New Airsoft PR On Evike

I have a slightly different opinion. I built the original G&P kit on a Tokyo Marui Thompson years ago. Yes, the majority of the parts are plastic. Yes, the shrouds creak. No, the GL is not spring loaded. Yes it's a shotgun shell in the ejection port. Actually, it's just a red and gold tube.

Is it a glorified toy? Yes. But the point of this product is that it is meant for being played with. It is not meant to be as accurate as an HCG PR. This kit was probably originally designed, what, 10 years ago? And it has no barrel droop (ducks and runs).

This gun is for those who can't afford, or have the skills, to put together a full blown replica. It's also for those who want something more than a wallhanger or a solid resin piece.

There have been threads here that have delt with a lot of these issues here and at the AL board.

For the price you get a fully functional airsoft PR with a working counter, already assembled. There aren't really any other options out there in this price range for what you get with this piece.

For what it is, I think it's a good piece. I have had both the G&P PR and I have built a resin/metal/airsoft PR. Both were great fun.
 
We'll see how this is, I just placed my order for one as well. I have had a beat to pieces all resin PR for ages and have always wanted one to sit there and look good so I think this will fit the bill.
 
I had a feeling it might be creaky, a lot of these kinds of things are, but you can usually find ways to deal with that, and mod these setups to be stronger, more durable, and fit better. I think it's a decent price for what it is, but I have not handled one of these particular guns. Certainly interested to see what Flagg thinks though!
 
Bowelrock said:
Very poor construction, Horrible part fitment (creaks when you handle it) The gun is %90 plastic, cheap plastic at that. Its an overpriced toy. If your buying it as a wall hanger or a trooping gun you would be better off with a resin kit. On a scale of 1-5 for bang for the buck i give it a 2.
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Was it the prototype mentioned earlier in the thread, or a production piece?
 
Some things that will make it much better looking is a repaint. It's OD plastic. Even if you don't have BB something from Krylon or similiar will make it look worlds better. Replace the shotgun cartridge with a resin grenade from Spat or find an aluminum version. Weather the GL wiith a bit of silver drybrushing. Take one side of the shroud off and lay down a line of clear silicone. Good to go...


Now if ReplicantFX would turn back up with his awesome soundboard/light combo.......
 
Robiwon said:
Some things that will make it much better looking is a repaint. It's OD plastic. Even if you don't have BB something from Krylon or similiar will make it look worlds better. Replace the shotgun cartridge with a resin grenade from Spat or find an aluminum version. Weather the GL wiith a bit of silver drybrushing. Take one side of the shroud off and lay down a line of clear silicone. Good to go...


Now if ReplicantFX would turn back up with his awesome soundboard/light combo.......
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Aervoe Earth Brown is a really close replacement for Bess Brown, and infinitely easier to find.

Now if you want to play the OD vs. BB game, FS595 Olive Drab (the olive drab that the US military uses), it is actually has a lot more brown, than "regular" olive drab. And depending on the lighting, can come off as either brown or green.

I recently started reconstructing my MiM Pulse Rifle (just waiting on a counter from the PR master himself, Matsuo) and I used Aervoe Olive Drab (which conforms to FS595) for the shrouds, and I was surprised by how brown it seems in certain lighting.

What this Matrix PR needs, is a coat of clear matte on the shrouds, and some decent weathering.

-Fred
 
mine shipped last night, Plan on a shourd repaint, and maybe some metal upgrades....



we'll see, the ship weight on the package was 12.5lbs so it might be pretty solid.
 
In the Evike review, Matt says it's a full metal Thompson as a base, as is the shroud, and stock.
 
That is a smoking deal! I had one of those kits with a metal M1A1 and it is a very good looking solid piece. Does creak a bit but there are fixes for that as well.
 
Noeland said:
I had a feeling it might be creaky, a lot of these kinds of things are, but you can usually find ways to deal with that, and mod these setups to be stronger, more durable, and fit better. I think it's a decent price for what it is, but I have not handled one of these particular guns. Certainly interested to see what Flagg thinks though!
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I paid for Hobo shipping so mine won't arrive until the 22nd. but I will put up some photos and whatnot the night I get it.
 
I've got the most modified G+P kit, and 3 major mods really make a difference.

Handle Creak Fix:





Mag bottom attachment:

Mag insert kit


Complete Mag bottom

This one allows winder access.

Stock Lock Mechanism:
I used an SD stock, and referenced the locking mech based on Rook's webpage.


There is not wrong with the plastic, it is the internal ribbing layout that is the problem.
 
Just opened mines up. The Thompson gun underneath is all metal and feels sturdy. I don't notice any creaking as mentioned by others. There are plastic parts but nothing I didn't expect. Overall in just the few minutes of holding it I feel it was a good buy.

There's no manual, so you pretty much have to figure out how to use it on your own.
 
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MrSparkle said:
Just opened mines upon. The Thompson gun underneath is all metal and feels sturdy. I don't notice any creaking as mentioned by others. There are plastic parts but nothing I didn't expect. Overall in just the few minutes of holding it I feel it was a good buy.

There's no manual, so you pretty much have to figure out how to use it on your own.
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YES! I'm so glad they used a metal Thompson body!!!! :love
 
I can almost garuntee that it uses the Cyma/Cybergun Thompson as a base. It is a clone of the much more expensive Tokyo Marui Thompson. I used the clone in my Matsu PR replica. Never had a problem with it. My G&P kit used the TM as a base. Both use a metal upper reciever.

I may have to grab one of these!
 
Here's how it looks:

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Not much in terms of packaging.
 
It came with a battery and charger. It seems like the orange plugs are glued on. I tried to take them off with my weak brute force but nada. It may require some careful tooling to take them off.


quest said:
did it come with a battery and charger or did you order those extra?

and do the orange plugs come off :)
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MrSparkle said:
It came with a battery and charger. It seems like the orange plugs are glued on. I tried to take them off with my weak brute force but nada. It may require some careful tooling to take them off.
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Just stick them in a pot of hot (nearly boiling) water for 5 minutes and they will pop off. It is fafe because they are metal. You can google it to get a more detailed how to as this is common with airsoft guns and glued items.
 
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