Review: G&G Combat Machine 16 Raider

APS AUG

The APS AUG is uniquely engineered inside out. The bullpup design places the magazine behind the trigger and significantly cuts the weapon’s overall length. A short rifle is a more maneuverable one.

The Raider’s standard layout makes reloading faster and easier to learn.

The APS AUG and the Raider both have a healthy amount of rail space for accessories, with the Raider having a slight lead. The lead comes from the quad rail and ability to mount accessories anywhere.

Both have similar internal performance. But the APS AUG has a slight FPS advantage and a metal gearbox which is more durable . It also has fully ambidextrous controls so it edges past the Raider.

Rating the G&G Combat Machine 16 Raider

This is based on a one to five stars rating.

Ergonomics

Everything here is standard, almost mil-spec M4.

It’s nothing fancy but it’s a popular platform for a reason. First, the rail allows you to add a vertical foregrip and bipod for extra stability. The stock is listed as a crane style but resembles a Bravo Company B5, minus a working QD sling slot.

The stock is also adjustable for different sized people, a standard and useful M4 feature. The safety selector is not ambidextrous, not a deal breaker though but something for wrong handed people to consider.

The grip is surprisingly not an A2 style. It’s smooth with some checkering and looks like a Tango down pistol grip. The magazine release is exactly where you expect it to be, and activating it is as simple as a push of a button.

The lightweight nature of the weapon lends to its ergonomics. Being lightweight, its users fatigue less in the ready position. It is also easier to take snapshots rapidly with a lighter weapon. 4 stars for its ergonomics.

Ease Of Use

The M4 platform is popular because it is very easy to use. Be it the G&G Raider 16 or an actual M4, the weapon is easy to master. The M4 platform is ergonomic; and as a standardized platform, you’ll find a lot of advice and training on how to use it.

Disassembling the weapon is really easy, a newbie can even do it with minimal guidance. It’s also easy to clean, maintain, and upgrade. The simple design is what makes it excel. Another reason why it is a great first timer gun. 5 stars for its ease of use.

Externals

The Raider comes complete with a seven-inch rail system and a flat top upper receiver. This allows the user to easily mount a wide variety of accessories and optics on their airsoft gun.

The Raider also has a fixed gas block style front sight and a removable A2 height rear sight. The sights are quite nice and idiot proof.

The actual body of the Raider is not metal. This is a turnoff to a lot of players, which is not a surprise. However, it has a nylon-reinforced polymer construction, and it’s important that people realize this airsoft gun is made for beginners.

The material also keeps the weight quite low, which is another benefit to beginners. A light weapon is a nice weapon. 3 stars for its externals.

Internals

Inside and out it’s durable. Maintenance is simple. The full metal gearbox doesn’t use bearing. Instead, you get bushings. This is certainly one of the best low priced AEGs on the market. 4 stars for its internals.