VFC MP5 Update (Further Fixes and Lessons Learned)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN AIRSOFT TOY. No firearms are present in the video.
After a year and a half of tinkering with the VFC MP5 GBBR, it's time to share lessons learned and new fixes and upgrades- as well as revisiting whether our original verdict on this gas blowback replica still holds up.
Original VFC MP5 review: • VFC Airsoft MP5 GBB Re...
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[@purps8050]

last time i was this early, vfc wasnt even a thing

[@man.breaking73]

Real

[@JedociderShou]

0:27 And that's why nozzles are polymer from the factory

[@guillotine_airsoft]

Thanks for featuring my parts! I am excited to release even more aftermarket support for gbbrs!

[@Furko08]

By the time you recorded, edited and uploaded this video's intro the "making GBB practical" video overtook the MP5 video by a long shot lol

[@Jonathantmoore29392]

You making gbbrs practical kinda makes me want to get a gbbr

[@megumuu-]

Theyve always been practical, just upgrade your barrel and bucking and get one taps instead of using 300 bbs to get one kill

[@jontribs5275]

@@megumuu- :( i wanna spam a corner

[@macgriggs9350]

Embrace the larp brother. If you’re looking for something comfortable and easy to get started i recommend any of VFC’s current GBB AR models. Like XE would say you might as well just spend the extra money up front and go all in on a good gun than spend time and money trying to get a KWA or WE to work. Even though they are cheaper on paper you get what you pay for.

[@AirsoftGasBlowback]

The only channel tolerable to watch regarding airsoft not making it look so kiddie and fortnite corny like usairsoft and wags. I salute you thank you for your content

[@zebracherub]

I’m so impatient for you to review the VFC HK53!

[@msgtvarela]

I wish would he would. I think he’ll find it superior to the MP5A5

[@kakuwave]

​@@msgtvarelafor sure. The mp5 is probably the worst gbbr by vfc (still better choice than most of gbbr in the market)

[@rfirtfan2809]

I think he should review the HK53, but he is probably looking for something that is not a VFC to review

[@Graeko]

the HK53 is so cool this would be awesome. Maybe its not functionally different enough to warrant its own review though? Idk how it compares to the vfc mp5

[@lprince2619]

awh man this makes me worry about the new krytac vector i wonder what issues itll have after half a year worth of use these videos are great no one else does these like you going into detail

[@opairsoft8100]

The vector has been sold, unless catgut gets another or uses a teammates for a update there won’t be another video on it

[@Revan638]

Would love to see a video on the Vfc mp7

[@SlavTac-im6fk]

Maybe a vfc mp7 video on the future?👀

[@britishbeef4890]

If you want the long and short of it. The backplates cracks and needs a metal replacement.

[@opairsoft8100]

@@britishbeef4890can crack, it’s not guaranteed and it’s a $7 part vs $80-100 ish

[@kanewilson3591]

@@britishbeef4890There's so much more to this gun than "the backplate cracks" which is also way more rare than people seem to think I'd love a review of it as I want to know how hard it kicks in comparison to the VFC FAL

[@fjjwfp7819]

Bolt is too heavy, recoil is strong but can break back plate. Poor bolt catch design resulting in "stutter" in full auto where the heavy recoil bounces the bolt catch up and stops the bolt unintendedly. This can be seen in almost every review of the gun on youtube where full auto is shown. The steel bolt catch also wears away the unreinforced pot metal bolt. A better designed bolt catch and a lighter aluminium bolt with proper reinforcement around the bolt catch area will fix this. Magazine release is pot metal and so is the mag itself, which has paint that will peel away after some time. Both are poorly designed. The magazine is super heavy, and coupled with the weak material and poorly designed mag release, overtime this can cause mags to fall out when the gun is fired, and the magazines own weight will ensure it breaks upon impact. A better designed steel/higher grade aluminium mag release and preferably lightweight aluminium magazines would be a fix for this. The heavy recoil coupled with lazy design on the rear body pins means they walk out as you shoot, perhaps increasing chances of back plate breakage. They only have 2 easily ripped orings to prevent walking instead of spring clips like the real steel. The stock rods are made of machined aluminium but are very soft, and the heavy recoil (again) means the pot metal zinc stock latch will break. A steel replacement is available but this will wear down on the aluminium rods instead, so you're better off swapping the rods with steel parts too. There is no steel replacement for the stock disassembly latch, however. With that said though every fire control group part except the valve knocker are made of steel, and externally the gun is very realistic, except the all zinc alloy metal parts like the safety, bolt release and mag release. The butt pad is hard plastic instead of rubber like the real steel but this can be replaced. All of the above are problems ive personally experienced with this platform (the V2) before realising it's got too many problems that I can't really fix myself, so I sold it. Hopefully VFC makes a V3 that addresses these problems (especially the bolt catch and mag release issues) with all steel externals, but that's unlikely to come any time soon.

[@opairsoft8100]

@@fjjwfp7819 the bolt catch isn’t what cause the stuttering and the mag shell won’t break if it drops out of the gun…also the rear pins don’t walk out due to recoil… If the minimal issues the vfc mp7 has is too much for you, gbbr’s aren’t for you

[@penguixyt3246]

For optics (IK 3 months late lol) from my time shooting an MP5 (clone) and borrowing/trying out optics from friends, i've found that a good optic to use that's similar to the C-more, but a bit more retro , is the Elbit falcon MK-ii (you prob know it as the red dot from Black Ops 1), you can find some in the US and Canada and they arent *too* expensive at least not when compared to other retro red dots like older collectors grade Aimpoints. They have a similar profile to the C-more but with a more rugged frame and a deeper tint to the lense.

[@Thelegend-pd2ym]

I have such a soft spot for the fixed stock/mp5 SD Look I just can’t get enough

[@bobsemple666]

Will there maybe be a review for the APFG MPX?

[@tatemushroom1002]

I dont even own or have interest in a vfc mp5 but i love explosive enterprises videos so much i just watch them

[@osmar5033]

That MP7 would make an amazing review! Please

[@hiphip4808]

You should review a WE tech or another GHK

[@pyroromancer]

Im a mad man, i own the K, K PDW, and the A5. Waiting for the SD rerelease

[@Huma270490]

Check WCG, they had the VFC MP5SD3 GBB version in Pre-order. The ETA was Dec23 to Jan24 but apparently VFC had some delays. I preordered one dec28 and asked WCG about the delay 4 days ago.

[@Huma270490]

Nice video! About the magazines, VFC might have change a bit the magazines for the new ones. I have preordered the SD3 from WCG and I also bought a few mags from Redwolf and the magazines doesn't have the valve sticking out from the body frame as the ones in the video look like wo even if you push them together you wont press the valve.

[@devrynsandelius9655]

Budget SMGs you say. Perhaps even the GHM 9. Because that gun looks very promising.

[@ABSTRACT278]

LET'S GOOOO, HE IS BACK

[@Lumpy_Strohhut]

I really really want one. But sadly it's sold out for years now in Germany

[@aaron4820]

Is it hard to import? I live in Europe as well but have never bought a GBB locally because no one ever stocks them, buying from HK / Taiwan seem pretty straight forward.

[@Lumpy_Strohhut]

oh yes it is very hard@@aaron4820 first you need a gun import license, as theese toys fall under our gun laws. then it is only allowed to do Semi so the trigger unit needs to be semi only.... impossible to be modified into full auto. then after importing it with a bigger shop, you have to pay the import taxes. but not only that, after this it has to go to a special german Government office where it will be checked for the comliance in every gun law. wich costs 200€ and can take up to 4 months. i would say its is really hrad.

[@walterbryan1798]

Pretty good fixes.

[@Mountain_Armory]

Dang I was going back and forth between buying the vfc mp5 and I had made my mind after watching your old video I would buy it but now I’m not sure lol you guys should do teching

[@maclainherbers6373]

Please review some of the WE GBBRs such as the M4A1, SCAR-L, and PMC AKM

[@cheweyhunter2025]

hey can you do some more vids on vfc, i understand that you like more retro rifles, like any of the many AR-15 platforms/M4A1's thank you love your content

[@CalciteCroww]

could you cover the cocking tube? ive heard it wobbles really bad and i want to make sure its not an issue before i buy.

[@matteopetteno4627]

It would be nice to see a review of the new umarex pmx (Beretta licensed smg)

[@staplebluejo3740]

The only thing that always confused me is the a3 stock has a rubber buffer in it but the a2 stock doesn't wonder why and would it damage the gun if I didn't put one in it. ??

[@bobington1538]

Any plans on making a video on how to make your Colt LMG hpa drum mag?

[@GreyWolf137]

If we’re talkin’ budget sub-guns perhaps a UMP45 or MP7 review soon 👀?

[@julesdupre2075]

So I imagine the bow master nozzle with npas in it is crap after all ?

[@kevinthorn9672]

Will the vrc trigger pack work on a ap5? Also housing ?

[@Kozza_-jc5xw]

Definitely do a review of WE TECH M4A1 GBBR, a lot of people use it, would be great to hear about it

[@dennismetzger9287]

Decent system but pot metal everything, even RA tech parts wear quick. I battled a we m16a3 for a couple years

[@Kozza_-jc5xw]

@dennismetzger9287 I've been running one for couple of years now, only issue i had was the trigger group but after steel replacement it is trouble free. I'd like to see potential upgrades etc etc, i have done a few like tightbore barrel, maple leaf bucking and better nozzle seal. Its not a bad gbbr for the price.

[@airsoftslav2055]

KWA MP7 please

[@hanswurst2765]

Review the we kac pdw

[@jared_17]

im looking to getting a gbb, how can i get one in the us

[@aaron4820]

Maybe a V3 from VFC will get me to shift my WE MP5s

[@goose1925]

Can you review the VFC Scar H?

[@mandarinehd5929]

What has been improved on the HK 53 compared to the MP5?

[@liammartinez1484]

has hammer drop stop on empty and more steel parts

[@bryceharper5915]

Any interest in reviewing the Maruyama SCW9? Seems like a good budget blaster that uses glock mags lots of people already have.

[@jackt9937]

New Vid lets fucking go!!!

[@bratpollution1371]

Where is the best place to buy mag routers?

[@subterror2274]

Budget?? How much is that thing overseas?

[@muwuny]

I see that MP7 in the background... What brand is it?

[@bloodraven8020]

What kind of mag pouches / rig do you use for your mp5 loadout?

[@moelarthur1412]

Do you just run propane all the time?

[@Greger88]

Any chance to get a review on the silencer Co maxim and/or a tmp/mp9?

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

I know I really want the mp9 upgraded with barrel extender suppressor

[@Phyxius_Debello]

Would you happen to know if you can replace the plastic part of the Carrier Bolt Group for the G&G MGCR 556 GBBR? It broke from day 1 and G&G/Distributor/Seller is giving us the run around. seeing as it is a newly released gun i don't expect parts to easily available. but could I use the inner part of the BCG from a different brand?

[@kanewilson3591]

I would ask over on the r/gasblowback subreddit or the HRC Discord, you'll get an answer from multiple people that own / have used that specific gun A generic M4 that isn't based on any real model of gun isn't really Explosive Enterprises' style so I would be very surprised if they owned one, but I've been wrong before

[@anthonyrs8137]

Anyone that has the problem with sticking out release valves, these ones work great: "Guns Modify Full Steel Upgrade Out Valve for WE / Umarex / VFC GBB". They don't stick out, at all!

[@Hazztech]

Ayyeeh i love ya man

[@Nater2204]

What happened to your hand there brother?

[@Splina.]

if this is a "budget" smg....well...i'm not from this world... -,-

[@tyler1768]

Why just make it right first time prob on purpose to keep you spending money

[@kanewilson3591]

More likely that they do their testing and when it works reliably they release it Rather than using it for a whole year just to see if something will eventually break or cause problems Not saying it's fine to put out broken guns but your claim seems very smoothbrained, both from the content and the lack of grammar

[@kanewilson3591]

More likely that they do their testing and when it works reliably they release it Rather than using it for a whole year just to see if something will eventually break or cause problems Not saying it's fine to put out broken guns but your claim seems very smoothbrained, both from the content and the lack of grammar

[@tyler1768]

​@@kanewilson3591 lol you sound butthurt 😂

[@tyler1768]

​​@@kanewilson3591 so basically you like spending 600 dollars or so, whatever on something that you're just going to have to keep fixing over and over. Lol me looking at my budget real steel AR 15 I paid around the same price ten years later no major problems . Why are you defending a billion dollar corp you paid by them or something 😂. If I'm spending big coins on an airsoft toy I expect it to last more than a year two years without constant fixes.

[@kanewilson3591]

@@tyler1768 Not butthurt, I did explain that I'm not saying it's okay, but I doubt they test them for long enough periods for these problems to arise You can't always have the foresight to know what will break a few years down the line, but as an experienced airsoft company you should have a pretty good idea That being said VFC have had some shitty releases, and some guns that have had to have several new versions before they're good, but when you look at a company like GHK that releases one of the worst batches of any product I've ever seen and then promises they've fixed everything, only to somehow make the entire thing even worse, you realise that replacing a couple of parts *eventually* really isn't that big of a deal Should the just make it right the first time? Absolutely Should people be steered away from a decent product just because it has some flaws, some of which some users may not experience until years down the line? Absolutely not