EMG Noveske N4 Ghetto Blaster 9 MWS Gen3 Gas Blowback Airsoft Rifle with Retractable PDW Stock in Desert Tan (G102B)

EMG Noveske N4 Ghetto Blaster 9 MWS Gen3 Gas Blowback Airsoft Rifle with Retractable PDW Stock in Desert Tan (G102B)

The EMG Noveske N4 Ghetto Blaster 9 MWS Gen3 Gas Blowback Airsoft Rifle takes the familiar AR-15 layout, chops away the unnecessary bulk and gives the whole package a distinctive Noveske personality. Made by Double Eagle under EMG's official Noveske licensing, the G102B-TAN combines a compact front end, retractable PDW-style stock and FDE/tan finish with an MWS-style gas blowback system. At only 600mm long, this is an airsoft gun that feels immediately at home around doorways, barricades and tight CQB environments. Short, chunky and full of character.

Starting at the front, the N4 uses a compact M-LOK handguard that keeps the profile slim and comfortable in the support hand. M-LOK attachment points give you plenty of freedom to add compatible grips, lights and other accessories without turning the rifle into a cheese grater covered in unused rail. The short handguard and barrel arrangement also make this gas blowback airsoft assault rifle very easy to manoeuvre. Anyone who has tried swinging a full-length rifle around a cramped indoor site will understand the appeal straight away. This feels considerably less like steering a broom handle through a doorway.

The exterior construction uses a mixture of aluminium, steel and ABS components, with the full metal receiver providing the reassuring solidity you want from a premium GBB rifle. At approximately 2530g, there is enough weight to give the rifle convincing presence without making it unnecessarily cumbersome. The licensed Noveske and EMG exterior detailing adds another layer of authenticity, while an individual serial number is a neat finishing touch. The Ghetto Blaster proportions also help it stand apart from the endless sea of conventional M4-style airsoft rifles. Put it on a rack and you're unlikely to mistake it for anything else.

Where the G102B really starts getting interesting is inside. Double Eagle has equipped this version with an MWS-style gas blowback system and Z-System bolt-lock arrangement. Pull the trigger and you're getting a cycling bolt, audible mechanical action and a proper kick against the shoulder rather than the comparatively smooth operation of an Airsoft AEG. Run the 35-round magazine empty and the bolt locks back, so reloads involve inserting another magazine and operating the bolt release before getting back into the fight. It's wonderfully involving. Ever found yourself performing reload drills at home because a GBBR is sitting within arm's reach? Yeah, this is that sort of airsoft rifle.

The supplied aluminium gas magazine carries 35 BBs, giving the N4 a more realistic approach to ammunition management than the high-capacity magazines commonly associated with electric assault rifles. Semi-automatic and full-auto firing modes are available, although that lower capacity naturally encourages a little more trigger discipline. Pick the shot, move, reload, repeat. In practical use that's a large part of the charm of a gas blowback rifle; operating the gun becomes part of the experience rather than simply holding the trigger until something happens.

Accuracy is supported by an adjustable hop-up unit paired with a 229mm long, 6.03mm diameter inner barrel. Despite the compact dimensions, there's still a useful barrel setup tucked inside the front end, allowing the hop to be tuned around your preferred BB weight. The listed muzzle velocity is approximately 350 FPS when tested using 0.20g BBs, with listed muzzle energy at 1.14 joules. As with any gas powered airsoft gun, actual performance can change according to gas pressure, ambient temperature, magazine temperature and ammunition weight. A warm magazine on a summer afternoon can behave rather differently from one that's been sitting around on a chilly January morning, so chrono testing before play is always sensible.

The retractable PDW stock is another big part of what gives the Ghetto Blaster its compact personality. It keeps the rear of the rifle tidy and complements the shortened front end nicely, resulting in a platform that feels quick to bring up and easy to keep close to the body. The 600mm overall length makes the G102B particularly appealing as a CQB airsoft rifle, but the adjustable hop and tight-bore inner barrel mean there's no reason to think of it purely as an indoor toy. Set it up properly and you've got a compact platform that can comfortably stretch its legs when the site opens up.

One thing worth knowing before setting up the rifle is that sights are not supplied in the box. For many players that won't be much of an issue, particularly if there's already a favourite red dot or set of iron sights lurking in the kit bag, but new players should factor an appropriate sighting solution into their setup. In many ways, that's part of the fun. The uncluttered Noveske platform gives you a solid starting point for building the rifle around your own preferences rather than paying for sights you might immediately remove.

For players looking for a compact gas blowback airsoft rifle with proper mechanical feedback, licensed Noveske styling and MWS-style internals, the EMG Noveske N4 Ghetto Blaster 9 Gen3 G102B offers a very distinctive package. Its combination of a 2.53kg weight, 35-round gas magazine, retractable PDW stock and punchy blowback action gives it a completely different personality from a conventional Airsoft AEG. There's something satisfying about feeling the action cycle, seeing the bolt lock back and knowing it's time for another magazine. Compact, responsive and a little bit rowdy – rather fitting for something called the Ghetto Blaster.

Highlights

• Fully licensed Noveske N4 Gen3 Ghetto Blaster design 
• Made by Double Eagle under EMG and Noveske licensing
• MWS-style gas blowback system with Z-System bolt lock
• Compact M-LOK handguard for compatible accessories
• Retractable PDW-style stock and compact 600mm overall length
• Full metal receiver with aluminium, steel and ABS construction
• Adjustable hop-up with 6.03mm inner barrel
• 35-round aluminium gas magazine
• Semi-automatic and full-auto firing modes
• Bolt locks back when the magazine is empty
• Individual serial number
• Distinctive FDE / Desert Tan finish

What's Included

• EMG Noveske N4 Ghetto Blaster 9 MWS Gen3 GBBR 
• 35-round aluminium gas magazine
• Individual serial number
• Please note: sights are not included

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Double Eagle
• Product code: G102B-TAN
• Platform: Noveske N4 / AR-15-style gas blowback rifle
• Colour: FDE / Desert Tan
• Power source: Gas
• Blowback: Yes
• Operating system: MWS-style gas blowback system with Z-System bolt lock
• Firing modes: Semi-automatic and full-auto
• Magazine capacity: 35 BBs
• Magazine material: Aluminium
• Overall length: 600mm
• Weight: Approximately 2530g
• Inner barrel length: 229mm
• Inner barrel diameter: 6.03mm
• Hop-up: Adjustable
• Listed muzzle velocity: Approximately 350 FPS with 0.20g BBs
• Listed muzzle energy: 1.14 joules
• Construction materials: ABS, aluminium and steel
• Serial number: Yes
• Sights included: No