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RED CELL: SUB MACHINEGUNS
RED CELL SUB MACHINE GUNS
JUST LIKE MANY OF OUR FELLOW PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD, RED CELL ARE LITERALLY CHAMPING AT THE BIT TO GET BACK OUT FOR FULL RANGE DAYS AGAIN, AND WE SINCERELY HOPE THAT THIS IS THE LAST REPORT WE’LL HAVE TO BRING IN WHILST SEPARATED! HOWEVER, WITH A DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON HARD GAME USE, YOU MIGHT SAY WE KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT SMGS, AND AS USUAL BILL KICKS THINGS OFF!
Ah, the Sub Machinegun, or SMG, is a subject I never tire of talking about! I guess I come from a slightly different timeline from many of you reading this, and I grew up reading “Victor, Warlord, Battle/Action” and “Commando” comics where the hero of the piece would undoubtedly have a Thompson, a STEN gun, or an MP40 in hand during their adventures! The SMG was “THE THING” for many of my age and it’s something that I carried all the way through my earliest airsoft games in the form of an MP5 from numerous brands!
But the tale of the SMG is a long one! I would argue that the very first of what we would refer to as the “modern military SMG” was the MP 18 manufactured by Theodor Bergmann Abteilung Waffenbau that was brought into service in 1918 by the German Army during World War I as the primary weapon of the “Sturmtruppen”, the specialised German WWI trench assault groups. Up until then infantry combat was traditionally “ranged” and the bolt-action rifle was the king of the battlefield, but the bloody and gruesome, often hand to hand combat seen within the close-confines of trench systems called for something smaller, and with a higher rate of fire… the term “trench broom” which referred to shotguns, fully-automatic carbines, and eventually the Bergmann SMG was coined for a reason!
WWII saw most armies still largely armed with those bolt-action rifles, and the .303 SMLE did sterling service against the venerable 7.92×57mm Kar98k, but the with the “Blitzkrieg” came a new, fast-moving type of land warfare fought from the backs of vehicles
that required more easily carried, fast-firing sub-machine guns with effective riflemen and LMG gunners in support; far from the days of the “Sturmtruppen” being over when trench warfare ceased to be the norm, the soldiers of a new war were confronted with fighting in towns and cities, and the “weapons mix” was chosen accordingly.
WWII was surely the “War of the SMG”, and whilst the Germans were again at the forefront with the excellent MP38/MP40, the Allied forces soon followed with the likes of the Thompson, the STEN, the Owen Gun and PPSh-41, and of course the M3A1 “Grease Gun”.
Even during the Cold War years the “battle rifle” still ruled the roost initially with those self-same boltactions, and then with the likes of the FN FAL, L1A1 SLR, G3, M14 and of course the AK47/AKM and the sub-machine gun largely fulfilled the role of development process.
H&K looked at the
successful G3 rifle designs, and then adapted things so make use of the 9×19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge. The MP5 was created within this group of firearms and was initially known as the HK54. First created in 1964, the H&K MP5 was developed as a pistol-calibre, blowback operated roller-locked member of the H&K weapons system, and in 1966 it was officially adopted by the German Federal Police, border guard and army special forces.
Still regarded of as one of the most reliable and effective submachine guns in the world after more than fifty years has seen the MP5 become the choice of the worlds’ most famous elite anti-terrorist, special operations and special law enforcement organisations. While more modern
“Individual Defence Weapon” or IDW for the likes of signallers, engineers, drivers, and support personnel. Whilst, for instance, the British had the Sterling and the M3 was still seen in the hands of some American rear echelon personnel, once again the Germans went their own way with the MP5.
During the early to mid-1960s it became apparent to security forces worldwide that the rise in terrorist atrocities was a trend that they had to counter and for this reason many police and military units started the hunt for a lightweight, accurate, pistol calibre sub-machine gun. The Germans of course had a bit of a history with SMGs and “machine pistols” and two companies, Carl Walther Waffenfabrik in Ulman-Donau and Heckler and Koch (H&K) GmBH in Obendorf-am-Necker were at the forefront of the submachine guns have been designed since the introduction of the MP5 it is still the user’s choice when lives are at stake.
But times they continue to be a’changin’, and whilst the SMG world has largely cooled, the development of IDW/PDW platforms has grown hotter and hotter! The terminology began to change, and in the 1990’s the term “PDW” began to crop up more and more when it came to fully-automatic small calibre firearms, and in 1991 the FN P90 appeared, featuring an unusual design with a futuristic appearance. A simple blow-back automatic weapon, it was designed to fire the FN 5.7×28mm cartridge which could penetrate soft body armour, and was designed to have a length no greater than a man’s shoulder width, to allow it to be easily carried and manoeuvred in tight spaces, such as the inside of
a vehicle.
Form a firearms historian’s perspective, a few years later Parker-Hale unveiled an interesting and dedicated personal defence weapon in 1999. The Parker-Hale PDW (a reworking of the Bushman Ltd IDW) was designed as a multi-purpose weapon that could take on a number of roles. Primarily it was designed as a super-compact submachine gun, but it could also be used as a handgun, a marksman weapon or a light support weapon. It was very much intended to be the ultimate “SF” weapon. It was tested by the British Army and Special Forces, and again showed signs of promise, but Parker Hale hit financial trouble and was bought out, ceasing all firearms manufacture; sadly all work on the PDW was brought to an indefinite standstill, and never resumed.
In 2001, the Heckler & Koch MP7 was introduced as a direct rival to the FN P90, and this has gone on to become another iconic firearm. Featuring a more conventional looking design, the MP7 uses a short stroke piston gas system as used on H&K’s G36 and HK416 assault rifles, in place of a blowback system traditionally seen on sub-machine guns. The MP7 is able to use 20, 30 and 40round magazines and fires 4.6×30mm ammunition which again can penetrate soft body armour. Due to the heavy use of polymers in its construction, the MP7 is much lighter than older SMG designs, weighing only 1.2 kg (2.65 lb) with an empty 20 round magazine.
Though personal defence weapons, and indeed a couple of models here could fall into the cloudy area between SMG and PDW/PCC, they have not proved to be drastically different from the “old skool SMG” in terms of their use, they have been acquired by many special forces and law enforcement groups as direct replacements for older models due to their ability to counter threats using body armour. However, this is far from the end of the story as the Pistol Calibre Carbine or PCC has become the civilian firearm –owner’s friend, and is carrying 9mm into its next iteration!!
THE LOWDOWN
It’s interesting to note here that amongst Red Cell there are some real SMG fans, including me, so we’ve distilled our joint experiences to compile this report on some of the models that we own ourselves. Full Range Days are once again on the cards as the situation continues to change in relation to C-19 restrictions,
and as “The Cell” enters its second full year of group tests, like you, we are very much looking forward to this. For now though, let’s crack on and talk in more depth about the models we’ve agreed on amongst us
Boycie: I’ve had a G&G SMC-9 for a while and have been impressed with the way it handles and feels in the hand. For me, carrying pistol-sized mags and running on the semionly mode is the way to go but with the option to go full auto when needed is good. I prefer the semi-only as I can get two fills of BBs with one fill of gas so all I need to do is carry a speedloader or two just in case I begin to run low. The range, for me and my style of play, is great and it handles my favourite .28’s with ease.
I’ve owned an EVO a few years ago, and at the time it was one of the most fun SMGs I ran. Again pistol-ish sized mags so I could carry 6-9 “lo-caps” depending on the site and games. I never got one of the hi-caps as I enjoyed the reloading and didn’t want to be carrying a tactical maraca when it started to run a bit low. If I needed more ammo I would use pistol mag size speedloaders as those could be emptied in to two standard mags and then would not be the source of a rattle after use. Accuracy and ROF was plenty for me in out of the box.
One of the ‘had to haves’ in the past, I loved the MP5 as the mags (4) would fit in M4 type pouches and as I preferred to use either lo-cap (50)or mid-cap (100) mags this worked well. Back in the day I ran 9.6v NiMH 1600mAH on all standard internals and it would acquit itself well against the “opposition”. The “K” was another favourite for me as it was so compact. My go to mag for this was the short K mag and I’d carry 4 (3+1) then 3 or 4 mid-cap (100’s) on a belt. Again running 9.6v NiMH 1600mAH, whilst the range wasn’t fantastic, I really enjoyed getting closer, sneaky beaky style, to get the hits than standing off at longer range.
I’m still to field the new SIGAIR MPX but in range practice and testing I’m really liking this AEG now that I have changed the spring and motor. The max range that I’ve been able to shoot over so far is about 40m and she’s sending the .28’s straight and level to that and likely more. Normally I find that a hop rubber change is needed in all AEGs to suit the UK
JG WORKS JG069 MP5
Price: iro UK£70.00 Age: Two Years Weight: 1725g Length: 735mm (Stock Collapsed) Magazine Capacity: 240 BBs (Mid and Realcaps available) Cold Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Hot Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Taclite Compatibility: Dedicated Suppressor Compatibilty: Dedicated, or buy the SD6! Available From: www.taiwangun.com
ELITE FORCE (UMAREX) H&K UMP
Price: iro UK£155.00 Age: Two Years Weight: 2075g Length: 450mm/680mm Magazine Capacity: 400 BBs (Midcaps available) Cold Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Hot Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Taclite Compatibility: Standard Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: Dedicated Supplied By: www.gunfire.com
G&G SMC9 GBB
Price: iro £UK£285.00 Age: One Year Weight: 2125g Length: 420mm/630mm Magazine Capacity: Gas, 50 BBs Cold Chrono: 1.04 Joule/335fps Hot Chrono: 1.04 Joule/335fps Taclite Compatibility: M-LOK Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.guay2.com
G&G PCC45
Price: iro UK£290.00 Age: 1 Year Weight: 2500g Length: 500mm/735mm Magazine Capacity: 110 BB (Mid and Hicaps available) Cold Chrono: 1.04 Joule/335fps (after spring change) Hot Chrono: 1.04 Joule/335fps (after spring change) Taclite Compatibility: M-LOK Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.guay2.com
TOKYO MARUI MP7A1 GBB
Price: iro UK£295.00 Age: New Weight: 2200g Length: 381mm/586mm Magazine Capacity: 40BBs Cold Chrono: 0.95 Joule/320fps Hot Chrono: 0.92 Joule/315fps Taclite Compatibility: Standard Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: Dedicated Available From: www.alphadeltaairsoft.com
ASG SCORPION EVO A1
Price: iro UK3330.00 Age: Three Years Weight: 2300g Length: 425mm/625mm Magazine Capacity: 75BBs (Hicaps available) Cold Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Hot Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Taclite Compatibility: Standard Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: Dedicated Supplied By: www.actionsportgames.com
KRYTAC KRISS VECTOR
Price: iro UK£440.00 Age: New Weight: 2600g Length: 665mm Magazine Capacity: 95BBs Cold Chrono: 1.12 Joule/348fps Hot Chrono: 1.12 Joule/348fps Taclite Compatibility: Standard Rail Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Available From: www.landwarriorairsoft.com
SIG AIR MPX
Price: iro UK£330.00 Age: New Weight: 2540g Length: 635mm (stock collapsed) Magazine Capacity: 100BBs Cold Chrono: 0.92 Joule/315fps Hot Chrono: 0.89 Joule/310fps Taclite Compatibility: M-LOK Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Available From: www.redwolfairsoft.com
S&T AIRSOFT AVENGER BIZON
Price: iro UK£220.00 Age: Three Years Weight: 2900g Length: 485mm (Stock Folded) Magazine Capacity: 300 BBs Cold Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Hot Chrono: 1.07 Joule/340fps Taclite Compatibility: None Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Supplied By: www.nuprol.com
LCT PP19
Price: iro UK£400.00 Age: Four Years Weight: 3220g Length: 480mm/705mm Magazine Capacity: 50 BBs Cold Chrono: 1.01 Joule/330fps Hot Chrono: 1.01 Joule/330fps Taclite Compatibility: None Suppressor Compatibilty: 14mm CCW Available From: www.fire-support.co.uk
limits and climate but in this particular platform this hasn’t been the case yet. Running at an average of 330fps on .20’s it’s the ROF, which now she has a Warhead Motor fitted, has brought the previously lacklustre performance to a whole new level of performance. I really like the 100 BB mags that come with the MPX and when they’re available as spares I’ll definitely be getting more.
Stewbacca: I had the Marui MP7 AEP way back in the late 00s when I was still playing at the likes of Proteus; it was an entertaining sidearm with reasonable reliability and useful range for a first of its kind that was rushed to market to the point they infamously under-scaled it by about 20-25% due to a lack of reference materials to work from. Obviously it was somewhat hampered by a small gearbox and battery space, but was ideal for snipers who wanted a within MED backup that wasn’t a has pistol.
As for the JG MP5 series I’ve mentioned before my love of both the A4 and J versions I had which were just as good as Marui to my mind, for 2/3rds the price. Hours of reliable fun and ease of use by the many smaller-statured “noobs” I took along!
Jimmy: I was never really into the whole SMG thing being a lover of an AR. AR, aka assault rifles, took the place of the SMG for many reasons. The need to the use of SMG has decreased largely due to the fact an AR was a more effective platform, especially in SBR form. The concept of war had altered massively seeing battles fought over greater distances and the AR was able to give the user much more effective range and stopping power over those distances. SMG’s are still used today by Special Ops units and used predominantly for close quarters, which is, as Bill said in his opener, what they were initially designed for. The SMG was invented back at the beginning of the 20th century when battles were fought in the trenches so engagement distances were very close indeed. Anyhoo I’m getting sidetracked…
With all that I’ve said in praise of the AR, to date I currently own four SMGs, each sporting their own characteristics and features. I have in my armoury; • Umarex Ares UMP45 • ASG CZ Scorpion EVO A1 • Krytac Kriss Vector • G&G PCC45
There is one thing all of these have in common and that is something I know a lot of airsofters gripe about and that is lack of battery space. SMG’s are inherently a smaller platform which makes life a little difficult
as to where to place the batteries but we carry on regardless praying that a wire hasn’t been nicked or a battery hasn’t been compromised while cramming them into the reduced compartments.
I have had the UMP45 for quite some time now and it has seen much use but still it’s labouring on. It gets a fair bit of attention when on site as not many have seen an EBB version and I have actually had a few offers to buy from players, which exceeds the original retail price. “No I am not selling!”
This platform although full polymer is a very solid piece of kit I must say and sports the HK trademarks. While I’m not really that fussed about trades it is a nice little touch. Another thing it comes with which other brands don’t include is the metal 14mm threaded outer barrel allowing you to pick and choose your suppressors. It has a working charging handle making hop adjustments a tad easier. One thing that drew me too this particular model was the blowback feature it makes a very distinctive and very satisfying noise when operated.
Having the EFCS system makes it work perfectly; okay, it has a slightly long trigger pull but it just works and guaranteed no mechanical lock up when spamming in semi-auto. Due to the EFCS it comes with 4 selectable fire modes; safe, semi, two round burst and full auto. It has one small flaw with the fire select you need to be very careful when selecting burst as there is a very fine line between semi and full so you sometimes over-select and get full auto. “OOTB” it was putting out around 300fps which for a CQB platform is perfect in my opinion. Two gripes I found with it is battery space (I will mention that a lot) and top rail. There isn’t much real estate around four inches of rail so you’re very limited as to where your sights sit, but other than that I love the UMP45 and if you are lucky enough to find any left in stock anywhere, it’s seriously worth buying.
Moving forward the Krytac Kriss Vector; once a hater of this gun I eventually succumbed, was it temptation? Was it pressure? Actually it was neither, the fact we got sent the new Vector Perun was the reason for this purchase. Overtime I’m sure I will come to appreciate it. To look at it, it is a bit of a lump to be fair but ignore the looks for a minute because it works incredibly well and unlike the A&K version it isn’t front heavy. Being Krytac it isn’t a cheap piece but you are buying quality. I tried real hard to find fault but the only fault I could find was battery space. This is a major flaw there is no way you can fit an amply powered 11.1v battery and fit the bottom cap. You are forced to buy the extension (Airtech Solutions) which isn’t a great deal of money but why should we have to they could have just made the grip two inches longer?
Performance-wise there was no issue at all, using a 20c 11.1v gave a healthy ROF, nothing crazy but acceptably around 17rps and due to the electronic trigger board offered a nice response on semi with quite a short trigger pull. It is a perfect CQB tool sporting a short barrel, but I must say range was pretty good at around 45mtrs it was pretty accurate and easily lifted a 0.28g BB. Velocity is a respectable 330fps. I haven’t had the Vector for long and haven’t managed to field test it properly but from the testing I have done I am impressed with it and now having installed the new Perun I am itching to get it out!
Finally the ASG Scorpion EVO, probably one of the best things ASG have produced to date in my eyes and it is a very popular platform indeed although not without flaws. I have the A1 version, so the very short model. This has seen a fair bit of use so I am pretty familiar with it and I have only found three little problems here. Again battery space is quite limited; ASG have made a battery for the EVO although it is quite a tight fit. The hop adjuster isn’t great, it doesn’t offer much adjustment and it’s difficult to get your fingers in to get to the tiny wheel; several options are available to make life easier but from other manufacturers who realised this flaw.
ASG have designed an aftermarket hop unit but hearing from others experiences with these it is very hit and miss as to whether or not it works properly. The ambi selector can be a pain especially when you’re mid use and you accidentally hit the selector while firing. When holding the grip the selector actually sits right on top of your trigger finger. An easy solution is just to remove it and fit the cover which is optional.
Problems aside it operates flawlessly. Having an electronic trigger system you have four fire modes, safe, semi, 3rd burst and full auto, sadly though no programmability. There’s a very light trigger pull and fairly short travel makes for a very responsive action
and given it is powered by an ASG Basic 18k motor on 11.1v it spins pretty quick with a TOF around 18rps. Standard mags are only 90 BBs and they empty pretty rapidly to where the EVO will stop alerting you to reload! After inserting a mag you need to hit the cutoff switch in order to fire again, and I have forgotten about this a few times… ‘DOH’. Overall the body is pretty rigid for a full polymer platform with only minor wobble on the stock at full extent.
Jase: For many many years I wanted to own an SMG and the MP5 was top of the list. As a kid growing up the MP5 was very much in the limelight from previous famous military operations as the storming of the Iranian Embassy in London where the SAS used in MP5 in that scenario. From then it was ingrained in my mind and that I must have one of these once I started playing Airsoft. Not only do I have a love for the MP5 but I now have a massive admiration for the MP7 as I think it’s a fantastically versatile platform that can be used very well in many an airsoft game!
The MP5 has been a lockdown project which has been worked on closely with some of the Red Cell members and is a dream build for myself. It has a Jefftron Leviathan inside with a tight bore barrel and upgraded bucking. It was running a Warhead motor but due to the speed that the Warhead ran at it was decided best to change out for a slightly less highspeed motor for this application before it chewed itself up. Being a custom build this example fires very well and on a good day with no wind can easily hit a target at 50m. Before customisation, this AEG started out as a JG Sportline, basic but reliable, on the range fresh out of the box it was grouping well and being able to pick one of these up for less than UK£130 at the time, why wouldn’t you??
The latest addition to my arsenal is the Tokyo Marui MP7. I’ve wanted one of these MP7’s for some time. I have added a Vector optic, WADSN DBAL and taclite. The DBAL and taclite are both operated from a pressure switch on the left-hand side of the firearm. Because this is so new to me I haven’t been able to hit the field with it as yet, but it has been tested and it does fire very accurately at 45m. So far I’ve gone through about 15 mags and it’s not missed a beat since I’ve set it up. These short weapon systems are brilliant in CQB environments because both are ace at quick target acquisition and rate of fire.
Bill: Over the years SMGs have come and gone from my personal armoury, with everything from WWII STENs, “Grease Guns” and MP40s to Spectres and Macs, Sterlings and MP9s, and now the excellent G&GSMC9 which I completely adore (full review in Issue 112!)! There have been many, many MP5s from the “K” to the SD6, electric and gas, that have graced my collection, and all of them have performed well-enough to keep me playing both home and abroad. But what is it that makes the MP5 such a favourite of mine, and a bit of a “must have” for any airsofter? The simple reason is that it has some serious “provenance”, being used by military and police forces worldwide, has appeared in the hands of many screen “action heroes” and of course was the firearm carried by the SAS during Operation NIMROD in 1980; yes, yes, I know I say this whenever I mention the MP5, but when you saw it happen live on TV as a kid, it tends to stick with you! It’s also been used by the USN SEAL Teams, GSG-9 and virtually every special operations unit in the western world, and even today we still see the MP5 in the hands of our firearms trained police officers.
The fact is that the little MP5 in all its various guises still ticks almost every box you can imagine, and that’s probably why it still ranks as a “first buy” for many new airsofters. Spare parts, upgrade parts, magazines and a whole host of accessories means that your MP5 can be as individual as you are, so when it comes to simple AEGs, in my mind the MP5 is undoubtedly the “daddy”, and that’s coming from a man with an AK addiction worthy of Mikhail himself! I’ve tried many brands and models, and to be honest the simple and cheap JGs have always served me well.
I was privileged to have one of the very first ASG Scorpion EVOs in the UK, and I’ve seen this little beauty rise and continue rising! Since ASG released
their original CZ EVO in 2015 it has proved to be a massive success with airsofters all over the world, even generating its own online fan page! But just as with CZ in the world of real firearms things moved on and ASG updated their range; the EVO 3 B.E.T. was the first AEG built specially to use LiPo or LiFE batteries. With the use of an ULTIMATE basic motor, high quality wiring and an electronic control unit (ECU), the EVO 3 A1 is also the first AEG born to use 7.4V LiPo batteries right out of the box.
In use the EVO is a tremendous replica too; it’s very light at just 2530g, and even with the stock fully extended it’s only 870mm long! A 6.03mm precision inner barrel fitted as standard ensures great accuracy. The battery compartment is accessed by removing the B.E.T. which allows the whole front end to slide forward and the battery to be inserted. Unlike the tight compartment of the original SMG the carbines will allow you to fit many more shapes and sizes of battery, although you still need to be careful whilst doing this as the cocking handle is not retained and has a slightly annoying habit of flying out. This is a VERY minor niggle as the overall design is superb, with excellent performance to match!
Of course it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t mention a couple of OPFOR models, now would it? Quirky and distinctive, the S&T Bizon is actually one of my favourite “sneaky beaky” SMGs! The Bizon for me is the ideal platform I would want for a more “covert” role in an airsoft game due to the fact that it is easily concealable, and that the “helical” magazine makes it far more streamlined and less likely to catch on outer clothing or straps inside a pack. The “Sportline” Bizon also weighs in at just 4050g so it’s perfect for carrying all day long!
The Bizon is capable of semi and full auto fire, with a typical AK-type safety with the lever on the right side of the receiver. Although plastic the sturdy skeletonized buttstock folds to the left side when not needed, but you can’t lock it in this position as the magazine fouls this; I will say here that sturdy as the stock is I wouldn’t want to take a tumble on it. As a so-called “Sportline” I wasn’t expecting superb performance from the little Bizon out of the box, but oh my, how things move on! Once upon a time you’d be “fettling” any entry-level AEG to get it anywhere near full performance, but the Bizon has a smooth operation and performance came as a bit of a shock; load it up with BBs and with an 11.1 Stick LiPo and it will deliver a consistent and site-friendly 340fps, and it kicks BBs out to well over 50m too!
And to conclude I’ll return to one of my favourite manufacturers of OPFOR goodness, and again of course, that’s LCT and their excellent PP-19-01 “Vityaz”! LCT offer products that are not only unique and well-priced in the main, but also reliable in performance and solid in build quality. Their take on the Vityaz features a very high-quality external build, utilising 9mm bearings, a 22000rpm motor, a brass, chrome-plated cylinder, and both the cylinder and piston heads are CNC Aluminium Alloy. The wiring throughout is, as usual for LCT, high quality 18AWG, which will give good, reliable long-term performance.
Having now had quite a lot of experience with LCTs AEGs, and more than happy with their tank-like build, I had high expectations for the PP-19-01; once again LCT recommend a 11.1v Li-Po as the power source for this AEG, and as usual it’s a tight fit given that the battery sits under the top cover. At chrono you’ll get a mean of 330fps using .20g BBs; all LCT replicas are in fact downgraded by the factory in Changhua to UK legal specification and tested before they are shipped. Accuracy-wise it’s brilliant at CQB distances, and that’s of course what it was designed for, and now it’s properly bedded in it’s no slouch at 40-50m either! It’s an absolute cracker of an SMG, and if you fancy the idea of an AK variant, but want something that’s a little unique, different and thoroughly up to date then the Vityaz could be just the thing you’ve been searching for!! AA
