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[uscmCorps]

So it looks like a couple of the retailers have started listing this (eHobbyAsia being one of them).

Dynamic Tactical (DYTac) recently informed me about their new PEQ-15 replica.

[uscmCorps]

And some comparison pics to a Vanaras PEQ-15 in Tan:







It's designed with both battery case and functional laser pointer in mind.

Here's what DYTac had to say about their PEQ-15 replica (corrected for grammar to make more sense):

Our version has a FDE (dark tan) main body and black straps and covers. These aesthetics choices were made as they are the same details and colorations as featured on the real PEQ-15 we had in hand.

Regarding the externals, our version is the “high power” version just as used by some USMC, (some people have commented that that PEQ-15 is an old version, while others have said that is the "issue" version ... but that cant be confirmed). There are some externals differences from both the VFC and Vanaras PEQ-15s as those are the regular (more common) version (some people have said that is the newest version and yet others have said that is the civilian version ... but can't be confirmed either).

There's more, but I've been asked to keep it to myself for now. I should receive my sample this week. It's clearly not a recast of the Vanaras or VFC version as there are surface details and shapes that significantly differ from previous replicas. Also, some details/parts that are separate pieces on the real PEQ-15, and are cast into the VFC and Vanaras version, are separate pieces in the new DYTac version. Personally, I'm not crazy about the two tone color of the DYTac unit as I prefer the all Tan look that I've gotten used to seeing. I've asked DYTac to consider making an all Tan/FDE version as I believe that's what most buyers would be more interested in. Fingers crossed that that'll happen.

[pforcerecon]

Very very nice Corps..I gotta say especially with the fact that it has a laser installation in mind concept, and with the holes already there, I'm sure someone with the ability would be able to mod it for such a purpose. Perhaps not with all 3 but mainly one IR function on it.

Hopefully soon G&P jump on the wagon and get things started with a more functional peq-15 rather than just a battery box. Although I have to say if I was to definately go for a peq-15 look..I'd have to honestly say now that this one would be it, or the VFC, but after reading a few posts in that section, its debatable.

[Hispeed1]

Thanks for the info and work man. For now, the Vanaras is ok for me as a replica. The VFC version has a bit more detail on the front face of the PEQ-15 and they used rubber straps for the front unlike the Vanaras version. Please keep us all updated.

[tomo]

nice comparison photo's - do you know how the Dytac version opens up?

[Roecar]

Yea wasn't too clear with my reading but did they say it is laser mod-able or they will be selling it with a laser?

[medic23]

Full FDE would be better the 2 tone does not fully depict the awesomeness of the PEQ15, i especially like the full markings; Issue PEQ15

[apmaman]

All these versions and yet none come with a laser already installed? Comeon! someones gotta put one out sonner or later.

[AnakChan]

That's not true, Pro Arms has a laser installed...see http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...howtopic=163162

Anyhow, just picked up my sample and here are some initial pics of the Dytac one in comparison to the King Arms version. In terms of design, very different and closer to the RS one that medic23 has put up (except for the colour combo) :-






I can't write a review yet as I've just got it for the past 30 mins and I promised my team members that I'd do a joint review with them. But I can answer some of the questions above :-

tomo: there are 3 hex screws in the front to open up the Dytac PEQ15
Roecar: doesn't come with laser at the moment. Dunno about future.

A little info, the selector does turn like the VFC one but the fire button is solid (unlike the King Arms one which is "rubbery"). The screw at the back which actually unscrews as shown by uscmCorps is actually metal.

Unfortunately I don't think the King Arms 11.1V will fit in the Dytac PEQ.

[chris u'5]

Wow!
The KA version is quite oversized isn't it? I didn't realise it was that bad!
I wonder if the KA version that comes without a battery is smaller? I doubt it though.

Edited by chris u'5, 17 March 2009 - 01:53 PM.

[chris u'5]

Soz!
Double post.

Edited by chris u'5, 17 March 2009 - 01:54 PM.

[tomo]

All these versions and yet none come with a laser already installed? Comeon! someones gotta put one out sonner or later.

ebaybanned do one

[tomo]

tomo: there are 3 hex screws in the front to open up the Dytac PEQ15

thanks for the info mate. Is there any chance you can take a photo of the inside? I've managed to fit a 7.4v 2000mah battery into the Vaneras model (with some dremmeling!) so I'm hoping I can do the same with the Dytec one.

[pforcerecon]

Still awaiting for G&P to surprise us with a more 1:1 scale replica of this thing. Medic, nice photos you got there, very detailed, especially with the color and the way its all done.

@tomo, as appealing as the ebaybanned one looks, I wonder how in spec it might be with the RS version. Decisions decisions damn't!

Edit: @ Medic...issued Peq-15 to you?...or pics you found? I just had to ask brotha. =D

Edited by pforcerecon, 17 March 2009 - 02:08 PM.

[medic23]

its the Issue one on my M4

[pforcerecon]

Very very nice. Any chance you can show a few snap shots of the IR function whenever you get a chance? If not then no worries man

[PlasticMag]

eBB = VFC copy, looks like.

[medic23]

i got mission tomorrow will take pics

[pforcerecon]

Awesome, thanks for taking the time to do that medic23, really appreciate it.

[Roecar]

IF they put a green laser I'm sold for who ever makes it first