ICS Airsoft - High Quality Airsoft Guns

ICS Airsoft Article by: OnTarget Airsoft

Considered by airsoft enthusiasts as one of the "Top 3" airsoft brands (TM, CA, ICS), the Taiwanese airsoft manufacturer I Chih Shivan Enterprise (ICS) has been producing high-end airsoft guns since 1983. Their objective is creating high quality products at affordable prices while keeping the user in mind. They produce a full line of spare and upgrade airsoft parts, making an ICS Airsoft gun something you can easily use and maintain for a lifetime. ICS offers some great MOD5, M4, AK, SIG, and L85 series Airsoft guns. Their realism and quality construction make ICS airsoft guns veritable works of art, and true innovations in the airsoft world.

What makes an ICS Airsoft gun so great? The list is long, but we will cover the most important aspects of the ICS product line in this airsoft article.

One thing you notice on an ICS airsoft gun is the extreme attention to detail. The majority of the ICS airsoft guns are metal, but they do make some great ABS plastic versions too. The bodies on all ICS guns are tight with little or no wobble. Seams are almost non-existent. ICS also built a lot of great features into their airsoft guns. For example, the MOD5 series has the ambidextrous fire selector, allowing for left-hand or right-hand ease of use. They even take special care on the metal welds, which are clean and professional. The materials they use are of the highest quality - no cheap pot metal on ICS guns. A few of the AK series guns even use real wood in the stock. The exterior of their guns are so durable that many law enforcement and Military agencies use these guns for hardcore, rugged training.

This is where ICS earns it's place in the "Top 3" of airsoft manufacturers. ICS makes use of metal internals whenever possible. The gearboxes are well designed version 2 & 3 type (depending on the airsoft model). ICS makes use of reinforced metal gearboxes with steel gears and steel/silicone bushings. This ensures the highest durability and life span for an airsoft gearbox. Every ICS gun comes standard with their highly-regarded Turbo 3000 motor. The turbo 3000 provides high torque and long lasting efficiency. It can easily handle up to an M180 spring without difficulty. Spinning up to 23300 R.P.M (using 8.4V battery) and producing Maximum Torque:3875 kg/cm, the ICS turbo 3000 makes a great aftermarket upgrade for any metal gearbox airsoft gun. Besides gearbox and motor, ICS makes use of a few other great internal features. ICS uses 16 gauge wiring, high quality switches and silver soldering techniques. This results in clean, reliable electrical connections and fire selector switches that stand up to abuse. Additionally, disassembly of ICS airsoft guns is very easy, making maintenance and upgrades a snap. ICS also uses a unique heat sink mount for their motors which provides more efficient operation and easy motor height adjustment. All ICS guns have adjustable Hop-up for maximum range on the skirmish field.

This is another area where ICS Airsoft guns excel. The tightbore design (6.04mm Brass barrels) ensures accuracy at all ranges. ICS guns shoot stock at 290-310 FPS (w/.2g airsoft BBs & depending on model) and rates of fire vary by gun (8-15 rounds per second). Springs can be easily upgraded for higher muzzle velocities. ICS Airsoft guns are very balanced and as close in feel to real guns as you can get! Magazines are all hi-capacity wind up type. Airsoft BB Capacity varies by gun type. ICS Guns also employ unique technologies not seen in other airsoft guns. The M4 series has a functioning forward assist lever that actually takes tension off the spring when not in use (most guns require you to shoot a few rounds in semi-auto to remove spring tension, something easily forgotten). The new L85 sports adjustable spring strength is a new concept in airsoft technology.

ICS provides a wide array of spare parts for all their airsoft guns. Your airsoft retailer can get you anything from a rear sight assembly to a new gearbox. Additionally, most aftermarket TM and CA parts/accessories are compatible with ICS airsoft guns. You can swap stocks, fore grips and all sorts of accessories on ICS Airsoft guns. If you don't like the collapsible stock on your MOD5-S6, change it out with an optional fixed stock. The metal rails included on most of the M4, AK, Sig, and L85 models allow you to equip your airsoft gun with laser sights, scopes, and tactical flashlights. ICS Airsoft guns grow with your airsoft skill level and skirmish needs.

If you are an intermediate to advanced airsoft player and you are ready to take the next step to high performance airsoft guns, consider an ICS Airsoft gun. An ICS product is an airsoft gun that you can rely on in any skirmish type and under the worst conditions. ICS Airsoft guns do not disappoint.