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PTS Masada Airsoft GBB Rifle (Color: Dark Earth)

12 Customer Reviews

by Eomar S. on 08/08/2022
"The PTS Masada is a replica build for realism and for lovers of the ACR. With this said, I would buy the railed handguard with this replica for the simple reason that the MOE handguard is just outdated compared to every other handguard. Plus the accessories that can be added to MOE are limited and not universal compared to M-Lok & Picatinny.
by Heather B. on 12/10/2020
"A Sully Review

Overall: A realistic, reliable, and tough rifle that leans toward MilSim.

Pros:
1. Outstanding design. Ambidextrous magazine and bolt releases, sling attachments, and safety. Adjustable stock and cheek weld (a fantastic feature that you will miss on other platforms).
2. Plenty of room for cool guy stuff - pic rail attachment points all around the fore grip, and a dedicated dorsal rail from barrel to receiver.
3. Pop up iron sights that fold away if you have optics. (A functioning reflex sight on this weapon is a stellar addition - but is not included.)
4. Functions in coolish weather with green gas, and CO2. (Coolish in Nebraska is 40 degrees F, though we've had it out at 30 as well.)
5. Accurate: The hop up is easily adjustable and actually makes a tangible difference. Stock, out of the box, it puts rounds where you want them - with a little adjustment, we hit a ten inch circular target at 100 feet consistently - man sized targets at 150' with ease with .43g bbs.
6. Realistic weight and handling.
7. Hits hard with both 350 / 500 gas and CO2 mags. The 500 CO2's are absolutely menacing - with a fantastic recoil and snappy trigger pull. (The havoc that you unleash down range is also terribly satisfying - you won't see players doing the Matrix to avoid those rounds. They feel, to be honest, more like a bullet than most anything that I've ever fired in Airsoft.

Cons:
1. There are lots of bits to lose: The fore grip take down screws loosen with every panicked step that you take under fire. I've never lost one, but I suspect that they are both expensive and a pain to find. The hop up wrench is irritatingly specific, lose it and you will say all manner of interesting words. 3. The loading tube - blessedly included with the rifle - is also quite specific and would cause similar colorful words were you to lose it. Manual loading would/does make you cry.
2. Hits hard. (For me, this belongs in pros as I want people to know when they're hit.) This platform is probably more suited for MilSim events where you have a bit of room to breathe - I took a burst from the Masada right up my forearm during our last event and it drew blood from elbow to wrist at about twenty feet. (Pros: It'll make you learn not to get shot and/or how to swear like you mean it.)
3. Realistic weight and handling - if you're used to flitting about the field with an ultralight, this beastie will come as a shock. (The Masada -ACR- mags themselves are realistic weight.) It feels like a real rifle, handles like a real rifle, and thus will not be for everyone. If you want to wing your weapon around corners and spray, you'd better stop skipping arms day and MasadaUp.)
4. Realistic reloading. A pro for me, not a pro for everyone. The bolt will lock open on an empty mag - and you'll have to close the bolt on a fresh mag. If you drop a mag before rounds are complete (in other words, with a round still chambered), and then insert a fresh mag - you'd better not automatically Hollywood rack another round or you'll have a jam. (Jams will make you cry in front of your friends as they often require both a clearing rod and some sort of pick to clear. Translation: 20-30 seconds where your foes can make you wish for death.) Additionally, a jam will often instantly vent your entire mag. This means that it de-gasses with a very noticeable gush that sounds like, "Come kill me" to everyone within a 100 yard radius. If you panic in this situation, you'll dump your mag, replace it, drop your bolt, and worsen your jam... while de-gassing ANOTHER mag. This is a thinking person's rifle. It is not easy mode.
5. Lower rate of fire than many of your electric foes. (Learn to swap mags fast or die. And... buy a dump pouch that can handle a few mags.)
6. Propensity to drop FPS on full automatic. Putting rounds down range on semi-automatic is this gun's bread and butter, but if you like full-automatic fire, you can pop off three round bursts with the Masada that will absolutely demoralize your opposition.

The Bottom Line:
The Masada is a great looking, reliable, and versatile MilSim oriented rifle which requires an owner who does not mind a weapon that requires a more realistic approach to use in the field. The rewards of mastering this beastie far outweigh the tears that come with the learning.
by Nathan H. on 08/09/2020
"I bought this a few months back but just had a chance to use it in a game yesterday, so here is my game-tested review.

This is an excellent rifle; you will dominate (newbies at least) at fields where everyone else has an AEG. It is not the fastest gun in the world, but that is good, because it means you can field the gun basically everywhere (under 350 FPS). Other gas rifles (such as the Knights Armament PDW, which is also amazing) can exceed 400 FPS out of the box, making them illegal to field in many games.

This Masada shoots straight as an arrow compared to my Krytac Alpha CRB AEG (which previously I had thought was an excellent rifle, and it is, but AEGs cannot compare to GBB precision...).

Yes it is a bit heavy, but I have skinny/weak arms and had no problem* over a 2-hour game.

*But I must note that I have a magpul VFG installed, which is extremely helpful here (basically necessary given the length/weight), and I wouldn't even consider using it in a game without one, so that is a major caveat.

Features here include incredibly quick, tool-less barrel swap (comes with 14.5"; I ordered the 11.5" separately), and a very realistic action compared to AEGs. One of my co-players shot it and said the recoil is almost like a .22; I wouldn't go quite that far, but it does kick a fair bit, which makes it very fun and more realistic to shoot.

It's expensive and you need to buy at least a few extra mags (which are $50 each, yikes), but bottom line is that if you have the $ and are even thinking about this gun, buy it.
by MARV B. on 07/30/2016
"Excellent gun worth it all it can go through two mags on semi without gas refill hard hitting kick back and love the feel
by Onofre Mendez L. on 07/12/2016
"Just got this replica last week, I had the opportunity to play around with it on Sunday. This gun is amazing! It is worth every penny. Not sure about the FPS but with .25 BBs I was able to shoot through the plywood targets on the shooting range. It kicks beautifully and I had no need to adjust the hop right out of the box. Using .28 BBs gave me much better bullet trajectory on long range shooting. It could easily be a very decent DMR, I am just looking for the right scope for it. I bought 3 additional magazines (which are very heavy) and will use it for outdoor games. I highly recommend this replica guys, you will not be disappointed.
by Ramon M. on 12/04/2015
"I bought this on black Friday so I got this cheaper than $420 and I must say this is the best gbbr so far, whether you shoot this on burst or full, its just so efficient on the gas even more so on semi and its smooth too as the bolt cycles. The look and the feel on the gun is very high quality and has some weight to it as well. I highly recommend this! Yes its expensive but its worth every penny.
by Jeremy L. on 12/04/2015
"When I found out that this beautiful airsoft gun had finally been released, I made it my mission to get a part-time job in order to afford it. And I have to say, all those hours of hard work had finally paid off, and it is worth it! I've owned this airsoft gun for over two weeks now and got to learn more about it, along with things that I like and don't like about it by handling it firsthand.

The hand guard, lower receiver, and stock are made of polymer, but don't let that discourage you, it is actually very high quality polymer, it may even be military grade polymer, I am not sure, but it is very durable, and also helps keep the weight down. And in some cases I would prefer this over metal, which can dent and get brittle in very cold temperatures (which I will talk about in a moment). However, I would have liked to see some metal reinforced parts to increase reliability, like for example on the folding stock, I would have liked the latch and catch to be metal, cause I do fear these parts may break if I am too careless. Other than that, the polymer body is very solid.

The PTS Masada GBBR functions very much like it's real-steel counterpart, with its host of ambidextrous features like , the magazine release, bolt release, fire selector ( which is a bit too stiff for my taste, but loosens up a little after awhile, although it's good to know it won't go into full auto by accident), and the charging handle ( which in a sense it is technically ambidextrous meaning you would swap the charging handle to whichever side you prefer). Other functions include being able to power stroke, the quick change barrel system, and disassembling the gun is very much like the real-steel version. So if you are looking for an airsoft gun that simulates it's real-steel counterpart, the PTS Masada GBBR has got you covered.

Going back to what I said about metal being able to get brittle under cold temperatures and breaking. The front flip-up sight is made of metal, and unfortunately it did break on me after flipping it a few times, but it is my fault since I left it in my car over night in the cold. Fortunately, I contacted PTS Syndicate by email, and they were very willing to help send a replacement part as long as I paid for the shipping, which I had no problem with. But my advice to avoid this is to just be gentle with the front flip-up sight, and don't leave it out in the cold for too long.

Pros:
Very durable body
Functions and simulates the real-steel Masada ACR
Recoil feels amazing, and very satisfying to shoot
Very solid stock, much more solid than the SCAR stock
Easy to adjust hop-up
Has KWA internals, which are very famously known for being gas efficient and very reliable
Very accurate once you get the sights zeroed in, you should easily hit a target the size of someone's head from 20 yards away
Good customer service from PTS

Cons:
Stiff fire selector (but simulates real-steel Masada)
Front flip-up sight can be easily broken (be careful)
Would have liked to see some areas be reinforced with strong metal, to increase durability and reliability
Front heavy (does not bother me too much since the real-steel is actually front heavy itself, so this is a accurate simulation of it, but for others it might be a problem and cause fatigue

So do I recommend this gun? Yes, I highly recommend it. If this gun is within your price range, you're able to afford at least four extra mags, and if you're like me and love airsoft, and like to simulate the feel and realism in your airsoft experience, this gun is perfect for you, and you will definitely stand out from all the other M4 users, so be prepared to be asked by a bunch of people to tryout your gun. If you are just a beginner airsoft player, I wouldn't recommend getting a Gas Blowback Rifle as your first gun, although when I first started playing, my first gun that I got is a GBBR, but I did have people around me to teach me how to use and maintain it. So if you are just starting and you're up for the challenge, go right ahead. GBBRs are a lot of fun to shoot, and the PTS Masada GBBR is no shortage of that.
by Jason H. on 08/16/2022
"So far, I absolutely love this rifle. You feel the recoil! It's snappy! And it functions just like the real steel ACR/Masada. I added an Axeon 3x prism scope on this puppy, cuz well, the fps....I've never seen 6mm bbs travel so far. Yeah, the fps might be an issue for you...read on....

First, this rifle DOES NOT COME WITH THE REQUIRED HOPUP ADJUSTMENT WRENCH. Yeah, you gotta buy one separately. Do a search for the hopup adjustment wrench for KWA LM4.

Second, this rifle is a BEAST. .20g bbs are shooting well over 450fps. So, ignore what Evike says on this page about the fps. I've read where you can buy a valve that reduces the gas flow dropping the fps by ~50fps. All the ones I've seen are out of stock, and a ~50fps drop doesn't seem to be enough for the fields I play. One review on this page says they use .43g bbs. I have some on order, so I do not yet know if this will allow me to use this gun on any fields I play; except maybe as a DMR.

Another issue, for me, was the bolt catch. Took me a while to figure this out, but the spring that keeps tension on the bolt catch lever was weak. Each time I fire a round, the lever would move, activating the bolt catch. So I used punch to remove the roll pin holding in the lever. I stretched out the spring, a little at a time until I found that sweet spot where I could fire in auto without the bolt locking open.

When you go to buy MOE picatinny rail sections to mount on this, be sure you're getting MOE rail sections, NOT MLOK sections. Second, Evike sells some MOE rail sections made by Matrix: DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THESE. Buy the authentic Magpul MOE rail sections. And when I mounted my rail sections, I had some fitment issues with the 3 and 9 o'clock positions; when I was trying to place them as forward as I could. Be patient, play around with them. Install one rail section at a time, testing the fitment of the handguard each and every time. It'll work. It will take some patience.

This rifle.... with a mag...is...heavy. So if you load yourself down with lots of spare mags, you're gonna get tired...quickly.

I'm also a little disappointed that no one, anywhere, has in stock the 11.5" CQB barrel kit for GBB. I REALLY REALLY WANT ONE!

I know it sounds like I've got complaints about this gun. But those are minor. BUY THIS RIFLE!!!
by Chris M. on 02/11/2020
"This is a great gbbr has a high ROF on full auto really fun to shoot it has its flaws though and i suggest you think hard about this purchase before buying. For one you don't really have a lot of upgrade room or parts availability. Some parts for the LM4 works with this gun but keep that in mind. Second the quick detach lugs came loose after some light use in the yard had to locktite them just so you know so you don't lose them because it'll be hard to find them. last of all the hop up sucks you can barely adjust it and its plastic. other than that it's a really good gun a nice build quality and haven't had any mechanical issues.
by adam m. on 01/30/2018
"Excellent externals, solidly built, and runs super well. In some regards its better than an LM4, and since I own both I absolutely LOVE the fact that they use the same mags. The bolt is much lighter and smaller than the LM4 which allows for higher ROF in both semi and full auto.

There are a couple tricks with it though. The first thing is to be careful with how many rounds you put in a magazine. A fully loaded mag CAN over feed into the hop up causing jams and destroy the bucking. Furthermore, when you reload make sure you let the mag rest before hitting the bolt release. If you hold the mag in as far as it goes, the bolt won't release. Swapping out outer barrels and handguards is amazingly easy, so if you want to have that separate barrel for when you want to play CQB, you can do that easily.

If you own an LM4, this is hands down a solid purchase as you can use all of your mags with it already. If you are looking to buy this as a new platform, it's a very well put together gun. The reasoning behind the 4 stars is the feeding issue that can destroy your bucking. That happened to me already with 4 BB's stuck in the barrel and the bolt chopping up a couple others to be stuck in other components in the barrel. This was also partially my fault, but I shouldn't have to count BB's in order for it to feed properly.
by Trenton W. on 11/06/2016
"The externals were exceptional, As to expect with PTS. if you are going for a high rate of fire light weight AR type platform and are CERTAIN you want it to be GBB then I guess give it a try. The recoil was lackluster compared to the other .556 gas blowback models I've experienced. It's range is respectable but its accuracy is not. Could've gotten a lemon. But just my experience.
by Mojo N. on 04/24/2016
"The gun has a lot of kick and is quite accurate, but the fps is much higher than 430, it can shoot 485 with a 20 gram bb on an 80 degree day, which is way too hot for most fields. If you do decide to buy, you can only use the HIGHEST quality bbs, I used elite force .28s, anything lower quality will be smashed to bits in the gun, and cause a host of problems. If you do want to buy it and use it on the field, you have to be willing to spend an extra $200 for a lower fps bolt on top of the gun, to make it field legal. To play with this gun, you need to be willing to spend about $600. It is not very practical for day to day gameplay on fields. Short of that, it is awesome internally and externally, and has a ton of kick.