Yesterday, Airsoft Megastore sent us news that their AMS Custom Gun Builder 2.0 with even more features, including the ability to put together a custom Gas Blowback Rifle. The Custom Builder 1.0 which was launched in February 2015, and to the surprise of the company, it quickly took off as they sold out their M4 parts and accessories and most of the AK parts and accessories that the Gun Builder used to put together a custom gun where all the parts selected by customers all fit even if done at the click of the mouse button.

According to Ross Collins of Airsoft Megastore, the Custom Gun Builder Web application is an ongoing in-house project of the company. It is built from scratch by their team of developers based on the idea of the product and marketing team that it could help drive sales by giving their customers a more unique online shopping experience.

While the Custom Gun Builder makes it easy for the airsoft shopper to put together a custom airsoft gun, it was no joke for the in-house team to put it together. Just imagine going over all the parts and accessories that the customers will need to select; they have to make sure that each works and fits perfectly on their desired build. There will always be compatibility issues since manufacturers usually release parts and accessories that will fit certain brands, but will not always be 100% compatible with other manufacturer's products. Such a job of sorting through all those items and build an online interactive shopping tool that actually works seamlessly is a massive achievement.

The AMS Custom Gun Builder 1.0 was generally a  "Build Your Own M4 or AK AEG" system. With Version 2.0  it has become a much more refined system. Apart from introducing for the very first time the ability to put together a custom airsoft gas blowback rifle, they increased the number of types of AEGs and GBBs that can be put together, rather than putting them generically as "M4" or "AK".  You can build a Carbine such as an M4 or M16 Rifle, or you can go for a more compact CQB-R or PDW (No AK gas blowbacks yet). It's actually easier to build a custom airsoft gun with Version 2.0 even if there are more choices, and that includes the accessories and consumables such as slings, rifle bags, BBs, Gas, etc..

Selection of parts is easier too. If you think that a part or accessory does not give the look you need, then you can easily remove that part and choose a new one, or you can start all over again if you are not satisfied with your choices overall. You can take your time building, making it a very personal shopping experience and you will appreciate that what you will receive once the package is delivered is according your selection.

Speaking of delivery, the custom gun doesn't get shipped at once if you want the Airsoft Megastore tech to put the custom gun together, which is another cost option. You can select the "AMS Tech Service" which gets you a 45-day warranty on parts or defects for US$9.99 or the "AMS Weapon Shield & Tech Service" for US$19.99 and a 180-day warranty. Both services will take around 5 to 7 days before your custom gun gets shipped to you. But if you think you can put all the parts together, then for no additional tech cost, you can have the parts and accessories that you have ordered shipped to you within 2 to 3 business days.

Even with the Airsoft Megastore Custom Gun Builder 2.0 already out, the AMS team knows that the job is not over yet. They are now planning on another version that will take in other weapon builds though they would prefer that customers would contact them to give their recommendations and ideas on how to improve the Custom Gun Builder further.

If you do have suggestions, feel free to contact them on YouTube or at their Facebook Page. After all, they take inspiration on building a better Custom Gun Builder by your constant patronage of their onlien store.