G&G CM16 ARP9 CQB Carbine Airsoft AEG (Model: Battleship Grey / Add LiPo Battery and Charger)

"i bought the G&G ARP9 Stealth Gold because I wanted that bling! Lightweight and built tough, it's perfect for darting around in CQB games. Out of box the rate of fire is good – you'll be raining BBs like a pro. The trigger response is snappy and it's easy to dial in the accuracy. Whether indoors or outdoors, this thing rocks. If you want a fun, reliable, and stylish airsoft gun, the ARP9 is where it's at! I eventually upgraded it which turned it into a monster. Some people trash talk G&G but this replica made me a fan.

"This gun is nearly perfect. I bought it for my wife and she loves it. We had 3 issues with it. Removing the orange tip to add a tracer is REALLY difficult. The Battery compartment is very small and will cause you some trouble. And last the buttock is really small and doesn't rest well on the shoulder. They do sell battery compartment extenders and I've even seen butt stock attachments that make it a bit girthier. I recommend even with these issues. The gun performs so well.

"I've had this gun for about 2 and a half years now, and I have to say that this is one of the best airsoft guns I have ever bought. It's entire body is made of polymer minus the metal handguard, but it's a really tough and durable kind of polymer that doesn't feel cheap. What makes this gun is the internals. A high quality gearbox that will last a long time, a trigger response that feels quick and snappy, programmable for full auto and 3 round burst, and a MOSFET allowing you to use any battery you want (if you are not running an 11.1 lipo in this thing you are doing yourself a disfavor).

I feel like anyone can feel comfortable running the ARP9, from speedsofters to milsimers. It's lightweight and snappy which is favorable amongst speedsofters, and while it may not be a replica on anything specific minus "9mm AR," it still looks "militaristic" enough to fit in a mil-sim game.

The biggest critique I have of the ARP9 however is its battery storage which is inside the buffer tube. I doubt there is any battery in existence that be stuffed in there while having everything be sealed. What I and many other owners do is have the battery partially sticking out with the stock fully extended. It isn't as bad as it sounds though, I find that the battery still remains secure even when running around. If you're still concerned about dirt and debris getting to the battery, Airtech does make a buffer tube extender that better covers the battery, however you will no longer be able to collapse the stock all the way. It's a shame because when the stock is fully collapsed it's a pretty short little thing that looks fun to hip fire or fire from one hand.

Another critique is the iron sights that come with the gun. For some reason they are these really adjustable long range style irons which are good for a longer rifle but bad for the ARP9. The rear sight especially has this very tiny aperture to look through that isn't appropriate for CQB. I would highly suggest buying a red dot for a better sight picture and target acquisition.

Other than that, it's hard to say anything negative. The ARP9 was built for CQB and it does it's job exceedingly well. I would say you can even get away using this outdoors if you manage to get close enough to your opponents. I got his gun when it was $210, and by that price I would say this gun offers a lot for the money and maybe even good for beginners on a budget, but now since the price has been raised to $260, I can't anymore. Still, this gun is hot out of the box, has a lot of after marketability, and is bit unique compared to your typical M4 if you're looking for that.