EMG Colt Licensed Historic Models M16A1 Vietnam Airsoft AEG Rifle

"Must have for classic M16 action! I got the G&G 190 high caps as someone recommended in their review. They worked perfectly. If you’re having trouble with the magazine that comes with the gun, unscrew the inside from the shell and Dremel out the square a little so the mag catch of the receiver inserts and retains the magazine. Super easy fix. Only weird thing that happened when I used the first time was the battery stopped working just as a round started. I did the walk of shame back to the clubhouse, opened up the stock, unplugged/replugged the battery and it worked again!
***Issue: stock should have the trapdoor for battery installation to better troubleshoot in the field. I missed the last round and caught flak for my new gun not working!

Still a solid purchase, no regrets. Same with its XM177 counterpart!!!

"Absolutely amazing gun. Got it for my first gun and have had no issues with performance at all. I run a 11.1v battery with .32 bbs and it has stellar accuracy. My only gripe is trying to find mags midcap mags that match it. Clover airsoft has some though and they're a tight fit but work. Would recommend this a thousand times over.

"This gun is absolutely amazing, but I just have two questions about the externals/internals. Does anyone know where I can find another motor for this gun? also, if the bolt catch falls off and I have an extra one, where can I find a matching pin to hold it in place?

"Magazine that came with the box did not properly fit in mag well. My suggestion is to get the G&G 190 high cap Vn type magazine for this. It has a great blackish to gun metal finish and look a lot better than just black. Besides the magazine issues out of the box this things for the price is 10/10

"The pictures of the rifle on the description page shows two round dimples on the upper receiver one on the front and one at the back above the charging handle. Iam glad the rifle I receive today did not have them. The rifle is PERFECT, Thank You EVIKE.

"WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just received my order from UPS today, and on the front porch was a large rectangular box that I have been anticipating sense it shipped from EVIKE five days ago. It was like the night before X-MASS when I was a young boy. Brought the box in and opened the top not knowing what to expect, this was my first purchase from EVIKE and my first airsoft rifle. After opening the top there was some packing paper, and after removing it there it was a blue box with COLT in large silver letters on it. Now I know how Ralphy felt after he removed the Christmas paper and saw RED RIDER on the box. I slowly opened the blue box and removing the foam cover, there it was the COLT M16A1 RETRO RIFLE. It was fitted in a perfectly cut out black foam insert. In the foam was the rifle, mag. allen wrench, and sight adjusting tool. With hands shaking I lifted the beauty out of the foam and couldn't wait to examine it. I am a little anal and like things PERFECT. The rifle had NO FLAWS on it at all, and after regaining my breath I worked on the 3-lug flash hider. It had a 1.5mm allen set screw located at the mussel end of the flash hider which came loose very easy. Then I unscrew the flash hider facing the mussel CW. it has 14mm reverse threads. It unscrewed with my hand and no heat needed. The flash hider has an orange triangular shaped cap pinned on with a small roll pin. The cap is only on the three lugs and not the round threaded part of the flash hider. I didn't want to hammer on the roll pin so not to break the lug. I measured the center of the pin from the front and measured the same distance 180 degrees on the other side where the hole will be between the other two lugs. After drilling the hole, I took a small punch and placed the flash hiders lug with the roll pin on a vice so the roll pin would pass through the jaws. You can also use a wood block with a small hole. This EMG far exceeded my expectations for quality, color of the finish and detail to a real Colt M16A1 rifle. Evike was great to work with and answered all my questions. I will be ordering the WE M16A1 gas blow back rifle as soon as they come back in stock. It has the internal parts that look like a real M16A1. I wish it also has Colt markings but the take down and parts will make up for it. Well, that's it I want to get back to my beauty and clean it. Thanks David.

"Totally sick, I get mad compliments on it. I have an entire Vietnam setup and wanted the early m16. It’s not quite a laser but it is rather accurate once you dial in the hopup.

Struggles with magazines, there is a list on the Evike YouTube review. I’ve used g&p midcap, they feed but wrong era. MAG VN seems to work but can fit poorly in the mag well. The only VN high caps that worked are the A&K. Even the mag in the box wouldn’t feed. I used a dremel on these. The tab on the magazine that holds the BBs in can be too long and the hopup just pushes down. If you grind it down a bit the hopup will push it back and release BBs. I’ve also filed the back of the hopup tube a little bit as well.

All that said, I don’t care it’s worth it. It looks amazing and has the right trades. Mags aside I’ve had zero trouble with it which is more than I can say for some other weapons.

"It took me awhile but I found one. I've had access to an old JAC M16A1 like forever. I wanted a repo M16A1pew-pew that had all the Colt AR-15 logos like my fathers JAC. What a pain of a search. So when I found the EMG I took a chance. I must say I got lucky. My new EMG M16A1 pew-pew is almost identical in every visual way to a real steel (ok, aluminum) M16A1 that's in our family. Its weight is nearly identical and the Mosfet circuitry is Sweet! Be aware that it does use a Deans T-Male plug so go LiPo, it needs the larger storage. I use a 11.1V 4500mah LiPo with great results but I've also used 7.4V 2000mah LiPo with very good results and with a minimal drop in RPM to boot. Plus the 7.4V causes less wear and tear on the gearbox as a bonus. It has a MosFet circuit so don't forget to disconnect the battery when not in use. The safety is not an on/off switch like in many airsofts and if it has a separate switch it is well hidden. So if you forget to unplug the battery... Opps.
But don't feel bad if you forget as you have company... Me, a repeat offender and therefore an expert at... charging batteries.
It's a beautiful shooter, I haven't had any problems with jamming and it looks, feels, weighs and handles just like the real steel (aluminum) real deal M16A1 just like my real deal LtC."Topdog" Daddy's!
(I out rank him 'cause I'm his princess.) Right daddy!
There's no rule in the UCMJ against spanking captains, my little dove dropping of joy.
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"Amazing rifle!!!! 10/10 would recommend!

"Hey guys/and gals! So first and for most this rifle is beyond what I expected! Feels good and the weights is good! Only thing it doesn’t say on there is that the battery connector is a dean connector. I didn’t know that so I’m getting an adapter for my battery. Other than that I’m so thrilled to use this weapon

"WOW! Wow, what an Airsoft Vietnam Era rifle. Far more than I expected. Everything fits together perfectly and it is so accurate in detail to the original. I can't say enough good things about it. Great job EMG! I highly recommend this one for the Vietnam Era enactments.

"Very worthwhile! The performance out of the box on these retro line of AEGs is amazing! Cyma Platinum gearboxes never disappoint! Good for your Vietnam impressions and or your love for retro style reproductions! I own both EMGs M16A1 as well as their XM177E2 and I love them to death!

"If I could give it 6 stars I would, this thing is a sniper rifle straight out of the box. I have put a grand total of 0 upgrades in this thing and it has out performed my best gun which I upgraded so many parts in. This thing is worth at least $400 with a $265 price tag, this thing is an absolute unit. Iron sights work fantastic, its accurate straight out of the box, even with .2s in it. And you cant beat that Vietnam-era feel to it. Get a few extra mid caps and a rubber bayonet like I did and you got the whole VN kit for it. This is perfect for the people who like to have reenactments or a historical-based kit like I do. This is worth every penny, Colt outdid themselves with this one.

"i love this gun fore under 300$ great gun i will be getting a 1 more M16A1

"awesome aeg rifle! Like the colt trademarks stamped on the receiver. Shoots great with. 20g bios with the 11.1v 900mah lipo battery. Perfect for my Vietnam reenactment kit!