Mach Sakai puts the The G&G L85A3 AEG through its paces. This is the classic British service weapon, shedding its tea-and-biscuits reputation for something much more reliable. According to him, this electric model features a sturdy metal build that feels substantial in the hands, weighing in at over 3.6kg. While it looks tough enough to survive a rainy day in the English countryside, the best feature is the updated electronic trigger system that allows for various firing modes, including three and five-round bursts.

Setting up the rifle is a almost like learning a secret handshake, as the pre-cocking feature requires a specific sequence of trigger pulls to activate. Once configured, the rifle provides a snappy response that makes every shot feel deliberate. The battery hides away in the grip, keeping the exterior sleek, and the addition of an auto-stop feature means the gun won't keep firing when the magazine is empty—saving you from the embarrassment of clicking at nothing during a match.

During testing, the rifle showed consistent velocity and impressive accuracy even with standard iron sights. The recoil sensation is modest but present, providing a little physical feedback to remind you that you aren't just holding a very expensive paperweight. For those who want the unique bullpup look of British engineering without the historical mechanical headaches this could be a good option, though you might still need a bit of patience to master all the beep-boop programming sounds.