Cannon Flannel tries the Northeast airsoft Mini Uzi gas blowback airsoft gun. This is a faithful recreation of the classic 1980s submachine gun, complete with stamped steel construction and authentic Israeli trademarks. Testing reveals that the replica accidentally copied a real-world design flaw, allowing players to activate full-auto fire while the selector is set to semi-auto simply by pulling the trigger lightly.
Cannon Flannel talks about myths regarding airsoft gas blowback rifles... "Gas Blowback Rifles are surrounded by myths that keep getting repeated across Reddit, Facebook groups and airsoft forums.
'They don’t work in games.'
'They constantly break.'
'They’re difficult to maintain.'
This airsoft review by Cannon Flannel takes a close look at the fully licensed VFC Walther PDP, a replica modeled after the German special forces' sidearm of choice. He notes that the pistol offers a comfortable, profiled grip and dual-sided slide controls, though anyone wishing to keep their gear completely unblemished might get a bit stressed by the fairly soft black finish that scratches easily.
Cannon Flannel reviews King Arms M1 Carbine Paratrooper version, a gas blowback airsoft rifle originally released in 2015 and re-released in 2023. He questions whether this aging airsoft model can hold its own on a modern field. To give the historical piece a contemporary twist, it is outfitted with an aftermarket rail, a red dot sight, and a laser unit.
Cannon Flannel shares what he thinks of the Stratos MPX-K GBB in this video review... "This gas blowback SMG uses a VFC-style MPX system with APFG-compatible parts, but built by Stratos / Golden Eagle — so expectations are… mixed. In this video I put the ~350$ MPX-K through chrono, accuracy tests, full teardown, and give you a straight answer on whether it’s worth your money.
Cannon Flannel tries the 2026 upgraded version of its EXPS 3.0 if it is the best optic for airsoft use. The product is marketed as a high-end alternative to other brands in the airsoft market. The package includes the optic itself, a set of multi-cam black stickers for customization, and two different screen protectors: a honeycomb flash hider and a plexiglass shield to prevent damage from projectiles.
Cannon Flannel goes over the Italian Space Blaster, the Umarex/KWA Beretta PMX GBB. After testing its performance with high-pressure gas, the gun shows a bit of an attitude by shooting quite hot, making it more of an outdoor contender than a friendly indoor CQB companion. While the consistency is decent, the stock hop-up struggles to lift heavy BBs, suggesting that a little internal surgery might be required if you want to actually hit what you’re aiming at.
Cannon Flannel shows his optic setups and what he actually uses... "In this video I'm showing my airsoft optics setups that I actually use on my GBBRs - some are for the looks, but some are a solid choice for an optic. For each one you will see the sight picture and hear about what makes it works for me or what I wish was different about it."
Cannon Flannel got some tips for airsoft beginners when getting an optic to use on their airsoft guns... "Airsoft optics can be confusing — red dots, prism sights, magnifiers, LPVOs… and a lot of them look cool but perform terribly. I break down the basics of airsoft optics, explain what actually matters when buying one, and show you how to zero your optic properly so you can hit what you’re aiming at."
Cannon Flannel talks about gas blowback rifles and AEGs for use in airsoft in the future... "While as you know I am a GBBR guy and I believe that gas blowback is the future of airsoft there are still people who think that AEGs are better. What is your take on that?"
