Tokyo Marui is gearing up to release its latest AEG. The company showed its prototype off at the yearly Japan Hobbyshow. The Type 89 5.56mm rifle is used by the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force. This new airsoft includes the version 8 gearbox and will actually have a working burst function – it will be able to fire 3 shot bursts!! It weights a hefty 3.7kg and excitingly this gun, a first for a Tokyo Marui, will feature a metal receiver!
Most airsoft users in the States will have not of heard of the Type 89, but predictions are that it will be a huge hit. The unbelievable news about this Tokyo Marui airsoft is that the Type 89 will be made of metal! How exciting is that! The upper/lower receiver, barrel, bi pod, and everything like the real life gun is made out of metal! The trademarks and other markings on the weapon are identically the same as the real gun which makes the Tokyo Marui Type 89 an awesome replica.
Now let’s get down to the mechanics. The Tokyo Marui will include the following fire settings; Safe, Semi, 3 Round Burst and Full. To support this new exciting 3 round burst feature Tokyo Marui has implemented the use of the EG1000BT motor.
At the time of writing Tokyo Marui has not released a date for it’s Type 89 but on the grapevine it is said to be around July, which is really close! The Type 89 will have a recommended retail price of $448; making it the most expensive Tokyo Marui gun to date. However the Type 89 is sure to please.
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