The G&G CM16 Combat Machine Raider line is G&G’s best selling line of beginner AEG on the market, and it has been that way for good reasons. The CM16 Raider comes in 2 different variations: long barrel for outdoor and short barrel for indoor. As far as color goes, the CM16 also comes in black or tan.

From the front of the gun, the CM16 Raider comes with a standard birdcage orange flash hider; there are aftermarket silencers that can be fitted over this style orange flash hider. The front sight is a standard M16 triangle sight that is adjustable for elevation. On the bottom of the triangle sight is a sling mount for 2 point slings. The outer barrel is made of aluminum and is 8.5 inches. Covering the outer barrel is a 7” quad rail system that provides plenty of rail spaces for accessories such as grip, flashlight, laser, or PEQ box. The rail system is made of durable polymer which also keeps the weight down. The body is made of the same polymer material as the rail system. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation, it is also removable if another sighting system such as red dot sight or scope is preferred. The dust cover on the CM16 series can be easily pried open to access the hop up unit, otherwise the dust cover will stay close as the default position to prevent any unwanted debris from entering the hop up or the gearbox. All CM16 Raider AEG have a sling adapter on the right side, and a comfortable 6 position retractable crane stock. The battery housing is located inside the crane stock, and the space inside the stock can accommodate a 9.6V NiMH Nunchuck battery.

The gearbox is a full metal V2 gearbox that is reinforced for longevity and durability. It comes with a heat treated gear set stronger than some factory gear sets. The G&G gearbox is compatible with an extensive variety of aftermarket replacement or upgrade parts. Based on the gearbox specs, it is recommended to use this rifle with a 9.6v NiMH battery or a 7.4v Lipo battery. 11.1v Lipo batteries are more powerful and can be used to power the rifle to achieve a higher rate of fire and crispier trigger response but at the cost of a higher rate of wear and tear on the rifle. All CM16 Raider AEG comes with the same hop up and barrel set up: aluminum inner barrel, plastic hop up and cold resistance green bucking. Just like the gear box, all major components listed above can be replaced or upgraded with aftermarket parts to achieve better accuracy. There is a wide array of aftermarket parts to choose from

The Feet Per Second (FPS) for the CM16 Raider S is around 330-340. The Feet Per Second (FPS) for the CM16 Raider L shoots around 380-400 fps. The rate of fire is respectable at 15- 16 rounds per second.

The combo version of the CM16 Raider comes with the AEG itself, smart charger, 9.6V NiMH Nunchuck battery, and 450 rounds hi-cap magazine.  The CM16 Raider series of AEG is a great beginner option for anyone who’s looking to start airsofting, and the CM16 Raider S is great for any close quarter environment due to its lightweight yet durable external materials, short barrel, and reliable internal, or G&G Combat Machine CM16 Raider L is great for any outdoor field games because it shoots within the recommended FPS for outdoor games plus it is lightweight yet durable external materials, long barrel, and reliable internals.

In conclusion, weather you are a beginner getting into the sport of airsoft, or a advance player looking to add another rifle to their arsenal The G&G CM16 Raider line is the best bet for your money