The legendary E&L brand, whose superb replicas of Russian assault rifles (and more!) have won the hearts of airsoft players from all over the world, returns with the E&L Essential series. Replicas from this line, characterised by a slightly lower price than the previous generation, retain all features thanks to which products from the E&L mark have gained a strong position on the market. These include the 100% steel construction, the realistic look and design, the robust gearbox and the excellent fit.
The best guarantee of realism is the fact that the E&L airsoft replicas are assembled in a factory dedicated to the manufacture of firearms, and thus, some external components are identical to the firearms counterpart and come off the same production line.The manufacturer has taken care of the smallest details to bring its replicas as close as possible to the original.
Carbine features:
- construction in 100% steel, without the use of ZnAl components - bed and gas tube cap made of solid varnished wood - oxide-coated steel parts - pistol grip made of polymeric material - battery compartment under the lock chamber cover - side mounting rail for optics - frame flask folding to the side - metal hop-up chamber - possibility of partial disassembly of the replica, like a combustible counterpart - without the use of tools - insert magwell spacer, facilitating magazine change - in-box polymer magazine mid-cap with a capacity of 150 rounds
The V3 gearbox that the E&L Essential replica features the quick-change spring system and a MOSFET circuit. The compact MOSFET chip in the Essencial series replicas provides better trigger response, ROF and improves system performance even with powerful springs and batteries. The manufacturer tested the chip on a 13.5V LiPo battery and an M150 spring.
NiCd
rechargeable battery is characterized by high efficiency
current-carrying capacity, but there are disruptive effect on memory.
Should be unloaded and loaded in the full cycle, ie, it is recommended
to fully discharge, and after unloading must charge the battery
immediately without leaving it for a long time in a discharged state.
NiMH batteries have a higher self-discharge over time and shorten the
life - on the other hand, they earn about 30% more capacity.
No
Bearings diameter [mm]
9
Blow Back
Blow back is a simulation system of the cocking lever - it imitates the
work of it as the equivalent sharp. This system raises the realism and
adds a lot more experience during shooting.
No
Colour
Black
Product length [cm]
95
Product weight [g]
3640
Power supply
Electric
Material
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Muzzle velocity [FPS]
It is the spped of bb, while its leaving the innerbarrel of replica. This speed is measured in FPS (Feet Per Second).
1 FPS = 0,3 m/s
1 J = 99 m/s
1 J = 326,7 FPS
390
Fire mode
Full-auto
Semi-auto
Gearbox version
Indications v2, v3, v6 does not mean the level of advance, but only
shape of gearbox skeleton which was used and selected by the
manufacturer
depending on the capabilities of the body of the replica. For example,
a
models of the M4/M16 family, MP5, have a v2 gearbox, while the AK
family have gearbox v3.
Gearbox v3
Hop-Up
Hop-Up system is used for overclocking bb during the shot (putting it in rotation), through which, it extends its flight path. Acting laws of physics make that bb lift up, while the gravitational force take it down. Appropriate adjustment of Hop-Up, will compensate for these two factors, which result in long and straight flight for longer distance and be greater focus shot (to improve accuracy).
Everything works as described.
The replica handles very well for its weight and shoots straight and fast, the added MOSFET is a very nice touch. The ability to quickly change the spring its a nice feature as well, all you need is a basic set of tools. The construction looks and feels very sturdy, which is a big plus.
Rifle shoots well 5/5.
Would recommend this to anyone looking for an AK.
Good quality and all but when I took it to the first game with it, it started to double feed near the end of the day and I had to sit out the last 2 rounds. Super annoying.
Good Guality, feels and looks Awesome, just what i waited for when i ordered it. Just look at the Picture, it's BEAUTIFUL :D
I can Totally recommend it for you, hope nothing gonna change my mind. If you want to use AK, go for it. If you dont like AKS74N, there is more from E&L, with the same Quality i believe.
The packing was okay with some foil, surprised there was Zero damage or scratch, because it came from another country:)
-I'm Totally happy with it, but what i dont like about it? Just a few Small things actually...
-First of all, the gas tube (which you can remove). The wooden part of it is not pefectly placed on, so one side has a bigger gap, makes it not symmetrical, sadly, it made me sad a little bit...
-No front Sight Tool
-And ofc. don't forget about the selector, if you use it more and more, it's stops holding it tight enough, so if you shooting in Semi, you have to switch all the way back to Safe, and Then it clicks correctly to Full-Auto. Many AK has this problem actually. But its not stopping me to recommend it:)
At the end, i'm still happy with it, having the AK feeling. 10/10 For now ;)