G&G CM18 MOD-1 Airsoft AEG Rifle (Package: Black / Gun Only)

"So far so good! I got this rifle because the G&G raiders couldn't seem to get restocked for a very long time. I don't think there's much different in the two outside of cosmetics. It's a sturdy gun, not much wobble at all. Out of the box it's shoots pretty good. Decent range and rate of fire. Nothing to brag about but for the price and an M4 platform you can't beat it. The flip up sights are nice as well as the rail guards. I've used various mags with it and it has done fine. The little spacer for the crane stock holds a butterfly battery perfect reducing any sliding around making the gun feel solid as well. 1000 rounds and so far no problems.

"So I just got the gun and have only put a couple mags through it, so take this review with a grain of salt.

I'll start with the build quality. Although it is primarily polymer (not cheap ABS), there are more metal components than you think. The outer barrel is a two-piece construction and is held in place by set screws. Overall the outer barrel is pretty solid, however, I added some blue Loctite for peace of mind. The rail system is held in place by two screws connected to the barrel nut. I added some Loctite to those too, but it really isn't necessary. Out of the box, the entire weapon system is extremely solid. It's also very light-weight due to its polymer construction. Mine has been outfitted with a 3x magnifier, T-1 Micro, G&P DBAL, NE Mini Scout on an offset mount, SR-07 style tape switch, and an AAC style suppressor/steel flash-hider. I know that seems like a lot of stuff to hang on one gun, but all together it weighs just under 10 lbs which is comparable to some full metal AR's on the market.

Onto performance. I've been using a 9.6v NiMH battery and I am quite impressed with the trigger response and RoF. For a so called "beginner gun" it's better than you might think. I've heard of the feeding issues this gun has had for others. I can't quite give my thoughts on what the problem is but, with G&P Evike 120rd mid-caps, I haven't had a single issue. Plus they're cheap ($15). Eventually, I plan on picking up a 7.4v LiPo, Prometheus tight bore, and possibly installing a MOSFET with deans connectors.

I wouldn't call this a beginner gun. It's an intermediate gun at a beginner price. It's an incredibly versatile weapon system. Barrel length is short enough for maneuverability in CQB environments (why the Mk18 was invented). You get more rail space than you would a standard 14.5" M4 carbine. The battery is rear wired with a fuse which is a plus. Clone correct sling plate at the rear of the lower receiver which is also nice. The included rail covers are a nice touch (easily cut to fit different accessories). Only thing I don't like is the iron sights. They're good quality. They lock in place and are easy to adjust, however, they are very difficult to flip up & down. One last thing, this is the first M4 airsoft gun out of the dozens I've owned that included a front sight adjustment tool. That just blows me away.

Anyways, sorry for the lengthy review. Just buy this gun already.

"It's a decent rifle for the price and great for newbies. The M4 design gives you lots of options for upgrades later on if you like. Most of the rifle is polymer but sturdy. The stock has a bit of wobble bit not too bad. Threw a nunchuck 1600mhz 9.6v battery in it and it works well. Now for some of the highlights and issues I have encountered.

Pros
Good options for upgrades
Metal Gear box and good G&G internals
Sturdy Design
Decent Price
Good for CQB

Cons
Some feeding issues
Polymer design may turn off some
On occasion you get a BB that just drops off twenty feet in front of you

I find that the mid caps that come with this rifle have feeding issues. i found best results with good high cap magazines fully wound up. Battery is best when fully charged, it allowed for best fire rate and accuracy. Overall I found it to be a good AEG. I'll most likely upgrade to another AEG down the line, but will keep this and upgrade it over time.