CLASSIC ARMY SPORTLINE M15A4 CARBINE REVIEW 

Spartan Imports is pleased to offer a first detailed look at the Sportline M15A4 Carbine. The Sportline series is the latest addition to the Classic Army family of high quality automatic electric guns, and consists of a lineup of budget-minded, lower priced models for the entry level player. Very few features have been compromised in this exciting new line as the Sportline series still maintains Classic Army’s famed reputation for durability and quality.

Features:

- Sportline Version with a high quality ABS plastic body
- Easy Disassembly Body
- Licensed ARMALITE Logo
- High Torque High Speed Motor
- Metal Barrel, Flash Hider, Side Front Sling Mount, and Front Sight
- Precision Quality Metal Gearbox
- Precision Cut Metal Gear Set
- Metal Hi-Cap Magazine (300Rd)
- Fully Functioning Collapsing Rear Stock
- Metal Working Cocking Handle and Bolt Cover
- Removable Carry Handle with Metal Rear Sight
- One Piece Metal Barrel

Specifications

- Weight: 2350g
- Gun Length: 757-838mm
- Barrel Length: 363mm
- Inner Barrel Diameter: 6.08mm
- Muzzle Velocity: 320-350fps with 0.20g bb’s
- Suggested Retail Price: $159.99 (Actual Market Price May Vary)

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The initial Sportline model is the M15A4 Carbine (SP001P). Feature-rich, the Sportline M15A4 Carbine comes with a 300 round high capacity magazine, five position collapsing stock, detachable carry handle, side sling mount, and adjustable front and rear sights.

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The charging handle and ejection port cover are fully functional: pulling the handle back opens the ejection port cover. The Sportline is fully compatible with all Classic Army parts and accessories including rail systems, handguard sets, and metal bodies.

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The Sportline M15A4 Carbine features a plastic body bearing the familiar Armalite logo molded into the body. Despite the plastic body, the gun weighs in at 5.15 pounds empty. By comparison, the full metal Classic Army M15A4 Carbine weighs 5.65 pounds. The Sportline features a metal stock tube and one piece metal barrel. The upper and lower parts of the plastic body fit together snugly and are designed for quick takedown. Simply removing the front body pin allows the upper receiver to slide forward off the lower body.

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The internals of the gun shows the highest quality craftsmanship for such a low priced AEG. A one piece hop-up unit is used to ensure consistent and reliable feeding, and newly designed motor comes standard in the Sportline guns with a high rate of fire. The entire gearbox has been re-engineered from the ground up, utilizing brand new molds for all of the components. This results in a tighter fitting, better performing AEG.

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The Sportline Carbine shoots amazingly well. Both Spartan Imports and Classic Army have comprehensively torture tested numerous samples for literally tens of thousands of shots each using a wide array of BB brands. The Sportline series performed flawlessly. The samples tested averaged 325 fps with 0.20g Toytec BBs. BBs sailed straight for 160 feet, a pleasant surprise to us as we expected an effective range of only about 120 feet or so.

Without a doubt, Classic Army has produced a winner with the Sportline M15A4 Carbine. The appearance of the gun and the internal reliability makes this one highly desirable gun. A Suggested Retail Price of $159.99 makes the Sportline M15A4 Carbine an incredible buy for the money. (Actual market price may vary.) The Sportline M15A4 Carbine will be available at all Authorized Classic Army Retailers in late November, 2007.