JG Works JG801 SWAT MP5 CQB Airsoft Submachine Gun with Extendable Stock in Black

JG Works JG801 SWAT MP5 CQB Airsoft Submachine Gun with Extendable Stock in Black

The JG Works JG801 SWAT MP5 CQB Airsoft Submachine Gun with Extendable Stock in Black takes one of the most recognisable compact SMG layouts and gives it a tough, practical setup aimed squarely at skirmishing. Powered by an electric AEG system and firing in both semi-auto and full-auto, the JG801 combines a full metal upper receiver with a durable nylon polymer lower receiver and pistol grip. Pick it up and there is a reassuring amount of substance to it. At approximately 2500g, it feels planted without turning a day of CQB into an unwanted arm workout.

Starting at the front, the JG801 uses a metal outer barrel surrounded by a metal RIS rail system, giving you useful mounting space for compatible airsoft accessories. Lights, grips and other rail-mounted equipment can be added to suit your preferred setup, while the adjustable iron sights provide a straightforward aiming solution straight out of the box. The combination works particularly well on an MP5-style airsoft gun because there is plenty of accessory flexibility without losing the compact character that makes the platform so handy around tight corners and doorways.

The main upper receiver is also metal, adding rigidity and giving the JG801 a much more substantial feel than lightweight polymer AEGs. Move down to the lower receiver and JG Works switches to nylon polymer, helping balance the 2500g overall weight while retaining a tough construction where it matters. An ambidextrous fire selector is fitted for easy access from either side, making the airsoft submachine gun comfortable for left- and right-handed players. Semi-auto gives you controlled individual shots, while full auto provides fast follow-up fire when site rules and the situation allow it.

At the rear you'll find the extendable stock, and this is where the JG801 really earns its CQB credentials. Retracting the stock keeps the gun compact when negotiating narrow spaces, while extending it gives you a more conventional shoulder position when stability becomes more important. The minimum overall length is approximately 580mm, so it remains considerably easier to manoeuvre than a full-length assault rifle. Anyone who has tried swinging a long rifle through a cramped doorway will understand immediately. Sometimes a shorter airsoft rifle simply makes life easier.

Inside sits the familiar Version 2 gearbox, equipped with steel gears running on 7mm ball bearings. JG Works has also fitted an aluminium piston bushing, metal spring guide and high-torque motor, creating a straightforward mechanical setup designed for dependable cycling. There is no MOSFET or electronic trigger unit fitted, and the gearbox does not feature a quick-change spring system. That's worth knowing before buying, particularly if you're the sort of player who enjoys tinkering. On the other hand, the conventional Version 2 arrangement will be immediately recognisable to many experienced AEG users and technicians.

The JG801 SWAT MP5 uses a 250mm inner barrel together with an adjustable hop-up system. The hop allows you to tune the backspin applied to the BB, helping achieve a flatter flight path and better usable range once properly adjusted for your chosen BB weight. Muzzle velocity is approximately 340 FPS, giving this compact Airsoft AEG enough punch for general skirmishing and outdoor use as well as its obvious CQB role, subject of course to the velocity limits and rules of your chosen airsoft site. Compact doesn't have to mean short-legged.

A 200-round magazine is included, providing a useful middle ground between low-cap realism and carrying an enormous quantity of ammunition in the gun. For a compact electric airsoft rifle like this, 200 rounds gives you plenty to work with before reaching for a reload. Because it is an AEG rather than a gas-powered platform, there is no gas reservoir or blowback system to worry about either. Charge the battery, load your BBs, adjust the hop and you're basically ready to get stuck in. A battery and charger are supplied, which is particularly handy for somebody putting together their first electric airsoft gun setup.

What makes the JG Works JG801 SWAT MP5 interesting is its versatility. The 580mm minimum length and retractable stock suit close-range environments, while the adjustable hop-up, approximately 340 FPS muzzle velocity and 250mm inner barrel give it enough capability to stretch its legs outdoors. Add the metal upper, RIS system, Version 2 gearbox and ambidextrous controls and you've got a practical MP5-style Airsoft AEG rather than something built purely for looks. It's compact when you need it, solid where it counts and pleasantly uncomplicated – a black CQB airsoft submachine gun that can comfortably make the jump from indoor corridors to woodland skirmishes.

Highlights

• Compact MP5-style Airsoft AEG designed for CQB and general skirmishing 
• Full metal upper receiver, outer barrel, RIS rails and iron sights
• Durable nylon polymer lower receiver and pistol grip
• Extendable stock for adjustable handling and shoulder position
• Ambidextrous fire selector for left- and right-handed operation
• Semi-automatic and full-automatic firing modes
• Version 2 gearbox with steel gears and 7mm ball bearings
• High-torque motor with metal spring guide
• Adjustable hop-up for tuning BB flight and accuracy
• 250mm inner barrel with approximately 340 FPS muzzle velocity
• Metal RIS rail system for compatible airsoft accessories
• 200-round magazine supplied

What's Included

• JG Works JG801 SWAT MP5 CQB Airsoft Submachine Gun 
• 200-round magazine
• Battery
• Battery charger
• User manual

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: JG Works
• Model: JG801 SWAT MP5
• Type: Electric airsoft submachine gun / Airsoft AEG
• Power source: Electric
• Gearbox: Version 2
• Gearbox components: Steel gears with 7mm ball bearings
• Motor: High-torque motor
• Fire modes: Semi-auto / Full-auto
• Muzzle velocity: Approximately 340 FPS
• Magazine capacity: 200 rounds
• Hop-up: Adjustable
• Inner barrel length: 250mm
• Minimum overall length: Approximately 580mm
• Weight: Approximately 2500g
• Construction: Metal upper receiver / nylon polymer lower receiver
• Stock: Extendable
• Fire selector: Ambidextrous
• Blowback: No
• MOSFET / ETU: No
• Quick-change spring system: No
• Battery included: Yes
• Charger included: Yes
• Colour: Black