The Hk G36C (C for “Compact”) is a compact variant
and a further development of the G36K. It has a shorter barrel than the G36K
and a four-prong open-type flash hider or a birdcage-type flash hider. The
extremely short barrel forced designers to move the gas block closer to the
muzzle end and reduce the length of the gas piston operating rod. The handguard
and stock were also shortened, and the fixed carry handle (with optics) was
replaced with a carrying handle with an integrated MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail.
The G36C was developed and produced in January 2001. The G36C is used by
various military and law enforcement, for example, the German military or the
UK Metropolitan Police in London (See Picture below). With full licensing from
H&K, Umarex (Elite Force) proudly adorns this weapon with all the proper
markings.
For those who 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.
The Umarex (Elite Force) G36C 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 in firing modes,
consisting of safe, semi, two-round burst, 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 with the stock
collapsed. The Umarex (Elite Force) G36C airsoft rifle incorporates holes where assembly pins can be placed during
weapon cleaning or maintenance to avoid getting lost easily. The G36C 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 on this airsoft G36C.
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 forward,
making reloads faster than, say, on an M4 rifle. 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 on this G36C.
Adding accessories to your airsoft G36C is very easy. You have a Picatinny rail on top so you can mount optics or a laser device, or if you want,
you can attach Picatinny rails to the side and bottom of the handguard (These
are not included with the Umarex (Elite Force) G36C airsoft rifle 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 G36C airsoft rifle has a unique design. The
handle sits flush under the Picatinny rail allowing for it not to get in the
way. To charge the handle, you need to pull the tab towards the end of the
rifle either to the left or right, then pull back and let go. To lock the bolt
to the rear, insert an empty magazine and pull the charging handle back or 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 your bolt.
The hop-up can be adjusted by locking back the bolt and
finding the hop-up adjuster under the pull tab on your charging handle. This
style is new to the VFC G36 airsoft system because it is a slide adjustment instead of
a wheel or hop-up that requires a tool. Sliding the adjuster forward adds more
hop; sliding it back decreases the hop.
The G36C 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 magazine’s 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) G36C 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) G36C 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 G36C for training or theatrical purposes.
The high cycle rate and reliable performance make the airsoft G36C 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:
- Umarex (Elite Force) By VFC G36 V2 Series Airsoft Magazines
Includes:
- x1 Umarex G36C Airsoft GBBR New Version (0-1-2-F) (by VFC)
- x1 Umarex (Elite Force) By VFC G36 V2 Magazine
- x1 User Manual
- x1 Speed Loader
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