Review of the Cyma M14

CYMA M14 SOCOM16 Sniper Rifle AEG Wood

 

http://www.airsplat.com/items/ERM-CYMA-CM032W.htm

Specifications:
- Velocity: 350 FPS (0.2 g BB) / Range 160-180 Feet
- Barrel Length: 15 inches / 39 cm
- Magazine Capacity: 400 Rounds

Features:
- Metal Receiver and Barrel
- ABS/Nylon Simulated Wood Stock
- Integrated Top Scope Rail
- Battery and Charger Included (Small)
- Made in China 

CYMA M14 SOCOM16

by Islander...

Table of Contents
The Real Steel M14
First Impressions
Externals Analysis
Performance Analysis
Issues with the Gun
Final Comments

History of the Real Steel M14:

The M14, when released (first released in 1958 by Springfield Armory) was the modernized version of the highly popular M1 Garand that was used by both the American Army and the Marine Corps as the issued as the infantry rifle in World War 2. The M1 Garand in its time was the worlds first self-loading, semi-automatic service rifle and saw service in WW2, the Korean war and the start of the Vietnam war. The M14 however added refinements that made a good platform great, such as a detachable 20-shot magazine to replace the 8-round clip.  Another great addition to this model was being capable to fire in both semi-auto AND full-auto modes. Having this dual-fire mode capability, the M14 became just the second American designed rifle to have this function, preceded by the World War 1 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR).

Just a rant.... Airsoft, fashion show or practical?

OK, now for today's post, my personal rant. Over the past few games that I have participated in, I have seen a trend that really is going over to the “Tacticool Fashion Show” rather than the practical. 

There are as many opinions in the sport of airsoft, as there are people playing it. Some are in the sport just for the fun and will play with little more than eye pro and a couple of extra magazines tucked in their pockets. Others will go all out with the most current issue “Real Steel” gear. In the end it really is up to the needs/desires of the individual and their team as to what they carry and why, so for now, I'm going to leave some of my thoughts... 

So to start out with, let’s look at some of the gear we wear and why… I’m going to break this out into three lists. 

****Please keep in mind that this list is geared towards the casual airsoft player not the re-enactor or hard core MilSim player****

First the basics:

• Eye Protection or Full Face Protection 

Weekend Skirmish (MINI-MILSIM) January 25, 2014

Video footage of the Weekend Skirmish (MINI-MILSIM) hosted by Gemlee & The Praetorian Guard, in Roy WA. this past weekend (1-25-2014) using the Echo1 M14 provided by Airsplat - As reviewed in http://airsoftikaikateam.blogspot.com/2014/01/review-of-airsplat-echo1-m14-socom16.html

Please enjoy this little taste of the battle footage....

Padre' out...

  

Review of the AirSplat Echo1 M14 Socom16

Echo1 M14 Socom16 Airsoft AEG Rifle

http://www.airsplat.com/items/ER-E1-M14-JP17.htm

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Echo 1
Overall length: "
Barrel length: 16"
Weight empty:  7.5lbs.
Caliber: 6mm BB
Magazine Capacity: 450-round magazine x 2
Muzzle velocity:  345 FPS (tested with .25 g bb's)
Range: 140 - 150ft. (advertised)
Sights: Aperture rear, Barleycorn Front 

Features:
Metal Outer Barrel
Black Polymer ABS Stock
Battery & Charger Included (Large)
Integrated Scope Rail

Echo1 M14 Review
by Padre'

I had been looking forward to reviewing the Echo1 M14 Socom16 because of the classic look and feel of it. I had had a chance to shoot a vintage Springfield M14 years ago and was excited to see that this was one of the guns that was available in airsoft. 

Table of Contents
The Real Steel M14
First Impressions
Externals Analysis
Performance Analysis
Issues with the Gun
Final Comments

The Real Steel M14:

The M14, when released (first released in 1958 by Springfield Armory) was the modernized version of the highly popular M1 Garand that was used by both the American Army and the Marine Corps as the issued as the infantry rifle in World War 2. The M1 Garand in its time was the worlds first self-loading, semi-automatic service rifle and saw service in WW2, the Korean war and the start of the Vietnam war. The M14 however added refinements that made a good platform great, such as a detachable 20-shot magazine to replace the 8-round clip.  Another great addition to this model was being capable to fire in both semi-auto AND full-auto modes. Having this dual-fire mode capability, the M14 became just the second American designed rifle to have this function, preceded by the World War 1 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR).
The M14 was used extensively in the Vietnam War with over 1 million of them being made up to 1963. Some of the countries that still use the M14 and it variants today include Argentina, Estonia, Israel, Lithuania, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States.

Country of origin: United States
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
First year of service: 1959
Overall length: 46.50"
Barrel length: 22.01"
Weight empty: 11.46 lbs.