Endorsed By The N.Y. Recon Marines June 5, 2007 Article featured in www.Laroysairsoft.com
Reviewer: NYRECONMARINE FOUNDER United States
The UTG Shadow OPS Sniper Rifle is by far the best choice for both value and performance in a sniper system. In trials conducted by the N.Y. Recon Marines Sniper Unit we found the features and performance by far equal if not better than such brands as the MARUZEN Type 96 Est. $375.00 & Tanaka Works M-700 AICS Est. $ 475.00 . The UTG Shadow OPS Sniper is a Type-96 clone however unlike the TANAKA that uses gas and can develop problems in cold weather, the UTG does not...It's heavy spring belts out 460fps out of the box...loaded with goodies...metal barrel, adj. hop up and picatinny mounting rail system. Also included is a speed loader and spare magazine...and it gets better also included is a bi-pod that adds that true MIL-SIM look to a fine weapon platform. We used this with a UTG 4X32 Range Estimating scope item# SCP-432AOMDTS availiable at LaRoy's Airsoft. This system is so choice....Save your $$$$ you will not be disapointed.... In OP PILOT DOWN I loaned this to a friend and he was quite impressed...with it's reach.. After all it's currently in use by the NY Recon Marines Sniper Unit.

As an add on to this topic, I am researching upgrade concepts. In one project, the change out of the plastic trigger assembly for a CNC machined box. Also the change out of the barrel for a DB custom. I hope to feature this in an upgrade article with a detailed video to help you with your upgrade.

At www.laroysairsoft.com take a look at the UTG sniper....system Maybe out of stock but email them and send a deposit they will get it for you. Also check-out the A&K Box mag under $30.00 +s/h. What a bargin...