AR15 Lite CQB AT-NY03-CQ [Arcturus]

The replica is awesome! We ordered 3 replicas, on suggestion from friend who already has one for a year - and the qualitiy is perfect. We upgraded perun mosfet on all of them, and paid for installing it in gun.One down side for my order is that, on one of the gunns we also paid for re shimming but we could not find out what gun has been reshimmed..

This was my first replica.
Very happy vith the quality, the materials and the performance.
The desing is modern and unique.
I think I couldn't have made a better deal at this price-point.
100% satisfied.

If you want to watch an in depth review, it is available in my YouTube channel. I'll provide a direct link to my video here;
https://youtu.be/8IBXhqMC4hU?si=_QOjgiqwsvW_xuRf

External Overview
BOX
The box we are greeted with is a stylish mainly white themed one, with the company logos, has a matte finish and depicts an operator, his head on the front and his torso on the back. Opening the box, we find a brochure which informs as about some other replicas from Arcturus. Even the brochure has a premium feeling and the quality seems awesome. Removing the foam panel, we get to the main part of the box. The package includes;
The replica
A cleaning / unjamming rod
A mid-cap / real-cap magazine
A manual obviously
A chrono test result
A bag that includes an Arcturus patch, a magnet and more importantly a Deans to Tamiya connector for those who use a small Tamiya type plug with their batteries.
And finally, we have a beautiful set of front and rear iron sights and the Alen key that is required to install them and an Alen key that is bigger, and I still don’t know what it’s used for. I love it when companies include tools with their products.
REPLICA
The replica comes with the classic matte black color that most real steel firearms and airsoft replicas come from, that gives this replica a tacti-cool vibe.
The weight sits roughly at 2,6 kilograms, which is not as noticeable as it is evenly distributed in the body of the replica. This distribution makes the replica have a premium feel and lay comfortably in your hands.
This M4 also feels extremely sturdy despite the plastic elements and shows no wobbling or crackling, which is a solid win for the company.
The pistol grip has a very interesting grip pattern that is both comfortable and grippy and the size is ideal for medium sized hands, but this doesn’t mean that people with bigger or smaller hands won’t find it comfortable.
If you want to install accessories on this M4, you have plenty of space on the massive top RIS rail compartment that consists of 40 rail parts and if you want to add accessories on the left, right, or bottom side you can easily do so as there is an M-Lok system installed. If you are a little more extreme you are able to add canned accessories like a canned grip or PEQ box, which enriches the aesthetics of the replica with a different, crazy and good vibe.
The charging handle is the classic M4 one, but this time we have a working bolt catch and two working bolt catch release buttons, that are located both on the left and on the right side of the replica, just like the magazine release buttons.
The fire selector switch is also ambidextrous and makes a satisfying click sound once you pull it, although I’m not a big fan of the wobble that the right-side selector has, and I’ll try to fix it someday.
The included iron sights are both foldable, the front is adjustable for elevation, while the rear is adjustable for windage.
One feature of this replica that surprises me in a good way, is that the factory inner barrel diameter is 6.03mm, something that makes the replica extremely accurate and most companies should implement this feature.
The v.2 gearbox that is included allows the installation of a MOSFET system such as a Kestrel v2 and others like Gate Titan, Aster, and Perun V2 Hybrid. As Taiwan gun mentions in the description of the replica “The interior of this replica has several significant advantages. It features a quick-change spring system, and both the spring guide and the piston head are equipped with bearings. The polymer piston has steel teeth that work with high-quality gears. The gears are mounted on 8 mm plain bearings (4 pieces) and 8 mm ball bearings (2 pieces). The replica has a "microswitch" trigger. The gearbox ends with a Teflon-sealed nozzle that works with a polymer "Rotary" type hop-up chamber, which houses a steel, hardened precision barrel with a diameter of 6.03 mm.” (Taken from; https://www.taiwangun.com/assault-rifle-aeg/ar15-lite-cqb-at-ny03-cq-arcturus-3).
At the end of the barrel, we find a full metal flash hider that is also held in place with an Alen screw and if removed it reveals a 14mm CCW thread to mount a flash hider or a suppressor of your preference.
The batteries can be installed inside the stock, which opens up by twisting a screw.
To gain access to the Deans connector wiring you have to remove the stock and then unscrew the stock tube cover to reveal the T connector.
Sling mounts can be located below the stock tube screw, and we can find some QD sling mount points in several places on the replica.

Materials
The replica is made from reinforced ABS, nylon, steel and aluminum.
Metal parts include;
The inner and outer barrel
The flash hider
The handguard
Cartridge ejector
Both bolt release buttons
Both magazine release buttons
Both fire selectors
The forward assist button
The rear sling mounts
The stock tube assembly
The charging handle
The trigger
Plastic parts include;
The upper and lower receiver
Both iron sights
Pistol grip
The stock
Hop up adjustment
According to the manual, to adjust the hop up you have to pull the charging handle back and then the Rotary style hop up is revealed. Then adjust to your preference.

Overall for the price it is a really solid replica, and I'd recommend it especially for begginers.

If we start off from tip to butt, the muzzle brake is threaded as well as locked by a screw which is great.

The barrel and handguard, both of which are metal, are very short and extremely efficient in CQB situations. The handguard has true M-Lok slots all around, I have a BCM handstop and a flashlight on mine. The handguard has QD sling points on 3, 6 and 9 o'clock.

The body and stock is some sort of very durable polymer, it feels very stiff and resistant to scratches or dings. It is also fully ambidextrous.

A Gens Ace 7.4V 1500mAh battery fit with no problems at all, stock can be fully extended or collapsed.

All in all, if you're looking for a very capable, well built and budget-friendly CQB rifle. This is it right here!

I’m looked for an ar and I got recommended this brand from a friend. ( lots of good feedback)
I choose this model because I play in outdoors and indoors as well.
Disclaimer : It was the perfect pick!

The gun comes in a nice box and you get the gun, flip up sights , stickers, magazine and a patch ( It is a nice touch!:))

Out of the box: The gun feels realistic and quality.It is really sturdy, no creaks, sounds whatsoever. The body is made of polymer , but is really strong, the front is metal.
The magazine is adjustable real to mid cap. It is nice to have a mid cap as stock, also the mag is supreme than other mags that I come across.

Several games after: In the field the gun felt awesome. It has a high rate of fire with the 11v lipo(1300mah is easy fit) In the semi it is snappy. You can hit targets in the 55-65m range, after that it is harder. (I use it with 0.28g bb-s.) It is very consistent, no drops in the fps I got 393-394 fps in the crono(0.20g) This size was a perfect choice I can easily maneuver in buildings and confidently use this weapon outside as well . I fell, dropped the gun several times in matches with no problems. It Is very light so I can carry thru out a whole weekend of play and milslim events.

I really recommend this weapon who wants a reasonably priced , well made, long lasting , gearbox with quality internals, hassle free out of the box gun.
And who plays indoors and outdoors as well.

Pros:
High quality, of the box goodness, Long lasting, Light, good almost every scenario , price

Cons : the dust cover is not clicking back to place properly, limited battery space, only top rail( but you can put more rails after)

This rifle has a very realistic feel. It is also very sturdy and has an adjustable stock.

The only rhing I didnt like about it, is how tight the quick spring change nut comes out of the box. Had to use pliers to unscrew it. Ones that was done, it was so easy to replace springs.

Other than that, I liked it, and it came packages so nicely.