WE-Tech MSK Carbine Airsoft GBB Gas Blowback Rifle (Color: Dark Earth)

"I bought his 4/20/2021 and this is my 1 year review. This is my first gbbr that I ever bought! I never owned/ wanted an aeg cause Im a die hard gbb fan. I saw the bad rep that this gun had over time so I was prepared for the worst. To my surprise it had no issues so far! I didn't polish any part of the bolt carrier because mine didn't seem to have an issue with getting caught up. The internals are doomed to break eventually but mine still going strong 1 year later and if it does break I get a RA tech steel trigger group and its fine.

The mags don't leak and are super easy to work on and me being a novice gbbr owner I didn't leave them with gas and they still work. If they have problems its a phillips screw away! The hop up is not that good on most stock guns so replace that. My internals are stock but have amazing aftermarket support which is why I bought it despite the bad press.

The extenals for my tan version have a different tone in tans from the polymer lower vs the metal upper but I like this cause it matches with my sig m17.The upper tan is darker then a we scar and not as shiny.The ergonomics are amazing ambi everything and satisfying trigger pull. Though the safety is STILL stiff but has gotten better over the year. the handguard is a little play in it and is not MLOK.It instead includes 2x 5 slot and 1x 10 slot picatinny rails the screw in the handguard.

The bolt release is ridiculously sluggish is not as satisfying and crisp as it should be, a stronger recoil spring should fix it but evike has not restocked them. Also the rifle is obscenely heavy, when I kit it out (grip/light/laser/optic) it's about 10 lb. Also the customization of the gun is limited. It has a fixed lower grip so no changing out the grip or changing the upper receiver. Then on the other hand the quick change barrel system is absolutely brilliant.The customization is lacking but its due to the unique aspect of the platform.

What comes in the box: hop up allen keys: Barrel shims: STEEL FLASH HIDER: picatinny rail mounts: gun: one msk mag

p.s. the orange tip is pinned/ the handguard is not MLOK/ the folding stock latch is fragile so be careful and don't slam it shut and it will last/

Overall well balanced
Pros:
-Goodish internals (so far)
-good rate of fire
- solid construction
- good performance
-aftermarket support (internals)
-ergonomics (supper lefty friendly)
Cons:
- heavy with long barrel
- handguard wobbles a bit
- customization
- ridiculously stiff safety
-limited rail segments
-hop up

"I received my MSK Masada 6 years ago from Evike as my first gun. Yes, it sucked, but the newest gens of this rifle fixed numerous problems. This is how I made my rifle perform better than most AEGs/P*s at my field:

1. HPA tapped magazines. There are many options, including mags with an HPA line.
2. Polish the underside of the bolt and the top side of the Hammer where it contacts the bolt.
3. Use non-petroleum (non-silicone if possible) based lubricant. I use GETSOME!1000 lubricant in all my GBBRs and Daytona rifles.
4. Upgrade the bucking to a Maple Leaf Autobot/Decepticon or a RA-Tech Reaps, as well as the nub and/or tight-bore barrel if possible.
5. CQB Barrels work better for accuracy over distance in my experience with all my GBBRs.

With WE-TECH there are numerous other upgrades like an aluminum nozzle/ hopup chamber, most are unnecessary unless something breaks. Using an adjustable NPAS in the nozzle helps in the Masada for consistent airflow.

"I heard this gun had cycling issues so I imidiately hpa tapped the mags and polished the bolt before I even used it and I must say, it's amazing. The kick is more intense then I expected. It's hard to aim in full auto because of the recoil(not a con in my opinion).
Pros:
great fps (using it as a dmr)
Accurate
Loud and intimidating
Looks great
Con:
Recoil spring is really weak and had upgraded it for better cycling
Orange tip was extremely hard to get off(I boiled it 3 times and had to break it off)
selector switch is waaaayyyyy to stiff to move by hand half
Recoil is so strong that the cheek rider comes lose after 2 shots
Have to use a tiny hex key for the hop up unit
Hop up unit doesn't hold the outer barrel tight
Hop up is a little weird, it doesn't over hop. If you go past the where the bb flies exactly straight the hop up unit starts to act like the hop up doesn't even exist

Would recommend to anyone to get it. The cons are not that severe and shouldn't discourage you from getting one of the best feeling guns.