AR-15 Airsoft Replicas

Historical presentation of the AR-15

The AR-15 is a lightweight, air-cooled, 5.56mm caliber rifle. It was produced in many different versions, including many variants with a selective and semi-automatic fire mode. But regardless of the model, the AR-15 is made largely with an alloy of aluminum and synthetic materials.

It should be noted that the AR-15 was first built by ArmaLite as a small-caliber rifle for the United States Armed Forces. Due to some financial issues, ArmaLite sold the AR-15 concept to firearms manufacturer Colt. After some modifications made by Colt, the new rifle was later renamed M16. This semi-automatic version began to be sold in 1963. Although the "AR-15" name remains a trademark of Colt, variants of this weapon are made, modified, and sold by independent manufacturers.

AR-15 style rifles are notably considered the most beloved and controversial rifles in the United States. Indeed, AR-15s are the most widely used weapons in mass killings in the United States.

Specificities of the AR-15 Airsoft

The AR-15 Airsoft Replica is made with a combination of metal and plastic parts, powered by a 7.2 volt NiMH rechargeable battery and features two firing modes (manual and automatic). This airsoft rifle is composed of an aluminum barrel. As we indicated at the beginning, the entire frame is made of metal, while the handle and the stock are made of polymer. The adjustable buttstock can be retracted so that it can be handled in places and situations where a long rifle can be a bit cumbersome. Besides the fact that the receiver is removable, you can also mount tactical accessories on the Picatinny rails on the front of the weapon. You can even attach four different accessories at the same time.

It should be noted that AR-15 airsoft rifles were among the first weapons of this type in the mid-2000s.

What are the different AR-15 replicas available on Phénix Airsoft?

On Phenix airsoft, there are more than forty AR-15 airsoft replicas, including ARES, Cyma, ICS, G&G, and King Arms brand models.

ARES replicas

In the Phenix airsoft catalog, there are many AR-15 airsoft variants, including the M4 Amoeba "Octarms". This is a variant with a black finish that is 820mm long if the retractable stock is fully extended and weighs 2.4kg. It has a long axis motor that deploys a power of 1 joule. We also advise you to take a look at the M4 Amoeba M4 CCR Tactical and its desert finish. This model is much shorter, being only 600mm long with the stock unfolded. It weighs around 2 kg and has a magazine with a capacity of 300 balls.

Cyma replicas

Cyma models of the AR-15 airsoft are also numerous on Phenix airsoft. We find in particular the M4 RIS Fiber Nylon. This is a model with a black finish. This variant is 800 mm long and 880 mm with the stock unfolded for a weight of 2.4 kg. In terms of performance, the M4 RIS Fiber Nylon has a power of 1.4 joules. Also found on Phenix airsoft, the M4 SD Tactical model which benefits from a desert finish, has a length of 785 mm with the stock unfolded and a weight of 1.9 kg. Moreover, despite a fairly low weight, the M4 SD Tactique is powerful.

The different mechanisms that are offered on the client's site

All AR-15 replicas available on Phenix airsoft are equipped with an electric operating mechanism.