SRC SR5-A2 Swat Series SMG Co2 Powered Blowback Airsoft Rifle with Fixed Stock in Black (COB-402 TM)

SRC SR5-A2 SWAT Series SMG CO2 Powered Blowback Airsoft Rifle with Fixed Stock in Black (COB-402 TM)

The SRC SR5-A2 SWAT Series CO2 Blowback Airsoft Rifle in Black takes one of the most recognisable sub machine gun layouts in airsoft and gives it a considerably more mechanical personality. Based around the classic MP5-style platform, the SR5-A2 combines a compact front end with a full fixed stock, metal receiver and CO2 powered blowback operation. Rather than the motor and gearbox arrangement you'd find inside a typical Airsoft AEG, this airsoft gun uses gas power to cycle the action as you fire. The result? More movement, more feedback and a shooting experience that feels noticeably busier in your hands. For CQB players who love traditional SMG styling but fancy something different from another electric platform, there's plenty to like here.

Starting at the front, SRC has kept the SR5-A2 relatively traditional with its fixed front sight and familiar MP5-inspired profile. It's refreshingly uncluttered compared with modern airsoft rifles covered from muzzle to stock in accessory mounting points. Bring the rifle up and you've got a straightforward mechanical sighting reference without needing to immediately add an optic. That simplicity suits the platform particularly well. The short front end also makes this airsoft sub machine gun naturally comfortable around doorways, barricades and narrow corridors where longer assault rifle designs can become awkward surprisingly quickly. Anyone who's caught the muzzle of a long rifle on a door frame knows exactly what I mean.

Move backwards and you reach the metal receiver, which gives the centre of the SR5-A2 a reassuringly substantial character. SRC uses a mixture of metal and polymer throughout the external construction, rather than making the entire replica from lightweight plastic. That's particularly welcome on a CO2 blowback airsoft rifle because the solid receiver complements the movement generated by the action. Each shot produces physical feedback through the gun, so you can actually feel the mechanism doing its thing. It isn't trying to imitate firearm recoil exactly – we're still talking about a 6mm BB airsoft gun – but compared with the relatively smooth firing cycle of a conventional electric SMG, there's considerably more mechanical involvement.

The CO2 blowback system is really the defining feature of the SR5-A2. Pull the trigger and the action cycles as the gun fires, giving individual shots and short bursts a satisfying bit of movement. Safe, Semi-Auto and Full-Auto firing modes are available, so you can keep things controlled for sites requiring semi-automatic fire or switch to full-auto where the rules permit it. And yes, automatic fire combined with blowback is rather entertaining. Short bursts have a physical character that a non-blowback platform simply delivers differently. Just remember that sustained automatic firing will naturally consume CO2 faster and can cool the gas system, potentially affecting consistency as you continue shooting.

SRC has also equipped the SR5-A2 with an adjustable hop-up system. Hop-up controls the amount of backspin applied to your 6mm BB, helping counter its natural drop and allowing you to tune the trajectory around your chosen ammunition. Small adjustments are the way to go here. Fire a few shots, watch the BB flight and adjust again rather than winding the hop from one extreme to the other. Once properly set, you're looking for a relatively flat flight path without the BB climbing sharply towards the end. It's a simple feature, but a well-adjusted hop makes a far bigger difference to useful airsoft accuracy than endlessly chasing accessories.

At the back is the full fixed stock that gives this particular model its A2-style appearance. Compared with collapsible-stock versions of the MP5 platform, the fixed arrangement sacrifices some ability to shorten the gun but gives you exactly the same shoulder position every time you bring it up. That can be particularly pleasant with a blowback airsoft gun, as the stock provides a solid third point of contact alongside your firing and support hands. Get the SR5-A2 tucked properly into your shoulder and the platform feels stable, allowing you to manage the movement of the blowback action while keeping the sights where you want them for follow-up shots.

CO2 power also gives the SR5-A2 a different ownership experience from a battery-powered airsoft rifle. Gas performance can vary with temperature, firing speed and the condition of the system, so there's a little more involvement than simply charging a battery and plugging it in. Fast strings of shots can cool a gas system, while changing environmental conditions can affect performance. That's normal territory for CO2 and gas blowback airsoft guns. The supplied information doesn't specify a confirmed FPS figure for this model, so it's better not to play the guessing game. Chronograph your individual SR5-A2 using the appropriate BB weight and make sure its output complies with the limits of your airsoft site before playing.

The same mechanical nature means maintenance deserves some attention too. Moving components and gas seals benefit from being kept clean and correctly maintained with products suitable for airsoft gas systems. You don't need to drown everything in lubricant – that generally creates a lovely paste once dust and dirt get involved – but sensible periodic care goes a long way. Players moving across from an Airsoft AEG may find the routine slightly more hands-on, yet that's part of what makes a CO2 blowback platform interesting. You become more involved with how the airsoft gun operates rather than treating the internals as a mysterious box that makes BBs come out.

As a CQB airsoft SMG, the SRC SR5-A2 has an appealing combination of old-school styling and gas-powered character. The compact MP5-style front end remains wonderfully practical in buildings, while the fixed stock provides a stable shooting position and the metal receiver gives the gun some welcome substance. Add selectable Safe, Semi-Auto and Full-Auto modes, adjustable hop-up and CO2 blowback action and you've got something quite different from the endless stream of electric assault rifle platforms. If the familiar MP5 silhouette already appeals but you want to feel the mechanism working every time you squeeze the trigger, the SR5-A2 offers exactly that sort of experience. Classic SWAT looks with a CO2-powered heartbeat underneath.

Highlights

• CO2 powered blowback airsoft SMG with mechanical recoil feedback 
• Classic MP5-style SWAT Series design
• Compact layout well suited to CQB and indoor airsoft environments
• Metal receiver for a substantial central body
• Metal and polymer external construction
• Safe, Semi-Auto and Full-Auto firing modes
• Adjustable hop-up system for tuning 6mm BB trajectory
• Full fixed A2-style stock for a consistent shoulder position
• Fixed front sight with traditional SMG styling
• CO2 operating system rather than a conventional electric gearbox
• Blowback action provides movement and feedback during firing
• Understated tactical black finish

What's Included

• SRC SR5-A2 SWAT Series CO2 Blowback Airsoft Rifle in Black 

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: SRC
• Model: SR5-A2 SWAT Series
• Product Code: COB-402 TM
• Type: CO2 Blowback Airsoft Rifle / Airsoft Sub Machine Gun
• Platform: MP5-style SMG
• Power Source: CO2
• Operating System: Gas Blowback
• Fire Modes: Safe / Semi-Auto / Full-Auto
• Hop-Up: Adjustable
• Receiver: Metal
• External Construction: Metal / Polymer
• Stock: Full Fixed Stock
• Front Sight: Fixed
• Colour: Black
• Ammunition: 6mm Airsoft BBs
• FPS: Not confirmed in supplied specifications