Born out of British desperation during World War II, the Sten submachine gun was the ultimate "budget" firearm. After realizing they were hopelessly outgunned by German MP40s and couldn't afford enough fancy American Thompsons, the British military decided to build a gun that essentially looked like a DIY plumbing project. Named after its creators and the Enfield factory, the Sten was made from simple metal pipes and industrial springs.
For World War II airsofters, reenactors and collectors, the AGM STEN MKII AEG is a good option and GM Tatico takes a look at one in this video. The AGM MkII STEN (AGM058) is a full metal, fully upgradeable AEG submachine gun, replicating the iconic WWII British STEN. Featuring a reinforced metal gearbox, detachable magazine, and FPS range of 300-350.
If you prefer an AEG instead of a GBB for a Sten airsoft version, AGM has a version available. Tom's Airsoft Channel checks out the AGM Sten MKII AEG that has been configured to meet German regulations... "The replica is almost entirely made of metal and has a slightly modified V7 gearbox. Since this weapon could only shoot continuous fire in the original, it is only logical that we have to operate it with 0.5 joules.
Waiting for the Sten MKII Gas Blowback SMG from North East Airsoft? It looks like it is in Japan as Mach Sakai was able to do a review with one. We have seen this up close and personal and the details are really good. Now, players are just waiting for its wide availability and they will have to settle watching this video review if they still want to part with their money to get one.
GHK Airsoft, a company more known for its gas blowback airsoft guns, does miniatures as well. Evike Extended, a new Evike.com YouTube Channel features the GHK 1/2 Scale Sten MKII Miniature Model Gun. It is very detailed and comes with dummy bullets. The magazine works and can be manually cycled, chambering and ejecting the rounds.
Bennett does a video converting the AGM Sten MKII into an MP28 in his kitchen workshop... "Part one/introduction to my AGM Sten MKII to MP28 build, I understand I'm not the first one to do this conversion but still, enjoy the video and the build. Like, Comment, and Subscribe. If you have any suggestions for the build I'd be happy to hear them."
