Elite Force / VFC Avalon Gen2 VR16 Saber CQB M4 AEG Rifle (Color: Black)

"Very good shooting gun. As everyone has said in reviews on youtube; it is light, shoots quickly and accurately, and has great versatility.

However, there is the small gap between the upper and lower receiver that is odd. I also live in an area with other homes nearby and the orange tipped sound enhancing flash hider combined with a pretty whiny sounding gearbox leads to an annoying loud airsoft gun (just personal opinion--can always find a way to replace). I also noticed that after setting the gun down on a metal stand a few times that the paint is easy to come off on the edges of the handrail (aluminum color below).

All in all I highly recommend the gun.

"First I want to say that I’m a paintball player getting into airsoft, so the consistency of using hpa in my weapons is imperative. Therefore the length of time I spent testing this weapon’s performance with its gearbox was very short but nonetheless it functioned beautiful straight out of the box. I wanted to find a weapon that was formidable on the field regardless of any distance or combat situation. It needed to perform in peak condition rain, snow, or shine and could allow me the advantage to combat anyone at any range. This is something that the saber has achieved for me. Now obviously I have done quite a bit of upgrades to help me achieve such goals in a weapon but far none this vfc is a great platform to start with.

Pros:
-Light weight (6-7lb) which for a full metal construction is very good
-full metal great internals(this is before I hpa tapped it)
-ambidextrous mag release (I’m a lefty so this was huge)
- sleek design for cqb but still more rail space than most PDWs
- hex grip on magazines adds friction for gloves for quick reloads
-easy access for hop up adjustments
- extra space in buttstock for multiple batteries including removable compartments for a nunchuck style 7.4
-nice snap (sound) for every shot , which is useful to determine the difference between shots and dry firing
-incredible customization opportunity ( which if your like me and want to deck out your pew pew, then it’s a very important feature to have versatility and performance)

Cons:
-Mag release is a little stiff (I’m sure mine just might need some lube but it’s stiff nonetheless, that could be a pro or con but for me I would prefer it to be a little easier)
- THE HUGE ORANGE SODA CAN ON THE END OF THIS GUN. I have no idea who had the great idea to put that orange atrocity at the end of this gun but they messed up bad. This thing is metal and glued and has inset screws holding it into place so it’s very difficult to remove yourself. ( I would highly recommend having it removed by a professional)
-m-lok rails are a bit harder to find attachments that fit so you most likely will need rail adapters
-the price could be a little cheaper but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for and I can say this was a wonderful purchase regardless

In conclusion, this is a splendid weapon and was a great investment for me personally. I wanted one gun that I could make superior in every way and this gun definitely fits the bill.
This was my first airsoft gun so I can’t speak for a whole lot of other weapons, but to me that was the purpose of choosing this weapon for me. I wanted something that I could use and invest in for years and not have to worry about anything else, and that’s what vfc has delivered. Definitely won’t regret this purchase.

"I got this gun for my girlfriend who likes to come play with me, and I have to say it is amazing. It equals my $435 Krytac Lvoa in range, and shoots faster in full-auto as well.

It does have a few cosmetic drawbacks that I've found are universal on this gun, as I have friends who have the same gun and have the same issues. For one the stock is extremely loose on the stock mount, It wiggled side to side a lot until removed it and applied several thin layers of epoxy and then sanded them smooth until it was more snug. Even then it still wiggles forward and back constantly because the bolt is about 2 millimeters smaller in diameter then the slots that the bolt goes into when adjusting stock length. The other issue is the fire selector, the right side selector is extremely wiggly to the point where when I first got it, I thought it might be broken. Then i read reviews and saw my friend's is the same way.

Overall thought I give this gun 5 stars because:
1. Its EXTREMELY LIGHT, while still full metal
2. Shoots faster than my LVOA
3. Matches my LVOA(which has a prometheus r-hop barrel) in range
4. Is extremely accurate

My next gun will most likely be one of these