First impressions of the replica Wow. The replica was flawless. The body is indeed full-metal in construction and the finish is superb. In my opinion, far better than the finish on the Classic Army full-metal MP5. Even the ejection port (which I find looks particularly poor on the CA MP5s) looked excellent. I picked up the gun to find that the weight was nicely balanced and respectable. The plastic used on the stock (the A4 is the solid stock version) was the best bit of plastic forming and joining I have ever seen in the world of airsoft, and the rest of the plastic parts were also of outstanding quality. The foregrip for example really lives up to its name. I also noticed that the base of the pistol-grip has a heat-sync already installed. This is obviously due to the increased heat generated by a more powerful motor than is found in most AEGs. This sync is barely visible during use and very soon, you completely forget it's there. The battery fits tightly in to the stock of the model similar to the models produced by TM and CA. There is not much spare space in there, but this translates to a very secure fit that will not rattle, bump or slide around inside.

The vital statistics for this replica are:

ICS Revision: Version 3
Length: 680mm
Weight (no battery or ammunition): 2,000g
Magazine Capacity (for included magazine): 230
Magazine Capacity (for other available magazines): 50 / 200 / 240
Rate of Fire (shots per minute): 950
Barrel length: 230mm
Ammunition: 6mm BB
Motor: ICS Turbo 2000
Gearbox: Reinforced (ICS version 2)
Max effective range (quoted by ICS): 30 Metres but I give it around 120 feet