Viper Technologies Gas Blowbacks: FN Mfg. M16A2, M16A1 VN, XM-177. We Look, We Like
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Viper Technologies, a niche Taiwanese manufacturer of higher end full metal Gas Blowback rifles and OEM supplier
to Inokatsu, are quickly becoming the darlings of the Vietnam mil-sim community with their XM177 and M16A1 VN replicas which are now production ready and have been getting good reviews from the airsoft fraternity. Thrown into the mix recently was also a FN Mfg. M16A2 replica, which is a refreshing change from the civilian COLT trademarks adorning most airsoft M16A2′s, giving a nod to FN Manufacturing’s long standing commitment to the US Military M16A2.
Along with the M16A2, Viper Tech has been busy pushing out models from the Vietnam XM177 SMG right up to the M4 and CQB-R. It’s hard to pinpoint any central point of information on their line of airsoft product, they have a website, but it’s sparse and shared with what appears to be their generic CNC milling business.
The Viper M16A1 VN, meanwhile, has been getting some special treatment, and by special treatment I mean some carefully crafted abuse and artificial deterioration to give it that used look which is only appropriate for a replica of a Vietnam relic. Check out the finish compared to say the often criticized black glossy appearance of the XM-177 (first image) from the pictures below courtesy of God Armed Blog.
Viper are always thinking and always expanding their product line with a particular affection for Vietnam era rifles but keep an eye out for new additions to the below catalog such as an Mk18 replica which is believed to be in the works.
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I am johnny from Viper thank you very much for write for us.
Your welcome, we're really impressed with your product line. On a side note, I have emailed you a question.
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hey~ can’t believe I can see my M16A2 here. that’s right… the one with crappy fn markin m16a2 is mine… this is one tough piece of weapon….with real steel material upper….I gotta find another lower and redo the markin……
looks like some quality products viper
any chance you could make an FN F2000 GBB?