It's just about time that Real Sword announces something for the airsoft market and here's one from eHobby Asia... "Type 56-2 assault rifle finalizes its design in 1980. Right side-folding stock, positioned with wedge block style catch, it can replenish the gap caused by attrition when using, make the stock tightening all the time so as to assure the firing precision. RS Type56-2 inherits consistent high quality of RS products.
Now available at CWI Airsoft is the 2012 version of the much well-received SVD AEG from Real Sword. It has a newly designed hop-up which means even better trajectory and range for this rifle which an airsoft sniper rifle should be. As for the price, it's US$749.90, shipping costs not included and expect to be shipped within 3-4 days.
The latest review from Epic Airsoft HD which covers the much praised Real Sword Type 97 AEG. We also inclued the unboxing video here for those who have missed it... "The Real Sword Type 97B bullpup rifle gets a full review and 30 meter range test in semi-auto and full-auto fire modes this week on EpicAirsoftHD. Don't forget to subscribe for a new review every Sunday, and let us know in the comments what you think."
Another Real Sword AEG available at Get Reload, this time the RS Type 97 which is priced at US$449.00... "RS continue their principle of creating authentic airsoft replicas of real steel guns with this Type 97. Their thorough research and development means that this is an ultra-realistic AEG. Just like their Type 56/Type56-1, it features an all-new specially-developed 7mm bearing metal gearbox so that the original dimensions could be retained.
Searching for this? It's now in stock at Get Reload for US$399.00. The Type 56-1 is the Chinese copy of the AKS-47 featuring an underfolding stock, and does not have a bayonet. The Real Sword version is a very faithful replica of the real steel version and it's one of the best made airsoft AK replica in the market today and comes with a rear sight base assembling wrench.
If you have been wondering about Real Sword, Thumpy's 3-D House of Airsoft has done some sleuthing for you and he finds out that the Real Sword SVD Gas Blowback version will be shown at the IWA 2012 & Outdoor Classics next week as a follow-up to their well-received RS SVD AEG, which is said to be the best airsoft SVD in the market today.
This is one SVD AEG that's always out of stock. Airsoft Outlet Northwest is expecting a delivery in the next few days and they're now taking pre-orders... "Real Sword's commitment to realism and quality make their AEGs some of the most demanded rifles in airsoft.
Still looking for this? Airsoft Global now has this in stock... "Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova, aka the Dragunov SVD was designed not as a standard sniper rifle in its Western meaning of the term. In fact, main role of the SVD in Soviet / Russian Army is to extend effective range of fire of every infantry squad up to about 600 meters and to provide special fire support. SVD is a lightweight and quite accurate (for its class) rifle, capable of semi-auto fire.
Get the second iteration of this sniper rifle at Landwarrior Airsoft... "The SVD is a completely bespoke design. A 4 gear system that allows better transfer of torque. The cylinder set is not only longer but wider, providing more air displacement in the barrel. The gears have full steel bearings, and also sports a metal spring guide and a high strength polymer piston. The entire body is CNC and the wood finish is excellent.