Russiann airsoft retailer has this to say about the VFC AKS-74N AEG that they have in stock... "Vega Force Company made a great steel pressed receiver, to express the fine texture of AK-74 series with realistic CED Electric Coating. It is really sturdy and lightweight.

Most probably this is the Platinum Gen 2 E&L Airsoft AKS-74N AEG that gets reviewed by Airsoft Action TV together with a special guest. The E&L Airsoft AK series are sought after as they have a closer resemblance to the real deal AK as some external parts can be interchanged with the real steel version and at the same time it has proven itself durable... "This week our guest YouTube channel The English Kiwi reviews the E&L AKS-74N Airsoft Gun."

Hyperdouraku reviews the AKS-74N AEG by a relatively new brand in airsoft, E&L Airsoft, and not only is it being promoted in Japan, but also in Europe nowadays with good reviews about the build quality. In the review text, we noticed about the quality to that of Norinco, the main firearms supplier of the Chinese PLA. And there's another airsoft company which has a relationship with Norinco, and that is Real Sword.