PR304 Kompetitor carbine replica
- Material: polymer + metal
- Weight: 1855 g
- Colour: black
- Length: 695/780 mm
- Initial muzzle velocity: ~330 FPS
- Propulsion: electric (Electric Blow-Back)
- Manufacturer: APS
PR304 Kompetitor carbine replica – black
The
new line of replicas from Kompetitor series, presented by APS, is a
perfect choice for players beginning their adventure with airsoft as
well as those looking for a replica in an attractively low price, but
offering a solid quality of both the outer parts and the inner
mechanism. It is a peculiar “budget” line featuring a positive
quality-to-price ratio.
The receiver, stock and front grip are made of reinforced polymer.
The outer barrel, stock pipe, magazine and minor elements as the
trigger, fire selector or shell ejector cover were made of metal. The
access to hop-up adjustment knob is gained by pulling back the charging
handle. The battery fits inside the front grip of the replica.
The
replica was equipped with an adjustable, telescopic stock ending with a
rubber buttpad. A short RIS rail to mount additional accessories was
placed on the stock. Another RIS rail can be found under the carrying
handle and may be used for mounting scopes of various types.
An EBB – Electric Blow Back – system was mounted in the carbine, propelling the bolt dummy and thus guaranteeing an additional portion of realism.
The heart of the PR304 is a new v2 “APS Hybrid” type gearbox.
Designed and made in and innovative and more user-friendly way,
according to comparative tests conducted by the manufacturer, it is 33% more efficient in terms of energy consumption than a standard set. It is equipped with quick spring change system, which allows the user to adjust the initial muzzle velocity without the need of opening the gearbox.
Reinforced gears were embedded on 7mm, metal bearings. Moreover, inside there is a precise inner barrel, 6.04mm
diameter, which together with moderate muzzle velocity of ~330 FPS
makes PR304 a perfect device for airsoft skirmishes at short and middle
distances – also in buildings and CQB operations.
The replica is sold with a metal hi-cap magazine holding 300 BBs.
The package does not include a battery nor a charger
The package includes:
- the replica
- a magazine
- a cleaning rod
- a manual
NiCd
rechargeable battery is characterized by high efficiency
current-carrying capacity, but there are disruptive effect on memory.
Should be unloaded and loaded in the full cycle, ie, it is recommended
to fully discharge, and after unloading must charge the battery
immediately without leaving it for a long time in a discharged state.
NiMH batteries have a higher self-discharge over time and shorten the
life - on the other hand, they earn about 30% more capacity.
Blow back is a simulation system of the cocking lever - it imitates the work of it as the equivalent sharp. This system raises the realism and adds a lot more experience during shooting.
It is the spped of bb, while its leaving the innerbarrel of replica. This speed is measured in FPS (Feet Per Second).
1 FPS = 0,3 m/s
1 J = 99 m/s
1 J = 326,7 FPS
Indications v2, v3, v6 does not mean the level of advance, but only shape of gearbox skeleton which was used and selected by the manufacturer depending on the capabilities of the body of the replica. For example, a models of the M4/M16 family, MP5, have a v2 gearbox, while the AK family have gearbox v3.
Hop-Up system is used for overclocking bb during the shot (putting it in rotation), through which, it extends its flight path. Acting laws of physics make that bb lift up, while the gravitational force take it down. Appropriate adjustment of Hop-Up, will compensate for these two factors, which result in long and straight flight for longer distance and be greater focus shot (to improve accuracy).