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kaiu · February 19th, 2012, 11:45

G&G G980 (Kar98k) - Photo Review

Comes with the following:
- 500 G&G 0.3g BBs
- 1 Kar98k Sling (G&G Trades on the sling)
- 1 Magazine

Random Specs:
Weight: 7.4 lbs
Weight of Mag: 1.6 lbs
Dimensions of the BB loading part of the mag: 5 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm
(IT SHOULD FIT in Kar98k pouches, fits in my Pioneer pouches that hold the Kar98k clips)

Part Pricing/Sourcing:
G&G Kar98k cocking hammer Full Steel: $30.35 USD (EMS Shipping to Toronto: $14.28 USD)
http://www.bbdragon.com.tw/product_i...oducts_id/3143

BB loading part of the mag: $20 USD (EMS Shipping for 5 to Toronto: $18.96 USD)
Direct from G&G

8 Gram CO2 Cartridges: Various Prices (Total Including UPS Express Shipping from BC to Toronto: $59 USD) <- I bought 100 units.
http://stores.ebay.ca/co2n20suppliesico

Front Sight Region
It came slightly damaged and scratched because the package was unfortunately dinged pretty bad at the corner where this was located. Essentially the fake cleaning rod is slightly bent outwards. According to the disassembly in the manual, it can be taken out, so I will try straightening it later.

There is some wobble on the rear sight if that matters to some people, safety wobbles, but works...

Trades & Wood Quality
The trades, you guys can decide for yourself, however, the wood feels REALLY nice. Unfortunately, like another review, the wood DOES scratch pretty easy... Not sure if anyone who works with wood has any suggestions?

Don't expect real steel quality obviously though.

Current Issue
The cocking hammer is ALREADY wearing down after less than 50 shots, and it is NOT steel.

THANKFULLY there is a steel replacement already available, and it is on it's way.

The following two pictures show the wear.

Magazine Issue
Obviously the real one uses clips, but then this is airsoft.

Unfortunately, there seems to be some quality control issues. My second magazine currently has a really big problem in regards to the CO2 cartridge NOT coming out.
Another review shows the same problem, and his solution was to drill a hole in the cartridge, and use a screw to pull it out...

Ignore the red text! It is just user error... CO2, make sure you COMPLETELY EMPTY it, even if it's not enough to to do anything... I think this little bit of air left can still inflate your cartridge when trying to remove it. The other problem is ALWAYS make sure the blue rubber/silicone thing inside is sitting properly inside the magazine beside the valve the pokes the hole into the cartridge as this also got stuck to the CO2 mag at an angle making the cartridge stuck.

The Blue silicone/rubber thing is there to serve as a padding for your cartridge as well as preventing air from leaking inside the magazine. Not glued very well, but no big deal, since I've tried a few mags without it glued back in and it causes no problem.

There are FPS issues that make it un-gameable until further notice... Will try other cartridges, and it may be some other issue with the export versions?

On the other note, BB loader section of the mag can easily be changed with a push of a button... They will definitely fit a Kar98k pouch.

I have just been made aware of a possible mod for the mags to lower the FPS, which I will try later to see haha... I slightly damaged the outer ring of the screw area on the mag trying to force the CO2 cartridge out T.T

The majority of the metal on the mag DEFINITELY seems to be pot metal, but it's only function imo is to add weight to the mag anyways... Only the BB loading thing, and I guess the internal valves/stuff inside are steel. Wrench on the bb loader sucks imo, and you might as well just get a multi-tool pocket wrench thing instead since it would be less awkward removing the screw anyways.

February 19th, 2012, 11:45	#1
kaiu Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	G&G Kar98k (G980) G&G G980 (Kar98k) - Photo Review Comes with the following: - 500 G&G 0.3g BBs - 1 Kar98k Sling (G&G Trades on the sling) - 1 Magazine Random Specs: Weight: 7.4 lbs Weight of Mag: 1.6 lbs Dimensions of the BB loading part of the mag: 5 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm (IT SHOULD FIT in Kar98k pouches, fits in my Pioneer pouches that hold the Kar98k clips) Part Pricing/Sourcing: G&G Kar98k cocking hammer Full Steel: $30.35 USD (EMS Shipping to Toronto: $14.28 USD) http://www.bbdragon.com.tw/product_i...oducts_id/3143 BB loading part of the mag: $20 USD (EMS Shipping for 5 to Toronto: $18.96 USD) Direct from G&G 8 Gram CO2 Cartridges: Various Prices (Total Including UPS Express Shipping from BC to Toronto: $59 USD) <- I bought 100 units. http://stores.ebay.ca/co2n20suppliesico Front Sight Region It came slightly damaged and scratched because the package was unfortunately dinged pretty bad at the corner where this was located. Essentially the fake cleaning rod is slightly bent outwards. According to the disassembly in the manual, it can be taken out, so I will try straightening it later. There is some wobble on the rear sight if that matters to some people, safety wobbles, but works... Trades & Wood Quality The trades, you guys can decide for yourself, however, the wood feels REALLY nice. Unfortunately, like another review, the wood DOES scratch pretty easy... Not sure if anyone who works with wood has any suggestions? Don't expect real steel quality obviously though. Current Issue The cocking hammer is ALREADY wearing down after less than 50 shots, and it is NOT steel. THANKFULLY there is a steel replacement already available, and it is on it's way. The following two pictures show the wear. Magazine Issue Obviously the real one uses clips, but then this is airsoft. Unfortunately, there seems to be some quality control issues. My second magazine currently has a really big problem in regards to the CO2 cartridge NOT coming out. Another review shows the same problem, and his solution was to drill a hole in the cartridge, and use a screw to pull it out... Ignore the red text! It is just user error... CO2, make sure you COMPLETELY EMPTY it, even if it's not enough to to do anything... I think this little bit of air left can still inflate your cartridge when trying to remove it. The other problem is ALWAYS make sure the blue rubber/silicone thing inside is sitting properly inside the magazine beside the valve the pokes the hole into the cartridge as this also got stuck to the CO2 mag at an angle making the cartridge stuck. The Blue silicone/rubber thing is there to serve as a padding for your cartridge as well as preventing air from leaking inside the magazine. Not glued very well, but no big deal, since I've tried a few mags without it glued back in and it causes no problem. There are FPS issues that make it un-gameable until further notice... Will try other cartridges, and it may be some other issue with the export versions? On the other note, BB loader section of the mag can easily be changed with a push of a button... They will definitely fit a Kar98k pouch. I have just been made aware of a possible mod for the mags to lower the FPS, which I will try later to see haha... I slightly damaged the outer ring of the screw area on the mag trying to force the CO2 cartridge out T.T The majority of the metal on the mag DEFINITELY seems to be pot metal, but it's only function imo is to add weight to the mag anyways... Only the BB loading thing, and I guess the internal valves/stuff inside are steel. Wrench on the bb loader sucks imo, and you might as well just get a multi-tool pocket wrench thing instead since it would be less awkward removing the screw anyways. Last edited by kaiu; February 20th, 2012 at 16:53..