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respectable price , although I found it cheaper if you buy the box of five rather than individually .
One thing that stands out for me , is the fact a gun of this quality and this price comes with a GATE X-ASR Mosfet so you can use either a 7.4v or an 11.1 LiPo and it will allow the use of up to a m120 spring as stated in the specs . Included is a little card which tells you what the Mosfet is diagnosing as it features a basic troubleshoot ; in the event something goes wrong you may be able to rectify it yourself before the unnecessary trip to a tech . Specna Arms still use the standard shuttle and contact system in a lot of the EDGE models , so trigger response can sometimes be a little slower than the person using it … just FYI . This AEG would make a great starter for anyone looking to purchase their first , or it would provide a great base for the more experienced player looking to buy and upgrade . Bill : Well , it would seem that the crew have done a really cool job with the individual models , all of which I ’ ve tested myself in the past , apart from the Krytac Trident MKII PDW that I ’ ll review fully next month as it really deserves some space !
It only remains for me to mention the “ curveball ” model in our selection , which is the G & G PRK-9 and we decided to place it in the “ PDW ” category given its size ! At just 350mm long with the stock folded to the side , the PRK-9 looks utterly like an insanely chopped AK , with a full metal lower receiver and hinged top-cover visually the same as those you ’ d find on any AK variant . The fire-selector is also 100 % “ klacker ” but of the “ tactical style ”, featuring ( as it does ) the thumb-rests for ease of use . Whilst the dedicated and stockless “ pistol ” variant is nice , it ’ s the RTS model that to me is the most useable , as it features a FAL-style locking system that holds a buffer tube with polymer sliding stock ( the stock design is one of G & Gs own , and is very , very good !) firmly and solidly open , or closed , meaning you can shoulder and aim properly , rather than just holding it above your head spraying and praying !
At the front end things are also distinctly different , as the muzzle of the PRK-9 is only a mere 90mm from the front of the lower receiver ! Yes , it really is THAT short ! Even so , there are some cool features in evidence with a fixed 5-slot lower rail for a foregrip , and additional 10-slot rails fitted at 3 and 6 o ’ clock . The rail on the RHS is cut away to accommodate a short folding cocking lever which reveals the hop adjustment wheel . In addition , the muzzle itself is neatly finished off with a knurled cover , which can be removed to reveal a standard 14mm CCW thread so that you can fit a suppressor or tracer unit … in my mind the PRK-9 is just gagging for a suppressor . All I can say in conclusion about this lovely “ oddball ”, is that I have added a PRK-9 RTS to my “ Kalashnikov Kollektiv ” because it ’ s superbly made , shoots well and is actually a genuine addition to the ongoing story of the much-revered , much-loved ( by me at least !) Automat Kalsahnikova ! AA
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46 MARCH 2021