Post by Renegade on Dec 26, 2012 21:49:26 GMT -5
Real Sword Type 56 Review
RIFLE ARE SLAYING CAPITALIST PIGS, COMRADE! (Picture was taken on 15JULY2011 by Ferratus)
-First draft: I remember first writing this thing a year ago.
Last Updated: 12/26/12 - This will be updated constantly, er, well- when it needs to be (problems develop, etc.)
I do apologize for the sheer size of this. I wanted to use spoiler tags for the pictures, but the normal code isn't working.
Screen cap from Big Altes's video, Operation Northern Lights 3. 6/7/2011.
-Notice my fellow squad member in the background taking a piss? Yeah, that's not relevant to the review. I just thought it was kinda funny.
-Notice my fellow squad member in the background taking a piss? Yeah, that's not relevant to the review. I just thought it was kinda funny.
I have never owned an AK47 airsoft replica, and I guess I still don’t as this is a replica of the Chinese Norinco Type 56. I graduated on 6/5/11 and received a Real Sword Type 56 as a gift. So, onto the review. The gun was ordered from GodFather Airsoft. While the order was good, I do have some minor complaints.
GENERAL INFO:
I received this rifle on June 7, 2011. It has been used since then without failure.
Airsoft Version: Real Sword Type 56
Real Version: Norinco Type 56
Manufacture: Real Sword
Type: AEG
Gearbox: Metal: Modifided Version 3
Velocity: 445 FPS +/- 5 FPS with KSC .20g
ROF: Stock configuration gave 14 RPS with a 9.6v battery @ 445 FPS.
Price: When I got it the price was $330. Higher now.
Metal Pieces: They are all steel. Wood parts are wood.
Battery: Stick type in gas tube. Small 2.4v in stock.
Table of Contents:
1) Box/ Packaging
2) Contents of the box
3) Stock FPS & ROF
4) Externals
5) Internals
6) Disassembly on 2nd Post
7) Others+ Pros/Cons- (contains 1st game impression, battery and mag info, Pros/Cons, Durability test, etc) on 3rd Post
8) Reviews that I like from other people
1) Box/ Packaging
2) Contents of the box
3) Stock FPS & ROF
4) Externals
5) Internals
6) Disassembly on 2nd Post
7) Others+ Pros/Cons- (contains 1st game impression, battery and mag info, Pros/Cons, Durability test, etc) on 3rd Post
8) Reviews that I like from other people
1) Box/ Packaging/ First Impression
The gun comes in a standard cardboard box, shocker right? Pictures speak louder than words, so here it is:
The first thing I see is the gun covered behind a plastic bag and with a lot of nice foam and foam inserts on the magazine, stock, and front end of the rifle. I believe God Father Airsoft was just lazy and decided to just put the bag on the gun instead of putting the gun back in. Removing the plastic bag and foam inserts allows for a much better view of the gun.
2) Contents of the box
After reading quite a few existing reviews on this gun I was expecting to see the wax paper on the magazine, and I did. The magazine is made out of steel and has a very nice finish. It fits nicely in the gun with a little bit of wobble, but feeds nicely. It is a 150rd midcap, but I usually only loaded it with 100-120rds.
The contents included: The gun, magazine, bb loader w/a plastic tube to go over the steel cleaning rod, accessories box (w/ sight assembling wrench, cleaning connector, charging connector, rear sight base assembling wrench, oil can (empty), instruction manual, disassembly & maintenance sheet, RS certificate, and warranty sheet.
It was supposed to come with a muzzle adaptor, but GodFather Airsoft doesn’t like to reply to my emails or answer the phone I guess. Luckily, Airsoft Atlanta had the muzzle adaptor & a black flash hider for $9. I bought it.
Instruction manual: 53 Pages. Half in English, the other half in what I can only assume is Chinese.
RS Certificate: Shows that the gun met their expectations and even has a velocity & joule rating. It also shows the guns serial number, gearbox number, and its QC approvals. The muzzle velocity was recorded by five shots with .20g bbs, hop up completely OFF, and in 30 degree celcius. Velocity is in M/S.
Shot Number: Velocity: Muzzle Energy in Joules
-1) 133.6 M/S & 1.78 Joules
-2) 134.8 M/S & 1.82 Joules
-3) 135.0 M/S & 1.82 Joules
-4) 134.8 M/S & 1.82 Joules
-5) 135.0 M/S & 1.82 Joules
The average of the five shots is 138.64, if I did my math correctly. Which means it’s average FPS is ~441 w/ .20g bbs ಠ_ಠ . Way too hot.
The disassembly & maintenance sheet is quite impressive. It’s almost like a poster that tells you how to disassemble your gun step by step w/ pictures and in English.
3) Stock FPS &ROF
Stock FPS results. Chrono: Beta Master Chrony. BBs: KSC .20g.
10 shots in Semi Auto.
-1) 447.3
-2) 448.1
-3) 445.2
-4) 448.3
-5) 446.2
-6) 449.1
-7) 449.0
-8) 443.3
-9) 443.3 (Might have been an error and showed the last shot)
-10) 442.6
AVG: ~445.24 FPS +/-5 FPS. Very good consistency in a stock AEG.
The ROF test was done using audacity and an Elite 9.6v 1500mah battery. The ROF was about 13-14 RPS. No doubt it will be faster when I add a lower rated spring.
4) Externals:
The externals on this gun are second to none. I mean this thing gives real AK's a run for their money. The gun is made out of steel & with a blued finish along with real wood furniture. Everything is very sturdy & snug. Please see disassembly section for more pictures.
The only plastic I can find on the externals is the rubber bayonet. Which can be removed if wanted & can be replaced with an aftermarket aluminum version for looks.
While attending an out-of state event last year I ran into another Type 56 but this one was the Type 56-1. Here is a picture from Real Sword's website showing the two. The 56-1 has a folding metal stock instead of the full stock like mine. I was able to shoulder it and it felt just as sturdy with very little wobble in the stock if my memory is correct. Please note that this was just a quick observation & your results could vary.
Picture courtesy of www.realsword.com.hk/index0.html
5) Internals:
Honestly, it is built very well. Removing to top cover reveals the battery compartment & part of the gearbox. Notice the automotive spade fuse?
I took pictures when I was inside the gearbox but as of now (writing) I cannot locate them & will just use stock photos. One thing to note is that Real Sword actually made the receiver a little bit smaller than your standard AK AEG so that it would have correct dimensions and this caused the T56's gearbox shell to be a little bit smaller than your average Version 3 Gearbox. I didn't check the shimming as I read that they do a good stock factory job & the fact that is very quite has me in agreement. Gears and piston are proprietary if memory serves me right. Replacements at $10 each, not bad.
The gearbox is surrounded in nice foam padding on the receiver:
Gearbox picture courtesy of Golgo13's review on Airsoftforums.com
Now I don't like proprietary parts but when they sell spare pistons & gears for $10 each its hard not to like it.
I did have a worry about it's accuracy as I read in Golgo 13's review on www.AirsoftForums.com that the gun comes with the bucking glued to the barrel which causes major accuracy problems. Mine was not this way and I believe they have stopped doing that.