SA-J73 Core AK Airsoft Rifle

Type: AEG Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Specna Arms.
Model: Core SA-J73
Materials: Fiberglass reenforced plastic and metal/aluminum.
Weight: 5.7 pounds (2.59 kg).
Total Length: 23.4 - 32.6 inches (594 - 828mm).
Barrel: 15.7 inch (399mm) inner 6.03mm tight bore barrel non-rifled.
Propulsion: AEG.
Action: Single action semi & full auto.
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: High cap 430 round magazine.
FPS: 370-380 fps with installed spring, included M90 spring will be lower fps.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Specna Arms Core SA-J73 AEG Airsoft Rifle is similar to a light single action trigger as essentially the trigger is non-mechanical, but rather it is more like an electrical on off switch. There is a little bit of take up with virtually no extra friction to let you know when the release is, with a bit of use you will figure out exactly when the trigger will release the action.

Accuracy: First up we loaded up a mag of .20 gram Airsoft BB’s and proceeded to shoot 5 rounds through our Chronograph to get a baseline average. Specna Arms claims around 370-380 fps using the preinstalled internal spring setup. We averaged 382 fps with our slowest shot recording 379 fps and our fastest shot hitting 383 fps. All of them really close in terms of velocity and right on the mark of the claimed 370-380 fps using .20 gram Airsoft BB’s. With the Velocity Test in the bag, we moved on to our Accuracy Test for the Specna Arms Core SA-J73 AEG Airsoft Rifle where we first shot 10 rounds in semi auto to see how tight of a grouping we could get, and then we also finished up the rest of the partially full magazine in full auto to see if that grouping opened up a bit with a lot more rounds and a bit of full auto rocking around. For our 10 shot semi auto grouping we did get around a 1 to 1.5 inch spread, and notably all 10 shots hit the bullseye with no sight adjustments out of the box. Unleashing the Specna Arms Core SA-J73 in full auto, the group did spread out just a little bit to around 3 inches or so, but again right on top of the bullseye for the most part. Very impressive results for sure!

Build Quality: One thing we can say, is no matter if you get the Core or Edge version of the Specna Arms AEG Air Rifles, you are getting extremely good value for your money, and neither one is going to have any low quality parts in it. Even the lower cost Core Series will have fiber glass reenforced plastic and metal parts along with a metal gearbox and virtually almost the same build as the more premium and higher priced Edge Series. You will get upgrades in the Edge Series like an aluminum receiver and buffer tube, a GATE X-ASR Mosfet, upgraded Gearboes, and an additional magazine.

Realism: The Specna Arms Core SA-J73 AEG Airsoft Rifle is based on the AK platform with a bit of a more modern look to it which includes a synthetic folding stock, a sight mounting system and a more modern magazine design. The Specna Arms Core SA-J73 AEG has lots of metal parts in it and has a good overall weight and feel to it which make is not too heavy or too light in my opinion. Our Canada version even come with a black flash hider rather than orange one which helps with realism.

Pros:

• Very affordable price ($200 at time of video), yet very high quality product for what you pay.
• Quality components throughout both the Core and Edge series.
• Precision barrel internal 6.03mm diameter.
• ESA™ quick spring change system makes spring changes quick and easy.
• Comes with two springs for potential indoor and outdoor usage.
• Plastic parts are fiberglass reinforced making them very durable.
• Rear sight is adjustable on the fly for elevation.
• No orange tips on our Canada Store versions.
• Side mounting option for an optical or red dot sight system.
• Metal V3 Gearboxes with metal gears and mostly all metal parts inside.
• Decent amount of space for a battery.
• Weight is about perfect, may actually too heavy with metal receiver?

Cons:

• Plastic receiver.
• Need to remove dust cover and use a screwdriver to adjust the hop-up.
• No battery or charger included.

Comments: The Specna Arms Core SA-J73 AEG Airsoft Rifle for right around $200 is not what we would expect for such a lower priced more entry level Airsoft Rifle. The build quality and components in this Airsoft Rifle are not budget by any means and when you hold it, it feels like a very high quality product. Sure you don’t get a battery or charger with it which you often find bundled with lower cost Airsoft Rifles, but generally these batteries and chargers are extremely entry level and will require upgrading almost immediately. So do yourself a favor and invest in a good battery setup if you do not already have one. If you’re in the market for an AK based AEG Airsoft Rifle and have a limited budget but still want a decent product, then we would recommend the Specna Arms Core SA-J73 AEG Airsoft Rifle for sure.

Buy the magazine: SPS1112.

Buy the compatible battery and charger.