The AS36 from ARES is a family of AEGs patterned after a modern polymer bodied gas piston operated assault rifle. While ARES forgoes the 5.56mm round in favor of the 6mm BB, this group of AEGs still looks the part.
The realistic arrangement of the piston combines with the electric blowback for a realistic action. It might not kick as much as a gas weapon but for an AEG at this price level its pretty damn amazing.
The fire selector, magazine release and bolt charging handle are all ambidextrously accessible making it a good choice not only for left handed players but also veteran players in general who switch shoulders/hands on the fly.
The AS36C is the shortest model, the compact or commando version with the 9 inch barrel, 8 inch handguard and has short rails on the sides and bottom. It features the shorter carry handle which places the long flat top rail at the correct height for attaching aftermarket optics (not included). The the folding stock helps immensely on this model, folded out it handles like a compact rifle but folded its little more than a chunky SMG.
ARES AS36C Airsoft AEG (New Version)
1/1 Scale High Power Assembled Electric Powered Airsoft AEG
One-Piece High Strength Nylon Fiber Body
Featuring SEMI & FULLY Automatic Shooting Mode
Shot muzzle velocity ~410FPS out of the box
One-Piece Aluminum 170mm Outer Barrel With 50mm Flash hider
Magazine accommodate 400 Round 6mm airsoft plastic pellet
Revolutionary magazine design allow two magazine clip together easily
Nylon Fiber Made Handguard with side & under accommodate lot of accessories like Forgrip or Flashlight
Integrated Sight & Top Flat Rail also act as carry handle function
Come With Side Folding Stock With Rubber Stock Pad
Ambidextrous fire selector lever that is user friendly to both left and right handed
Charging handle allow opening the bolt cover to adjust HOP UP
Front handguard allow installation up to 8.4V 1700mAh Battery (Twins Type, Mini Plug)
14mm Clockwise Barrel Thread
Upgradable with Tokyo Marui compatible parts & gears