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Overall, I am very drawn to the externals of this gun, both in look and in feel. It’s unique, and will set you apart from the hordes of M4s and AKs on the field. The negatives about the externals are few and far between, with the biggest one being the somewhat easily scratched paint finish on the metal parts. A respray may be in order soon. Otherwise, it takes a little bit to get used to the somewhat funky controls, but once you do, it’s very easy to use. It’s also a surprisingly compact gun, even though it looks quite large.
Comparison shot between a Cyma SOC16 and the T89
Trademarks:None, zip, nada. Totally blank receiver, aside from the correct Kanji markings on the selector switch.
Magazines:The
Type 89 is interesting with its magazine usage. It includes a special
Type 89 metal hi-cap, with holes in the side to see how much ammo you have left. It’s a special design that has a flat top, and it fits perfectly into the gun, but it will not work with ARs. Now, the gun will use pretty much any regular AR magazine, and they will lock in securely, but there is a little gap visible in the window on the side of the receiver. I am especially surprised with how well MAG midcaps fit into this gun, with not even 1mm of wobble in any direction. Funny how AR mags work better in the
Type 89 than they do in ARs…
Included magazine
Top of the magazine
