Conquer Airsoft shares what he thinks of plunking money into the Tokyo Marui SGR-12 is a massive electric airsoft shotgun that looks like it was borrowed from a science fiction movie set. It tips the scales at over four kilograms, which is essentially like carrying a small, angry toddler around the battlefield. This tri-shot beast features three separate barrels and three adjustable hop-ups, allowing you to fine-tune your shower of plastic pellets. It even has a smart internal system that throws a tantrum with a warning alarm if you try to plug in a battery that is too powerful for its delicate electronics.

While the build quality is sturdy, using it in an actual game seems to be a test of physical endurance. The gearbox is a unique piece of engineering tucked away in the fixed stock, making the whole setup quite long and unadjustable. The reviewer noted that while the range is decent, the projectiles travel with the leisurely pace of a person heading to work on a Monday morning. It is so slow that opponents have enough time to see the shot coming, contemplate their life choices, and duck behind cover before the pellets arrive.

In the end, he says that this isn't a tool for a beginner or someone looking for a practical primary weapon. It is more of a high-end collector's item or a once-a-year showpiece for special events where you want to intimidate people with a 3,000-round drum magazine. Maintenance is a potential nightmare since almost every part is proprietary, meaning if something snaps, you might be waiting a long time for a replacement from Japan. It is a beautiful, heavy, and slightly impractical hammer that is better suited for hanging on a wall than for a long day of sprinting through the woods.