February 2005

A recent press release from Systema Engineering concerning their training rifle has been forwarded over to me to have a look at, and it looks suitable for publication so I’m adding it here (you can grab the PDF if you want). The article details the improvements that have been made to their Training Weapon product and gives a bit more background into the product. If anyone is interested in the new training rifle in the UK I gather that the guys at Airsoft Armoury will be stocking them (although I don’t know if they know that yet).

Systema is well known manufacturer for its unique product corresponding to Electric gun, which is covered by major Japanese magazine every year they are published. What impresses us completely is their “Training Weapon” which has been commercialized since last year. This product is specifically developed for the military training purpose.

For this specialized purpose the product is required to meet very rigid conditions. Then it is a requisite that the product has a extremely firm structure and easy-to-maintenance performance. In addition it need to be just like real rifle both in its weight and balance. Otherwise it does not help at all for the actual training. The requirements to endure the professional use are quite tough and strict. But Systema finally has satisfied them.

We raised the Training Weapon in Feb. version of our magazine. Systema has made many improvements on the latest Training Weapon adopting the opinions from their end users. The latest version is completely different from the conventional one. Now let me introduce major improvements one by one:

1.) In the previous version certain amount of current flows during the time the board is waiting for the input from a trigger switch. However the program in the circuit board is changed so that the current flow is restricted to almost 0. As a result this mechanism controls power consumption as less as possible. Consequently the Weapon can operate for more than 4 days with battery connected.
2.) Previous CPU has been replaced with the new one with high performance in order to increase the reaction speed against the input from trigger. Consequently the mechanism enables locking time to be reduced and thus their grouping ratio is expected to be enhanced a lot.
3.) Capacity of FET (transistor) is increased to a large extent, which is used both for operation system and for electric brake system. As a result it prevents the afterheat inside the electric board, which is caused by heavy use of the machine (eg. excessive automatic fire under semi-automatic mode). Thus endurance of the machine has been enhanced as a whole.
4.) Chamber is newly manufactured. Under this design BB bullet inserting position through nozzle is fixed. Due to the stable engagement of the hop with the shooting mechanism grouping ratio in the distance has been considerably improved.
5.) Unit stiffness of motor has been improved. Its revolution speed and torque has been upgraded accordingly. Thus motor’s endurance has been enhanced greatly.

As I mentioned most of the improvement was made inside the body of the machine. Therefore we have to try shooting to confirm the result.
I tried shooting actually. Then I really impressed with the nice response of trigger in comparison with that of ordinary electric gun. I can easily realize its difference when I shot with semi-automatic type rifle. BB bullet is fired with comfortable shock by feel.
What has brought about this nice feel.? The reason attributes to the fact that the piston stroke shortens as the number of tooth of selector gear is one piece smaller than that of existing electric gun. In addition stopping position of selector gear is set by electric control to the adjacent position where it will contact a piston lack gear. In other words free-running distance during the time after we pull the trigger till it works shortens.

Place an order for this Weapon if you want to experience this good feel of response actually. The latest version with enduring battery will be released soon. Feel at ease to try shooting since the power is properly adjusted for the domestic survival game according to the relevant regulations as long as they are sold in Japan.

Finally as I mentioned since Systema has developed this machine for the military training purpose they exhibited their product at the Shot show held in Las Vegas from Jan.28th to 31st this month. They said that they have a great public response. Genuine-oriented tool has gradually accepted in the USA. This Training Weapon is indeed a satisfactory item for the people who are looking for a genuine gun. Kumi, (Systema Engineering)

For those of you crying out for a “man’s Glock” (yes we know who you all are ), the new straight frame KSC G34 HW is now up on ClubMichelle’s pages. Priced at 19,425 Yen the new G34 is a ported long slide version of the previously released straight framed Glock 17.

For those of you with TM mini AEG G18C pistols looking for more bits and bobs to strap onto your new toy, well look no further as there’s a 100 round extended magazine coming in the middle of March for your electric pocket rocket. Price is not that clear at the moment but it should be around 2,500Yen or so according to First Factory.

Over at X-Fire they’ve added a new replacement pin (set pin-u) for the Type-96 rifle from APS. They detail on their pages that the new pin is stronger and reduces the chances of it failing in an upgraded rifle because of its build and that it’s slightly longer than the stock part. Oh there’s also a new 6.05mm barrel for the CAWM24 there too.

Simon at Madbull Airsoft has sent over the first shot of a new design for a gas grenade that he’s working on. The new model is designed to fire up to four 0.68 cal heavy paintballs at once which certainly seems to be a world first for moscart designs.

As has been said before paint isn’t for everyone, but for scenarios where a vehicle hit could be simulated paint is always handy.

Range and power for the new style model isn’t known yet (I’m certainly interested to see how well it goes), and the new design won’t be ready to roll off the production lines for three weeks.

HurricanE have added a new M16A1 metal body to their listing today (product code HE-MB-09). The new A1 metal body costs 245USD which is more than the stnadrd M16 body that they make but it does come with more parts.

This new metal frame is deisnged to fir the Marui M16A1/VN、M16A2、and M4A1 series. Included in the package is a forward assist knob, charging handle, new pins, metal hopup, new trigger guard, new ejection port cover, several hopup parts, new outer barrel sleeve and new handguard ring.

The new part is listed as in stock right now, so should be available at your local dealer shortly.

According to an anonymous fellow there’s been a bit of an upset recently over Systema’s website and some links that have appeared on the ‘net that could be confused as being affiliated with the Japanese firm. If you’ve got a link that you think goes to Systema, best check to make sure it’s the right one:

Hi Arnie, just thought I drop in a line regarding Systema’s web site. I have had an extensive conversation with Ms. Yoshida regarding many sites that perpetrate the name of Systema and would like to make it known that [any other sites bearing the systema name] are indeed and in fact not affiliated with the one and only Systema located in Japan. Ms. Yoshida has pursued this matter in having [certain] sites cease and desist promoting the Systema line of products under their websites. I would sincerely appreciate it if you could change your weblink to reflect the only official Systema website www.systema-engineering.com. Anonymous

Knut.J (Norway) has dropped in a line to remind me that over at Guns ‘N Guys they now have the Smokies M1 Garand in stock at 10,500 HKD (Around 1,350USD). Over at Smokies themselves they’ve added details and shots of their newly released gas 6mm M1 Garand to a new page on their website.

The shots from Smokies show off the bolt action, fake clip, wood stock, sights and the attention to detail that has been put into the new design.