TM AK74 on the way....

[Skruface]

I know what my Xmas present to myself is going to be this year...

Pics from Shizuoka hobby show.

[Lakonian]

Already gots mine.. Though, this DOES look promising...

[attack-beaver]

i wonder if its got the solid side folding stock.

[brusbilis]

More info ??

[Skruface]

Originally Posted by brusbilis

More info ??

Ask and ye shall receive! This from Power Edge USA (a US distributor) as seen in the latest issue of ARMS magazine:

"Hey folks! It's about time I started to give some update from the Nov. Issue of Arms magazine.

This issue has featured the latest TM AK74MN model in its black body glory.
Externally we've seen the AK74 to be a modernized AK with the 104 style collapsible stock, new grip, trigger, rib, body, barrel, flashhider, scope mount base,and foregrip. And so many skeptics believed this was just a regular AEG.

Now this is where it's added with a twist!

TM's latest focus have now shifted to AEG auto-blowback system. Not only this, but some parts of the new AK74 MN is made in pressed steel (like the rib section). Given this is a new AEG, this is a new gearbox probably and this is also clarified with the new magazine design.

New spots includes Type 89 know how areas like the Dial- type hop up system instead of the classic lever hop up on the AKs. The magazine is also designed to have the follower like the Type 89. Metal parts are used heavily on the gun like the Type 89. And finally flash hider is removable like the Type 89.

It is described the new AK74MN's blowback feature is that of comparable to a gas blowback system as it has a high-response and trigger ping time.

Lately Japan's law on guns have become strict and seized the motive of custom guns for high power. Before model guns provided realistic shooting experiance with blowback with shell ejection, then BV system guns, then the rise of AEGs and gas blowbacks. AEGs clearly became a status in airsoft or a benchmark for players to create high powered guns.

Now with the laws on the airsoft guns have become strict, there is little point in upgrading guns in certain countries. So Tokyo Marui has added a new mark in airsoft. This is the realistic blowback and recoil system. If you cannot make a gun shoot hard, then you'll make the gun that shoots with a hard kick.

Tokyo Marui has now introduced the TM AK74MN as it's latest choice in the "Shoot and recoilshock" system. This means everytime you pull the trigger, the gun will shoot a BB, followed by a heavy blowback kick and recoil shock. This in turns makes the user hold the gun like a real gun instead of a recoil less AEG.

On Oct 13 and 14, this will be shown at the Radio Control Hobby Show in Japan. More detail will follow."

[brusbilis]

That sounds very well.

Thanks

[Ronan]

Finally! Then CA will follow etc etc. Soon we will all sell our guns to get the blow back effect :P

When everyone have bb on their AEG Systema will show up with the gen IV Systema UBER series with incorporated BB!

[Coma]

Look past the whole 'recoil' thing. "If you cannot make a gun shoot hard, then you'll make the gun that shoots with a hard kick." Does this mean that somehow TM will be making this new AEG unupgradible due to new laws? If so, it'd better be shooting pretty hard to begin with to be competitive at some games. 280fps (TM AK stock) is nice and all, but when the limit is 400 and 420 at some places, and people are pushing that, you really feel terribly outgunned at 280.

[Vivisector]

Folding stock? Actually kicks?

Where do I sign?

[Coma]

Originally Posted by Endymion

The point is that under Japanese law, you wouldn't be finding field limits of 400 and 420. Companies like TM and Systema don't base their product lines around the desires or needs of North American players.

In that case, this new AEG is likely to be nothing more than a nice wall-hanger here in North America.

[Mysteryfish]

Open minds, people. Keep open minds.

For those of us who just like having these things around, and/or don't mind how the lower velocity affects game play, this sounds awesome!

[Mantelope]

Originally Posted by Endymion

The point is that under Japanese law, you wouldn't be finding field limits of 400 and 420. Companies like TM and Systema don't base their product lines around the desires or needs of North American players.

Uhh... SystemA was one of the first companies to make AEG upgrades allowing higher FPS. Not to mention their PTWs can do 500FPS out of the box.

[attack-beaver]

i'll take a dozen.

[Gish]

I'm pretty interested in this new design. Having a good looking modern AK is high on my list, coming from TM it should be of a high quality design.
The blowback/shock system sounds interesting and since this gun has been delayed for so long I hope that they have actually designed it really well and tested it. Lets hope it dosen't turn out like the UZI does where it'll break after a short while.

One that that is a little disappointing:

Given this is a new AEG, this is a new gearbox probably and this is also clarified with the new magazine design.

Sounds like all current AK mags will not be compatible with this rifle, however rumours are abound that the follower system in the new mags might make it operate like the Systema. But again it might be due to the new mechbox that they've had to move the feed tube.

We'll have to see when it's unveiled!

[maxx]

omg omg omg.. when did this happen??

why havent i heard about it???


I'll take 2!!