Airsoft Mike unboxes the updated S&T AGM MG42 that has traded its old cardboard box for a semi-hard carrying case. This metal behemoth features a real wood stock and an anti-aircraft sight that adds a touch of historical flair. Whilst the manual apparently treats the assembly of certain parts like a classified secret, the host manages to piece it together, noting that the external build quality holds its own even when compared to the real steel version.

The setup involves wrestling with a drum magazine that requires its own battery supply and a feeding tube that looks a bit like a loose spaghetti noodle. After some tinkering, the S&T AGM MG42 proves it can cycle through BBs with a consistent output, though the rate of fire is more of a steady jog than a frantic sprint. The host even tests its effectiveness as a makeshift office tool by using it to "shred" a document, confirming that it is quite proficient at turning paper into confetti.

Planned future upgrades include a weathering process, which is essentially a polite way of saying he intends to scratch and scuff the pristine wood stock to make it look like it has actually seen a battlefield. Despite the lack of a quick-change barrel system, the replica is deemed a solid choice for enthusiasts and amateur filmmakers alike. It seems the only thing it can't do is provide a silent way to clear out a room, but then again, nobody buys an MG42 to be quiet.