For many years Airsofters dreamed of an electric tri-shot shotgun,
combining the benefits of semi and fully-automatic fire with the spread
of a tri-shot shotgun for true game-dominating firepower. Tokyo Marui
answered our prayers with the awesome AA-12. Now the CYMA SGR-12, sporting a new
gearbox type and a new triple HOP-up adjuster system is here to dominate the CQB airsoft fields.
Starting at the tip of the outer barrel we can find a cylindrical
muzzle device known as a “shotgun muzzle choke”, which allows the spread
pattern to be varied on a real shotgun shooting buckshot. The device on
the CM.102 does not function in the same way as the real steel firearm,
but is nonetheless a nice inclusion for added realism, and gives the
SGR-12 a completed look. The added perk of this muzzle device is the
noise it makes when the shotgun is fired! The choke gives a serious
booming muzzle report which is sure to make the enemy team think twice
before sticking their head out of cover! Both the muzzle device and
outer barrel of the CM.102 are constructed from aluminium, as one would
expect for a “full metal” AEG.Surrounding the barrel we can see the handguard, which is a single
piece with the receiver. This piece is constructed from aluminium and is
precisely machined and finished with a smooth matt black
anodization. This is known as a “monolithic” upper receiver and is a
preferable attribute due to the additional structural strength it
provides over a separate handguard and upper receiver. With a monolithic
upper receiver, you will never experience the pain of having your
handguard loosen up and rotate, and it will always sit straight and
true!
The handguard features an aggressively styled front end, together
with angled vent ports along either side which match the angle of the
front of the handguard. This gives the SGR a menacing look, and gives us
the feeling that this is the smooth and slick-looking AA-12’s evil
twin! The truth is the SGR-12 is considerably more advanced in
ergonomics than the AA-12, the design of which originated in the 1960s.
The SGR-12 sports modern handling and features, and is more like a
SCAR-H on steroids than the AA-12 when it comes to handling and
ergonomicsOn the top, bottom and either side of the handguard we are treated to
M-LOK negative space attachment slots which allow any M-LOK accessories
to be mounted, as well as 20mm Picatinny rail adapters for M-LOK. At
the 6 and 12 o’clock positions, there is a short length of 20mm Picatinny
rail machined into the monolithic upper, with the 6 o’clock rail
providing the perfect spot to mount a tactical flashlight, and the 12
o’clock rail providing a suitable mounting point for the included
flip-up front iron sight.
The mock ejection port can be found on the right side of the upper
receiver and is where we can find the triple HOP-up adjuster system. The
adjusters can be accessed by pulling the charging handle back whilst
you apply your adjustment. With the charging handle pulled rearwards you
will see three adjuster wheels, with recessed markings to indicate the
barrel each adjuster coincides with. The adjuster closest to the barrel
tip controls the HOP-up for the right side barrel, indicated with an
“R”, the adjuster in the centre operates the HOP-up of the uppermost
barrel (indicated with a “T”) and the final adjuster adjusts the left
side HOP-up and is indicated with a recessed “L”.The HOP-up system of the CM.102 SGR-12 operates differently than a
standard AEG, and not only offers adjustment for various BB weights but
the HOP-up of the left and right side barrels are set at an angle to
allow you to widen and reduce the spread of the 3 BBs the SGR unleashes
with every trigger pull. The top barrel HOP-up can be adjusted as normal
to extend the range, but the more adjustment applied to the side
barrels the greater the spread of your “shot” will be. This means that
rapidly moving targets are easier to hit, and you can get off the first
shot at close range safe in the knowledge that you are 3 times as likely
to land your shot, even if it was fired in haste without aiming
properly!The charging handle is located at the top left of the upper receiver,
similar to a SCAR rifle but does not use a spring to return so
following your adjustment you will need to push the charging handle
forward to return the mock bolt to its original position and conceal the
adjuster wheels. The charging handle also folds flat against the
receiver when not in use which reduces the chances of the charging
handle snagging on your gear and inhibiting your movement.
Moving down to the lower receiver we can find a familiar pistol grip
and fire selector location, taken from the well laid out M4/AR15
platform, meaning if you rock an M4 you will find the SGR-12 very easy
to adapt to. The pistol grip is a “Tango Down” style ergonomic grip,
which is known for its comfortable design and has found its way onto
many customised rifles used by special forces around the world. The fire
selector is located just above and includes safe, semi-automatic and
fully-automatic fire modes, with an ultra-short 45? throw between the
modes of fire. Each selector mode is marked with a recessed pictogram,
with a “0” to indicate the safe mode, a small cluster of dots
symbolising buckshot to indicate the semi-auto position, and a larger
cluster of dots to indicate the fully automatic position.The magazine release can be found in front of the trigger guard and
includes two paddles, one on either side to permit ambidextrous
operation. This mag release can either be depressed with the thumb as
you remove your mag, AK style, or pushed forwards with the trigger
finger as you might with an M4/AR15. The mag release is very well
positioned and marks the SGR-12 out as an advanced design with some
careful consideration given to ergonomics.
At the rear of the receiver, we can find a SCAR style sling
plate with loops on either side allowing for both left and right-handed
users to sling the SGR-12 with no additional parts needed. This sling
plate can be used either with a single point sling for more convenient
CQB carry, or a two-point sling for more easily slinging the SGR on your
back using the front sling point found on the left side of the
handguard. Both the front sling point and rear sling plate are
constructed from aluminium to provide the strength necessary to support
the weight of the shotgun whilst minimising excessive weight which
results from alloy parts.Following the receiver, we reach the stock of the SGR-12 which is a
fixed stock of a modern design, with a similar silhouette to the M4/AR15
crane stock but with a raised cheek piece for effective sight alignment
and comfort, and a thick rubberized butt pad to ensure the SGR-12 stays
tightly gripped into your shoulder in any weather condition, and either
with or without body armor.
Within the stock is where the battery compartment of the SGR-12 is
located, and it can be accessed by pushing the well-concealed release
button at the toe of the stock, after which the butt plate can be lifted
upwards and then pulled off to the rear. Inside you will find a Deans
battery connector to which you connect your battery. For the CM.102
SGR-12, we recommend an 11.1V LiPo battery
in stick configuration for a comfortable fit. During testing, we
discovered that the SGR-12 does not like 7.4V batteries due to the extra
power required to operate its larger and more complex gearbox so we
recommend an 11.1V to give it the oomph it needs. Battery space is very
limited due to the design of the battery compartment so we recommend a
PDW type stick battery of between 600 and 900mAh capacity. The unique operating system of this shotgun makes it God’s gift to
aggressive CQB players, and having three BBs per trigger pull increases
your hit probability considerably, and makes instinctive shooting that
much easier. You still need to aim with a tri-shot, contrary to popular
belief, but with an SGR in your hands, you will be that much more well-equipped to deal with quickly moving foes and targets that only present
themselves for a split second in a dynamic CQB environment. If you are
looking for a CQB tool to really clean up indoors you can’t do much
better than the CM.102 SGR-12 from CYMA!
*Not suitable for 7.4V batteries 11.1V LiPo only*
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Threading:
- 14mm CCW
Magazine Compatibility:
- CYMA SGR-12 AEG Magazines
Includes:
- x1 CYMA SGR-12 Airsoft Electric Shotgun (CM102)
- x1 CYMA SGR-12 AEG Magazine
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