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IWA 2012 & Outdoor Classics Day 1 Reports

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 I was eager to take a look at ASG CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 since I heard the first rumors about it and saw photos of it when it was first shown at the Shot Show 2012. The ASG stand at the IWA show have prototype #1 and #2 on display. Mr. Pedersen the CEO of ASG was more than happy to open the display and do a little show and tell.

Here are the facts:

  • EUROPEAN DESIGN, with the exception of the motor (maybe gears too) this gun will be made in the EU!!
  • The gun is as close to the real one (as far as dimensions) as possible
  • The handguard, mag release, sights, trigger guard, folding stock and the outer shell of the magazine are all from the real firearm
  • Gears are Ver2/3 compatible, motor is a high torque Ver3
  • Will run on stick LiPo battery which will be located on the top of the gearbox
  • The mag in the prototype is 75 rounds, mag will empty even the last round and then it will stop firing
  • Interchangeable sling hooks
  • Ambidextrous fire selector (bolt catch won't be since the real deal has only one on the right side as well)
  • Simple design made up only using 97 parts
  • Precision barrel
  • Only the folding stock need to be removed in order to change the spring

I will return to ASG later to take a look at the AWS sniper. More ASG CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 photos at the Facebook Page.

(Update as of 1233H GMT) Airsoft celebs spotted. Guys from AATV visiting the KWA booth.

(Update: 1251H GMT) NLAirsoft is doing some livestreaming of IWA 2012:

(UPDATE: 1258H GMT)  Sorry for the photos of the ICS M1 Garand rifle. They only had the pre-production model on display and I wasn't able to put my paws on it.

  • 6mm version this year 8mm maybe at a later time
  • 14 rds magazine
  • 350fps
  • 2 versions, real wood 4.5 kg and a plastic weighing in at 4kg
  • semi auto only

ICS interestingly planning to release a high capaciity magazine similar to their C-mag.

More details coming later on ICS goodies. More ICS M1 Garand Photos here.

(UPDATE 1738H) More on ICS. ICS had a C-Mag for M4 on display with some adapters for other models like SIG, AK and MP5. If those adapters really work then I am their first buyer on these :)

The ICS CXP 16 project is rather interesting but I am not surprised after seeing their redesign of the MP5. The rails you see on the pictures are prototypes only and that's why the texture of them is unusual but the final version will be made out of aluminum so the gun will look a lot smoother once it'll hit the shelves. A CXP 16 with a re-designed CNC receiver would take the cake that's for sure.

ICS did an awesome job with their MP5 replica. It looks nothing like the original H&K anymore and that's a good thing if you ask me. Lower receiver, grip, charging handle, stock and handguard have been re-designed. All this with an actual working three round burst and split-gearbox design can be a good selling point. The handguard now has a constant on switch on the left and a momentary switch on the right side and this handguard also comes in tan color as well.

The new ICS M4 mag is very unique in its kind and at least it won't try to copy anyone else. Looks good when it's seated in an M4 lower receiver.

More photos of the ICS products by clicking on the links below:

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