Specna Arms EDGE Series M4 AEG (Model: M4 Carbine Slim M-LOK / Black)

"To summarize, it's a good gun. Cheaper than anything that will match the quality, and higher quality than anything at the same price. I would recommend this gun for just about anyone that isn't looking to spend much on a gun. The 190-250 dollar range is just about the sweet spot for anyone getting into the hobby, but if it's too much, you can go with the cheaper Specna Core guns. Anyway, onto the pros/cons.

Pros:
Has a whole suite of features, from the mosfet to the quick release spring, that for the most part won't be useful day to day, but are good to have. You can find them in the specs, so I won't list them all here.
Includes some good attachments right in the box. A second mag and a vertical grip, which are just nice to have. A second, lower powered spring is included for people that want to play indoors.
The gun uses an Rhop, which can be used to increase both the range and your accuracy, something that you can't usually find at this price.
The gun features a tightbore barrel, allowing for more accuracy.
The gun is just all around good. It has a good finish, has some heft to it, and just feels nice in my hands.

Cons:
One of the included mid caps doesn't work with the gun. I don't understand why. Other mags work in the gun, and the mag works with other guns. Kind of sucks, but it doesn't matter that much.
No black tip was included in the box, and there isn't an easy way to cover the tip.
Gun is loud. That's not to say that other similar guns aren't, I just don't really love that.

"First Words: I ordered the gun after being on a hiatus of airsoft for around 4 years and did a ton of research on the different companies since, a lot has changed in those 4 years. I ended up going with an M4 AEG because of the easy platform and because I have owned one in the past.

Specific Model: SA-E09 (Half tan, doesnt matter)

Box Contents and Packaging: The packing was impressive from a mid $200 AEG was fantastic, this packing is what you would see on higher end replicas. Included is: 2x ~120rd Mid-Cap mags, 2x Deans to small tamiya plug (jnot sure why I got 2), Lanyard, multiple documents including a test chrono from SA themselves, A poster with around 30 or so different M4 replicas they make.

Externals: Evike claims that it is a RRA (Rock River Arms) licensed gun, however I did not receive those markings. Instead I got the standard EDGE series M4 (Not a big deal as the markings look to be the same laser engraving as the RRA markings.). Overall the gun is built very well and is full metal aside from the polymer stock, pistol grip, and flip up iron sights. The overall feel of the gun is extremely nice, no wobble except for the crane stock, but some electrical tape should fix that. The stock iron sights you get with the SA Edge is VERY STIFF. They will break in, just need to mess with the some.

Internals: I have not peaked inside the gearbox, as I have a firm belief that you shouldn't mess with something unless it isn't broken. However, the X-ASR mosfet is visible when installing your battery and the wiring used looks to be very high quality.

Performance: I have to say that with a .28 grab 6MM pro shop bb, this thing is insane! Getting solid groupings at 150 Feet, and the hop-up seems to be working perfectly with this weight BB. Trigger response and pull is very crisp and with a 11.1v Lipo the ROF is pretty standard. You shouldn't have a problem when it comes to playing the day you get it.

Pros:
- Solid build
- Field and CQB FPS due to the 2 springs included.
- 2 Mid caps
- Solid range 150+ feet easy with a .28 gram BB

I could go on an on about the pros of this rifle....

Cons (Only 2 so far)
- No RRA trades :(
- Battery space is limited in this crane stock due to the mosfet. I am currently using a F-con-energy 11.1v Lipo and its a snug fit. This could be a pro since there is not wobble. But you have to be very careful with the stock when retracting.

Final Thoughts: The gun overall is incredible. With a little tweaking, and some breaking in this will be one of if not the best $180-250 guns on the market. When people say this gun is solid, they mean it. SA have really out done themselves when it comes to this rifle.

"This is the best gun you can get for 230 dlls.
Bunch of goodies in the box
In just change the bucking for a maple leaf and i hit people at 70-60 meters.
Pros
2 amazing midcaps included.
Gate x-asr mosfet
Superb internals all its cnc whit orings.
Decen motor, semi its very crisp, and auto its great.
Stickers and a poster.
Quality certified.
Key holder whit specna arms and rra trademarks on it.

Cons
No bolt catch and no metal flash hider included.

"Are you looking for a great gun with a lot of goodies right out of the box?? ~Well look no further!! These lines of guns are pretty great for the price, and they include a lot of things that a lot of players buy after market. I highly recommend this for anyone starting out (just make sure to also purchase a battery).

Pros::
-Gate X-ASR MOSFET (these may be the only rifles to include a Gate MOSFET pre-installed; can handle 11.1 Lipos)
-Full Metal
-Lv. 2 Quick Change Spring System
-Metal Reinforced Gearbox
-Ball Bearing: Bushings, Spring Guide, and Aluminum Piston Head
-Double O-Ring: Piston Head and Cylinder Head
-Aluminum O-Ring Nozzle
-Polymer 14 Steel Teeth Piston
-6.03mm Tight Bore Inner Barrel
-Pre-Cocking
-Quick/Easy Motor Access
-Pre-Set to Deans Connectors (Deans to Small Tamiya Adapter included)
-380-390 fps (with stock spring)
-m90 Spring Included (~330fps)
-2x Rail Covers Included
-2x Mid Cap mags Included
-Vertical Foregrip Included
-Specna Arms Lanyard Included
-Specna Arms Stickers Included
-FPS paper certificate

Cons::
-Non-Functioning Bolt Catch
-Not Ambidextrous
-Black Flash Hider/Muzzle Device NOT included
-Orange-Tip is not simple to remove

"got the SA-E09 carbin. when the gun was switched to full auto the trigger would feel crunchy( maybe just a defect). over all the build feels solid, except for the bolt catch release which just raddles and the stock which is really loose

"I didnt receive the EDGE 2.0 model but it still performs pretty well. Sad that i didnt get the advertised gate aster but whatever.

"I just started airsoft this year, and I very much enjoy the rifle. The only downside I had with it was it jamming and the charging handle extension broke after the second game. It was an easy fix and still a good gun to use. Solid for the price and overall good performance for a more cqb style field.

"I picked up one of these last winter just to mess around with at home and I am overall pleased with it. It isn't anything special. It chrono'd around 360-370 with .20s out of the box but after putting approx 10,000 bbs through it the stock spring gave out. It was only shooting around 310-320 so I swapped out the spring for an ASG M115 spring as back to about 350-360 with a .20. It's just a basic full metal M4 but it is a solid budget option for anyone looking for a reliable airsoft gun that has a decent gearbox and is lipo ready. The main selling point for me was it is a full metal M4 for $200 with some decent pros.
Overall I'll give it an 8/10.

Pros:
-Full Metal
-Quick change spring feature
-Basic Gate Mosfet
-Wired to deans
-Low resistance silver cord wiring
-11.1 lipo ready...12-13rps on 7.4 25C and 19-20rps on Titan Power 11.1 Li Ion
-6.03 brass tightbore inner barrel gives gun nice accuracy at range. 150-170ft shots are very doable with .28s or heavier.
-2 125 round mid caps ( Actually feed pretty decent)
-Very nice price point
Cons:
-Crane stock is kind of cheap and wobbles
-Stock spring was junk. Wore out after moderate use.
-Motor is average. If this was my primary or even a backup I would defintely upgrade to something with more torque.
-The paint is really cheap. Gotta cut costs somewhere I suppose. Not that big of a deal though.

Overall it is a good gun. Not great but its a step up from your basic starter gun like your Combat Machines, Lancer Gen 2s, CYMA Sportline AKs, etc...I am really wanting to see how their newer stuff with preinstalled Gate Aster mosfets perform.

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"Great gun but after 10 shots on a 7.4 the gearbox locked up, but it has a cut out on the gearbox so you can get to the anti reversal without opening the gearbox and letting the fairies out. Got a low discharge Elite Force 11.1 for it now and it loves it, also tried a high discharge 11.1 but it sounds alot better with the EF 11.1. Not all models are RRA licensed though so if your looking for a licensed replica try and find a picture of the back of the box online so you can see which ones are. Also the stock bucking does not like to be flat hopped for some reason but I got a Promy Purple and the fps went from 372-380 to 373-375 so a bucking upgrade is all I'd do to this rifle. As for Evike though I won't be ordering from them anymore because I asked if the E06 was licensed before I ordered it and they said yes and when my gearbox locked up I was gonna send it back but I would of had to pay a restocking fee because I removed the orange tip to install a tracer I also bought from them. But wait that's not it I in the past ordered a OD Green JG Bar10 and got a black Snow Wolf M24 no big deal it's a more expensive gun but not what I ordered, and the third and final reason is when I ordered my NEW CYMA P90 I got a used one someone returned that was scratched to hell, someone tried to flat hop the bucking or something because there was a big piece cut out of it and the barrel was upside down and when I messaged numerous times about the Snow Wolf and the CYMA I never got a response. Good bye Evike hello Airsoft GI!

"(SA-E06 Black)
I love this gun don't get me wrong but straight out of the box with an 11.1v lipo and stock spring, it had overspin and locks up on semi auto which is confusing because everyone says they run an 11.1v lipo with no problem and now I need to buy replacement trigger contacts which sucks. On 7.4v batteries it works like a charm, response is fairly snappy. After a couple months the charging handle spring broke and eventually the plastic that opens the dust cover also broke.
Pros:
- great beginner gun
- comes with mosfet
- good price
Cons:
- really bad paint quality
- bad quality control
- potential of getting "a bad egg"

I would recommend having at least $20-$50 extra to buy replacement parts

"I recently bought this gun as a package in March. The reviews were pretty good and Specna has a good reputation. Outward quality seemed good and the gun was sturdy. I really liked the simple hop up adjustment. However, after the first 100 rounds max, the gearbox started locking up and only allowed intermittent use, followed by complete lockup (switching to full auto didn’t help). It seems to happen mostly on semi-auto, which is an issue because we are only allowed to play with semi-auto at jungle island. I sent it back to Evike for repair, and I got it back a week or so later (customer service was great). After getting it back, the function seemed to be good, so we took it to Jungle Island for some airsofting. Not even 10 minutes in, the gearbox locked up again and my day was over. Yes it’s an inexpensive gun, but I expect it to at least work when it’s new. I’m sure Specna makes decent guns, but at least read some reviews on the message boards prior to buying. I have since found lots of reviews with the same Specna Edge gearbox lockup issue on Reddit, etc. Evike is refunding me and I bought a combat machine as a replacement since my son has one and it’s been going strong for 3 years now.

"I got the SA-E06 and it worked for around 20 rounds on semi until the the gun started to shoot 2-3 round bursts, a couple more trigger pulls would eventually lead to the semi to lock up completely, requiring you to shoot it on full for it to "unlock" and then it would shoot fine on semi until repeating the process again (running 11.1v LiPos). Other than that I am really impressed with the model right out of the box, metal construction provides for a realistic feel and weight and the 2 good quality mid caps are really good for starters.

"Was not the Edge 2.0. Order 2 of them for my son's birthday (one for me, one for him). Received them to find they were not 2.0s. Ordered on 11/06. Received 11/10. Took until 11/14 to confirm they were not the 2.0. Ended up having to pay the $80 difference per gun to get the 2.0s. Now hoping the replacement arrive before his birthday on 11/19.