Review: G&P URX (sr-15) Front kit
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:04 pmBackground:
In the world of airsoft, it seems as if 90% of the replicas are based off the M4 platform, and rightfully so. After all, it retains the highest number of aftermarket accessories and arguably can be the most unique platform. However, it also seems that the majority of M4s all look alike, with little to differentiate them. Thus one enters my dilemma. I want something different from the rest of the herd, but it seems as if the normal KAC RAS is way too common and even the Troy rails too ordinary. After the release of the KAC IWS rifles, I was hooked – I wanted a URX. So, after many months of in-my-head debating, I bought it.
The Exchange:
The URX is quite expensive, with most places selling it at a price upwards of $200 w/o shipping. I found it on Ehobbyasia for $155, with $32 shipping and a 5% discount. Not too shabby. The whole shipping process took a week, with Ehobby being on Chinese New year for 3 of those days. Finally, on 2/06/09, it arrived
Initial Impressions:
The URX is a beautiful piece, the finish even better than on my G&P metal body. It has a somewhat rough texture and a very flat finish. It was pretty much drop dead gorgeous (in my eyes). However, I was quite disappointed (though I expected it from the online pictures) that it came with NO rail covers or KAC Vert Grip.
Package:
Rail:
Trades: You can see they sharpied? out the Knights. Sort of
Installation:
The URX was a B**** to install. I mean that in it took 2 hours to install. First off, I had no specialized tools (nut wrench, etc) to even take off the old barrel assembly. Once it was off, I realized that the URX came with NO instructions. So I had to figure it out by myself. (Trust me, this wasn’t very easy to install. There were two rings that went inside the RIS itself). Furthermore, I choose not to buy the $40 tool that is “requiredâ€
In the world of airsoft, it seems as if 90% of the replicas are based off the M4 platform, and rightfully so. After all, it retains the highest number of aftermarket accessories and arguably can be the most unique platform. However, it also seems that the majority of M4s all look alike, with little to differentiate them. Thus one enters my dilemma. I want something different from the rest of the herd, but it seems as if the normal KAC RAS is way too common and even the Troy rails too ordinary. After the release of the KAC IWS rifles, I was hooked – I wanted a URX. So, after many months of in-my-head debating, I bought it.
The Exchange:
The URX is quite expensive, with most places selling it at a price upwards of $200 w/o shipping. I found it on Ehobbyasia for $155, with $32 shipping and a 5% discount. Not too shabby. The whole shipping process took a week, with Ehobby being on Chinese New year for 3 of those days. Finally, on 2/06/09, it arrived
Initial Impressions:
The URX is a beautiful piece, the finish even better than on my G&P metal body. It has a somewhat rough texture and a very flat finish. It was pretty much drop dead gorgeous (in my eyes). However, I was quite disappointed (though I expected it from the online pictures) that it came with NO rail covers or KAC Vert Grip.
Package:
Rail:
Trades: You can see they sharpied? out the Knights. Sort of
Installation:
The URX was a B**** to install. I mean that in it took 2 hours to install. First off, I had no specialized tools (nut wrench, etc) to even take off the old barrel assembly. Once it was off, I realized that the URX came with NO instructions. So I had to figure it out by myself. (Trust me, this wasn’t very easy to install. There were two rings that went inside the RIS itself). Furthermore, I choose not to buy the $40 tool that is “requiredâ€
Why do you have to be so mean
