CYMA Full Metal AK74 Tactical Airsoft AEG Rifle w/ Reinforced Gearbox (Color: Tan / Add 9.6v NiMH Battery + Charger)

"Okay, I've owned this for a while now, so let's dig in:

Right off the bat, be warned. It's an AK with a metal assembly on the front. It's front heavy, and heavy in general, so while you CAN single-point sling this thing, you'll be better off getting a two point setup unless you have traps like Tom Hardy. The RIS is rough, so get some gloves or a foregrip. The twin charging handles make it tough to fit in a hard shell case, but soft cases seem to work pretty well. Also, there is NO rail on the dust cover. You can find them, but be prepared for that.

Now for the rest. This thing is a MONSTER for the price. I can tag an 8 inch target at 30 yards on full auto with a 90% hit rate. I did the math, honest to god. 90 percent. And with some basic upgrades, it'll run with guns that cost 2-3 times as much. The crane stock is straight off an M4, and fits all the usual butterfly batteries. No wobble in that or the motor grip. Honestly, the whole gun is built a lot more solidly than I expected a 150 dollar gun to be. Rate of fire is about on par with an actual AK74, but you can up it with a mosfet and 11.1 lipo.

Now, be warned, it IS a Cyma. The receiver is steel but just about everything else is either aluminum or pot metal. This can be fixed, of course, but just keep it in mind. But with that said, if you're looking for a decent backup that just works, and takes a beating, but you're not afraid to rough it up; or you need a beginner gun that stands out and can put up with some abuse, this is your Huckleberry.

"I've been playing airsoft for 5+ years, and I bought this gun as my first AK platform (for an MSW game coming up). I've fielded it twice and both times I was an impenetrable wall of BBs. I've done nothing to the internals, and this thing is a beast! Out of the box performance knocks all expectations out of the water. Accuracy is fantastic with .25s, and the FPS will ensure that the unfortunate soul on the other end of your barrel calls his hit. The RIS is very solid, and the stock wired battery compartment allowed me to use all of my M4 butterfly crane stock batteries, which saved me a pretty penny. This thing's unbeatable for the price.

Pros:
-Familiar RIS
-Very sturdy, full-metal construction
-Crane stock wired!!!
-Very affordable
-Surprisingly good out-of-the-box accuracy

Cons:
-Fire-selector switch was pretty loose out-of-the-box, nothing a little tightening couldn't fix
-Two charging handles, one on each side. This gives it a pretty huge front-back profile, making it hard to fit into a hard-shell rifle case, and just seems unnecessary considering traditional AK reloading styles for right-handed shooters
-Orange tip is a pain to remove. After the boiling water failed, I had to resort to dremelling it off.

"Ive had an amazing year with this gun. First off let me say i bought it in march last year as kind of a back up. I foolishly let it sit in the cornr for about 2-3 months then i decided to tinker with it. Stock it was 400-410 fps with valken .2s. after a day or so planning on what to do to it i made the decision to magpul it out. thing looks awesome. Now for the food stuff...no and i repeat no internal work except and upgraded zci high torque motor and flat hopped the bucking. With those 2 simple upgrade it is deadly accurate with .28s and .3s. aloso for mags i would go for the matrix waffle p mag lookalikes. they feed well and fit my tan and black magpul pmc build.

"Have played with this 3 times now (two of which were 4-5 hour days). I really like it!

It is sexy, shoots well, and is super comfy. I put a Stark Equipment SE-5 Express Grip on the rear of the rail and it might have made this my most comfortable gun to play long days with.

PROS:
Super comfortable
Well balanced weight
Love the stock
Great FPS (405 fresh, settled around 380, just where I like it)
Decent ROF (I just use 7.4V LiPos)
Sexy as hell

"This was my first AEG and 2nd gun, and I have to say that it is amazing for the price I got it for (99$). Very Firm Polymer and metal gearbox.

Pros
- Very Strong Polymer
- Full metal Gearbox
- Good ROF and FPS
- Full Rail system for all your goodies
- Ambi Charging handle (also Con)
- 400 fps outta the box
- 1:1 scale

Cons
- Stock makes some noise and wobbles slightly
- Ambi charging handle makes it hard to place down


All the cons are really minor, doesn't affect the performance of the AEG which to me makes a perfect AEG.

For 185$ I dont know if i would buy it, due to my budget, but on any kind of sale or discount, I would really recommend this rifle, for beginner or pro.

"I received this rifle from the Evike Box of Awesomeness and I've been using it for the past 2 months. It has held up pretty well overall and it is a well built gun overall.

PROS:

* Compatible with most AK magazines
* Decent trigger response
* Stock and Buffer Tube have no wobble, even after hours of use
* Hop-Up does not back off
* Very comfortable to use even for prolonged periods of time
* Solid construction with no wobble

"Great gun. Had for almost 6 months now and the only problem is the my can with a different orange tip( i bought mine from my local airsoft shop so that might be why). Great rifle!

"I have had this gun for over a year and it still runs similarly to the day I got it. I can confidently say that this AEG performs about as well as it looks. It has a great build quality with very minor wobbles. the only issue i have had with this thus far is the fire selector has become loose, which is an easy fix. I but a madbul 6.03 ttb, madbul bucking, and a high torque motor in it and it is a nightmare for my opponents. nothing else needs to be upgraded, and i like upgrades. Im not sure if it is my gun or my playing style, but i seem to dominate the field every time i play. People often times ask if its for sale..... Nah. This one is mine to keep. Best aeg i have ever owned in my 5 years of experience.

"I received this rifle a few weeks ago , and I have to say it is a phenomenal rifle. From the moment I got this I could tell it would be reliable. There was no wobble at all, the charging handle assembly was fairly easy and it just felt sturdy. I used it in one battle and it proved strong and powerful. Overall I really love this rifle.

PROS
Cool look
Full R.I.S.
Great ROF and FPS
Included magazine feeds perfectly
STRONG polymer, very STURDY

CONS
Tight battery space
Ambi charging handle makes it hard to set down

CYMA has always been reliable and make great guns. I recommend this to intermediate-seasoned airsofters.

"This gun is solid.
Its construction is sturdy and the only two plastics are the crane stock and the grip (which are both high quality polymers). But on to the actual gun. the accuracy and range are pretty good, averaging at about 150 ft. and ROF is decent, around 17 fps. The metal RIS is a little rough so I suggest buying some rail guards. something hidden peculiar about this gun: I haven't seen any screws ANYWHERE (like to take it apart) except the screws that attach the hop up to the receiver on all AKs. just a consideration. but I love the gun, and the charging handle is so cool and satisfying to rack.

Use a 9.6V batter or a 11.1V lipo for best result!

"Great rifle!
I got this rifle about a week ago and I am very pleased with it. It came packaged very well, no damage at all. The fit and finish of the rifle is awesome, the saw style motor grip is solid and really fits well. Front RIS system fits perfectly with no gaps or wobble. The included high cap magazine is really high quality and feeds great, no problems after firing about 8,000 bb's.
Rate of fire is fine and the hop up works fine, performs exactly the way it should for the level of aeg it is. I installed a noveske muzzle brake/amplifier and it sounds really good on full auto.

I'm very pleased with this rifle and would recommend it to anyone looking for a tactical Ak rifle.

"Got this gun for my birthday....best airsoft gun I have. Great rate of fire with a 9.6 NiMH. Shoots hard and accurate. Quality of the externals is top notch. Have not gone through the internals but so far so good. Only problem I had with this gun is the magpul mag. It doesn't feed every well. I had to pull the mag toward me for it to feed. I had a hard time finding a mag that would fit. I'm currently using a lonex flash mag and it doesn't fit perfect but it works.

"Very well built aeg, I like High end airsoft guns and this one is on the list along with my ARES Tavor and VFC SCAR L. If you think M4's and AK's are over-rated (like me) then this is the hybrid that will stand out.

Pros.
-Two toned, helps with blending into surroundings
-Magpul stock-customizable
-No Wobble anywhere
-Large amount of rail space
-The SAW type pistol grip is more comfortable than I thought
-variable stock length

Cons.
-1600 mah stick fits in snug,no other longer battery will fit
-no front sling post

"I purchased this gun a few months ago and I love it! This gun has never failed me, and it has performed better than I could have ever asked it to. After putting an M90 spring in it the RoF is pretty impressive at over 20bps. Dont get me wrong, this gun is not perfect, it has its flaws. The stock is a tiny bit wobbly (not a big problem), the FPS is through the roof clocking in at almost 450fps!, and it weighs 7 and almost 8 lbs. without attachments. Those are my only complaints about the gun. Moving on to the positives: the gun is very visually pleasing, lots of rail space for tacticool attachments, no problem fitting a 9.6v battery, good RoF, unique factor, performance.

Pros:
Visuals
RoF
Durability
performance

Cons:
450fps (can be a pro, but con because the fps limit at my field is 400)
Heavy if you play for extended periods of time

Results:
Buy this gun! You will not regret it. The price is a little steep, but within a couple months you will get your moneys worth. This gun is easy to work on and customize. Just buy this gun, it is amazing and will not let you down.

"Great gun. I pre-ordered it and Evike shipped it before I even expected. The packaging is a work of art with great instructions and extras (flashhider, 2 grips). The V3 gearbox and metal hop-up are rock solid. The gun shoots very straight and cranks out about 350 fps with .25 bbs. It feeds well and with a 9.6V battery - has a great rate of fire.

I put the Bravo 2 Halo on for optics with a Magpul AFG and Larue Tactical Index Clips. It is sexxxxy! Every time I bring it out - it gets tons of questions and and positive comments regarding the look of the gun.

The only issue so far is actually the Beta Project mag that came with it. I am hoping I have a lemon and will order another to make sure. It jammed up so bad I had to disassemble the mag to release the jam. I have other AK mags that shot just fine. If the next mag works - I will order more as they fit into M4 pouches and I don't have to rebuild a new rig.

I would highly recommend the gun to anyone running as a PMC or British SAS shooter. Has a great look and feel and shoots hard and fast. A little pricey at $400 but my other guns are KWA and this stands up to them.

Pros:
Style
V3 Gearbox
Metal Hop-up
Excellent RAS
2 grips to choose from included in package
Accurate
Good fps
Good rof

Cons:
Mag (could be mine)
Battery is a tight squeeze (converting to Deans will give you a little room)