Tokyo Marui Model 93R Raffica AEP

Starting at the front, we can find a brutal-looking compensated outer barrel protruding from the front of the detailed mock slide. The comp is a big part of the realistic Raffica look, but if you're willing to give it up, you can swap out the slide for the TM 20mm Picatinny Railed Slide / Silencer Adapter for 93R AEP to add a 14mm CCW male-compatible tracer unit or suppressor.

Moving rearwards, we come to the slide itself, made from ABS polymer with a high-quality finish. On each side, we have markings which pay tribute to those of the real thing, but steer clear of any potential licensing issues. The rear of the slide features mock serrations,  a moulded-in mock extractor and a movable mock hammer to complete the look.

On the top of the slide, the 93R features fixed open iron sights with red dots for indexing, great sights for fast target acquisition. If you prefer an optic, you can mount one using the previously mentioned 20mm Picatinny railed slide/silencer adapter combo, which is available separately.

Moving down to the frame, we can take note of the folding foregrip, a massive part of the iconic Raffica aesthetic, used to control recoil and muzzle rise in the real steel. The grip can be deployed by simply pulling it down, and the correct technique is to run your thumb through the trigger guard for a secure grip. If you need a tactical flashlight for dark CQB sites, you can swap the grip out for the TM 20mm Picatinny Frame Rail to allow for it.

Following the foregrip, we come to the enlarged trigger guard, providing plenty of space for full-finger gloves and easy access to the trigger. The trigger is a curved design, just like the real thing, keeping the visuals authentic across the piece. The magazine release is on the left side, just behind the trigger, a simple push-through button which is easy to use and fast to reach from a firing grip.

On the left side of the frame, we have a mix of dummy and functional controls. At the front, we have the slide release catch, which allows the slide to be removed to access the battery compartment. To remove the slide, hold the button on the right side down, and rotate the catch clockwise by approximately 20 degrees. With this done, lift the slide off, and you're inside.

The battery cradle is below the barrel, and your battery needs to be inserted from the right side. Align the AEP connector with the battery mount and slide it in diagonally until firm. We recommend a 7.4V 680mAh LiPo in AEP configuration for a spritely trigger and a satisfying rate of fire. To remove your battery, press the flag on the left side to push the battery out of its mount.

Behind the battery removal assist flag, you'll find the HOP-up adjustment dial, allowing you to tune the amount of backspin applied to your BBs for a flat trajectory with your chosen ammo weight. The AEP HOP-up design is known to be extremely effective, and while this is a relatively low FPS platform, you'll be surprised with how far your BBs fly when the HOP-up is perfectly tuned.

Following the disassembly catch, you'll find a dummy slide lock lever which matches the real thing perfectly. Like the other functional and dummy controls, the slide lock is made from alloy with a contrasting gunmetal grey finish, which makes the details pop and avoids the telltale signs of a replica. 

Behind the dummy slide lock, we have the fire selector switch, a two-position switch which provides full auto in the horizontal position and semi-auto when pushed upwards. Each fire mode is indicated with recessed dots finished with white enamel, just like the real Raffica. Behind the fire selector, we have the safety catch, a textured lever which locks the trigger when pushed down to cover the red enamel dot.

Features

• ABS Polymer build - Alloy trim parts
• Compensated outer barrel - Aggressive Raffica looks
• Open iron sights - Simple fixed combat sights, easy and fast to align
• Integrated folding foregrip - Completes the iconic look and provides an extra point of control
• Split-style slide - Perfectly matches the real 93R Raffica
• Two-position fire selector switch - Semi-auto & full-auto fire modes
• Manual safety catch - On the left side, push down to lock the trigger
• Open iron sights - Red dots for indexing, faster to align than normal open sights
• Textured grip panels - Diamond checkering, just like the real 93R
• Push-button magazine release - On the left side
• Lanyard loop - On the bottom rear of the grip; keep your pistol tethered to your belt
• Top-wired: AEP battery connector inside the slide - Recommended battery: 7.4V 680mAh LiPo
• Compatible with TM 93R AEP magazines

Package Includes

• Tokyo Marui Model 93R Raffica AEP
  • 40rnd Low-cap magazine