pingpong Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 (edited) OK lets see. i purchased the VFC hk416 from Airsoft GI about a week or 2 ago. (pictures taken from HK) Ok well.. here we go. The gun came in a huge brown box from UPS. opened it up and there was the all mighty VFC Hk416. or VFC416 =[ Opened the box and the gun was packed neatly. Gun and mag shown. Loading tool and manual was hidden in the back. The looks: The gun came in a FLAT matte black finish. White trade marks and safety. Red semi auto and auto. Since this was the US model... i had VFC trade marks =[ which means no "HK" Trade marks what so ever. The outter barrel looks like it did not get the same treatment the body got because the color is not correct. (pics will be added later ) The Feel: Well when i looked at this gun it hought it will be heavy. Picked it up and it was lighter then i expected. a little lighter then my Brothers CA m15 CQB (has Rail covers, Madbull Ris fix, Flip up, Silencer, Crane etc... maybe thats why its heavy).. well the finish felt really nice and the overall gun feels really sturdy. The RAS or RIS is made out of one piece CNC machines aluminum i believe. the RAS seems like it is a freefloat and it has no barrel wobble what so ever. It connects to the body nicely by fitting into its slot just like the real steal. to be honest its almost 1:1 to the real steel. examples -How the RAS fit onto the gun -How the mag release is put on adn taken off -Bolt release feature -gas operation part -single screw take down for the RIS etc. pulling the bolt is something to love. it feels so nice and sounds louder compared tot he marui bodies. The pull is harder due to its stiffer spring and when the bolt locks it makes a nice click sound. Pressing the boltrelease is always fun but its a shame that VFC didnt make the bolt go all the way like the real hk416 or m4. The stock feels cheap and it wobbles (Shame) and the grip feels kinda of cheap. well thats the external lets go into the INTERNALS!! YAY Gearbox looks cheap and is slightly different compared to the regular v2 Gears look upgraded since it has the holes heh. it also has the auto shim feature (springs) VFC could have done a better job on shimming.. Spring is supposibly as strong as the m100. its a tad bit longer compared to the m100. Piston is clear plastic just like Angel. dont know if its strong or not but it took a 11.1 li-po with ease. Piston head Aluminum and Ported. The compression is not as great as marui but i guess it gets the job done Cylinder/head/nozzle Cylinder and Cylinder head and Nozzle is just like marui but i think marui is better. Spring guide Nothing much to say. cheap black plastic Bushing 7mm Black metal! trigger wire unit loosk really cheap. The block itsell looks like a hand made sanded downpiece of plastic. Tappet place Clear plastic like Angel. well thats the gearbox... THe hopup unit is Clear plastic as well. and i believe the hopup bucking isnt that great since my bbs seem to arch down for some reason when the hopup is turned on. well thats the boring stuff unless your a tech person. loading the mag The magazine is GREAT! i mean if you dont have the tool well.. your screwed. but turning the wheel is a breeze. i think i can fully charge the spring in maybe 5 seconds. and i heard it will last you till the end of the mag. the finish of the mag is shiny =[... Lock and load pull the charging handle... pop in the mag... smack the bolt release... hehe nothing sounds better then that. Semi <pull trigger> WEE PA.. <pull trigger> WEE PA.. <pull trigger> WEE PA.. <pull trigger> WEE PA.. awww why so loud =[ Full auto <pull trigger> WEE PAPAPAPAPPAPAPAPAPAP <press mag release> aww mag doesnt just fall down bummer... the motor is loud. kinda like an ICS. also it gets warm and hot quick! i later swapped it out for my Systema Super torque up. i know letters dont really explain much about the sound but ill try to get a video up. for some reason the bbs dont fly far, maybe the hopup sucks. well thats about it. ill get more pictures later Edited November 22, 2006 by pingpong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 (edited) i will get pictures of the full gun when the sun comes out. Edited November 22, 2006 by pingpong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wege Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 $420US for something with the hopup sucking, dodgy 'appearing' tappet and piston. And a non-reinforced gearbox? I don't think that this looks like a good start at all. Power? start with the cylinder. Get more straight away. Lipo? nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gigueand Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I agree with the above... this seems rather disappointing considering the excellent externals that the gun offers. ::Runs to a corner and cries:: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screamin_weasel Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 sounds like a gun people will be ripping the intenrals out of and binning them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 GODDAM! i lost a pin that holds the lock on the charging handle... im starting to hate this. n i didnt even field the gun yet... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilliboba Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I agree with the above... this seems rather disappointing considering the excellent externals that the gun offers. ::Runs to a corner and cries:: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This review broke my heart... I was going to sell my P90 and AK47 to get one of these. Now seeing this review I think I'll pass. Damn, it looks so nice though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ezgil Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 yea i had the same initial impressions, i guess my wit saved me a few bucks that day... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 i hate myself for buying this =[ im down $445 now... <sigh> someone chear me u p =[ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0nslaught Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 aw, dont worry budd. its not too bad just need to replace a few parts here and there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARQUISADOR Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Thanks for writing this review, I really wanted this gun but not so much now. Heres a +1 for your $445. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 heh Thanks. dang i cant find the pin that holds the charging handle lock to the changing handle =[ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gafes Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Oh Goodness , just when i almost got the money to buy the DX Version (with a lot of sacrfices) i read this. This is disappointing. Too much expectations from this gun. Oh Well, back to the CA B&T MP5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0nslaught Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 yes i too was about to get this, but after reading this i think im going to put my funds into a VFC AKS74U Quote Link to post Share on other sites
combatant Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 well, a lot of these problems can be fixed with some minor mods, i think i will still purchase this gun. since its so new, its hard to find reveiws... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marine47 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Yea, this gun is still beautiful looking and very rare! I love it, dude, you should just replace a few things, no biggie! +1 for the review. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bottlelot Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Throw a Pro-Win in it, new stock, teflon wiring... Done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tcl Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 This is a good AEG. I don't know what's your point. But I am used 11.1V Li-Po batery on it and shoot for over 10K bbs at 350fps for no problem. Nice looking and fine works with reliable gearbox. That's enough for stock gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msx361 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I know what you mean about it being loud. Mine came through today, i was very surprised. It is also alot lighter then i expected. Im happy with it, it shoots nice and i got a PEQ2 and a free hat, which i wasnt expecting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tome Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I've heard that the rails are not exactly the right size, causing things like Eotechs and some other products made to real-steel dimension to wobble when attached. Is that true? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trip Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 mines in the air and i want a free hat, msx361 where did you buy yours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 ill be taking pictures soon. sry for the late pics. gun was a part. heh.. so yea. maybe in an hour pics will be up of the whole gun and box. Thanks for the +1s! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HKG36 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Did you find the pin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 nope didnt find the pin.. here is the pcitures i promised. The gun The peq Mag Trademarks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingpong Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Flip up =] Barrel Taken down The bolt and drumroll please!! . .. ... ..... ....... .......... .............. .......... ....... ..... ... .. . . .. ... ..... ....... .......... .............. .......... ....... ..... ... .. . . .. ... ..... ....... .......... .............. .......... ....... ..... ... .. . The movie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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