nachostheclown Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Part 1 This was sort of an on the whim purchase. I liked the look of the gun and the blow-back feature interested me. It was purchased from WGC for $418.00 plus shipping. The box it came in was for a VFC AK74, I'm not sure why they did this. It's possible the gun is so new, VFC has not created an AIMS box. In the box you will find the gun, a 600 round mag, instructions for an AK74 and a two page instruction insert with AIMS specific instuctions. What you get in the box. The guns external build is of the usual VFC high quality. The body finish is very similar to their AK74 series guns. As compared to VFC AK74U The stock is all steel as is the locking mechanism. The stock locks solid in either the up or closed postion. Hop-up is accessed by pulling the charging handle back. Markings on the selector lever. Sights are steel and fully adjustable. Markings on the left side of the weapon. Edited February 15, 2008 by nachostheclown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachostheclown Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Part 2 The gun takes a standard 8.4 volt stick type battery. The battery compartment is the standard folding stock type, accessed by removing the dust cover. It uses a standard car fuse, like other VFC models. Muzzle brake is screwed on and then held in place by a spring loaded pin. Size comparison with M4 Now onto the blow-back feature. It's with out a doubt a neat feature. I did however noticed that in semi the bolt would bind up and I would have to take pressure off the return spring and fire a round to get it to cycle again. I have not attempted to take apart the gearbox and really figure out how it works. In the attached video you will see how the bolt is run off the gearbox. You'll notice that when the piston does not make a full revolution the bolt does not return to battery. The 2 page instruction insert says that if you attempt to use a 9.6 or higher the bolt will automatically disconnect. Don't know if I believe that. Excuse the large battery and the jury rig, I did not have a stick charged. As far as how does it shoot. That will have to wait till this weekend for a true test. I'll update the review after I get some time with the gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachostheclown Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Disabling the blow-back, since this seems to be an issue for people. This is how easy it is to disable. And I'm done. If I was not holding the camera I could do it in less then 15 seconds. Edited February 15, 2008 by nachostheclown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Revenge Seeker Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Finally a AIMs review! A great pics, love the top to bottom comparion with a PTW. Both seem so awesome. No doubt this is the best AK on the market right now. You know after disabling the blowback, would the bolt be able to be pulled back as much as the original VFC Ak74s? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Damn you Mine should be here today. Can't wait Nice review Chrissy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachostheclown Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 You know after disabling the blowback, would the bolt be able to be pulled back as much as the original VFC Ak74s? Yes without the "paper clip" in there it's no different then any other AK bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 ... The 2 page instruction insert says that if you attempt to use a 9.6 or higher the bolt will automatically disconnect. Don't know if I believe that. Excuse the large battery and the jury rig, I did not have a stick charged. That is false I know that and I don't even have it. This is because on this video: If you pause it at the right time, you can read on the battery "11.1v 1400mah" and the blowback still works Chrissy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachostheclown Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 That is false I know that and I don't even have it. This is because on this video: If you pause it at the right time, you can read on the battery "11.1v 1400mah" and the blowback still works Chrissy It may also be the Engrish. They could mean your supposed to disconnect it when using a 9.6. The insert is not exactly a master piece of the English language. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachostheclown Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 The gun received a full in game test last night, gun performed quite well. I'm not to impressed by the included magazine. The mag is a bit sloppy when seated. Other VFC mags fit and function much better. With the exception of the mag, this is another great entry to the VFC line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 What a fantastic gun! The sound is..metalic when fired and is very loud. Definitely would agree with the mag problem. Very sloppy, doesn't feed well at all tbh. Really accurate. Extremely pleased with my purchase Check out the review database in a couple of days for a full review from me. Chrissy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Puding Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 have to agree with what other have said had the aims for about 2/3 weeks know got it out itto the field with weekend for the first time, the sound of the blowback is crisp and does make a differnace even the vibration in the body does make a differance which you notice if you go back to a normal aeg. You can run it on a 9.6v but from my trial i would not recommend it, i experianced what i can only call a number of lock up and 2 blown fuses in about 2 hours, where as 8.4vs ran fine with no issues and the nice slower rof withteh blowback sounds rather nice (well to me anyway) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yep agreed, the blowback sounds quality. How was your mag Puding? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Puding Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) bad, worse than other experiences i do not like high caps normaly but i liked the look of the ak47 mag (i only have ak74 mid caps atm) so i just went with it, it lasted about 1 hour and i gave up with it, its very loss in the well does not seem to sit correctly and can easily come loss and drop out. bit hard to explain but the mag seems a bit small, a small amount of pressure on the bottem of the mag or even from running makes the mag pop out like bellow. Edited February 18, 2008 by Puding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah same, I'm trying to email VFC to get them to send me a replacement maybe? But I can't find their direct email, does anyone have it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Puding Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 i have it somewhere but it seems to be a problem with all the highcaps and design fault, its a pitty they did not do a midcap like the did with the ak74, i updated some picks in my past post to try and show the problem i had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah, with a decent amount of leverage I can get the mag out without pressing the release Bit of a downfall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Puding Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) After a bit of use it gets worse there seems to only be a small lip there and its easy to where th mag down to a level that it will drop out, i have not had any problem my mag ak74 mags they fit and feed perfectly, also my vfc ak74 mags also work perfectly. Edited February 18, 2008 by Puding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fre_D Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 anyone try mags fram other manifacturers? I would love to use TM mags in this rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Nope, sorry bud. This is my first AK, and what an AK to start with! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liquidflorian Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 anyone try mags fram other manifacturers? I would love to use TM mags in this rifle. I've used all manner of Magazines in my VFC Krinkov and all worked well, so I don't see it being an issue with the AIMS.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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0nslaught Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 so if i took out the blowback paperclip, would i be safe with using a 9.6v battery? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Yep, and its safe to use a 9.6v with the paperclip in too. I fired 5,000 rounds last night with a 9.6v purposely to test it and its still going with no problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nachostheclown Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm still really blown away by how bad the included mag is. The front lip on my mag looks like it's about to fall off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0nslaught Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm still really blown away by how bad the included mag is. The front lip on my mag looks like it's about to fall off. how many rounds do you think it feeds out of 600? if i buy this you think i should just order TM or G&P mags right away? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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