Matt talks about 6mmProShop Full Steel WWII Sterling L2A1 AEG available right now at Evike.com... "WWII collector? Looking to build your own Storm Trooper E-11 blaster? This is the most realistic Sterling replica in history with a high performance lipo ready 9mm gearbox!
S&T got its own airsoft version of the Sterling MK5 L34A1 and it is available at Evike.com. It has a durable steel and metal alloy construction with a matte black finish. It also features a polymer grip, convenient folding stock for storage or CQB, and wood grip for stable firing support. Also part of the package is a detachable 110-BB round mid-cap magazine.
Neo035 does a review of the Beta Project Sterling MKIV AEG as well as the Blaster E11 from S&T Airsoft. The latter is based on the Sterling design but does it perform as well as the Beta Project Sterling? Watch the video... "Welcome to this new video of airsoft review of Sterling (Beta Project) and Blaster E11 (S&T), the Stormtrooper's weapon at last in airsoft version!"
Booligan Airsoft gives us an overview on the S&T Airsoft Sterling L2A1 SMG AEG... "Looking for a funky SMG? Evike has the new S&T Sterling, and they sent one over for us to review! Let's take a quick look at my initial thoughts on it! Full steel construction, metal custom gearbox, and decent CQB performance add up to a formidable SMG platform."
Hyperdouraku starts the review with some nostalgia as there was an airsoft Sterling L2A2 before which was made by JAC. Classic airsoft gun collectors are always on the look out for one and it will still fetch US$300 if it's in good condition. But for this review, Hyperdouraku goes for a newer one, the S&T Sterling AEG. He is impressed with the way gearbox was installed in such a small tube receiver and how the externals function like the real thing.
This Beta Project Sterling AEG is a good base gun to make the Star Wars Stormtrooper Blaster Rifle as we wait for the Episode VII. Spartan117gw reviews this SMG which has a steel upper receiver and metal lower receiver. As for its gearbox it is a 9mm CNC complete gearbox. It's available right now at airsoft retailers which hopefully are near you.
Evike.com are now taking pre-orders for this Sterling L2A1 under their Matrix brand with an expected arrival to their stores in January 2015... "The Matrix Sterling L2A1 features full steel construction, realistic welding, superb detail, and a high performance 9mm lipoly ready metal gearbox. The manufacturer has done an exceptional job at recreating this 1 to 1 scale replica as an AEG. The gun boasts a noticeable heft in its overall weight.
Here is a very quick preview in this episode of "The Gun Corner" of the Matrix Sterling L2A1 AEG which be an exclusive to them when it arrives in the U.S. in December 2014 and they are now taking pre-orders... "The Matrix Sterling L2A1 features full steel construction, realistic welding, superb detail, and a high performance 9mm lipoly ready metal gearbox. The manufacturer has done an exceptional job at recreating this 1 to 1 scale replica as an AEG.
Now at RSOV.com is another Full Metal Sterling AEG from Beta Project, providing an alternative to the Action version. Costing US$296.99, it has semi and full automatic modes, folding stock, 110 rounds mid-capacity magazine, and ppowered by a 7.4-11.1v NiMH or Lipo Battery. The only plastic part on this AEG is the pistol grip.
Team Blacksheep posted at their Google+ Page some sneak photo and preview of their upcoming review of the Action Sterling AEG. The Sterling SMG saw action in most of significant military actions in the second half of the 20th Century after World War II and until retired by the British Army in 1994 but there are still are user of this iconic SMG.