

- High-density polymer / Carbon Fibre
- Nebula programmable ETU inside
- The perfect base for a Speedsoft build
If you're a fast-moving, aggressive player looking for a primary to match, the Lancer Tactical X AirTac Customs Gen.3 CRBN M4 AEG is a fantastic choice. Made from robust high-density polymer, aluminium and real carbon fibre, this uniquely speedy platform combines Lancer's Gen.3 AEG internals with the AirTac CRBN AEG upper receiver, resulting in an ultra-light build ideal for competitive play.
Inside, the CRBN is based around a version 2 gearbox with 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm ball bearing bushings, a polymer piston with a steel tooth rack, a quick-change spring system and a powerful 19K RPM high-torque motor. The Zion Arms Nebula ETU also makes an appearance, adding programmable fire modes, including burst and binary trigger, to this super-slick, speed-optimised build.
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Delivery & Postage
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Estimates
Below are some rough postage prices for orders. Please note these are subject to change and are only a rough guide. For a more accurate postage estimate please use the Postage Calculator at the basket.
UK 3-5 day Standard
£6.95
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1-2 Working Day Dispatch UK mainland
£9.95
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Highlands / Islands
£24.99*
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Returns
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You can return any item for any reason whatsoever, even if you have just changed your mind, within 14 days of receipt of the order. This is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000.
For more information on returning products, and how to do it please visit our Returns Policy Page.
Description
Why you'll love it
- Tournament-optimised build - Low sightline & drop stock allow for intuitive snap shooting
- Ultra-low weight - At only 1.97KG, the CRBN M4 will never slow you down
- Tracer ready - CNC Aluminium barrel threading allows tracers to be fitted straight away
- M4/AR-15 AEG-compatible Grip & Stock - Customisation options are endless
- Nebula ETU & High-Torque motor inside - Rapid trigger response, binary trigger ready
- Distinctive Speedsoft aesthetic - The most accessible way to get speedy styling
Recommended Accessories
Tracer Units: Eshooter FLARE M Muzzle Flash Tracer | Acetech Bifrost Rainbow Tracer
Micro Red Dot Sights: Theta Optics Micro Red Dot | WADSN EFLX Mini Reflex | AIM-O SRO Reflex Sight
Platform Details
Starting at the front, we are treated to 14mm CCW male threading mounted to the front of the carbon-fibre tube handguard. This means you're ready to rock with a tracer unit for an instinct aiming edge. The threading itself is CNC machined from aluminium, keeping things light without compromising strength.
The handguard tube and upper receiver are made from real carbon-fibre, providing a high-speed look and ultra-low weight. The full build tips the scales at 1.96KG, but the front end is the lightest part, allowing you to rapidly snap-shoot at close range and steer the front end intuitively with practically no weight burden.
On top of the upper, the CRBN M4 features fibre-optic, light-enhancing open iron sights, fantastic sights for fast target acquisition with an edge in low-light environments. The sights are fast to align and easy to acquire, being slightly raised and paired with an adjustable drop stock so you'll always get a clear sight picture, regardless of your face protection choice.
At the front of the upper, we're treated to a short length of 20mm Picatinny rail, just the right amount to allow a Micro Red Dot sight to be fitted without increasing weight. Most Docter, RMR and T1/2-style sights will fit, but anything bigger may require a longer rail section. This isn't an issue for a Speedsoft build, as big, heavy optics will only slow you down!
On each side of the otherwise sleek, low-snag upper, we have dual HOP-up access windows, positioned perfectly for mid-game adjustment. Using a magwell grip position, the adjuster sits right beneath the thumb, whether you're left or right-handed. Turning the HOP-up adjuster allows you to tune backspin applied to your BBs, seeking the flattest possible trajectory.
Moving down to the lower receiver, we have a standard M4/AR-15 layout, with the well-placed controls which make the AR platform so well loved. The fire selector switch is on the left side, offering 3 fire modes: Safe, semi-automatic and fully automatic, with a 90-degree throw between each mode. The selector design is a standard Mil-Spec AR selector but is finished in a metallic colourway to match the carbon-fibre upper.
The pre-installed Nebula ETU also allows the selector to be programmed for burst modes of various durations and binary trigger, ideal for conserving ammo for long-duration outdoor games or cranking up trigger speed for competitive tournament play.
On the bottom of the receiver, we come to the trigger guard, an enlarged design to allow easy access to the trigger, even with full-finger gloves. The trigger itself is a flat design with a textured front face and finger ledge, a great design for pumping out rapid double taps.
The magazine release is on the right side, a standard AR-style push-through button which is easy to reach from a firing grip. Like the other controls, the mag release is finished in a metallic accent colour, tying together the distinctive Speedsoft look. On the centre left side of the receiver, we also have a dummy bolt lock/release button. In the CRBN, this is only for the look, as the advanced speed-optimised upper skips the dummy bolt, charging handle and ejection port to save weight.
The pistol grip is a modern, ergonomic design, the same grip type used on Lancer's other Gen.3 AEG platforms. This grip features crackle-textured panels on each side to improve traction, with a more vertical angle than other grips to improve comfort when shooting in compressed stances.
At the rear, the CRBN is equipped with a 6-position M4/AR-15 buffer tube mounted to an adjustable drop stock adapter. This means you can adjust the stock angle to allow for a clear sight picture when wearing full face protection, an ideal attribute for a Speedsoft build.
To adjust the drop adapter, loosen the bolt on the left side, set the stock to your angle of choice, then tighten the bolt down to secure. Regardless of whether you wear a mesh lower face shield or a full-size DYE mask, the drop stock provides plenty of adjustment for a comfortable head position when shooting and scanning for targets.
To adjust the stock itself, press the adjustment lever in the middle of the A-frame shape, and slide the stock into your chosen position. The buffer tube is made from aluminium alloy, offering 6 adjustment positions for the pre-installed A-frame-style stock, with a metallic finish to match the sharp look of the build overall.
Internals
Inside, the CRBN M4 is based around a version 2 gearbox, featuring Lancer Tactical's Gen.3 internals. This includes a reinforced alloy shell, 18:1 steel gears running on 8mm ball-bearing bushings, a quick-change spring guide for easy spring swaps and a potent 19K RPM high-torque motor to provide a competitive trigger response and impressive rate of fire.
Also inside is a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, offering enhanced accuracy despite the super-short barrel length. The Zion Arms Nebula ETU is the icing on the cake, providing programmable fire modes including semi-automatic only, burst modes of various durations and binary trigger, ideal for everything from strict CQB to outdoor skirmishes and ultra-competitive tournament games.
Features
- High-density polymer / Carbon Fibre build - Ultra-light, only 1.97KG!
- 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Superb accuracy potential
- 14mm CCW male-threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
- Genuine fibre-optic light-enhancing open iron sights - Low-profile sights, great for rapid aiming
- Authentic carbon fibre tube upper - Lightweight and minimalist, Speedsoft styling
- 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Super short rail, ideal for a micro red dot sight
- Ergonomic pistol grip - Set at a more vertical angle for comfort in compressed stances
- Enlarged trigger guard - Easy access to the trigger when wearing gloves
- Rotary HOP-up unit - Adjust the trajectory to tune for your chosen BB weight
- Dual HOP-up access windows - Super easy mid-game adjustments
- Flat speed trigger - Great for rapid semi-automatic fire
- Adjustable drop stock - Adjustable stock angle, allows clearance for full-face masks
- 6-Position M4/AR-15 buffer tube - Adjust the stock to suit your body type and playstyle
- A-frame sliding stock - QD sling sockets built-in, grippy rubber butt plate
- Rear-wired: Deans connector - Recommended battery: 11.1V 1100mAh LiPo
- Version 2 gearbox:
- 18:1 Steel gears
- 8mm Ball-bearing bushings
- Quick-change spring guide
- Polymer piston with steel teeth
- 19K High-torque motor
- Nebula programmable ETU
- Nebula ETU functions:
- Semi-auto only
- 2-round Burst
- 3-round Burst
- 4-round Burst
- 5-round Burst
- Binary Trigger
- Full Auto
- Zion Arms Nebula ETU - Programming Instructions
Package Includes
- Lancer Tactical X AirTac Customs Gen.3 CRBN M4 AEG
- 130rnd Mid-cap magazine
Specification
Battery Included | No |
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General
Platform Type | Assault Rifle |
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Over 18 | Yes |
Defence / UKARA Required | Yes, No, |
Prebuilt | Yes |
Included Items | Magazine |
Skill Level | Regular Player |
Warnings | Li-Po Li-Po - Never Leave Charging Unattended Li-Po - Only Use Approved Chargers Li-Po - Charge in a Fire Safe Area |
Testing
Testing Notes | Tested using 0.20g Delta Armory EAGLE BBs |
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Weight and Dimension
Weight (KG) | Approx.1.97KG |
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Construction
Primary Colour | Black, Matt Black, Red, Blue, Purple, Gold, |
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Construction | CNC Aluminium threads & sights. Steel body pins. High density polymer receiver, stock & pistol grip. Carbon Fibre handguard tube. Alloy buffer tube. |
Weapon Specific
Powered By | Electric |
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Platform | M4 / AR-15 / M16 |
Magazine Compatibility | M4/AR-15 AEG Magazines |
Fire modes | Safe Semi Automatic Full Automatic Programmable |
Safety Features | Trigger Lock |
Shooter Configuration | Right Handed |
Platform Configuration | Standard |
Platform Scale | 1:1 |
Suggested BB Weight | 0.25g |
Hop-Up
HOP-Up Adjuster Type | Rotary |
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HOP-Up Adjustment Location | Dual HOP-up access windows on the outer barrel. |
Furniture
Furniture |
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Rail System | 20mm Railed Receiver |
Stock Type | Sliding, Multi-Position, Adjustable Drop Stock, |
Sight Type | Light Enhancing Open Iron Sights |
Sling Options | Stock, QD, |
Barrel
Outer Barrel Thread Type | Male |
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Outer Barrel Thread Direction | CCW (Counter Clockwise) |
Outer Barrel Thread Size | 14mm |
Inner Barrel Diameter | 6.03mm |
Inner Barrel Length | 155mm |
Magazine Specific
Magazine Type | AEG, Medium Capacity, |
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Magazine BB Capacity | Approx.130Rounds |
Electric Gun Specific Information
Gearbox
Gearbox Version | V2Gearbox |
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Gearbox Wiring | Rear Wired |
Gearbox Quick Change Spring | Yes |
Gearbox Electronic Trigger | Yes |
Motor
Motor Type | Standard |
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Battery Specific
Battery Voltage | 11.1V |
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Battery Type | Li-Po |
Battery Connector | Deans |
Suggested Battery Configuration | Stick configuration |
Size guide
Joule Charts
Special Instructions
These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.
FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.
Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.
Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.
This table should be used for reference, and cannot be used to check one weight against another, as the weight of the BB affects the power.
In order to check if the BB can be used with your replica chronograph using the weight you wish to use and then compare it against the table.
Every time you change weights you will need to re-chrono and check against the table. This is not a conversion chart between weights.
Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.
| Velocity | BB Weight (Grams) | |||||||||
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| FPS | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.50 |
| 250 | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.87 | 0.93 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.25 | 1.31 | 1.45 |
| 260 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 1.13 | 1.26 | 1.35 | 1.41 | 1.57 |
| 270 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.22 | 1.35 | 1.46 | 1.52 | 1.69 |
| 280 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 1.31 | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.64 | 1.82 |
| 290 | 0.78 | 0.98 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.41 | 1.56 | 1.68 | 1.76 | 1.95 |
| 300 | 0.84 | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.51 | 1.67 | 1.80 | 1.88 | 2.09 |
| 310 | 0.89 | 1.12 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.43 | 1.61 | 1.79 | 1.92 | 2.01 | 2.23 |
| 320 | 0.95 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 1.43 | 1.52 | 1.71 | 1.90 | 2.05 | 2.14 | 2.38 |
| 325 | 0.98 | 1.23 | 1.37 | 1.47 | 1.57 | 1.77 | 1.96 | 2.11 | 2.21 | 2.45 |
| 328 | 1.00 | 1.25 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 2.15 | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| 330 | 1.01 | 1.26 | 1.42 | 1.52 | 1.62 | 1.82 | 2.02 | 2.18 | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| 335 | 1.04 | 1.30 | 1.46 | 1.56 | 1.67 | 1.88 | 2.09 | 2.24 | 2.35 | 2.61 |
| 340 | 1.07 | 1.34 | 1.50 | 1.61 | 1.72 | 1.93 | 2.15 | 2.31 | 2.42 | 2.68 |
| 345 | 1.11 | 1.38 | 1.55 | 1.66 | 1.77 | 1.99 | 2.21 | 2.38 | 2.49 | 2.76 |
| 350 | 1.14 | 1.42 | 1.59 | 1.71 | 1.82 | 2.05 | 2.28 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.85 |
| 355 | 1.17 | 1.46 | 1.64 | 1.76 | 1.87 | 2.11 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.93 |
| 360 | 1.20 | 1.51 | 1.69 | 1.81 | 1.93 | 2.17 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.71 | 3.01 |
Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.
| Velocity | BB Weight (Grams) | |||||||||
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| FPS | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.50 |
| 250 | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.87 | 0.93 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.25 | 1.31 | 1.45 |
| 260 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 1.13 | 1.26 | 1.35 | 1.41 | 1.57 |
| 270 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.22 | 1.35 | 1.46 | 1.52 | 1.69 |
| 280 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 1.31 | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.64 | 1.82 |
| 290 | 0.78 | 0.98 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.41 | 1.56 | 1.68 | 1.76 | 1.95 |
| 300 | 0.84 | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.51 | 1.67 | 1.80 | 1.88 | 2.09 |
| 310 | 0.89 | 1.12 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.43 | 1.61 | 1.79 | 1.92 | 2.01 | 2.23 |
| 320 | 0.95 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 1.43 | 1.52 | 1.71 | 1.90 | 2.05 | 2.14 | 2.38 |
| 330 | 1.01 | 1.26 | 1.42 | 1.52 | 1.62 | 1.82 | 2.02 | 2.18 | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| 340 | 1.07 | 1.34 | 1.50 | 1.61 | 1.72 | 1.93 | 2.15 | 2.31 | 2.42 | 2.68 |
| 350 | 1.14 | 1.42 | 1.59 | 1.71 | 1.82 | 2.05 | 2.28 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.85 |
| 360 | 1.20 | 1.51 | 1.69 | 1.81 | 1.93 | 2.17 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.71 | 3.01 |
| 370 | 1.27 | 1.59 | 1.78 | 1.91 | 2.03 | 2.29 | 2.54 | 2.73 | 2.86 | 3.18 |
| 380 | 1.34 | 1.68 | 1.88 | 2.01 | 2.15 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.88 | 3.02 | 3.35 |
| 390 | 1.41 | 1.77 | 1.98 | 2.12 | 2.26 | 2.54 | 2.83 | 3.04 | 3.18 | 3.53 |
| 400 | 1.49 | 1.86 | 2.08 | 2.23 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.97 | 3.20 | 3.34 | 3.72 |
| 410 | 1.56 | 1.95 | 2.19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.81 | 3.12 | 3.36 | 3.51 | 3.90 |
Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.
| Velocity | BB Weight (Grams) | |||||||||
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| FPS | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.50 |
| 250 | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.87 | 0.93 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.25 | 1.31 | 1.45 |
| 260 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 1.13 | 1.26 | 1.35 | 1.41 | 1.57 |
| 270 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.22 | 1.35 | 1.46 | 1.52 | 1.69 |
| 280 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 1.31 | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.64 | 1.82 |
| 290 | 0.78 | 0.98 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.41 | 1.56 | 1.68 | 1.76 | 1.95 |
| 300 | 0.84 | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.51 | 1.67 | 1.80 | 1.88 | 2.09 |
| 310 | 0.89 | 1.12 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.43 | 1.61 | 1.79 | 1.92 | 2.01 | 2.23 |
| 320 | 0.95 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 1.43 | 1.52 | 1.71 | 1.90 | 2.05 | 2.14 | 2.38 |
| 330 | 1.01 | 1.26 | 1.42 | 1.52 | 1.62 | 1.82 | 2.02 | 2.18 | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| 340 | 1.07 | 1.34 | 1.50 | 1.61 | 1.72 | 1.93 | 2.15 | 2.31 | 2.42 | 2.68 |
| 350 | 1.14 | 1.42 | 1.59 | 1.71 | 1.82 | 2.05 | 2.28 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.85 |
| 360 | 1.20 | 1.51 | 1.69 | 1.81 | 1.93 | 2.17 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.71 | 3.01 |
| 370 | 1.27 | 1.59 | 1.78 | 1.91 | 2.03 | 2.29 | 2.54 | 2.73 | 2.86 | 3.18 |
| 380 | 1.34 | 1.68 | 1.88 | 2.01 | 2.15 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.88 | 3.02 | 3.35 |
| 390 | 1.41 | 1.77 | 1.98 | 2.12 | 2.26 | 2.54 | 2.83 | 3.04 | 3.18 | 3.53 |
| 400 | 1.49 | 1.86 | 2.08 | 2.23 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.97 | 3.20 | 3.34 | 3.72 |
| 410 | 1.56 | 1.95 | 2.19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.81 | 3.12 | 3.36 | 3.51 | 3.90 |
| 420 | 1.64 | 2.05 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.95 | 3.28 | 3.52 | 3.69 | 4.10 |
| 430 | 1.72 | 2.15 | 2.40 | 2.58 | 2.75 | 3.09 | 3.44 | 3.69 | 3.86 | 4.29 |
| 440 | 1.80 | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.70 | 2.88 | 3.24 | 3.60 | 3.87 | 4.05 | 4.50 |
| 450 | 1.88 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.82 | 3.01 | 3.39 | 3.76 | 4.04 | 4.23 | 4.70 |
| 460 | 1.97 | 2.46 | 2.75 | 2.95 | 3.15 | 3.54 | 3.93 | 4.23 | 4.42 | 4.91 |
| 470 | 2.05 | 2.57 | 2.87 | 3.08 | 3.28 | 3.69 | 4.10 | 4.41 | 4.62 | 5.13 |
| 480 | 2.14 | 2.68 | 3.00 | 3.21 | 3.42 | 3.85 | 4.28 | 4.60 | 4.82 | 5.35 |
| 490 | 2.23 | 2.79 | 3.12 | 3.35 | 3.57 | 4.02 | 4.46 | 4.80 | 5.02 | 5.58 |
| 500 | 2.32 | 2.90 | 3.25 | 3.48 | 3.72 | 4.18 | 4.65 | 4.99 | 5.23 | 5.81 |
| 510 | 2.42 | 3.02 | 3.38 | 3.62 | 3.87 | 4.35 | 4.83 | 5.20 | 5.44 | 6.04 |















