Explosive Enterprises
Northeast Airsoft MP2A1 (Uzi) Review, Upgrades, and Fixes
updated
A long-awaited bullpup from Northeast, whose gas blowback Uzi left some things to be desired but was incrementally improved. The FAMAS incorporates lessons learned and is certainly a high quality product, but has some oddities that are worth exploring.
Ding's Review (L'Antre Du Dingo / Ding Chavez): lantredudingo.com/index.php/2024/06/30/review-famas-f1-gbbr-gunpoint-northeast-cybergun
Speedloader Adapter:
printables.com/model/1249359-northeast-famas-speedloader-adapters
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patreon.com/c/explosiveenterprises
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0:00- Intro
3:25- History
5:15- Externals
9:53- Internals
23:35- Controls and Operation
24:57- Performance
27:06- Practicality and Aftermarket
31:13- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Today we're taking a look at another oddball 40mm shell from Max Sun, the 40Wad.
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40Max Cyclops Review: youtu.be/KEOM6atHTGg
0:00- Intro
0:33- Design Overview
2:15- Maintenance
2:35- Loading & Performance
3:58- Practicality
7:30- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Today, we revisit the VFC V3 AR system and explore two paths of upgrades for getting it up to modern standards.
Rocket valve modification tutorial:
patreon.com/posts/adjusting-gbb-137179589
Gaosen Kinetics video on the upcoming V4/EVO:
youtube.com/watch?v=nLQN0DAIUkM
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Merch Store:
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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
A VFC-based project that turned out to be somewhat more involved build than our previous AKS-74U. It uses a mix of real and airsoft brands from a half dozen manufacturers to produce a gas blowback rendition of the Z-M Weapons LR-300, popularized through games like STALKER and Rust.
If you want to use the printed parts for your own projects, they can be found here:
thingiverse.com/thing:7118325
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Merch Store:
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Components used:
-Crossfire DZ-Rig
-Spiritus 34A (repro)
-Crossfire Butterbar pouch
-CSM Gear dump pouch
-HSGI Taco gen 2
-Safariland QLS plate + molle adapter
-True North MHA
-3x Nixieworks triple 5.56 mag pouch (buckles removed)
-2x QASM buckles (aka Swift Clips)
-2x regular buckles + harvested webbing (for back strap)
We are now on Patreon:
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And check out our merch store at:
xeairsoft.com
patreon.com/c/ExplosiveEnterprises
And as always, our merch store can be found at:
xeairsoft.com
Check out our merch store at: xeairsoft.com
Today we're taking a look at a unique 40mm launcher with a built-in tracer unit, the Acetech Volcano.
Acetech's official site: https://acetech.pse.is/acetk
Acetech Volcano: https://acetech.pse.is/amazon_volcano
0:00- Intro
1:26- Externals
6:28- Internals
9:38- Controls & Operation
10:46- Performance
12:37- Practicality
13:55- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
This DE Noveske N4 was provided to us by Dynatec Industries for review. Is it worth investing in as an alternative to Tokyo Marui? Let's find out.
Dynatec Industries can be found at: dynatecindustries.com
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0:00- Intro
3:20- GBB Learning Curve
09:58- Gameplay Experience
15:55- Foolish's Setup
22:22- Externals
25:20- Internals
35:24- Controls and Operation
36:10- Performance
38:43- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Looking for your first gas blowback airsoft rifle, but don't know where to begin or even what to look for? By popular demand, here's our guide to getting started with GBBRs.
Additional recommended viewing:
GBB 101 (How it works): youtu.be/IeQWC3-5YTo
GBB 102 (Myths & misconceptions): youtu.be/sZ4GadLF1mY
Magazine Maintenance: youtu.be/p_4PWj-w9R8
Gun Maintenance: youtu.be/5JPLe5R8-Ms
Winterization: youtu.be/D6-HL5k-GBo
BB Weights: youtu.be/JtYlIpIq2Xk
Making GBB Practical: youtu.be/IWmxJqj9T6g
Load-Bearing Equipment: youtu.be/m8_fvqWSEXs
An overview of an airsoft Inokatsu M60E3, heavily modified, upgraded, and retrofitted with parts from a A&K M60E4/Mk43.
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
At the time of making this video, VFC only offers a GBBR AK-74M, which we extensively covered in a prior review. It turns out that with the right parts (and more effort than expected), it can be converted to a AKS-74U, Krinkov, Ksyusha, or whatever other nickname you prefer for the smallest Soviet AK.
All the AKS-74U parts specifically are from the Soviet Arms Krinkov line.
"Vibing over Venus" and "Rollin at 5" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A long-in-the-works review and build overview of the A&K M60, Mk43, and PKM, along with the SP Systems (or T8) rendition of the M60.
0:00- Gameplay
6:58- Intro & History
9:43- Externals
19:45- Internals
27:58- Ergonomics & Handling
30:07- M60 Box Alternatives
33:44- Aftermarket
35:46- Conclusions
Useful stuff:
Trigger switch- V-152-1C25
Mag adapter- thingiverse.com/thing:6994037
Capco box- thingiverse.com/thing:6989236
And as always, our merch store can be found at:
xeairsoft.com
Background music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
"Universal"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
We mentioned the Lambda GHM9 in a prior Q&A as a potential good choice for a budget GBBR, and today we do a deep dive on whether that holds true or not.
A full disassembly of the FCG can be found here:
blog.evolutor.net/2023/12/29/lambda-defence-bt-ghm9-g-gbb-disassembly
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0:00- Intro
0:16- History
1:01- Externals
4:04- Field-Stripping
5:07- Internals
11:01- Controls and Operation
12:17- Performance
14:37- Mag Compatibility
15:13- Aftermarket & Practicality
17:24- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Got an APS/Hakkotsu Thunder B that's gathering dust? We've experienced pretty much all the problems there are to find with the Thunder B, but the Brey-Tac kit promises to fix them all by converting to blank fire.
Pin components for Thunder Bs:
amazon.com/gp/product/B00L1IYWHM
amazon.com/gp/product/B07D213363
Smiley face tags:
etsy.com/listing/1391743938/smiley-face-discstags-for-airsoft-gear?variation0=3764350265
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Today we're talking a look at the latest product from 40MAX, the Whirligig II BB-launching hand grenade.
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0:00- Intro
1:52- Design Overview
6:58- Loading and Arming
7:51- Performance
9:09- Conclusions
"Raw", "Pleasant Porridge", "Twisted"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
In this install of our ongoing series of weird 40mm shell reviews, we're going to take a look at the Acetech AceHive, claimed to be the fastest reloading 40mm shell on the market. Does that claim hold up? Let's find out!
Acetech Acehive Spawner Expander: thingiverse.com/thing:6855471
0:00- Intro
0:35- Design Overview
5:31- Reassembly and Maintenance
7:20- Loading
8:17- Practicality
10:46- Performance
11:31- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Today we take a look at VFC's new 'AV74M', a gas blowback airsoft reproduction of the AK-74M. We've been wanting a good full steel GBBR AK for a long time, particularly with STALKER 2 coming out so soon- but does the VFC live up to the hype?
Check out our merch store at: xeairsoft.com
0:00- Intro
3:37- History
4:53- Externals
13:00- Field-Stripping
13:44- Internals
27:33- Controls and Operation
28:06- Performance
32:33- Practicality
33:38- Aftermarket
37:53- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
0:00- Intro
0:26- Oven-baked wings and Navy Grog
5:40- Did Army sabotage the M16?
18:49- Assault vests vs chest rigs
20:30- Where do you get your Russian gear?
21:42- VFC AK-74M
22:14- E&L T191
23:39- Best VFC V3 AR system?
24:09- Flamethrower build video
26:58- Printed 40mm shells?
30:19- TM vs VFC MP7
31:56- Favorite GBB LMG
33:11- More Forgotten Airsoft?
33:51- TM vs VFC G17
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You'll just need:
-Citristrip paint remover
-100, 150, and 300 grit sandpaper
-Your choice of oil-based wood stain (or none)
-An oil-based finish (we recommend polyurethane for gloss, or 'Tung oil finish' for satin/semi-gloss)
-0000 steel wool
-(optional) Black and/or burnt umber artist's oil paint
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With six TM Saiga-12K GBB shotguns in our local groups, we've had plenty of hands-on time for the last year since release. Here's what we've learned.
Hammer spring shim:
guillotine-airsoft.com/products/tokio-marui-saiga-hammer-spring-shim
mcmaster.com/catalog/130/3718/92871A002
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0:00- Intro
0:49- Problems and Solutions
4:55- Overall Impressions
6:04- Long Mags
8:36- Saiga Setups
11:26- What About the SBS?
12:35- Our Recommendation
13:10- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
We're going to be taking a look at the not-a-40Mike clone from 40MAX: the Cyclops. Is it going to be immediately banned from all fields? Will it set rentals on fire? Tune in to find out.
0:00- Intro
2:38- Design Overview
5:45- Performance/Practicality
8:25- Conclusions
Music:
"Raw", "Twisted"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Today we take a look at GHK's first new version 3 model of their AR series, a licensed sort-of-replica of the DDM4 PDW.
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0:00- Intro
0:55- History
1:41- Externals
7:48- Internals
24:36- Controls & Operation
25:55- Performance
29:31- Practicality
31:45- Aftermarket
33:05- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
After two years of experience with the VFC gas blowback FAL, it's time for an update- and in particular, how the DX model compares to the original, and how the FAL compares to the new FNC.
Replacement buffer: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/vfc-fal-10mm-recoil-buffer-oversquaregoon
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Music used:
Nihilore - In The Belly of the Whale
Odonis Odonis - Mist
It's weird! It's different! It takes AR mags! It was in Heat (1995)! It's VFC's gas blowback replica of FN's black sheep Cold War service rifle, the FNC.
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0:00- Intro
3:44- History
7:06- Externals
16:32- Internals
34:24- Controls and operation
35:09- Performance
39:47- Practicality
46:28- Aftermarket
50:05- Conclusions
More questions asked and answered.
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0:00- CVC helmet conversion
3:00- Why recommend the G&P M203
4:20- Real AR buffer springs in GBBs
6:06- Weaker hammer springs year-round
7:48- Favorite GBBR
8:25- Airsoft guns before switching to GBB?
9:24- GBB-like features on AEGs
10:54- Northeast Uzi follow-up
11:43- Glock mag compatible PCCs
13:25- Budget recommendations
Files can be found on our thingiverse page here: thingiverse.com/thing:5445246
Answering an interesting prompt, here's an example of an airsoft pistol that shows what not to do- the WE Makarov PMM.
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0:00- Intro
0:29- History
1:53- Externals
3:51- Internals
8:49- Controls and Operation
9:45- Performance
11:12- Practicality
12:02- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Following on from our VFC V3 AR review, here's the controversial (and under-appreciated) M16A1 in gas blowback airsoft form.
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0:00- Intro
1:45- History
2:59- Externals
6:36- Internals
8:40- Performance
9:18- Aftermarket
11:18- Practicality
20:19- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
An overview of a classic piece of airsoft history, Toy-Tec's Calico M100 pistol. This is an externally-powered (originally refrigerant gas, but nowadays more easily CO2 or HPA), mostly-plastic replica with an exceptionally complex fire control mechanism but surprisingly sophisticated capabilities for a 1980s airsoft gun.
(If you're confused by the format, check the date)
A Japanese review of the 'Super Calico' variant can be found here:
hyperdouraku.com/vintage/toyt_calico/index.html
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Occasionally, we get ahold of a piece of hardware so weird that, despite knowing full well that almost no one watching will end up buying one, we just have to review it. The Arrow Dynamic M202A1 FLASH definitely checks that box, and might be the weirdest 40mm launcher we've handled.
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0:00- Intro
3:58- Externals
9:13- Internals
14:11- Loading and Firing
16:16- Conclusions
Music: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
An overdue review of VFC's V3 GBB AR system, using their gas blowback replicas of both the Colt Model 733 (RO733) and the Mk18 Mod 1.
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0:00- Intro
0:50- M733 History
3:12- M733 Externals
13:10- Mk18 History
14:28- Mk18 Externals
17:08- Internals
34:03- Controls and operation
34:58- Performance
39:54- Mk18 Practicality
41:33- M733 Practicality
46:02- Aftermarket
48:20- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Adapting the bore snake concept to airsoft with an easy DIY cleaning tool.
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After a year and a half of tinkering with the VFC MP5 GBBR, it's time to share lessons learned and new fixes and upgrades- as well as revisiting whether our original verdict on this gas blowback replica still holds up.
Original VFC MP5 review: youtu.be/nImPjK8ATGU
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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
(Late addition: On the subject of optics, also consider the Sig Romeo 7 and 7S- they are both excellent for the relatively low prices they often go for)
Madbull propane adapter cap (not our design- ours is still WIP):
thingiverse.com/thing:3772347
Matrix propane adapter cap (our design):
thingiverse.com/thing:6487877
Lens protector tutorial:
youtu.be/T6Fqnsletww
XE merch available at:
xeairsoft.com
Known from Ghost In The Shell and, uh, that's pretty much it- the Mateba 2006M, or at least Marushin's gas-powered airsoft version of this strange-looking revolver.
XE merch available at:
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0:00- Intro & History
1:30- Overview & Externals
4:58- Disassembly
6:12- Internals
7:40- Controls & Operation
8:28- Chrono & Performance
9:12- Practicality
10:27- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
You can find our merch store at: xeairsoft.com
Today it's Krytac's take on the flash-in-the-pan submachine gun wonder-weapon, the Kriss Vector. With the KWA being long out of production, it was only a matter of time until a new GBB rendition came along.
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0:00- Intro
0:43- Vector History
1:36- Externals
8:30- Field stripping
9:06- Internals
21:10- Controls and operation
21:50- Performance
26:46- Practicality
29:17- Aftermarket
30:19- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
One of the major issues we identified in our full review of the VFC M3 MAAWS, AKA the Carl Gustaf (or Gustav), was its inability to fire TAGINN shells. Today, we're going to take a look at what we need to do to get this launcher firing TAGINNs, and do a quick firing demo.
Explosive Enterprises Mech Store: xeairsoft.com
Full VFC M3 MAAWS review: youtu.be/5inkfkUtyN4
Upgrade part on Shapeways: http://shpws.me/TFJM
Upgrade part on Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/thing:5956865
Music:
Nihilore - Absolute Terror
"Twisted"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Iteration and improvement on VFC's gas blowback M249. The bucking we now recommend is a Maple Leaf Wonder, 70-degree- just be sure to modify it as shown for optimal function.
Bowden spring tubing: mcmaster.com/catalog/129/1490/9664K49
Check out our merch store at: xeairsoft.com
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Another review, today on the long-awaited third generation of GHK gas blowback airsoft AKM. Is this the new game-changer for gas blowback? Will GHK finally shake off the problems that plagued their prior GHK AKs? Does that ominous intro mean something? Why are we asking rhetorical questions?
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0:00- Intro
0:48- AKM History
1:37- Externals
8:35- The devil in the details
11:46- Field stripping
12:42- Internals
24:13- Controls and operation
25:52- Performance
31:50- Practicality
34:12- Aftermarket
35:38- Conclusions
Intro: GBR MUSIC
Other music: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
xeairsoft.com
0:00- Intro
0:45- How did you get into airsoft?
2:02- Do you plan to review AEGs?
2:37- Air bubbles in magazines
6:16- Interesting obscure details
7:57- Where to get airsoft replicas
8:38- Where did you get the Aimpoint clone?
10:12- Tool recommendations
11:21- You can break your gearbox with heavy BBs (?)
12:32- Magnus Effect
14:13- Joule creep
15:59- Do you have experience with academic writing?
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
One of the most infamous pistols of the 80s and 90s, now replicated in a new airsoft form.
0:00- Intro
0:34- History
2:27- Overview
2:57- Externals
6:46- Disassembly
8:50- Internals
13:49- Controls & Operation
14:46- Performance
16:59- Practicality
18:45- Upgrades & Aftermarket
19:27- Conclusions
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.


