Umarex G36KV GBB Airsoft Rifle (0-1-F) (by VFC)

Introduced in 1997, the G36K (K--Kurz "Short") is a carbine variant of the original full-size G36 with a shorter rail, an open-type flash hider, a shorter forend, and a bottom rail. The carbine's barrel lacks the ability to launch rifle grenades and does not support a bayonet. The weapon retains compatibility with the AG36 grenade launcher. The G36Ks in service with German special forces are issued with a 100-round C-Mag drum. The G36K has multiple slight variations with one including a 3x scope/carry handle attached to the top, while another only includes iron sights and a rail. The G36K is used by various military, law enforcement, and special forces around the world and is only made more popular with the platform's modernization. The G36KV in particular is basically the export variant of the G36K, with the only difference being that the G36KV uses the same iron sights and picatinny rail found on the G36V and is missing the 2-round burst firing mode. With full licensing from H&K, Umarex (Elite Force) proudly adorns this weapon platform with all the proper correct markings.

For those who has never heard of Umarex (Elite Force), they are known to make realistic and high-performing Airsoft guns. Their gas blowback technology is some of the most realistic on the Airsoft market, creating various gas blowback Airsoft guns.

*For the purpose of this video, the Umarex G36KV has the same internal system (Except barrel and forend length) as the VFC G36C GBBR.*

The Umarex (Elite Force) G36KV Airsoft gas blowback rifle by VFC is a beautifully designed rifle with an entire polymer body designed to be robust for extended use. The fire and safety selector is ambidextrous and has controls on both sides of the receiver which is the same design as the original G3 selector. The selector settings are marked with symbols representing firing modes, consisting of safe, semi, and full auto. The stock too is multi-functional. Its ability to fold to the side shortens the weapon's overall length for use in tight areas. The rifle can also still fire while the stock is folded. The Umarex (Elite Force) G36KV Airsoft rifle incorporates holes where assembly pins can be retained safely during weapon cleaning or maintenance to avoid lost of vital pins. The rifle also has a metal 14mm CCW flash hider. The flash hider is locked on tight, so removing it may require a tool. The bolt release is very interesting as the bolt release lever is located next to the trigger. So when you reinsert your loaded magazine, simply push down on this lever to send the bolt back to battery, which makes reloads faster than say, the bolt release on an M4/AR platform. There are also a few sling points on the rifle, two on the front and one on the gun's stock. You will need a hook-style sling to be able to use the sling mounts on this G36KV.

Adding accessories to your Airsoft G36KV is very simple. You have a Picatinny rail up top so you can mount optics or a laser device, or if you want, you can attach additional Picatinny rails to the sides and bottom of the handguard (These are not included with the Umarex G36KV set and are sold separately). To secure the Picatinny rail to your handguard, you have to line the hole on the Picatinny rail and screw them into the corresponding holes on the handguard, and then you can mount a flashlight, foregrip, or laser device to the side or underneath the handguard.\

The charging handle on this G36KV Airsoft rifle is of a unique design. the handle sits flush under the Picatinny rail allowing for it not to get in the way during firearm operation. To charge the bolt, you need to pull the tab towards the end of the rifle to either left or right side, then pull back and let go. To lock the bolt to the rear, reinsert an empty magazine and pull the charging handle back to initiate bolt lock or manually push up on the bolt release lever next to the trigger while pulling back on the charging handle. Doing one of these two methods will lock back the bolt.

The hop-up can be adjusted by locking back the bolt and finding the hop-up adjuster under the pull tab of the charging handle. This adjustment style is new to the VFC G36 GBB Series because it is a slide adjustment system instead of a wheel dial that usually requires a tool to actuate. Sliding the adjuster forward adds more hop; sliding it back decreases the hop, simple as it can get.

The VFC G36 Series airsoft magazine is particularly remarkable on this gun, being made out of high-quality plastic and is made to last extended use. The first thing you notice about this magazine is the dummy rounds inside, which look fantastic even for being fake / dummy rounds. Also, like on the real HK G36, you can stack your magazines side by side with the notches on the magazine acting like a mag clamp, so in theory, if you wanted to stack ten mags tougher, you can! However, keep in mind that these tabs can hinder you while looking for a mag pouch, so keep that in mind. Filling the magazine with gas is simple. The gas valve is located at the top of the mag. Holding the magazine facing downwards, fill the magazine for seven seconds. We find that this is the perfect amount of time to get the right amount of gas in the magazine.

The blowback on the Umarex (Elite Force) G36KV airsoft rifle is one of the best for the airsoft G36 GBBRs out there. It is crisp and snappy and really packs a punch with every shot. When the trigger is pulled, it does not feel sluggish as its cycle rate is relatively high, so you can quickly get shots off on semi. On full auto, it's even better. When you mix the high cycle rate with the recoil, it is just a joy to shoot.

Taking apart this rifle is pretty simple. However, we always recommend that you err on the side of caution or hand it to a gunsmith to fix or clean your rifle if you are new to GBBRs. The takedown pins are located to the left and right of the fire selector. Removing these pins will allow you to remove the lower receiver to see the trigger box. Likewise, the pin on the handguard (just under the front sight) will allow you to remove the handguard and get better access to the flash hider.

The Umarex (Elite Force) G36KV airsoft rifle is one of the best gas blowback guns on the market, and we might even say that this replica would be an ideal choice to simulate a genuine H&K G36KV for training or theatrical purposes. The high cycle rate and reliable performance make the airsoft G36KV rifle by Umarex (Elite Force) quite the shooter and is bound to be a conversation starter at any Airsoft field or event.

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Magazine Compatibility:

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• x1 Umarex G36KV GBB Airsoft Rifle (0-1-F) (by VFC)
• x1 G36 GBB Magazine
• x1 User Manual
• x1 Speed Loader