Cybergun DPMS M16

Manufacturer: Cybergun

Model: DPMS M16

FPS: 280

Cost: $50-$70

Introduction: The Cybergun DPMS M16 is a common M16 spring replica availible on the market. The main significant factor is its inclusion of Panther Arms Trades. They are commonly availible at sporting goods stores.

Externals: The DPMS M16's externals feel very plasticy. The replica is very light despite its big size. It also feels relatively fragile. The Panther Arms trademarks are one of the few highlights of this gun's externals. Overall, the externals are not impressive and are slightly disappointing.

Metal Parts: There are no metal parts on this replica other than the screws and inner barrel.

Features: There are no RIS rails included on this replica. It is a relatively simple airsoft spring replica. The carry handle cannot be removed.

Safety: The safety is a typical M16-style fire selector. Notice that "semi" and "auto" selectors are both to fire. It works well and is relatively easy to operate, although cheap feeling.

Magazine: The magazine itself requires a special loading tool to load the rifle. It holds around 30 rounds. It is quite plasticy as well and has a decent weight.

Firing: To fire the rifle, simply pull back the cocking bolt on the back of the rifle behind the carry handle. The cocking bolt feels plasticy, weak, and flimsy, though usable. Then simply give a decent trigger pull and the replica will fire. The iron sights are simple as well, with the two different iron sights to switch between. The iron sights work well, and they can be used with a paintball mask (though with some difficulty).

Accuracy: Relatively accurate up to 100 feet. There is nothing spectucular about the performance of this replica.

Conclusion: An okay beginner's rifle that should only be purchased if no other options are availible. While not at the lower end of the spectrum, it is very medicore. The main deteriments are its fragile and plasticy feel, which make it very light and unbalanced to fire. The Panther Arms Trades are a cool addition though. Overall, it is simply a beginner's rifle and should be purchased if no better alternatives are availble.

Airsoft Springer Reviews:
Externals: 2/5
Durability: 3/5
Accuracy: 4/5
Range: 3/5
Power: 3/5
Overall: 3/5