Another video of the SHOEI MG42 sent by Tomio, this time we go back to the AEG version where they trial the AEG unit for the fourth time. Please take note that the SHOEI MG42 faithfully replicates the original MG42 faithfully, and thus it also requires a gearbox that can fit well into the receiver. Here, you see the AEG unit running right in the prototype test.

You can check more of MG42 AEG and other versions at the SHOEI website.

Another test of video of the MG42 AEG version being developed by SHOEI as it shows its gearbox unit in action. Interested players should contact SHOEI if they want this as they usual produce a few units per batch when finally released... "Dear Friends: Thank you very much for your continued patronage.  The video of the part III trial production was contributed at today on YouTube. Please enjoy:

Now, this came out of the blue. Whilst we all are looking into the WE Airsoft MSK Gas Blowback Series, WE Airsoft Europe sent us news about their new line of AEGs, called the WE Airsoft MK AEG Series. Obviously, these are based with the FN SCAR Series, without the FNH markings. The series have the following: MK SSR Sniper Rifle, MK-H Rifle, and the MK-L Rifle, which basically matches the offerings from another Taiwan based airsoft company.

G&G Armament announce the release of their CM18 Mod1 AEG and its variant the CM18 Mod1 DST. Both of these models are made of a combination of Steel, Aluminium, Zinc, Plastic, And Nylon-Fibre which have a total weight of 2000g. The overall length of 812mm. The internals contain a 8mm oilless gearbox, a 16000rpm motor, and inner barrel leng of 275mm and these help push the BB outwards at 95-100 metres per sec with a 0.2gbb. The packages come with a 120-round midcap magazine.

Angus takes an SVD AEG for his latest review for Deathcore Airsoft... "The CYMA SVD Dragunov Airsoft AEG is a very nice airsoft gun for the airsofter looking for a solid and comfortable semi-automatic sniper style weapon. The gun is built well and features a removable cheek rest that is really quite comfortable! The SVD also features a side rail for the mounting of a scope mount for an optic, as well as a 200 round high capacity magazine.

Got some US$1,342.00 to get this baby? If you do, better order this one at RedWolf Airsoft if you want a custom Barrett M82A1 AEG in Digital Desert camo pattern... "This RWC x SOCOM Gear Digital Desert M82A1 has official licensing from Barrett Rifles. This airsoft Barrett is authentic enough to be used as a display item at international firearms tradeshows!

Airsoft Extreme proudly announce for their weekend newsletter the availability of the Extreme Series AEGs, their own branded AEGs which they fully commit their name to supporting such AEGs. Also in this update are new items such as the Umarex IWI UZI CO2 GBB, and the KA M1A1 Thompson 420rd Hicap. For their Skirmish Report, they take the Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB into action.

Airsoft Extreme AEG Series Now Available!

An update sent in by Tomio on SHOEI products such as the MP43 and MG42, with the latter getting to have an AEG version very soon... "Dear Friends: Thank you very much for your continued patronage. We are preparing very soon an MG42 which carries a new engine unit. And we are also preparing some units of the "wooden" hand grip panel and buttstock which have received many requests this time. The price is as follows.

MG42 Air Blowback BB Gun:

At first glance you'll think it's an H&K MP5K with due to the distinct front end only to realise that it has an M4 receiver and takes M4 magazines. That's the M4 Tactical Pistol Series from Ares Airsoft wich should be good primaries for CQB games or as backup AEGs for airsoft snipers. The series come with the EFCS or Electronic Firing Control System which is a MOSFET but can be easily be reprogrammed using the EFCS box from Ares Airsoft.

This seems to be a catchy name for an airsoft company though we wonder if they have the right to use the name with the logo derived from the Aliens Movie. Unfortunately, their airsoft guns are still 20th-century derived and for a name like that, a focus on some sci-fi weapons made to work for airsoft would be such a good niche market. Anyway, the company's Alien Airsoft MK18 MOD1 AEG is now in stock at eHobby Asia for US$269.00.