Golden Eagle E6951M - modern retro style
Two words about why I chose this particular model. I guess like most players - because of the appearance ;) The unique combination of the M-Lok front and the fixed stock convinced me. After an analysis, I decided that it was the perfect base for a DMR - the caliber is appropriate, so no one will have any doubts whether I can play with a more powerful config, and the little details that the manufacturer included in this design complement my vision of the rifle. I will tell you more about this in the detailed description of the construction.
The replica also gives a good retro vibe, but at the same time offers a lot of modernity. It will fit perfectly into a M81 woodland combat set. The 16-inch front makes the airsoft gun look impressive and offers great development possibilities. Two very prosaic arguments were the hopes for the final appearance of the project and the price. If I can get a good base around 250€, I'll take it blindly! After painting, adding a bipod, a flashlight, a good sling, and an LVPO, everything will look perfect for LARPs and milsims in mountain terrain.
Golden Eagle E6951M - First impressions
After taking the Golden Eagle E6951M airsoft gun out of the box, I immediately noticed its impressive length - 16 inches. It seems obvious, but in the hands, it makes an impression. From the outside, the externals seem solid and well-made. I felt that the quality of the materials, used to make the airsoft gun, is at a good level.
The only thing that negatively affects the reception of the airsoft gun is the painting of the body. It's correct, there are no blemishes or discolorations, but it looks very... basic? The finish of other airsoft guns (more matte or more shiny as in SA or G&G) looks more exclusive. But hey! 250€ for a body on which Fosco will go anyway.
The 16" front allows you to implement all the ideas that come to your mind. I can pretend to be Cris Costa without any problem, or I can comfortably keep my arm bent and not feel like there's still a meter of the barrel in front of my hand. By the way, the outer barrel ends just behind the front, so there are no restrictions on the diameter of the silencer. However, for now, I leave it with a quite neat steel muzzle device.
Build quality and fit of the E6951M
Golden Eagle E6951M looks promising from the first look. But finally, it was time for more proper tests. Knocking, pulling, bending... Actually, without the last one, because I couldn't deflect it at all. The quality of workmanship is at a high level. The structure is stiff and solid which implicates more safe use.
I expected not to notice any wobbling. On the one hand, it's 2024, on the other, it's not a second-hand airsoft gun for 50€, so I had some expectations. So I quickly looked through all the critical points that could have a bit of room and it turned out that:
- The front doesn't move even though it's free-float.
- The selector operates with a distinct click and slight resistance. For me 10/10.
- The magazine has some space, but it falls out easily (when released). You might consider gluing Velcro to the socket, although it is not the most necessary thing.
- The sights sit perfectly.
- The ejection port dust cover has a magnet and the spring is so strong that it does not make any noise when opened and does not open when closed.
I was more worried about the stock than the backlash in the receiver. Fortunately, this one has a better feel - the plastic is stiff and nice to touch. It does not bend and it's like glued to the body. The thick metal buttstock has deep grooves, so it should firmly stick to the fabric of the uniform and vest. The sling attachment point rotates smoothly, although with resistance, by less than 180 degrees, so it will work well with the belt while walking. Or I will use the QD lot. If it is, why limit yourself?
A nice addition is also the profiled pistol grip. It will definitely stay in the final configuration because it fits great in the hand. I will glue some abrasive to it because it is made of smooth plastic, but the profile itself is very ergonomic.
Golden Eagle Test and Chrono
We're talking here and airsoft is waiting! How does the replica behave in practice? So far so good. As for this particular model - when choosing it, you have to remember that it is really long. I know that it says 16" everywhere and you probably won't take it by accident, but if you switch from 10.5" you will be surprised how many things will stop you in the forest, especially with a long, fixed stock. But…
I haven't seen another one like this at an event. It's quite nice to have a model based on AR, and at the same time different from others around it. Plus individual configuration and painting... As soon as I finish writing the review, I'm testing an unmodified airsoft gun.
The gearbox works quite loud, but the ears don't bleed. If I didn't want to change anything inside, I wouldn't disassemble the gearbox. When connecting 11.1 V I had no problems with feeding by hi cap from the box. With the same battery, there is a good trigger response. MOSFET helps.
To finally decide what I think about this airsoft gun, I shot through the chronograph a few times. The results are satisfactory. I like the small differences in scores straight from the box. It gives hope for good sealing of the system. I never once had the 400 FPS result. The largest deviations were 397-399, so they would be perfectly within the limit. That's good.
Golden Eagle Airsoft - is it worth it?
The airsoft gun from the box is ready to play. Is it worth just over 250€? I think so. Is this an airsoft gun that can be taken out of the box and placed next to the Krytac? Probably not, but for the price of a high-end brand, this DMR can be used to make a really good piece of airsoft stuff. The airsoft gun is easy to use, has a very good fitting, and is a great base for customizing it to your needs. Additionally, the combination of MLOK, fixed stock, and SR caliber looks great. I'll take it!
Author: Krzysztof Ostryżniuk
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