Highlander Airsoft checks another 416-style AEG from East Crane, the E&C SMR16 7" CQB Gen 4 AEG. This has the ECEC System which is what they call its quick spring change system. This AEG is also is fully compatible with LiPo 7.4V / 11.1V and LiFe 6.6V / 9.9V batteries.

A look at the updated SMR16 and MK18 as well as the Honey Badger S-AEGs available at Begadi by Reapers Airsoft... "Hello gentlemen, this video is once again about E&C, the SMR16 and MK18 models are now available in the 3rd version at Begadi. I would also like to briefly provide you with some information about the Honey Badger in terms of battery and motor."

If indeed the E&C SMR16 is better than the HK416 AEG from VFC, then it also means it gives better value for the money. Q-Airsoft does a review of the AEG in this video... "Moin folks, in this video we see whether the new E&C SMR16 is any good and whether it is suitable for beginners - have fun!"

Highlander Airsoft reviews another AEG available at Begadi, the E&C SMR16 10.5" S-AEG with the Begadi CORE EFCS. A full metal AEG with ambidextrous controls, this AEG has a Ventilated CNC aluminum piston head with ball bearing, CNC cylinder head made of brass with two O-rings and a large Sorbo Pad, and the piston has 15 teeth.

A comprehensive look at the E&C SMR16 S-AEG which is a HK416A5 AEG with Geisselle handguard by Reapers Airsoft. Available at Begadi, this comes with the Begadi CORE EFC System MOSFET... "Hello everyone, in this video we take a look at the new E&C SMR16 S-AEG models (similar to HK 416 A5) with Geissele forend in RAL 8000."