6mmProShop Strike Industries Licensed "Sentinel" M4 Airsoft AEG Rifle by E&C (Color: Black / 7" GRIDLOK LITE / 350FPS)

"Do you guys know where the battery goes?

"Impressive… MOST Impressive…

Picked up the 7” Gridlok Lite 350fps BLUE version for my son. He’s been playing a bit at the rental field and I figured it was time for his own. Got this while it was on an Epic deal and had a $20 off coupon so it was under $215 shipped, a great deal for a “starter gun”

Opening the box… WOW talk about an impressive scene. The Black and Blue color scheme work great and has a “higher end” look to it. The Rifle has a solid and well built feel to it. The receivers are tight and fitted great, everything seems to be torqued down property with no loose parts. The 7” version is the perfect size for a 11yro. The length from muzzle to the end of the buttstock is just the right length. As he grows he can change the little claw tooth stock to a traditional one for some added length. But for now this is perfect. to put it in perspective… the 10” CQB Arcturus is too long on the barrel end and the stock even in its collapsed position is still too long for the kid.

The colored parts look sharp and have the Strike branding on them. The colors are all consistent and like others have said they do not match what you see on screen. They are a bit Paler but still very vivid. It’s almost a tad subdued. They are not shiny and match the Black receivers in tone (matte) The ambi mag release is very nice and fully functional, however the mag that comes with it is a bit wobbly. I’ll have to try it with some other mags. The charging Handel is functional and pulls the mock bolt back to drop the bolt door and expose the Hop up adjustments (hop up is plastic). To close the bolt, just press the color accented bolt release and you’re good to go. It’s important to note that the Tip of the barrel comes right to the edge of the hand guard on this model. so the tip of the barrel threads are INSIDE the hand guard. On a LIVE FIRE rifle this is a no no since the blast from the break will most likely be in your hand. However for an airsoft rifle it’s acceptable. This set up would make for a nice mock suppressor set up or even the Strike Oppressor muzzle device. Maybe a nice tracer unit. The buffer tube looks a little on the slim size, but i think a shorter stick 1000mAh Matrix should fit nicely or an Evike “tube” battery will fit as well.

We will be taking this out to shoot this week and test it out, waiting on the Batteries to get here. Speaking of batteries, I must have miss read the specs, i was under the impression that this could Run a 11.1 LIpo however all spec sheets say 7.4 LIpo. I’ll do a little more research but i think we’re stuck with the 7.4. If anyone knows otherwise please let me know.

more info to follow after we get a chance to shoot it!

First impressions are good so far!!

"Impressive… MOST Impressive…

Picked up the 7” Gridlok Lite 350fps BLUE version for my son. He’s been playing a bit at the rental field and I figured it was time for his own. Got this while it was on an Epic deal and had a $20 off coupon so it was under $215 shipped, a great deal for a “starter gun”

Opening the box… WOW talk about an impressive scene. The Black and Blue color scheme work great and has a “higher end” look to it. The Rifle has a solid and well built feel to it. The receivers are tight and fitted great, everything seems to be torqued down property with no loose parts. The 7” version is the perfect size for a 11yro. The length from muzzle to the end of the buttstock is just the right length. As he grows he can change the little claw tooth stock to a traditional one for some added length. But for now this is perfect. to put it in perspective… the 10” CQB Arcturus is too long on the barrel end and the stock even in its collapsed position is still too long for the kid.

The colored parts look sharp and have the Strike branding on them. The colors are all consistent and like others have said they do not match what you see on screen. They are a bit Paler but still very vivid. It’s almost a tad subdued. They are not shiny and match the Black receivers in tone (matte) The ambi mag release is very nice and fully functional, however the mag that comes with it is a bit wobbly. I’ll have to try it with some other mags. The charging Handel is functional and pulls the mock bolt back to drop the bolt door and expose the Hop up adjustments (hop up is plastic). To close the bolt, just press the color accented bolt release and you’re good to go. It’s important to note that the Tip of the barrel comes right to the edge of the hand guard on this model. so the tip of the barrel threads are INSIDE the hand guard. On a LIVE FIRE rifle this is a no no since the blast from the break will most likely be in your hand. However for an airsoft rifle it’s acceptable. This set up would make for a nice mock suppressor set up or even the Strike Oppressor muzzle device. Maybe a nice tracer unit. The buffer tube looks a little on the slim size, but i think a shorter stick 1000mAh Matrix should fit nicely or an Evike “tube” battery will fit as well.

We will be taking this out to shoot this week and test it out, waiting on the Batteries to get here. Speaking of batteries, I must have miss read the specs, i was under the impression that this could Run a 11.1 LIpo however all spec sheets say 7.4 LIpo. I’ll do a little more research but i think we’re stuck with the 7.4. If anyone knows otherwise please let me know.

more info to follow after we get a chance to shoot it!

First impressions are good so far!!