Purchased from AirsoftGI Monday night, got here Thursday morning on $2.50 UPS Ground Shipping. As usual, ASGI test-fired and chrono'd the gun beforehand at 380fps with .20g BBs. Thank you, ASGI.
//first impression:
Upon opening the box I removed all fliers and pamphlets and receipts and wiggled the gun out of its styrofoam prison. I could see that the gun appeared to be well-built, and holding it in my hands only enforced this first impression. I tried to squeeze it--no creaking anywhere. The stock detaches very easily and swings into the side of the gun very easily before snapping into place with an absolute "crack." Pulling the charging handle back revealed the wheel-style hop-up adjustmer (already adjusted by ASGI). The charging handle cannot be pulled back the full four inches or so as on the real deal. The metal flash hider is an amazing orange color that I absolutely hate. The included hi-cap magazine is solid gray plastic and slides easily in or out of the magwell. The front sight was a little crooked, but definitely usable.
//test fire:
The included 8.4v 1100mah battery had some juice in it, so I took the holding pin out of the G36c's handguard, attached the battery, and was ready to rock and roll after slipping the handguard back on. The hi-cap magazine is very easy to load and winds very well after the first few uses. I used the included 200 BBs that came in the box. At a distance of 80ft the G36c was nearly dead-on with no wind. It makes a satisfying "snap" whenever the trigger is pulled and a BB is fired. Using a coke can (poor man's chronograph) for test-firing I determined the fps to be just around the limit ASGI's certificate stated. Full-auto is impressive for a gun costing only $150, in my opinion.
//first skirmish:
(coming soon) (mag/bat/hop-up/folding stock dependability and durability)
//pictures:
(coming soon) (features/highlights)
