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Technical Bulletin
2006.06.15: The Different PTW Models |
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Many
users have asked us about the exact differences of the various PTW
models, and we figure we will take the chance and explain it here.
| 1. The M4 and M16 Families |
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The M4 family basically consists of two models: M4A1
and M4A1-CQBR. The external appearance of both weapons
are the same except the barrel: M4A1 replicates the
standard military-issue 14.5 inch barrel, whereas our CQBR
is the equivalent of the 10 inch short barrel version.
Both version are available in our very popular
"MAX" variant, and the M4 has a 3-shot burst
optional trigger group. |
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The M16 family also consists of two models: M16A2
and M16A3. Their model designation follows the U.S.
military issued rifle designations (not civilian models
sometimes used by other firearm manufacturers), where the
A2 means integrated carrying handle with 3-shot burst
trigger group and A3 means removable carrying handle
("flat-top receiver") and full auto trigger
group. However, based on popular demands we have also
made available additional "optional trigger
groups" for both the A2 and A3. Although technically these "optional
trigger groups" no longer follow the military
designation correctly, it nonetheless allows the user to
customize their weapon to their heart's content. |
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Finally, both the M4 and M16 family rifles consist of
"semi-only" version that is specifically designed
for countries where full-auto airsoft guns are
considered firearm and would be illegal for civilians to
purchase. Thus, as you can see the many different
models could be confusing at times. Therefore, we hope
the
following chat will give you a good idea of all the
currently available model, and their trigger group /
velocity arrangements. |
2. Model
Line-Up |
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Model
Number |
Model
Class |
Included
Cylinder |
Trigger
Group |
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NM4
NM4A1
NM4A1-S |
M4A1
M4A1
M4A1 |
M90*
M90*
M90* |
Safe / Semi / Burst
Safe / Semi / Full
Safe / Semi |
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NM16A2
NM16A2-S
NM16A2-F |
M16A2
M16A2
M16A2 |
M90*
M90*
M90* |
Safe / Semi / Burst
Safe / Semi
Safe / Semi / Full |
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NM16A3
NM16A3-S
NM16A3-B |
M16A2
M16A2
M16A2 |
M90*
M90*
M90* |
Safe / Semi / Full
Safe / Semi
Safe / Semi / Burst |
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NM4A1-CQBR |
M4A1 |
M90* |
Safe / Semi / Full |
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NM4-MAX
NM4A4-MAX |
M4A1
M4A1 |
M150**
M150** |
Safe / Semi / Burst
Safe / Semi / Full |
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NM16A2-MAX |
M16A2 |
M150** |
Safe / Semi / Burst |
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NM16A3-MAX |
M16A3 |
M150** |
Safe / Semi / Full |
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NM4A1-CQBR-MAX
NM4A1-CQBR-MAX2 |
M4A1
M4A1 |
M150**
M90*** |
Safe / Semi / Full
Safe / Semi / Full |
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All
non-MAX PTWs can be easily "upgraded" to
higher velocity by simply exchanging its cylinder
unit. non-MAX (aka Gen-3) PTWs are compatible
with up to M130 cylinder units (e.g. M90, M110, and
M130). |
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All
MAX-variant PTWs are backward compatible with all
other cylinder units, if the situation calls for the
user can quickly decrease the muzzle velocity by
simply exchanging its cylinder unit. Currently
available cylinders for MAXs are: M90, M110,
M130, and M150. |
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The
NM4A1-CQBR-MAX2 is the only MAX variant that comes
with M90 cylinder instead of M150 cylinder based on
user requests. Particularly, if the user wishes
to have the extended durability of the MAX variants
but would still be using the weapon in close quarter,
the extreme velocity would be too dangerous thus M90
cylinder unit is substituted. Of cause in the
future it can be upgraded back to higher velocity,
including M150 cylinders, by simply purchasing a
cylinder unit and perform the same simple exchange. |
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