Tokyo Marui - MP5A5 High Cycle Custom - Review

Tokyo Marui - MP5A5 High Cycle Custom

Cost 23,000Yen

This purchase was the result of a deliberated conversation between myself and my Airsoft colleague 'Kwoksan' which covered all the finer points of an arsenal spread. The main contention factors being bang for buck and not to end up with any gun with the same engine/firing mechanism. Although i really like the SD line of MP5 the MP5A5 won out due to being brand new out (December 2009 release) employing a brand new high cycle motor capable of firing 25 BB's per second, and having a drum magazine capacity up to 400, which let you fire off approx 200 rounds per spring wind.

The 8.5V battery which powers the unit sits under the front hand grip and was a little akward to fit and close, but really the only issue I can point out. I found that the battery power more than adequate for a shoot session and recharged quite quickly. A very interesting feature is that the barrel tip has a reverse thread which you can unscrew to attach a silencer to go full black-ops and it is this attention to detail which makes you even happier with said purchase.

The sights are accurate out of the box and adjustable on the back, although i left mine full open due to the fast paced nature of this submachine gun didn't tend to much sniping activites. This gun is both accurate and able to make mince meat out of the paper range targets and has a decent kick for an electric offering. The groupings were spot on and often saw the BB going through the first hole made with such raw firepower, whichever way you go you cant loose with this one!

Results:

Design 9/10 although plastic, very solid in design and offering, quite close to original.

Accuracy 9.5/10 this holds true the original HK heritage and is not only accurate but versatile in aiming.

Feel 9/10 has a nice kick for an electric, would be interested in how a high cycle gas model would compare?

Fun 9/10 if youre gunna spend this much money on a submachine gun BB airsoft, why settle for less when the price is the same as the older generation component models? One satisfied customer o'er here!