{"product_id":"e-c-ec-319-m16a1-aeg-metal-body-vn-with-e-shooter-kestrel-basic-etu-2025-version","title":"E\u0026C EC-319 Vietnam M16A1 AEG with E-Shooter Kestrel Basic ETU (2025 Version)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe E\u0026amp;C EC-319 is a full metal M16A1 AEG that recreates the rifle famously adopted by US forces in Vietnam, with the slim triangular handguard, A1 sights and fixed full-length stock. The 2025 version adds an E-Shooter Kestrel Basic ETU for rapid trigger response, and a quick-change spring gearbox for easy maintenance. It comes with one high-capacity magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull metal body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper and lower receivers are metal, giving the EC-319 a solid feel and a weight close to the rifle it replicates. The long barrel and classic A1 profile make it a natural choice for Vietnam-era impressions and historical games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReinforced QD gearbox\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a reinforced Version 2 (V2) gearbox with 8mm bearings, metal gears and a quick-change spring with a steel guide. The spring can be changed without opening the gearbox, so replacing it when it eventually wears is quick and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eE-Shooter Kestrel Basic ETU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory-fitted Kestrel Basic ETU takes the electrical load off the trigger contacts, giving a faster, crisper trigger response whilst protecting the contacts from wear. It also offers adjustable pre-cocking and active braking for a sharper semi-auto shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge battery space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-size M16A1 stock houses the battery, with far more room than a typical M4 buffer tube. This allows a larger stick or crane-style LiPo to be fitted, giving longer run times between charges and zero-fuss over which batteries will fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EC-319 is a modern airsoft AEG in a classic coat, making it fit for casual players whilst remaining stylistically accurate for reenactment players building a Vietnam loadout, as well as collectors who want a well-priced metal M16A1. Its long inner barrel and roomy stock also make it a practical woodland rifle, capable of intercepting enemy players at short-to-medium ranges. To complete your setup, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/11-1v-li-po-batteries\"\u003e11.1v LiPo batteries\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aeg-mid-and-low-cap-magazines\"\u003eAEG mid and low cap magazines\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slings\"\u003eslings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e E\u0026amp;C EC-319 M16A1 (M16VN), 2025 version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGearbox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced Version 2 (V2), 8mm bearings, quick-change spring with steel guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiston:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polymer with metal teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eETU:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-Shooter Kestrel Basic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHop-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe \/ Semi \/ Full auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330 FPS (0.20g BBs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 490mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 980mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.56kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 11.1v LiPo, housed in the stock; Deans (T-plug) connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter barrel thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm CCW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal BB weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard M4\/M16 AEG; 1x high-capacity magazine included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"E\u0026C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228827726159,"sku":"EC-319","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5349\/1023\/files\/E_C_EC-319_M16A1_AEG_Metal_Body_VN_2025_Version_with_E-shooter_3.jpg?v=1762513564","url":"https:\/\/www.socomtactical.net\/products\/e-c-ec-319-m16a1-aeg-metal-body-vn-with-e-shooter-kestrel-basic-etu-2025-version","provider":"Socom Tactical Airsoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}