It’s getting harder and harder to get hold of G+P M4s, but Airsofters that have been slinging plastic for a while will know the brand for their top-notch AR-platform guns, whether that’s a ‘Nam-era M16 or one of a variety of M4s.
This G+P MAGPUL M4 CQB MOE is unfortunately named, but is a fantastic blaster, becoming my go-to primary over both a Krytac Rec7 and a TM Recoil.
Why buy a G+P M4?
I’ve broadened this out a bit because there are really two questions here: why buy a G+P M4 and why buy my specific G+P Magpul MOE M4. I’ll try to answer both.
If you can find one, I still think G+P offer up the best M4 in the 200-300 pound price bracket, with the only glaring omission being the lack of a Mosfet. The externals are solid, the gun is accurate and has decent range and accuracy out of the box.
The gun is 680mm long with the stock tucked in, and 770 at full extension, making it easy to hurl around in close quarters This means I tend to use it as my go-to for mid-range engagements, and it’s a capable backup for both bigger field games (like Imperium Airsoft) or in close quarters (like at Sentinel)
It has a few issues: the fire selector quickly got a little wobbly, and you can still pull the trigger while it’s on safe. It won’t fire, but you can work the trigger no problems, which is bizarre.
What should you change?
I’ve had a little work done to the G+P. The only internal change was the addition of a Gate Titan, locking the gun to a three-round burst and semi-automatic. This makes firing the gun feel snappy and satisfying, and
I also ditched the MOE handguard, replacing the front-end with a G+P Troy front-end, which is good for mounting flashlights / cameras / whatever you need to the front end, although it does make it look like some sort of mongrel gun.
I’ve fiddled around with attachments. At this point I think I’m sold on the Nuprol Folding vertical grip. It’s almost a fashion choice, as I tend to just grab my magwell because it’s an AEG without recoil. However, it makes it much more pointable
For optics, I’ve got a Vortex Strikefire II, which looks the part and performs impressively. I like the mount, I like how easy it is to adjust, but I really really like the speed at which I can acquire targets and sling plastic at them.
For the future, I’ve been thinking about putting a tightbore barrel in and flat-hopping the G+P to try and get a little more range out of it, but I’ve been using it in this exact set-up for the past year and haven’t had a problem with it.
The Good
- G+P’s externals are top-notch.
- Mag compability with the G+P is solid. Most Stanags will work, I’ve only found a few that won’t work.
- Perfect size for CQB and mid-range engagements.
- Magpul MOE stock feels nice against the shoulder, with easy access to the battery compartment.
The Bad
- Build quality is lacking. Fire selector is loose, entire gun has a little bit of a wobble to it.
- G+P guns don’t come with a Mosfet as standard and you will need one as the trigger contacts are ropey.
- You would have to look hard to find a more generic M4.
Why I love it
Personal preference, ergonomics and even anecdotal evidence all play massively into how much you’ll dig a gun. I’ve said that before, and I’ll say it again.
As a result, it shouldn’t be a surprise when I say that I mostly love the M4 because I’ve dominated using it in a few games.
The G+P M4, with the TITAN mosfet fitted, doesn’t have the longest range or a ridiculous rate of fire, but it is consistent. That consistency means I can make shots and rely on the gun, which means I have more confidence with it than some of the weapons I regularly play with.
Some airsofters will sniff at M4s, and I admit I am a man with a stack of AR-platform guns stacked up in his cupboard, but if you’re going to use an M4, you can do a lot worse than a G+P.
You can get one for £284.99 from Wolf Armouries, but budget in a bit extra for getting a TITAN fitted, too.