GHK Airsoft V3 AR Preview: Third Time's The Charm?

[@ExplosiveEnterprises]

One quick addendum to the video: After we finished filming, GHK sent us a new design of nozzle. It's mostly the same, but reinforces the aperture on the front as well as the faux locking lugs. We haven't noted any problems with these areas on the current design, but the reinforcement should reduce the likelihood of a misfeed or double feed causing permanent damage. We'll edit this comment if we have any further updates.

[@booker.m2943]

I got mine today I can confirm v2 nozzle is not compatible to v3

[@VENATOR_Airsoft]

The nozzle is already available to buy?

[@MF-nt3ro]

Do i need to change hopup rubber?

[@boostav]

Can't believe they went ahead and removed the only feature that set GHK apart, i.e. the DevilHunter mod. 🤦‍♂

[@carlsonvicta699]

Congrats to GHK for picking this channel i hope they improve more and keep sending new models to you guys.

[@johndoe9627]

May not be perfect, but it's nice to see GHK actually trying, AND being big enough to write to EE and offer them to look at their new product. Well done GHK, keep this mentality up.

[@RoelTheWorld]

This is awesome that you got sent one for review! Congrats! Props to GHK for at least owning their major screw up with the AKM. A right step towards regaining trust with their customers. I have hope that the V3 AKM will turn into a really nice platform. I really want one but only if it's atleast a solid base with no major quality issues.

[@flintbackwoods1416]

I got my AKM V3 from Samoon on pre-order. Had none of the problems reported. So good ones do exist my friend.

[@opairsoft8100]

@@flintbackwoods1416the design issues are still there which makes it still meh even if qc is spot on

[@RoelTheWorld]

​@@flintbackwoods1416 Still a $500 gamble. I am just not willing to take that risk.

[@tim4570]

@@flintbackwoods1416The thing is no one cares much about the problems fixed from just one rifle. In a whole production run of let’s say 1000, having less than 10 good ones is terrible. 10/1000 means 990 rifles will suffer.

[@DerGepard1]

@@RoelTheWorld to make it worse, V2 in germany from the vendor is 650,- € and the V3 isn't available here for now, first vendor already say it probably would be a gamble for 750,- € and more.

[@rageingmachine9627]

I can’t get over the “Solvem Probler” hat lmao

[@thermobaric]

I genuinely read it as "problem solver" at first then thought he changed it partway through the video and skipped back to check.

[@Culture1911]

I can't live without your reviews

[@toddorwoddo]

bro they better not come bent

[@slerpn]

on god

[@lofighost8811]

I wouldn't be surprised, got the cyma instead and swapped the fcg and bcg to tm spec

[@GeorgeTropicana]

Bro totally bro fr fr bro

[@jacoblucas4259]

its embarassing how much i enjoy your reviews. cool to see that GHK is willing to show their necks after what a train wreck the AKM was. Keep em coming.

[@Lt.Chris909]

GHK burned so much trust with their customer base with the QC issues where its simply not worth the risk of paying so much money for rolling the dice. They must show they have left that period behind them with this and maybe even another product after that.

[@opairsoft8100]

It’s not even just the qc issues, so of their designs are just straight up garbage/????

[@Lt.Chris909]

@@opairsoft8100 never really had any real issues with the design personally so proberly your own take

[@Lt.Chris909]

@@opairsoft8100 never really had any issue with their designs personally so im guessing thats your personal take

[@britishbeef4890]

@@opairsoft8100 Basically, better of buying a TM or VFC

[@trtl_playz]

bro EE is the best KZbin chanle on all of KZbin (in my opionion). like bro could do a 50 minute reiview on a pea and make it interesting.

[@jumbaleo1]

Thanks for all your honest and objective reviews, this review is extremely helpful. GHK should thank their lucky stars they still have a fan base. After disgraceful AKM V3 fiasco, the complete contempt for; as well as literally blaming their customers for their own abhorrent QC, was frankly disgusting. There are only a handful of airsoft KZbinrs who have principles when it comes to honest reviews. If they were all like your channel manufacturers might consider making actual quality products rather than crap at a premium price.

[@andrewsnelson]

I own the officially licenced cyma cgs version based on the mws platform. It came with all the correct furniture such as grip, trigger guard, charging handle, dust cover, and a pair of flip-up sights. The stock, though, was a short buffertube with a mini sopmod style stock. It was well made.

[@EmpatEmput]

Yes way better on external, how about the performance? Since i dont have ddm4 ghk version. Forget about the system. The hater of CGS will say its garbage 😅. Lets talk ebout performance

[@slerpn]

I hope people take inspiration and make reviews like yours. The in depth niche in your videos really helps us understand a system better than a typical review.

[@Beari91]

Glad I'm not the only one with aftermarket hop issues, look forward to seeing what you recommend

[@simonstokes369]

What a review!! Absolutely loving the fact it doesn’t suck balls!!!! Thanks catgut!!

[@TheLuisxsl]

Wait a sec, he is catgut??

[@NomadikProd]

​@@TheLuisxslyup, catgut has made most the XE videos

[@Broeils]

I was torn between this specific GHK and the Cyma CGS version. Opted for the CGS one because it's way snappier (with a light highspeed bolt), known good QC and bonus points for FDE and silver colour option.

[@EmpatEmput]

Cz Cyma CGS also G&P related, so the QC is fine.

[@Captain_Coleslaw]

Buddy, wake up... Explosive Enterprises posted a new video!

[@ilyasavichev3790]

There is OEM tool from samoon for nice hop and npas adjustment with metal gears. Also samoon implements stock ghk nozzle with npas in it. Ratech is prone to break on DH mode due to thin walls and hmmm, undersized oring, but is very stable tbh. Thank you for your review. Shout out from Russia

[@ZigzwagProps]

I was always under the impression that tool was just for the npas. If it does work for the hop than I'd definitely be interested for sure

[@ilyasavichev3790]

@@ZigzwagProps be careful, i am speaking not about ratech tool, i am speaking about "SAMOON NPAS for GHK New Universal Version Nozzle / HOP Adjuster (GHK Patent Authorized)"

[@ZigzwagProps]

@@ilyasavichev3790 I'll definitely take a look for that. The plastic adjuster is useless lol

[@philiptrommelen6980]

Ive waited for this. Wondered, if its worth to change my V2 for V3.. You saved me some money gentlemen :D Cheers. Awesome video as always.

[@xOMastaPOx]

Had the same thought, I’ve got 2 V2 GHK, bought both during the ‘cough, cough’ period at different stages, and for the most part, nothing to really complain about

[@napsage]

Damn. Congrats on getting a collab with GHK. You guys are really doing a great job and you are getting noticed 👀

[@thisisbadstuff]

Just so that you're aware, the DD bolt-up plate style handguards are meant to allow you to adjust the alignment of the handguard. Taking this case as an example where it's canting downward you would tighten the top two screws bit by bit until the handguard is straight.

[@ExplosiveEnterprises]

We did actually try that. Without a crush washer or other compressible medium it seems difficult to effect any substantial adjustment; it's possible GHK did not appropriately copy the real thing.

[@KatYote]

New explosive enterprise video hell yeah

[@unclebourbon9943]

Hi youtube Algorithm! Great video guys, I'm excited to see that Manufacturers are taking notice of your competent take down of their replicas, and hoping to use it to improve. I'm so proud of you guys!

[@AntonChou]

One thing with older GHK ARs is the lower that contact the bolt stop actually deforms over use, especially you switch the weak buffer spring to anything stronger. The problem is so bad they actually redesign the upper and lower altogether in 2023, making them incompatible with the older ones. We have many pre-2023 V2 GHKs that encounter the opposite problem, when the bolt locks back it's so tight you can't release the bolt catch by thumb pressure along, but a hammer is required instead. Many end up using charging handle only to release the bolt.

[@Deus1236]

I think you did a commendable job making this preview considering the gun was a pre-production sample most likely cherry picked for this exact reason (as stated in the video). Like you pointed out the big question mark for many is the QC and how the production model will stack up to this and what, if any of your proposed changes will make it in. That being said, the flaws present in this probably cherry picked sample does not fill me with great confidence, and paints a picture of a company more interested in their bottom line than in making good products. Time will tell, but color me unimpressed so far. The video itself was great, I always love watching them!

[@rakkasan699]

I was thinking about buying VFC V3 or waiting for GHK V3. A week ago I couldn’t resist and ordered MK18 and XM177E2 from VFC. And he probably made the right choice. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@Diactia]

Yeah I've recently bought a V3 BCM from VFC and I couldn't be happier. The v3 system is really solid.

[@jaylink7865]

Top shelf info, as usual. Thanks for putting in the work man. 🔥👍

[@showoe3126]

Glad that they seem to be improving. I am also wondering if you could do more pistol reviews, as I feel it’s the easiest entry into the world of GBB

[@timsmith8757]

If that was the best one GHK could send, between the lines I'm reading 'buy the EMG one'.

[@campusballistics1138]

This is a lighting fast" I'm not a vfc channel" response video 😮

[@dovahthedeaf9640]

Tell them to remake the RPK, maybe an RPD while they are at it. Would be a mega comeback.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Spot on

[@Section8er]

Love your detailed breakdown and reviews. As I scroll through your videos I notice that you have not reviewed any of the Novritsch products (or di I miss something?) - would love to see your take on his line of product (especially the GBBRs) - thank you.

[@walterbryan1798]

On full auto with green gas, it straight-up sounded like a juicy fart. That was impressive.

[@HughJC]

Great review as usual

[@HK-wq1ei]

The lack of proper external parts, ie pistol grip, DD dust cover, charging handle, trigger guard, proper dimensions for DD uppers/lowers etc. is disappointing. They literally just added a couple parts and some DD rollmarks onto their colt-based m4 platform. Even the detail of the forge marking on the upper is wrong.

[@Malikyte13]

Sounds like something GHK would do, yeah. Changing markings is easy. Making a proper copy is a lot harder.

[@HK-wq1ei]

@@Malikyte13 From the video, apparently daniel defense forced GHK to make it look "different" than the real one externally, but honestly if this was a VFC product VFC would find a way to get the proper parts to the consumer, perhaps through a separate company. GHK unfortunately doesn't seem to be willing to do that. Honestly it's ridiculous how inaccurate this GHK replica is.

[@Malikyte13]

@@HK-wq1ei I'm not buying that excuse. Another commentor pointed out that CYMA makes a proper clone that DD didn't force them to change. I think GHK just wasn't willing to spend the money/put in the effort to make it accurate.

[@HK-wq1ei]

@@Malikyte13 agreed. Seems like a low-effort reskin of their standard colt-type receiver.

[@pyroromancer]

hey lets make a licensed product and skip on stuff people wont notice

[@brian_3]

with how bad the qc stuff has been for ghk, I dont think it's worth it with how established TM and VFC have been with their AR15s. If ghk really irons out their glaring designs and qc issues it might be better for them to go the Northeast route of making less popular replicas that still has a demand

[@Cryzk_]

I really hope GHK fixes the bending issues found in their AKs before I buy one

[@sortaspicey9278]

DD got a lot of heat from the uvalde shooting so that aesthetic change is probably a legal "erm acktualy"

[@iknowbricksgood]

the original buffer is intended to be removed with either a 3/8" or 1/2" square from a socket wrench

[@sterbea]

just made my afternoon

[@Holanduzo]

Its easy to make a npas for the nozzle with a grub screw, few tutorials here in YT

[@ExplosiveEnterprises]

We've used the grub screw NPAS mod in GHK AKs and the AUG, but it has the same issue as LFS discs and other nozzle obstructions as a means of controlling FPS- the more it obstructs the flow of gas, the more joule creep and eventually loss of efficiency it causes. It's better than nothing, but an adjustable rocket valve would be more ideal.

[@Holanduzo]

@@ExplosiveEnterprises Sure, I have the grub screw mod and also the Ra Tech nozzle. Ra tech nozzle gives more recoil, im sure about that and a few friends of mine says the same. By the way, could you tell if the buffer is made out of steel? in the GHK site they claim its made out of steel instead of alu.

[@chadthundercock3060]

you should do a comparison between this and the EMG CGS one, It would be cool to see which performs better and which has better externals

[@opairsoft8100]

The cgs is just a T8 and T8 “mws’s’ are very very very underwhelming if not straight up garbage

[@EmpatEmput]

Im agree, please make comparison, for external i think t8 cgs has more detailed than ghk

[@EmpatEmput]

@@opairsoft8100have you try the t8 cgs version? Evryone say its shit system, but hey did you try already or not? Theres some good review for that t8 cgs.

[@EmpatEmput]

@@opairsoft8100please dont judge its garbage before you try it. T8 cgs ddm4 have good review also, the majority of people just dont like the system cz theres not fully compatible with mws parts. But the CGS version also have good performance, with almost all internals are steel.

[@opairsoft8100]

@@EmpatEmput lol no, it is trash. Like the whole point of a mws m4 is the zet plate, and what did Ryan from T8 do? He removed it and made it a normal bolt catch locking mechanism…. Like at that point, just get a vfc or even arguably a ghk. The whole point of having a mws based gun is so it can use mws parts, but if a very very significant amount of those parts don’t fit and the stock system doesn’t perform better then other clone mws systems or better then the real mws, you have a system that has a identity crisis and is specifically trying to scam people into getting a “mws” and people expecting good things from the system such as performance and the potential if wanted of changing parts.

[@aaron4820]

Could you please review the new VFC CO2 magazines? It kinda performed terribly for me so wondering what I'd missed and would love your take / magic to make it actually good. I'd send you one if we lived in the same country lol

[@Yahda]

lol at the “sheepdog” roast

[@iknowbricksgood]

the screw retaining the spring for the rear takedown pin does exist on high end ar lowers

[@TacTiQAirsoft]

Hi, about the buffer tube and tightening it, i own the same stock. There’s a square hole on the back, in which you can fit an 8mm “square allen key” available on mr Bezos market. This should offer significant friction to hold it (and remove it) without damaging. Cheers!

[@Malikyte13]

He mentioned that while talking about the stock, even pointed the square hole right at the camera. The problem was that it was simply too tight, not that he didn't have an appropriate tool to use.

[@tobyc8905]

Crazy they don't use correct pistol grip and trigger guard

[@ronaldchang8885]

Thanks for another very detailed and nicely done video! But another M4 variant? Sorry I will pass.

[@yukiiwao5967]

Can you do a tm mp7 review?

[@ZigzwagProps]

I dont have a v3 but i do have the ml12, and they seem very similar internally. My big issue is that i couldnt get the mk12 to work with any other hop up brand. Maple leaf is too short and rattles around in the chamber space, and tnt's design for this style just seemed to not be able to hop properly for me.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

I laughed way too hard at that hat!

[@AdamHussain-cl8wm]

Exciting!

[@aterriblefuze9540]

You think you’ll touch the E&L T-191?

[@simonstokes369]

Legend

[@NeoMartel]

Im interesting how strong propane are, it's look's like 130-150psi, om ultrair 178psi will be works much better.

[@juandev553]

any opinion on the well ak74a gbbr? its probably cheapest gbbr ive found, honestly dont know what should i pick thats not gonna break a bank and cost like 600$

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Heard they are decent starters and good Ak gbbrs for price. I got a ghk 74 and it's been good to me but has all steel internals

[@dariodeak]

V2 M4 design needed no improvement above what the aftermarket already fixed. This V3 is nothing more than a marketing ploy. -- V2 AK's without the QC issues, the same thing. Once upgraded work like tanks. -- Instead of making these "V3" variants GHK should have just fixed their qc issues. But we can nit pick into oblivion.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Yeah I got a v2 74u and upgraded all internals and bolt to steel and it's a tank.

[@DrorProductiones]

please review vfc m4 (the new version)

[@chost-059]

atleast GHK is admitting the problems of their V3 ak's, thats something i guess

[@jumbaleo1]

GHK mainly blamed its own customers, customers lying eyes unable to look straight lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Fuzzyhead16]

sadly my M4 love died with the nozzle of my WA system mk18 :( just cant find a replacement nozzleassambly

[@EmpatEmput]

Just try find king arms parts, they still using wa system mechanism until now

[@Fuzzyhead16]

@@EmpatEmput the shelfes are empty, WA,G+P,GoldenEagle no chance, the ones that are aviable wont ship to Germoney. Sadly i liked my MK18 :(. now i got a G36C (r60) from action Arment with full steel internals wich is a WE clone and compatible so i can source replacement parts easier here

[@ccreamy7321]

Do you guys have any plans to look at the e&l t191 or the RDX Boss?

[@foxgamer1793]

HOLY SHIT I WAS RIGHT?

[@clockwork6966]

what is the point of putting a short stroke on them, as demonstrated when you put the real tube on it could travel further, so why do they bother with the short stroke?

[@NomadikProd]

Short stroke increases cyclic rate, as seen in the video it's already chugging a bit with the short stroke, without it'd be taking forever to cycle.

[@Malikyte13]

@@NomadikProd Which IMO shows a problem with the gun that short-stroking is only a bandaid for.

[@NomadikProd]

@@Malikyte13 yeah, it's definitely not great. Most GBB ARs use a short stroke of some length ootb, but it's usually just to make it a bit more snappy. This one is more or less necessary

[@852kingsley]

Can you do a m132 microgun review

[@opairsoft8100]

Why?

[@852kingsley]

Because I want to bi one and I want to know if it’s good

[@Malikyte13]

@@852kingsley It's an airsoft minigun. You really have to ask if it's good? Of course it's not. It's just a gimmick, that's the whole reason you buy a minigun.

[@EmpatEmput]

T8 CGS DDM4 have better external details. Dust cover, emg markings, ambidextrous DD charging handle, pistol grip.

[@bigbuna]

but don’t know how long they will run

[@EmpatEmput]

@@bigbunaits still bad ass, honestly more better than my MWS MK18 mod 1

[@user-ye7jt8wz9n]

Outer barrel is made out of shit metal, T8 uses propieatary trigger box, similiar to Marui, but without main feature zet plate, it's so dumb....

[@Sunnyyyyy90]

Hey I just got my gun today but when I try to install the real moe k2 it seems like is not a good fit, is the real steel also like that?

[@JamesMelton]

This didn't inspire confidence. Not only do you roll the dice with GHK, but you're not even getting an actual replica DD. Not really. This sample doesn't seem bad, but why choose this over a VFC? I follow the comparison made in the video, but I wouldn't trust a new model from a company who lost their QC. There's no mitigation from the risk at this point. Perhaps over time as people take it on, we'll see a frass roots reputation increase. Until then? Times are tough.

[@Malikyte13]

Yeah, for the money my next AR is gonna be a VFC. Literally the only thing I want from GHK is an AKM, and they've proven they can't be trusted to do that anymore. Guess I'll have to wait for VFC to start making AK's again - their AEG AK's had some of the best externals on the market over a decade ago, hopefully they haven't lost interest in making them now that they've branched out into the realm of GBBRs.

[@guillotine_airsoft]

It’s just an overly modernized dpms kitty kat let’s be real

[@alastairpei]

Meach Career Is Over

[@NeoMartel]

No for TM toyish gbbr, yes for RS milspec GBBR's!

[@EmpatEmput]

Buy real things don't play airsoft it's only toy 😂

[@Diactia]

​@@EmpatEmputUnfortunately most people don't live in the US lmao.

[@joerieper]

​@@Diactiayou can get guns in most countries, but you can't shoot your friends with them without injuring or killing them

[@ArmchairTroop]

Okay, the fact that DD requested GHK not make an exact looking replica is just dumb. Did they do this to encourage airsofters to buy the real thing? In any case, that fact alone make me want to boycott any DD replicas.

[@Malikyte13]

I'm not convinced they did, probably some BS that GHK made up. Other commentors have pointed out that there's a CYMA clone that is a proper replica.

[@noktu]

epics

[@sogerc1]

It was hard not to vomit during this video. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this channel, but staring at a PDW AR for a half hour is a challenge. ARs should not be made in PDW format.

[@noexfil4u643]

jojo reference 😱

[@alexanderw5974]

How?

[@jony2450]

geez, after so many years, they cant fix the trigger position, Still so backward.