Echo1 CAW ATS shotty

amano999 · December 22nd, 2007, 02:40

So I just got me this baby and figured I would do a little review. Mind you I have not gamed it yet or had a chance to test range or anything tho I did manage to chrony it.

So the the Shotty is made by CAW and re-branded with the Echo1 name on it. Even says so on the manual. Now berfore I start a interesting thing about this shot gun is that it uses mags and not shells. On top of that is also only fires 1 bb's at a time and is spring powered.

The build of the gun is mainly ABS, allot like the TM shot guns. Tho the thing feels pretty dam solid. Not nearly as nice as a Full metal Tanaka, but it has a nice weight to it and is very comfortable to shoulder. I have used a TM super 90 in the past and it felt very long and hard for me to hold since I am not a 6 foot tall white dude :P

Mag that loads in the bottom like a regular shotty.

Now the stock is pretty neat, but kinda hard to use. It has 5 postions you can lock in, but in order to move it you need to push a button, rotate the stock at a angle and slide it down. Plus finding the different points is kinda tough since you have to line it up with a groove on then turn it back to lock it in place.

Now the box says this baby will do 420 FPS with .20g. Now I chorned this thing at 395 with .20g. The interesting thing is that being a springer and with the FPS pretty dam hight the forgrip is not that hard to cock. Compared to my TM spa-12 and Tm shorty I would say this one is actually easier even tho this ones shoots much harder. My TM's only do around 250-260 FPS with 3 bb's. Also the forgrip ABS is kinda hard to grip and I bet putting on some tape or somthing would make it even easier to grip and rack.

While I only just got this so far I have to say I like it. It feel snice, was not uber pricey like the Marushin or Tanaka shottys, has a top rail and good performance. Have no data on how reliable it is yet tho and the it is a spinger shot gun that fires 1 bb's at a time so you could say it's actually more like a sniper rifle. Mind you I take that as a plus since I like the idea of pulling out my shotty and sniping someone

Anyone who has run a TM shotty outdoors knows how hard it is to get with in 15 meters to get a kill!

Will post up more info after I game it.

Amano out!

BooKoo · December 22nd, 2007, 02:47

On behalf of all the 6' tall white guys out there...I sir take offense. Just kidding, nice addition, and looking forward to more updates.

PS:6'4 sux 4 life.

ProbeJax · December 22nd, 2007, 02:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuxi

So how much did this cost and from where?

+1

Amano beats me to a shotgun I desire yet again.

amano999 · December 22nd, 2007, 02:56

Try gaming a Super 90 when your asian, 5'7 and can only bench 90 pounds

It's tough. The only reason I can pump my shot guns is well.......I like you pump my gun :P

It wasn't that bad as far as price, being Echo1 it was pretty affordable, but still it's airsoft

Lets just say more than $350.

ProbeJax · December 22nd, 2007, 03:04

More then 350? You could get a TM shotgun for that, though...Weren't these things selling for like, 90 bucks? Then again, it's almost the same mark up for those Jing Gong AEGs.

amano999 · December 22nd, 2007, 03:31

No even on U.S sites this thing goes for $200 US so if you do CDN airsoft math. You get the idea.

amano999 · December 22nd, 2007, 03:42

I do own 2 tm shotties as well and so far this one if different. Kinda like a outdoor shotty. Tho it says Echo1 it is built by CAW and they make some pretty nice stuff too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProbeJax

More then 350? You could get a TM shotgun for that, though...Weren't these things selling for like, 90 bucks? Then again, it's almost the same mark up for those Jing Gong AEGs.

matt491 · December 22nd, 2007, 04:24

Where'd you buy it! Where'd you buy it! Where'd you buy it!

Yuu · December 22nd, 2007, 05:09

I believe you can use TM shotgun shells..

amano999 · December 22nd, 2007, 11:21

I have not tried using TM Shells, but this one uses a mag so I doubt they will work.

As far as I know this is one of the only ones in Canada. Unless you have a older CAW model and was the only one for sale. All I can say

really looking forward to trying it out for winter too since it would be a great back up.

bean · December 22nd, 2007, 12:12

The tm shells do work there just a bit annoying to get out.

amano999 · December 22nd, 2007, 12:23

Ah ok cool with try that out.

The mags are pretty hard to get out too :P

ProbeJax · December 22nd, 2007, 13:49

Mostly ABS or metal?

amano999 · December 22nd, 2007, 15:03

ABS. Build and feel is allot like a TM M3.

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Originally Posted by ProbeJax

Mostly ABS or metal?

Coma · December 22nd, 2007, 15:39

Are you going to keep this one on your back as well, or maybe get a second holster to carry it and the M3 in like an X on your back? Badass!

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December 22nd, 2007, 02:40	#1
amano999 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada	Echo1 CAW ATS shotty So I just got me this baby and figured I would do a little review. Mind you I have not gamed it yet or had a chance to test range or anything tho I did manage to chrony it. So the the Shotty is made by CAW and re-branded with the Echo1 name on it. Even says so on the manual. Now berfore I start a interesting thing about this shot gun is that it uses mags and not shells. On top of that is also only fires 1 bb's at a time and is spring powered. The build of the gun is mainly ABS, allot like the TM shot guns. Tho the thing feels pretty dam solid. Not nearly as nice as a Full metal Tanaka, but it has a nice weight to it and is very comfortable to shoulder. I have used a TM super 90 in the past and it felt very long and hard for me to hold since I am not a 6 foot tall white dude :P Mag that loads in the bottom like a regular shotty. Now the stock is pretty neat, but kinda hard to use. It has 5 postions you can lock in, but in order to move it you need to push a button, rotate the stock at a angle and slide it down. Plus finding the different points is kinda tough since you have to line it up with a groove on then turn it back to lock it in place. Now the box says this baby will do 420 FPS with .20g. Now I chorned this thing at 395 with .20g. The interesting thing is that being a springer and with the FPS pretty dam hight the forgrip is not that hard to cock. Compared to my TM spa-12 and Tm shorty I would say this one is actually easier even tho this ones shoots much harder. My TM's only do around 250-260 FPS with 3 bb's. Also the forgrip ABS is kinda hard to grip and I bet putting on some tape or somthing would make it even easier to grip and rack. While I only just got this so far I have to say I like it. It feel snice, was not uber pricey like the Marushin or Tanaka shottys, has a top rail and good performance. Have no data on how reliable it is yet tho and the it is a spinger shot gun that fires 1 bb's at a time so you could say it's actually more like a sniper rifle. Mind you I take that as a plus since I like the idea of pulling out my shotty and sniping someone Anyone who has run a TM shotty outdoors knows how hard it is to get with in 15 meters to get a kill! Will post up more info after I game it. Amano out! __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-69 Last edited by amano999; December 22nd, 2007 at 02:48..

December 22nd, 2007, 02:56	#4
amano999 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada	Try gaming a Super 90 when your asian, 5'7 and can only bench 90 pounds It's tough. The only reason I can pump my shot guns is well.......I like you pump my gun :P It wasn't that bad as far as price, being Echo1 it was pretty affordable, but still it's airsoft Lets just say more than $350. __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-69

December 22nd, 2007, 03:31	#6
amano999 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada	No even on U.S sites this thing goes for $200 US so if you do CDN airsoft math. You get the idea. __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-69

December 22nd, 2007, 02:47	#2
BooKoo Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BC (Dont be hating)	On behalf of all the 6' tall white guys out there...I sir take offense. Just kidding, nice addition, and looking forward to more updates. PS:6'4 sux 4 life.

December 22nd, 2007, 03:04	#5
ProbeJax Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	More then 350? You could get a TM shotgun for that, though...Weren't these things selling for like, 90 bucks? Then again, it's almost the same mark up for those Jing Gong AEGs.

December 22nd, 2007, 11:21	#10
amano999 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada	I have not tried using TM Shells, but this one uses a mag so I doubt they will work. As far as I know this is one of the only ones in Canada. Unless you have a older CAW model and was the only one for sale. All I can say really looking forward to trying it out for winter too since it would be a great back up. __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-69

December 22nd, 2007, 12:12	#11
bean Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004	The tm shells do work there just a bit annoying to get out.

December 22nd, 2007, 12:23	#12
amano999 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada	Ah ok cool with try that out. The mags are pretty hard to get out too :P __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-69

December 22nd, 2007, 13:49	#13
ProbeJax Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	Mostly ABS or metal?

December 22nd, 2007, 15:39	#15
Coma Age Verification Removed Due To Trade Dispute Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midland	Are you going to keep this one on your back as well, or maybe get a second holster to carry it and the M3 in like an X on your back? Badass! __________________ Chairsofter extraordinaire

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