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[mimesis]

If you watched any of the video coverage of the 2012 Shot Show, you probably saw the Umarex booth with the new 416s and 417 that were announced. So here it is, on the way. Not cheap!

http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?products_id=10167

It being airsoft, they've gone with the 12" barrel version; I can only hope and plea (anyone listening?) that they'll follow up with the 16".

[Atsalakotos]

+1 on the 16" one.
There is also a GBBR HK417 model in the VFC Catalog!

Edited by Atsalakotos, 25 February 2012 - 02:14 PM.

[Shardik]

FOUR ONE SEVEN!!!

*runs around in circles*

[spetsnazdave87]

Hell. Yes.

[Forti]

~Radical~

[aznriptide859]

Definitely want the longer version over the short version.

[fiddlesticks4220]

Not Cheap? IDK how long you have been playing airsoft, but it is pretty high quality VFC and only 489 dollars. A few years ago, even coming close to that would be past the 1k mark. I mean, the only way to make a gun like that cheaper is to cut quality.

[validtumoralarm]

Now we need the 416C.

[LordElpus]

After all, most stores were selling the orginal VFC HK416s for arounf the £350-£400 mark and alot of those had faulty wiring and subpar gearboxes. Get what you pay for right

Will most likely still buy one, but not until 4-5 months after european release to make sure i'm not buying a paperweight.

[IEAirsoft]

The release dates for the AEG versions in Europe are Fall 2012 for 416C, May 2012 for 416CQB, and May 2012 for 417D.
The release dates for the GBBr versions are Spring 2012 for 417D, Summer 2012 for 416C, and the 416CQB is available now.

The HK417D will have another barrel released for it sometime in June 2012. This will presumably be a 16" version but there's no official info on it, I doubt they will increase the RIS length unless they go to 20".
The HK416 will not be available in any other barrel length other than the standard, 275mm inner barrel for HK416CQB & 380mm for HK416D.

The HK417D will only use proprietary VFC magazines, only the mid-capacity and upcoming high capacity VFC magazines, designed specifically for the VFC417D, will work. In fact, aside from designing a whole new magazine, VFC had to create a longer magazine well which pushes the location of the piston back considerably, giving the VFC HK417D a substantially longer inner barrel length.
The HK416 AEG uses standard M-4 type magazines, therefore it should, although not confirmed by Umarex, accept all standard M4 type magazines including STANAG magazines, Magpul PTS EMAGs, and Magpul PTS PMAGs*

The AEG versions of the 416 and 417 will have authentic H&K stocks and pistol grips as found on the GBB versions. Umarex offers spare parts for all of their replicas, therefore it is very likely that the authentic HK stocks and pistol grips will become available as spare parts for those who have already purchased a VFC HK416CQB AEG.

Edited by IEAirsoft, 25 February 2012 - 08:05 PM.

[Forti]

Finding mag pouches for these monsters is going to be fun.

[Shardik]

Standard 7.62 mag pouches will work surely?

[gijohn2]

Im going to get saving for this

[EngageNZL]

If I ever find the time and money to get back into Airsoft in a major way, HK417 is definitely going to be my weapon of choice. GBBR Version probably, depending on how I feel about them at the time and the reviews they get of course

[mimesis]

ASGI pic:



H&K real steel:



hmmmmm.....

[aznriptide859]

I just noticed...no *suitcasey* Umarex or 6mm trades (unless that marking right above the pistol grip on the right side is one...).

Umarex you're doing something right...sort of. NOW DO THE 16" VERSION!

[bladerunner168]

$500 for the gun plus another $150 for spare mags.......this or TM SCAR-H?

[Dreamer777]

$500 for the gun plus another $150 for spare mags.......this or TM SCAR-H?

This, since it already is something you dont see everyday and because it can use a fair amount of standard parts.
Plus, its German, the While i love the orginal black rifle as much as the next guy..this just looks the sex.

[IEAirsoft]

_{Can't recall who said it but I read that the mags will be similar to G3 so these pouches should fit the bill nicely: http://www.uktactical.com/acatalog/Elite_Ops_SR25-_M14-G3_Open_Mag_Pouch.html}

Edited by IEAirsoft, 28 February 2012 - 12:00 AM.

[appslapp]

the hk417 mags are allmost as fat as a 50 cal...they are a lot bigger then a G3 mag