The Gear Locker reviews the EMG M16A2 airsoft rifle, which he purchased for $280. Whilst the rifle features a good aluminum body and metal barrel, he says that it has notable external flaws, primarily the "auto" marking on the receiver instead of the correct "burst" function for the A2 model. The plastic handguard also feels cheap, leading to some initial disappointment in the gun's realism.

Despite the external shortcomings, the rifle performs well internally, featuring the new e-shooter MOSFET that provides snappy trigger response and adjustable precocking. It chronos at a field-legal 400 FPS with a .20g BB. He demonstrates how to significantly improve the realism by swapping out the orange flash hider and installing genuine surplus USGI handguards.