G&G PDW15 CQB - The Perfect Honey Badger? | Airsoftology Review

[@Airsoftology]

Sorry for the reupload guys and gals...I totally messed up the internal section on this one and had to make adjustments and reupload with the correct info. -J

[@devingimple]

Airsoftology I thought it seemed familiar.

[@jamesmatthewthomas2758]

Airsoftology what's the chance you can ask g&g about updating the cm16 srl with the g2 gearbox and Rotary hopup. As well as the 9 mil m4 with a metal body, g2 gearbox and rotary hopup. Love those two guns but I want them top tec 2017 standards and I will pay to have them that quality, then I can get those two as well as the sr25 style and have them perform similarly.

[@jakubremes1330]

Airsoftology Pls for questions recommend 1 low, 1 mid and 1 high tier bolt sniper (pls m24 or m40 style)

[@robh316]

Can you use nimh batteries in this gun just bought one and was wondering if my current batteries would be ok?

[@BigMarcSosa]

@@jamesmatthewthomas2758 legit 0 chance

[@VoidCrawlerAnger]

So I actually got one of these a few months ago, that battery compartment can be tricky. However, if you squeeze those release buttons in a little further you can actually slide the stock the rest of the way out of their tracks and have a completely open back instead of angling the battery in. (maybe this is a well-known thing but I guess if someone doesn't know here's a chance to make it less tricky for them.)

[@masoncagle5983]

Do you think you could do a video showing the basics on how to take out the mechbox or gearbox and do a "quick change" spring swap? I think it would be very helpful.

[@elias1959]

Hey Jonathan, you should make a second channel based on gameplay and still have your Airsoftology channel. Many people would like that just as much as I would.

[@thecornishwildcamper]

Would you do a review on the nuprol delta recon at some point?

[@dominikkis9448]

martin garrett yeah I would like to see that gun

[@Ntmonmegng]

I'm starting airsoft and I think I want this to be my very first gun. Should I get it? I love the way it looks but I haven't seen in action yet

[@dikiciyigit]

Which magazines can we use for this weapon?

[@petterkarlsen2706]

Can you change the suppressor on it? Since it's integrated, but I would love to put some other suppressors on it

[@frahnzenberg7561]

I think u can change it I dont see y not

[@MetricZL1]

Which would you go with, the gc16 predator or the pdw15

[@dominikkis9448]

Hi Jonathan! Is it 11.1v Lipo ready? If yes its a buy for me

[@holydragon15]

Guys I like this ASG, but isn't it way too long for a PDW? Is there a shorter version?

[@jakehouston7721]

holydragon15 there is a 9mm version that's a bit shorter

[@sogerc1]

Or, you can use and actual PDW.

[@luminous5]

Is it full metal?

[@veronicasilva6013]

Hi Jonathan, I have a KWA GBB MP7 with 4 ea. 40 round mags fully gassed using green gas. One chrono's @ 360 FPS with .32 G BB's while the second @ 375 FPS , 3rd @ 410 FPS and the 4th Mag @ 470 FPS all using .32 G BB's and a power up silencer. Why the difference in FPS.

[@pilotgeorge2000]

Traded my EBB combat machine to a guy for one of these last week. Good gun. The FPS is low for the price though... My lipo doesn't fit. Mine doesn't have the PDW front end (Replaced with magpul mlok and a standard m4 barrel). Something I noticed is that it becomes very inaccurate at long ranges. Would recommend replacing barrel with 6.01mm and replacing spring. That's just me though. I recommend the other G&G guns that sell in this price range over this. Pretty high price tag for a pretty standard gun.

[@smkclan4997]

By the way the version you are reviewing is the PDW 15 AR not the CQB ;). Other than that the pdw vs krytac crb tell me your opinion.

[@deathraydave]

I would say, Krytac Love my CRB

[@thenameofxavier]

deathraydave gaming lucky I've been waiting for them to come back into stock for months.

[@CavemanZW]

Thanks for the vids J Put on the thumb stops and it is an Ares Amoeba Honey Badger. I would love not having to split the gearbox to change the spring though. The Ares gearbox can be a pain to reassemble especially with the anti-reverse/rollback arm in there. Having the mag release on both sides is a bonus because like you i prefer not removing my finger from the trigger. The fire selector being ambi... MEH, I keep bumping mine on the Ares so maybe being on the other side would be an advantage. Would I be far wrong in saying that G&G did the R&D for Ares and this is an improved G&G's version of the same gun released after a contractual 6 month "grace" period? Same things happens with Lenovo and "named" brand laptops.

[@DjRexstarr]

Hey John. Thanks for getting me into Airsoft. I just got a KRYTAC Full Metal Warsport LVOA-C after you reviewed it. The screws on the bottom where the Motor is strip very easily. I have had to change my spring out a few times for different fps limits on fields. My question is that should I buy a new weapon and leave it at a lower fps?, Try to get some new screws for my KRYTAC Full Metal Warsport LVOA-C?, Also how would you suggest getting a stripped screw out? Thanks John.

[@alexandrepiche5609]

Dj Rexstarr I would suggest to keep the gun, put an​ "all around" spring that would fit in every game and use heavier BBs to drop your fps a little if needed (0.28g or 0.30/0.32g). For the screws, maybe use some tape at the tip of your screwdriver and try to unscrew. If it doesn't work, try some glue (be careful not to put too much otherwise it'll stick around the screw and you won't be able to unscrew it without breaking the grip). After that, you might wanna change those screws once and for all.

[@john-kennethlim4614]

Hey Jonathan, can you make a video about how to fix or tighten front triangle A2/m4,m16 sights so they don't move side to side? Thanks and also can you do m4 hand guards too?

[@ETH1N1]

Can you take the suppressor Off and add a tracer unit

[@quickscope2k496]

Jonathan you should do a review of the Phantom custom WE USA "CQB Master Alpha" or product 31322 on Evike

[@ThePrivateBanana]

the g&g cm gbb uses rotary hopup too though

[@TheNinjaGumball]

Hey John, question for Airsoftology Q&A Mondays: What would you say is more important to consider when buying gas guns, gun price or mag price? Some Hi-CAPAs can be $120-$130, but mags are

[@samuelalodia2518]

Just received mine and great gun with an amazing trigger response! Gearbox is solid alongside the external build of the gun! Love the solid clicks on the adjustment wheel! Only downside is the battery compartment space, I thought they would have learned from the Ares Amoeba series to have a larger space. Theres a solution for a battery extension option by the guys at Airtech Customs at Shapeways for those who wants to run a larger capacity. Forgot to say the inner barrel I was planning on getting the Prometheus upgrades but the stock is is already 6.03 and made of solid precision stainless steel - not the cheap brass ones you tend to see. Apart from that, the gun is perfect in everyway!

[@robh316]

What BB weight you using I've recently bought this gun and with .20 BB,s it's over hopping them on the lowest setting was thinking of trying .28,s

[@schoolsenpai773]

The suppressed screws off really easy since it's not designed as a designated orange tip. I put my own suppressor on it that looked more realistic. As long as it's long enough it'll take whatever you put on

[@jamesmatthewthomas2758]

Also slightly off topic, do you think madbul will ever release the spring ksg 12 and aeg rdb they keep teasing on their Facebook the past couple years?

[@alphawolfpaul4449]

How do you change the fps like he said. There's a indoor park that 350 is the limit. But I go to a junkyard with people that play with high fps

[@rustyspoonss]

Alpha Wolf Paul you'd need to change the spring on it to make any real change. mine shoots at 330 fps using .2 bbs

[@alphawolfpaul4449]

B345 123 thanks

[@robh316]

@@rustyspoonss I've got this gun it's shooting at 312 fps I wanna get it closer to 350 is the spring easy to change where's it located?

[@robh316]

How do you change the spring on this thing can't find anywhere which tells you how?

[@franciscosumma]

Which one is better: pdw15-ar or predator?

[@gaycleetus6774]

I'm a leftie, and o honestly like a right handed fore selector, I can change it with my thumb and keep my finger on the trigger

[@jordancook5171]

aegs are coming stock with all the upgrades you would dream of back in 2010-2012. this gun is so nice looking, way sexier than areas

[@kolbywarnock9544]

love the show what's your take on the rhopped inner barrel from umbrella armory

[@opairsoft8100]

Kolby Warnock its a r hoped Barrel nothing special

[@mikedeguzman1]

What do you do if you wanna use a tracer unit?

[@vorticalacorn7ok906]

is this on evike because i cant find it i can only find the ares version

[@Jdmking-kp1mu]

Isn’t this Honey Badger closer to the SD version?

[@legion2media252]

So has this actually been tested to see if it could handle an 11.1 lipo? The original SR line of guns said they could but I've heard that running an 11.1 will fry the mosfet or trigger board.

[@budgreen5090]

I don't care what any company advertises a gun isn't lipo ready unless it has a mosfet, without one you'll keep burning up the trigger points

[@opairsoft8100]

Bud Green even with a mosfet a gun isn't lipo ready.

[@austinsnider5836]

Yall are dumb as rocks

[@austinsnider5836]

I would use an 11.1 lipo until something goes wrong. Contacts are $4 and mosfets are >$30

[@opairsoft8100]

Austin Snyder you can get fet cheaper

[@alfonsovera6150]

Can i use Hexmags with this gun?

[@austinsnider5836]

Hey John- Could I use two mosfets on a gun? One for protection and one for programming?

[@tfr6]

no....why would you ever want to do that.

[@ianplays5516]

Hi John I have a G&G cm16 raider, I use a 9.6v battery on full charge. My question is would I upgrade the gearbox or motor to make the gun shoot faster(not fps) but trigger response and gear speed?.

[@austinsnider5836]

You could upgrade multiple things. The three biggest rate of fire and trigger response factors are: battery, motor, and gears. I would either buy a SHS high torque motor for faster rof or a ZCI high torque for better trigger response. No matter which one you choose, you will see a preformance increase. They are $30 on brill armory. Battery is also an easy upgrade. You could upgrade to an 11.1 lipo.

[@ianplays5516]

Ok thanks so much!

[@GT_Kilo]

European version comes with full metal suppressor and it's not threadlocked. The top 45' option for rail attachments renders them useless as the angle places them too close to the top rail to be able to use them.

[@Krom1hell]

All non-american weapon come with metal no colored weapon tips :)).... haven't seen in airsoft games 1 weapon that was with an orange tip ever in EU :).....

[@GT_Kilo]

Krom1hell He said he wasn't sure if the Europe version had a plastic suppressor. I just confirmed that it's metal. I don't understand what point you're trying to make here?

[@rustyspoonss]

international does come with a metal suppressor. fantastic rifle. I absolutely love mine. feels fantastic and has a beautiful finish on it. would recommend adding a mosfet but side by side with the ameoba it looks a lot nicer. especially as (over here at least) the difference is only 20 quid in price

[@e1iias]

B345 123 what type of field do you play at? I was thinking of actually getting the exact same gun as you have but am not sure how far this airsoft gun shoots. I play at a mid ranged forestry site, do you think the range of this gun is good enough to hit people in mid ranged combat? Or does it only suit close ranged combat?

[@instantjizz]

Mr.Elias I have one and just played a game the other day, I loved it. I was slinging .28s 150ft plus no problem. Hop up works very well. I recommend extra batteries for sure tho, as I used up both 11.1 900mah Lipos I had on me playing 6-8 hours. Love the solid feel of the gun, no annoying rattle or wiggling and jiggling other ages have, every thing snug...except the stock mag it came with. That had a little play but no deal breaker

[@e1iias]

instantjizz thanks for the reply! I have a few more questions. Does both the CQB and AR version have the same inner barrel length as each other and also would this gun be suitable for a forestry site where ranges can be quite far? I kinda knew to airsoft since I have only played a few times on and off.

[@instantjizz]

Mr.Elias i believe they have the same length inner barrel, the length looks different because of the forend is of different length the cqb has a 9 inch forend and the other 12, other than that they are exactly the same rifle the inner barrel comes out almost to the end of the mock suppressor about an inch shy of reaching the tip. I feel it can reach out to 200ft but it's less accurate at that range because of the lower fps. I feel a spring upgrade to 400 fps or more would make it a very good field gun, the 330 - 350 stock fps is also not bad since it would be legal on all fields you don't have to worry about about fps limits

[@e1iias]

instantjizz Thanks for the info. It was really helpful :) Also i cant find anything on this but is there a fps limit on what weight bb you can use? Im from the UK so the law is pretty strict ;( for example on my field the aeg fps limit is 350 however if i use .25 bbs is the fps limit still 350 and will my gun increase fps because the weight of the bb is heavier that the average .20 bbs?

[@RaeKP]

This one or CQB version?

[@devvyd1395]

Hey love the vids keep up the great work i love how humble and for the player rather than bias

[@pedrofuentes2422]

Pls Help! On Evike It Says It Shoots 340 To 350 But There Is Another One That Comes With A Charger And Battery But That One Says It Shoots 380

[@HannibalsSurplusReviews]

do you Johnny or the viewer's use a multi-tool? if so brand name & item name please.

[@BillyBobpeeps]

11. 1 v lipo ? Will this not damage it as no mosfet is fitted? (See timeline 6.11)

[@robh316]

I have this gun there is a mosfet fitted

[@ryangriesmann5395]

Hey john, I was going to buy a new gun and I was wondering what do you think would be best gas or aeg. Thanks

[@austinsnider5836]

Krytac is the best if you dont plan to upgrade it at all. If you plan to upgrade it, look at g & p and VFC

[@ChristopherOSU]

Are you trolling us? You said you were going to do a shooting test, so I watched the rest of the video to see it. You didn't. *PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE* always include a shooting/accuracy test with every gun review - so sad that you didn't already!

[@retsu4262]

7:23?

[@blakelowman3938]

Are the receivers metal or polymer? I can't figure out which it is.

[@rustyspoonss]

Blake Lowman the receiver is metal. the stock (batter housing and butt) are polymer

[@plan0x725]

i know i may be late but.. i'd just like to know, can the stock of this gun be changed with other m4 stocks?

[@tiaanbotha1134]

I know I’m super late to this question, but did tou ever find out if it is possible? As I got a gun like this lets say like 6 years ago and now after storage the stock completely broke off and I need to replace🤦🏻‍♂️

[@joenicanico5611]

which honey badger is better?ares amoeba or g&g

[@Vilkastus19]

Joenic Anico ares...

[@unclejoe7373]

G&G is more reliable

[@7xshadowxerox7]

The G&G looks more accurate to a honey badger IMO, but I’ve heard good things about the ares.

[@theFoxxx866]

No mosfet? No Etu?

[@miller_de]

Where to geht that great t-shirt?

[@dominikkis9448]

Hi! Can i replace this stock with a buffer tube?

[@tiaanbotha1134]

I Know I’m super late to this, but did you ever find out if it is possible?

[@nateisameme6682]

so mine is shooting 2 shots in one trigger pull. is that normal?

[@devincapdevila1153]

NateIsAMeme have you figured anything out?

[@devincapdevila1153]

NateIsAMeme i just got the pdw15 and when in semi it cycles two shots as if it were in a burst mode

[@devincapdevila1153]

NateIsAMeme and if i play with it it does semi auto and sometimes it seems like it wants to go into full auto

[@devincapdevila1153]

NateIsAMeme did i get a lemon?

[@pilotgeorge2000]

Wouldn't really consider as a honeybadger but it's a good platform for a G&G gun if you pick one up used, G&Gs are usually not the fanciest guns on the field but they're definitely some of the best built guns on the field.

[@greghelus4650]

Hey man really appreciate your videos. Love the sport.

[@TheHeRoofsniper]

should I get this or the predator

[@dominikkis9448]

warrior gaming channel Well the predator has an ETU (electronic trigger unit) but this one has a better rotary hopup and a tightbore barrel. Basically your pick.

[@BussB420]

So the inner barrel on this actually goes to the end of the suppressor you can see it when you point the gun at the camera and also I have this gun and I put up tracer unit inside the rail and I had to get a shorter inner barrel cause the inner barrel goes to the end of the suppressor

[@OMGitzBadCompany]

I want this in polymer body

[@brandonreeves7920]

ares amoeba

[@th3_judg3dii61]

just me or was this video reuploaded?

[@flumm3ry338]

Th3_Judg3d II it is, he just commented stating that he made a mistake in the original video

[@Krom1hell]

Metal Amoeba......Sign me in Baby.....That was the only "con" i didn't choose the Honey Badger and went with the G&G Predator :)).....

[@naxiii_j5153]

fps?

[@chrisscott7123]

I think it’s 330

[@sundarthomas7171]

isn't this a reupload

[@nunosilva716]

Not the honey badger... missing the most important ETU and mosfet units. Actually it's quite underwhelming! I would risk calling it a big flop if it sells over 280$. It's just a worse Amoeba with metal receiver and handguard.

[@PoisonedFaith]

Yeah I think the Amoeba has better internals minus the bucking. I like the externals though! IMO a better platform for HPA or maybe adding your own Mosfet like a Spectre or Titan.

[@unclejoe7373]

actually not with no mosfet it makes it alot more durable a mechanical trigger assembley makes it worlds better when it comes to reliability, and the internals are about the same

[@jordancook5171]

instant hpa when I get my hands on this

[@sundarthomas7171]

the legend says airsoftology replies to the notification squad

[@elijahstewart1333]

"Of age to do silencer painting" XD since when was there an age?

[@kylero7692]

Elijah Stewart painting the orange tip would make it a full on RIF which you have to be 18 to do. That's what he meant.

[@lt.dolphin1012]

"18" Yeahhh....I totally didn't do that at 13....nooo

[@Geo-fq7td]

looks good

[@polarzzz1862]

I'm gunna get it

[@EnduroMTBUK]

This review is misleading: you cannot fit a regular 7.4 or an 11.1v battery. You either need the extender or you will need to find a very specific 800mah bat that is around 100mm long or less. I had to get the extender from Airtech Studios. Please research before you put these reviews online...

[@kaigerminario2222]

this gun looks awesome but I prefer a regular m4

[@opairsoft8100]

Kai Germinario ......it is a m4.....

[@boba.7307]

das a pdw 15 ar not cqb btw

[@thenameofxavier]

this gun is now mine....... MINE

[@RemarkableFilms]

I want it

[@Awoobstoob]

Notification Squad!!

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

First view, first like and first comment!!!

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

But why Jonathan, why the midnight upload?!?! Oh well, sleep can wait.

[@-_luki_-]

I love G&G but I still think the ares amoeba is the OG

[@alexandrepiche5609]

Luki_pooki Ares*

[@unclejoe7373]

G&G be OG with this though

[@nutzy99ify]

My ares badger blows to my new g&g pdw . It's bad ass had for last 2 weeks it's a damn laser beam for 380 fps

[@vladimir_ckau]

@Daniel La Breche G&G is a laser, or Ares is?

[@7xshadowxerox7]

The ares is nice but the G&G looks more like a honey badger IMO

[@DarkenedHero313]

whats with the reupload?

[@drohung8042]

When 25K torque isn't that great

[@sundarthomas7171]

sup notification squad

[@Iaretreytrey]

Not down with plastic really

[@theaigq743]

maybe god Jonathan will respond to us

[@chesterchebro7814]

hey came across this video on youtube two soldiers try airsoft, on military group page check it out

[@ArtifactWordz]

3 things i hate about g&g guns: pistol grip, iron sights and their mag design....

[@GuardianMilsim]

change those 3 things in less then 5 minutes

[@rustyspoonss]

Guardian Milsim the three easiest things to change haha

[@skinnytv1242]

HalfLegit thats it? I think i might love g&g

[@tfr6]

@@skinnytv1242internals are terrible and wear fast. all around budget quality brand.

[@mareks8682]

@@tfr6 could u tell more about

[@Juliet1106Tango]

Umm...something's missing

[@sogerc1]

Reupload so again, this is not a PDW. If anything, it's a DMR. And another boring M4.

[@tylerdettner7008]

134th veiw and 16 like also u r awesome johnathan

[@RobBuzzy1]

More of a sales pitch than a review.

[@smokescreen1237]

I got first like

[@cullenm.8547]

second

[@justsomeamerican2301]

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