Stu of Patrol Base reviews the Classic Army Knight Armament Stoner 96 Light Machine Gun (LMG), mentioning its impressive firepower and heavy, full-metal construction, which weighs in at approximately 4.8 kilos unloaded. He begins by detailing the front end, which features a standard birdcage flash hider with a 40mm counter-clockwise thread for accessories like tracer units. The gun includes fixed iron sights that can be easily removed if the user prefers to run optics.

A notable feature discussed is the somewhat complicated process of accessing the battery compartment located in the front rail system, which requires removing either the barrel assembly or multiple bolts. Moving to the main body, the rifle features a single-piece metal receiver, and opening the top cover reveals the adjustable hop-up wheel. Control-wise, the LMG is straightforward, operating only on a safe and fire selector, as it is designed for full-auto suppression.

The LMG showed remarkable performance consistency during chronometer testing, staying tightly between 347 and 349 FPS, making it a powerful platform that maximizes the legal limit for full-auto engagement. The review also notes the high-capacity, 1200-round magazine, which has a highly convenient feature: it allows the user to pour in additional BBs directly while the magazine remains attached to the gun, enabling continuous suppression on the field.