine in a couple of SMG-mag pouches but , as with the UMP , these are physically quite large , so an UMP mag pouch is the obvious solution here . Just to note , I also tried a couple of different brand UMP mags in the AEG and neither fitted , so my advice is to
10 MARCH 2021