It's a battle between two gas blowback AKs this time. Voodoo Softair pitted the GHK Airsoft AK-105 GHK against the WE Airsoft AK74 gas blowback rifle. Both Taiwan-based airsoft companies are specialised in gas blowbacks with WE being the more prolific producer. Which do you think is better? Watch the video.
Which would you prefer a full travel or half travel for your gas blowback? Jeff The Kid got the WE AK74 Full Travel Gas Blowback Rifle to find out if he can recommend full travel or not... "Last time I introduced the Tokyo Marui AKM out of the box, I said that I would buy a full-stroke AK for fun and comparison. Today we will introduce the WE AK74. To be honest, when I first received the package, I felt that the WE AK74 was cheap and had a lot of barrels.
DesertFox Airsoft goes into action at a Milsim West event with the CYMA "Altyn" AK74 AEG... "Like most of you I spend a lot of time browsing the Evike.com website for new and cool looking airsoft guns I probably don’t need right now. In preparation for Milsim West Assault on Coro I came across this gun: A stamped steel AK74 made by CYMA called the 'Altyn'."
Another custom HPA rifle from Airsoftjunkiez, equipping an LCT Airsoft AK74 with a PolarStar Airsoft F2 engine. But you can choose which engine to drop into the AEG when you order one. This has stamped steel receiver that replicates the look and feel of a real AK type rifle. Other features are real wood finish with high quality finish, polymer motor grip, AK style side rail for AK/SVD style AK optic mounts, easy to adjust hop up, and djustable rear leaf sight.
As part of the "Build Your Own AK" campaign of LCT Airsoft, they announce a new part for owners of the LCT LCK74. The PK-374 LCK74 Bakelite Grip can match the real wood colour of the LCK74 and a godsend for those who prefer bakelit furniture in their AK AEGs. This is compatible with the LCT AEG and Electric Blowback version so check with your nearest retailer when they are going to have this in stock.
Mach Sakai checks out the SLR Airsoftworks AK74 AEG. Fully licensed to DYTAC, this has a stamped receiver with the SLR AK Solo 13.5" Mid Handguard. The gearbox is a Version 3 Zinc Alloy Casting with 8mm Bearing installed including Quick-Detach Spring Guard and has a trigger switch. A 500-round BB capacity magazine is included in the package.
USAirsoft reviews the E&L Gen 2 AK74 AEG which he says is the "almost" the best airsoft AK he has ever reviewed. The China-based airsoft company has built a reputation of having high quality airsoft AK AEGs. These use stamped steel AK receivers that are able to accommodate Version 3 gearboxex. E&L AK AEGs are some of the toughest airsoft AKs in the market these days.
Milsim Squirrel shows how he modified a CYMA CM40 AK74 AEG to make it look like the Polish Beryl. But if you want a shortcut to having an airsoft Beryl, Ares Airsoft makes the Beryl Mod.96 AEG... "I take an Airsoft AK74 (CM40) and provide a 'how to' on external modifications to transform it into an Airsoft Polish Beryl Variant A/B or as close as possible. The purpose of this modification is to complete the primary rifle for the Polish Grunts Airsoft Team kit."
For those finicky about their AK gas blowback, wanting them to be with wood furniture, here is a WE Airsoft AK74 Wood Stock GBB available at Crown Airsoft... "WE AK74 WOOD STOCK Open Bolt Gas Blowback Rifle (GBB) constructed out of high quality stamped steel with polymer furniture to look and feel like the real steel AK74. Shooting at 500 FPS (w/ 0.20g BBs) and featuring a full travel metal bolt, the WE AK74 gives players arguably the most realistic recoil on the airsoft market.
RWTV shows the new AK74 Gas Blowback Rifle from WE Airsoft now in stock at RedWolf Airsoft... "W.E. may be late to the game when it comes to releasing their brand new AK74 GBBR but is it too late for them? Will they be able to keep up with the current AKs or have they pulled ahead of the race?"
You can find this GBB rifle here.
