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Post by gunner79 on May 12, 2015 17:21:55 GMT -5
Over the years, I have collected five superb specimens of these wonder guns, all now repose in my collection. Why so many? To those who have never actually held, owned (or fired one) it is likely puzzling - but to a avid collector, they represent a significant collection of a extremely rare gun, of which only a comparatively small number were made, 25 years ago (total number under 500 - many of which dissapeared into the mists of time and those that actually still remain in new or new-like condition likely somewhere under 100 guns). They are among Airsoft's most faithful of reproductions, cold-rolled steel, hand-machined billet aluminum receivers (tough as a armoured vehicle), brass and stainless steel); quality- wood/hand-poured resin furniture. Pre- Swords and Firearms Act guns, they are powerful, long-ranged and daunting weapons - faithful in all respects/fidelity to the RS weapons, including weight (21 lbs when equipped with bi-pod and/or carrying handle). They are, with care, virtually indestructible and need only a .25 cent, no. 6 sized, o-ring replacement to perform the most common cause of downtime, a worn or hardened sub-chamber o-ring (not difficult to replace in the fairly rare instances that it becomes necessary).
To the extent that anyone may be interested I one of these 'Buffalo Guns', I may be selling off one of the five. No hurry or rush - but feel free to enquire, in such circumstance.
Todd (aka Gunner79)
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 12, 2015 19:08:04 GMT -5
The JAC Browning replica was legendary back in the day. Way beyond my means and impossible for me to justify its great cost. Absolutely within my desire list. These were brilliantly done replicas but the cost reflects that. I suspect the VFC, followed by the Matrix and Echo 1 have reduced their value considerably but the collector world is a funny place so perhaps not.
i remember when these were $2,500.00 guns if you saw them for sale.
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Post by gunner79 on May 12, 2015 20:18:55 GMT -5
Thanks, 2B - I am also fortunate enough to have acquired two of the CNC versions of the VFC B..A. R.s (100 known made of the CNC version) As many an owner of the VFC rifles know - they are superb replicas - but their stock AEG architecture was mediocre, at best. It still remains a mystery to me why VFC went that route, i.e. akin to building a Dodge Viper with all the bells and whistles -- and then dropping 1.8 litre, normally aspirated, four-banger under the hood! In any event, I eventually had my tech upgrade both with variations using simple FET and upgraded wiring harnesses, along with SHS gears, new cylinders, piston components, tight-bore barrel (6.01), etc.to do the externals justice. I will not knock the Echo/Matrix/ACM BARs - they serve a purpose and allow many to enjoy the opportunity to own a 'BAR'. Certainly, no one is going to be ruined for life if they accidentally break such guns on the playing field or it eventually just self-destructs. I bought an Echo just for the purpose of having one to do comparisons. It came new out of the box. Once. I put it back in it's box and it has sat in storage ever since. Just no comparison at any level other than to prove that the E1/Matrix/Ohio Ord. rifles are 'ACM' and are extraordinary, if only for the fact that they are cloned down to the VERY last pot-metal nut and bolt from the VFC B.A.R. (but, at least one can use their magazines in the VFC rifles - as original VFC B.A.R. mags are ridiculously hard-to-find)! LOL - if anyone wants a DEAL for a basically BNIB Echo 1 BAR - I have one, with the box, papers, battery, everything that a new E1 BAR comes/came with - except the magazine;) I believe I shot a whopping 40/50 (as in forty/fifty) MadBull .43s through her! But, believe it or not - the JAC B.A.R. is still yet the finer gun from a fidelity and materials standpoint and it's performance in another category altogether. In fact, I would go as far as to declare that it simply can only be bested by the real gun itself - it is that good. It is virtually indistinguishable from an authentic B.A.R. M1918A2. The fact that it is gas operated also lends a realism inasmuch as it takes a LOT of energy to overcome the weight of the JAC - but the guns actually have felt 'recoil' by virtue if it's powerful operating system, 650mm inner barrel recoil spring and integral recoil weight, all tuned under compression against the subchamber reverse spring system. Of course, it's not the thud of a 30-06, but the kinetic energy upon discharge is most certainly transferred to the operator and the sound signature is truly cool as well - if your ever in the San Francisco Bay Area give me a ping and I'd be delighted to let you have at it with a magazine or three:) T.
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