Author: Andrew

When I first entered the world of airsoft, the brand ICS was not a popular brand. Back then, there were only a few guns that ICS produces, which were the M4 and the MP5 series AEGs. Their M4 was pretty interesting consider the fact it was the M4 with a split gear box design. The philosophy behind having a split gearbox; airsofters could change the spring easily if they desire to make the gun shoot a different FPS. The split gearbox design also makes changing out stripped piston fairly easily without extensive airsoft tech experience. From the beginning, the public opinion of ICS guns was very polarized. The guys who own it love them and the guys who didn’t hated them.

However, the company ICS listened to the suggestions the airsoft community gave back to them. They have been improving their quality ever since, and their new lines of M4 AEGs, AK, Galil, and MP5s are very solid. I am very impressed with the new line of AEGs, and the improvement ICS had made over the years. ICS has become one of the most reputable companies in the airsoft industry, and produces some of the most reliable, durable, performance, and unique airsoft guns in the airsoft market. Rifles such as the Galil and L85 are rare in the airsoft market.

ICS Galil – First Impression

When I first picked up the ICS Galil, it feels extremely solid and well built. The ICS Galil is quite light considering this gun is made with metal. The magazine resembles an AR-15 magazine with a little AK touch to it. The barrel is pretty long, 450mm; therefore the Galil is ideal for outdoor play. The rifle is comfortable when shouldered, bringing the sight right into my eye. The hand guard however, feels wobbly. Other than the hand guard, the ICS Galil exceeded my expectation on my first impression.

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The Dragunov Sniper Rifle or SVD is a short stroke gas piston operated semi auto sniper rifle. Chambered in 7.62x54mmR, the SVD came into service in the Soviet Union in 1963. The SVD utilizes a 10 rounds detachable box magazine. The rifle can deliver 10 accurate and lethal leads down range in less than 10 seconds. The quality control of the SVD has a higher standard compared to other Russian made small arms. This helps the SVD to be more consistent and maintain accuracy down range. Overall, this sniper rifle has been the main choice by the Russian and other countries around the world since the 60s.

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