Name a more iconic sci-fi gun, go on, I’ll wait…

Let’s face it, you can’t. It really is one of the most recognised movie guns of all time. Based on the classic German MG42 ‘buzzsaw’ machine gun, with a number of touches to turn it from real-world gun, to Xeno blaster….

“LET’S ROCK!!!!”

Our M56 is based upon an airsoft MG42, and as such starts off as a solid metal (steel and cast alloy) replica which offers substantial benefits over most full resin replicas or 3D printed jobs.
The handles and rear guard are constructed from Steel tube to maintain strength on the points of contact.
The dress up parts are resin cast from original AR Hangers and the correct Kawasaki switch gear.
The ammo box cover is made from 2mm Vacuum formed HIPS plastic.
The trigger box and muzzle break are machined aluminium for extra durability.

The Fully Built M56 is a special order item and is not held in stock. Availability is dependant on being able to source the base MG42.
They are deactivated as airsoft guns for the purposes of accuracy, sale and convention use. Trigger sets and gearboxes are removed.

We are now also offering the ‘dress-up’ Add-On kit, which allows you to convert your own S&T/AGM airsoft MG42 to look like a USCM M56 Smart Gun.

This has been specifically designed to work on the S&T/AGM/Matrix make of Airsoft MG42.
We cannot guarantee that it will work on other makes/models.

FAQ’s:

Does this include the harness/arm?
No, that is available as a separate item, please see the listing for that.

Can this be made into a functional airsoft?
The simple answer is yes.
You do have to sacrifice some screen accuracy because the motor is mounted in the grip, so that ends up protruding below the trigger box.
There is no way around this unfortunately (until someone designs a new gearbox!
*Edit*, I have heard of someone changing the internals to a V.6 gearbox with good results… Don’t ask me to do it though!).

You also need to do some additional wiring to relocate the trigger and drum winder switches.

We do offer the dress up kit in an airsoft version with a slightly modified trigger box to allow you to retain the grip.

Is it ‘practical’ for use in Airsoft?
Nope… Not in the slightest. 
It’s on a rig so you can’t aim it properly (but you can hose everything!).
It’s massive and you can’t lie down with it. or hide for that matter.
Reloading the drum is tricky on the fly, and you’ll need to do this often, because it chews through ammo!
There are resin bits, which may get damaged in the heat of battle.
The list goes on.

But hey, you’ll be the coolest bullet magnet on the field, and being Tacti-Cool tops everything right?

How much does it weigh?
All in, about 9kg.
When it’s on the rig (another 4-5kg), which does fully float, it’s not particularly uncomfortable over long periods of time.
But if you get a bad back at the thought of wearing a foam costume for an hour or two, then this is not going to be your friend.

Can you ship these internationally?
Yes, we can, depending on your own import laws for replicas.
But the shipping costs are PHENOMENAL!… I mean bottom clinchingly expensive.
The box is massive, and they charge accordingly.
Plus customs get really twitchy around anything vaguely gun shaped (the melts).
If you’re overseas from the UK, we do advise just having the kit and sourcing your own MG42 locally. The shipping costs are considerably cheaper and there is a lot less stress involved.