Has the time for sumps started? Airsoft GI has published a list of replicas they consider the "best choice" in 2019. Here they are:
Classic Army Nemesis Gen2 MK18
Muzzle velocity 390-400 fps, ROF 26 BB/s (11.1V LiPo).
Elite Force GLOCK 17 Gen 3 CO2 (Umarex)
Muzzle velocity 315-330 fps, magazine capacity 23 + 1 BB.
Elite Force H&K MP5-A5 Gen2 (VFC)
Muzzle velocity 360-400 fps, magazine capacity 200 BBs.
Modify M24 USR150
Muzzle velocity 490-500 fps, magazine capacity 30 BBs.
LCT AK74
Muzzle velocity 380-390 fps, magazine capacity 130 BBs.
KLI 1911 Hicapa Baba Yaga green gas (John Wick III)
Muzzle velocity 320-330 fps, magazine capacity 28 + 1 BB.
A subjective choice, of course, and therefore, in our opinion, its highly controversial.
The original article with a brief explanation of the selection philosophy: LINK.
Photos: AirsoftGI
