HK 416 A4 Green Gas BB Airsoft Rifle

Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Umarex / KWA.
Model: HK 416 A4
Materials: Mostly all metal.
Weight: 7.75 pounds (3.5 kg).
Total Length: 31.1-34.4 inches (79-88cm).
Barrel: 15.4 inches (39cm) non rifled.
Propulsion: Gas Blowback.
Action: Single action semi & full auto.
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity:30 round magazines.
FPS: 400 fps.

Note: It comes with an Orange Tip.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex HK 416 A4 GBB Airsoft Rifle is typical of a single action only trigger found on the AR platform. It has a very slight take up with just a little bit of resistance part way, and then a predictable light break. The reset has a noticeable click to it and it is also very short allowing for very fast semi auto shooting. Of course you can always put it in full auto and let her rip, but you will have to restrain yourself since there are only 30 rounds in the magazine like you would find in a standard AR.

Accuracy: Starting with power and velocity, we loaded up the magazine with as much gas as we could get into it, along with enough .20 gram Airsoft BB’s to average out at least 5 shots. We ended up using 6 shots in total for an average of 393 fps. Each individual shot was as follows… 427, 383, 368, 410, 406, 363 FPS. The temperature in the Indoor Airgun Sea Can Shooting Range was around 20 degree Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit, so not overly warm or cool, In cooler or warmer temperatures the velocity will go up and down a little bit. Moving on to accuracy, we first performed our test with the Umarex HK 416 A4 GBB Airsoft Rifle in semi auto to see what kind of 10 shot grouping we could get. We did not make any sight adjustments and just shot it right out of the box. Our standard test is from 30 feet out shooting using a seated position in the back with our hands on a sand bag up front, this allows for a fairly stable shooting position. We did up the weight of my Airsoft BB’s to .25 grams which can help a little bit with accuracy, but we would suggest going even heavier with this Airsoft Rifle, perhaps try out .30 gram Airsoft BB’s. That said we were able to get a 3 inch 10 shot grouping that shot several inches below the bullseye we were aiming at, and just slightly to the left but not by much. We then switched over to full auto and probably should have aimed higher since this Gas Blowback Airsoft Rifle really kicks and moves around. Unfortunately most of our full auto shots went low and did not record on the paper so it is hard to say what the spread of the group was in Full Auto but we know it did open up a lot.

Build Quality: The Build quality on the Umarex HK 416 A4 GBB Airsoft Rifle is outstanding with metal everywhere you would find it on a real steel AR. Of course the rear adjustable stock is plastic. Because of all the metal front to back, the Umarex HK 416 A4 is on the heavy side at 7.75 pounds, so packing it around all day may be a bit tiring but well worth the joy and pride when holding it. Fit and finish is also excellent, you will pay more for this GBB Airsoft Rifle but the material are nothing but quality.

Realism: The main thing you get from a GBB Airsoft Rifle over an AEG Airsoft Rifle, is not just quality components and build materials, but the user experience which is so much more realistic than shooting an AEG. The Umarex HK 416 A4 GBB Airsoft Rifle just feels so real in weight, how the controls all work, the full cycling of the bolt with a nice heavy and snappy blowback recoil on your shoulder. Even the way the buffer tube spring rings after each shot just makes this GBB Airsoft Rifle a joy to shot and experience. Sure it only holds 30 rounds per mag and shot consistency will vary depending on your shooting environment as all gas guns can be temperamental in colder weather. That said, a real AR does not hold 500 rounds in a mag and they can also be a bit finicky on the battle field.

Pros:

• It’s GBB, love the realism of GBB Airsoft Rifles, it doesn’t get any more fun.
• Tons of metal all over this rifle weighing in at almost 8 pounds.
• Lots of accessory mounting options with the Precision CNC machined Quad Picatinny top side and bottom rails.
• Full adjustable metal pop up sights.
• H&K licence via Umarex.
• 6 position adjustable AR compatible rear stock.
• Trigger feel is awesome, feels like a real steel AR trigger, you can’t even get close with an AEG.
• Ambidextrous selector switches for left and right handers.
• The threaded barrel can attach a silencer or other flash hidders.
• All parts work just like the real steel version.
• Can filed strip just like a real steel AR.

Cons:

• Low magazine capacity as compared to an AEG.
• Will be subject to cold weather conditions and cool down.
• Very expensive to have and own such realism.

Comments: The Umarex Umarex HK 416 A4 GBB Airsoft Rifle is for sure not going to be for everyone as it is with out a doubt a very expensive Gas Blowback Airsoft Rifle. It may not even be your best option out on the Airsoft Field, as more than likely you are going to get out gunned by everyone else using an AEG with their 500 round magazines and endless torrent of BB’s coming at you. If you just want the most realistic Airsoft Experience, than look no further than the Umarex HK 416 A4 GBB Airsoft Rifle, as it does not get more realistic than this and if you want to replicate your real steel AR perhaps for training and practice sessions, than there is no way you can beet the Umarex HK 416 A4. For those with deep wallets that want the ultimate and most realistic AR you can get, you can’t go wrong with the Umarex HK 416 A4 GBB Airsoft Rifle.

Buy the ammo: LSP1000.
Buy Green Gas: UMX2269520