Just recently within last 3 years, I have gotten very heavy into air guns. The realistic feelings, looks and weights, of handguns and rifles is amazing. I live in town, and can still go in my back yard, or basement and shoot. This, Barra, i WILL buy very soon. Its a game changer! Thank you for the very detailed review!
Hi Kevin, yes airguns can be a very addictive hobby, but so much fun. The ability to shoot at home in your own yard or basement makes it that much better. Thanks for tuning in 👍
I too just got into them. Started with a bb gun and now have 2 gamo magnum break barrels. Prob i have is selling them. Got booted from FB market place for trying to sell a pellet gun. So stupid. I plan to go PCP but dont know what i am going to do to unload my other air guns.
This is ground breaking technology. Would be nice to have a little more velocity. This opens the door to an M14, and BAR, SW43/44, AK47, Thompson with 100 round drum
Above 360 m/s you get a bang due to the sound barrier. 380 m/s and above , can't be silent. A silencer on a gun or rifle needs different ammo. Even a novice knows the bang, from an object going through the sound barrier.
@@AirgunDetectives "Maybe one day they'll use that technology and apply it to a pellet version" Probably worried about lawsuits. In many states, full auto pellet guns are illegal.
Your reviews are awesome and I really enjoy your work. This gun, for me anyway, is a "must have" for my collection. I already have more airguns then I know what to do with, so 1 more wont hurt anything. I literally need a separate room in my home just for all my airguns...I'm sure most of you reading this can relate. Unfortunately I'm very weak when it comes to airguns...I always tell myself "this will be the last one for awhile" only to buy the next best thing that I see. The consistent power, the accuracy and quietness of this gun is a sure thing for me. Plus being the first "electric" gun that I know of makes it a must have. Again, thanks for your work. Your channel is definitely one of the best.
George....welcome to my world! Airgun collection is somewhere between a hobby and an addiction. That is what led me to doing these reviews. I just did an inventory the other day and I am close to the 300 mark. I have relinquish quite a few because I literally am running out of storage space. It is a fun and exciting hobby you can enjoy in your backyard. I appreciate you sharing your experience and Happy Shooting 👍
I can also say that it truly is a remarkable machine.. Just with the iron sights it is very accurate. Only have a setup at 25 yards, trying to clear a longer field soon. Groups like you shot at that short range works farther out also just rips the bullseyes right out lol !!. Love it So impressed I have more fun with the irons and a whole lot cheaper to train with than...you know the heavier artillery. Crazy fun lines up fast, takes out the target dead nuts lol Thank you Airgun detectives for doing a very accurate description. I am in no way affiliated with Barra Just a 65 year old non combat vet. And I thank God daily for that. Thank all you veterans for your service to cover my ass so I can live free..... for now That is why i feel it is important to stay tuned up The Barra 400 E is your ticket Cheers all *******
Ok , I am impressed! Had one jam on first auto session and quickly unjammed it . I did another 150 rounds in auto without a jam . Open sites at 15 yards, it ate up the bullseye.
I must be the ONLY guy in the world with a terrible experience with the speed loader because no one gives this gun ANYTHING but a great review. The speed loader jams constantly. The absurd path that the bbs have to travel jams every time and all the time. The few bbs that get to the exit tube jam at the exit hole and become completely unable to be installed in the magazine. What the hell is going on?$500+ buck and I want some quality.
Great review! As of 30 seconds ago I was your newest subscriber. Sold me on the 400e. Mine is on the way along with 3 extra mags, 2 batteries, and charger. I've built real AR's for less but I'm looking forward to plinking with this this for pennies instead of dollars. Your review was the deal sealer. I enjoyed your other posts on the auto bb-guns in the past and nearly went with one of those but luckily I have been patient and now after watching this I am convinced I have found what I have been searching for. Plus the "cool factor" needle for me is pegged out. You have a cool hobby that helps many of us as well. Thanks for posting.
The red star paper is exactly what this reminds me of as well. Have you ever noticed how each following year they gave you fewer and fewer bbs to work with? Now you're lucky if you get 20 rounds to work with.
Ovonics makes excellent packs by the way, go for the high C packs so the voltage don't drop off under load dropping your power under full auto as the voltage sags. Get you a 70 to 100c pack (c is your discharge rate the pack can handle, for example a 100c 2200mah pack is rated for 220 amps and of course you will have voltage sag at say 20 amps BUT a 100c pack will have far less voltage sag than a 25c pack) high C rated packs are much higher quality packs as well, the low C crappy packs are not very good packs over all the 75+ C packs are much higher quality packs.
Mine is well on its way to be delivered Wed, June 22. Already have the 6,000 count BB's, B3 charger and battery pack rated 35c @ 2200 mAh, direct from Amazon Prime. Quick question: you mentioned purchasing battery packs rated "70 to 100c". Having done my research before making decision to purchase 400e, it is recommended by manufacturer to use packs 25-35c otherwise you could possibly risk damaging gearbox and motor. Have you used 70-100c with no issues or just assuming the higher the rating the better, which obviously on paper and performance-wise I would agree it would outperform max 25-35c easily, but can the operating system handle that discharg rate?
I was wondering this very thing, thank you for commenting on it. I think I will stick with 35c to be safe. Given they specifically state 25-35c there is probably a reason for that.
I just purchased one of these through Amazon. Shot it the same day I received it. I swear I did not want to put it down. Talk about sweet and accuracy. Got a red dot coming in the mail tomorrow. Once that is set I’ll be ready to go to town sort of speak and let those BB’s fly. The only pain is having to reload. Ordering an extra mag and reloader because I can see the reloader eventually breaking since it is all plastic with plastic gears. It’s just like the rest of them that I use so they don’t last forever. Anyway, great video. Enjoy the fun. I know I am.
Hi JC , what a fun BB gun. It looks very well built and good looking too. five stars prove it. Barra has a very interesting line of air guns. Great review. Have a good weekend. Cheers
Amazing. I'm not in to BB guns, but I want one of these. I don't want to discuss how much I spend on CO2 cartridges lol. I have an indoor range with resetting targets. I shoot A LOT. Thanks JC!
Great review JC! That would be a fun gun! It is a bit pricy, but the quality looks real good. More metal than plastic. I also like the electric power. No drop in velocity! And you can recharge the battery packs hundreds of times.
The price would level out in time because you wouldn't need to purchase Co2's. You are also getting an extremely well made all metal gun. Thanks for watching 👍
I shot those full auto mg’s bb gun in Circus Circus Las Vegas as a kid. Same, had to shoot till all the red star on the paper target was completely gone.
@@AirgunDetectives Wouldn’t they need a belt fed system for pellets sorta like what sig does with the MCX & Pellet pistol replicas? That would be sick! 🙂
The Barra 400E is a very cool BB rifle, I would like to try one. I'm pretty sure I would like it. Thanks for the great review, you did an awesome job. Be safe, but have fun.
I’ve got mine all decked out with a tactical scope, mounted a laser sight on the scope, a tactical light with trigger finger switch and a bipod! Official weight 11.5 pounds with battery and full mag . I can’t wait to blast some bottles , clay targets and whatever else I can destroy from the house . LoL
Very aware of the limitations of C02 powered guns and time my full-auto with controlled bursts, helps to ensure slide / barrel assy, / bolt locks rear when magazine empty. Electric powered BB rifle without the limitations of C02 powered guns is a wonderful thing. M9A3 works excellently with 2 full magazines while shooting controlled bursts. Imagine being able to shoot the blowback UMEREX replicas without changing C02..That would be nice. Meanwhile, (before I purchase this rifle) the slide assembly on the Berreta M9A3 and the barrel assy on the Luger P08 MUST lock open on the last shot for the proper entertainment. So, proper timing with C02 cartridges is essential.
Another good use for my RC Crawler batteries. Got a great charger already. I'm currently getting BB pistols and rifles for a little change from pellet stuff. I want some smooth bores since I started out with those. This looks like an air gun I may very likely own soon. Great review!
You used zinc bb’s ! Barra site recommends all steel bb’s . Looks like the zincs gave good performance. At least I know I can shoot them through this sweet airgun.
Your are like the Hickok 45 of the air gun world. Absolutely love your vids, and this gun is incredible. At first I was skeptical about a battery powered bb rifle but then I thought about it, we have been using them in air soft for so long how on earth have they just now thought of putting them in BB rifles??? My only downside is that it won’t be able to fit in the pellet pistols! Amazing concept. Sucks that we’re using more lithium for our hobby’s but if you take care of the batteries then it should last a long time. Awesome work
So far I installed three long m-lok pic rails on my 400E along with a 4x32 eliminated CV Life scope and a tactical light . I’ll install a laser sight on the side of the scope next , yes this tactical scope has two short pic rails on it . A bipod will also be added. This will be one bad- - - BB gun for sure . I even have a two gun tactical carry case for this style rifle . My issue now is finding someone who has extra mags available in stock and an extra speed loader .
Another excellent review. I too have crosman DPMS and the baikal drozd full auto BBs. Accuracy and power fluctuates especially with CO2. The drozd I have options HPA or CO2. Even with my PCP, fun of shooting stops when you ran out of air. This gun is accurate enough with no fluctuations on power speed and accuracy. It's perfect because most of the times I just wanted to shoot shoot shoot. Just carry extra battery.
Thank you for the GREAT review! I worry about the long-term RELIABILITY. What is the weakest link of the rifle? I've had CO2's that lose their seals in a week. Is there a LAW that air rifles are not allowed to shoot OVER 400fps?
I swear when you were on Full Auto shooting out the red bull's-eye, I literally thought about that game at the carnival shooting out the red star. And then you mention it
Wow now that’s a BB gun I would like . Where is the link to Barra E400 ?Thanks JC . I won a gun at fair doing that shooting the red star out. My sister would not sign for me I was not of age
😆🤣 Peter..the first time I saw those machine guns at the fair, my dad did the shooting and I remember him arguing with the guy the red was all shot out. I did however, walk away with a stuffed animal at the end of the conversation. I will add a link for Barra. Happy Shooting 👍
i bought one and it works great, HOWEVER the on weak point is the loader as it is fussy sometimes to load the bb's into the magazine. You sometimes have to shake it as the bb's sort of hang up when loading
You should get better consistency because the electric piston will give you a better velocity. The speed loader is the same as airsoft and the magazine is very similar. When you charge the battery do not leave the battery unattended.
Excellent video, now tear that sucker apart for a breakdown video!!! The awesome thing about these electric guns is that they are far easier to mod, from changing out the battery to the motor, i'm curious to see how far these things will be pushed in the near future.
I think this may have opened the door for a new power source in airguns. Now i want to see pellet versions and higher velocities. Thanks for tuning in! 👍
Just did some quick math to get the equivalent of 200,000 shots off a single 3S battery you need to spend $2000 worth of CO2 cartridges. So buying the battery and charger for $50 more is a steal.
Great review on a fantastic air gun. Love the battery powered technology. The only drawback is reloading those BB’s. I always have mixed results with those plunger style speed-loaders. I’d pay a premium for the convenience of a preloaded mag with 1000 or 2500 BB’s if they could figure out some reliable method of factory pre-loading something like that …
There are lots of effective ways to achieve this. The engineers stated that it was their initial plan but they had problems delivering on time so we're stock with that *for the moment.* It is #1 on their priority list to make a better one since there are so many people already complaining about the exact same thing. Cool thing I learned so far is that this bad boy is almost totally modable with airsoft parts (longer/shorter barrel, more powerfull motor, battery voltage, piston, spring, etc) are all parts commonly found in the airsoft community. But they also stated that the best power vs accuracy is already at it's full potential as it is. As for the AR platform, some of the real AR accessories will fit just right (im thinking about clipping 2 mags together, gun skins, etc...). They're also planning a surprise whitch they won't talk much about but everyone is suspecting it will be a full auto that shoots pellet. Anyway, just wait a couple of months or a year and you will see youtube flooded by videos of mods done to this baby. 👍
@@AirgunDetectives I have just sent them an email off the back of your review to see if I can get one to pilot test for a review to use on a course that is running for the BSR (British Stunt Register) on weapons safety and handling on set. 👍🏻
Cool rifle. They basically made an airsoft gun into a BB gun. I'm surprised no manufacturer has tried this before. I agree with the economy of the batteries it is Very cost effective. I will be curious to see if the mechanism can be improved in the future to increase rate of fire or velocity perhaps on subsequent models? The price did set me off a bit to be honest though. $400 seems a bit much for that in my opinion. They are available now on the Barra website and I didn't see them at Pyramid Air or Airgun Depot. Having worked in marketing for a long time I think they may have misjudged their market a bit. With the Crosman auto BB guns still hovering around 179-199 even with CO2 cost that's a bit of a stretch even considering the economy of the battery. I think a price of 275-299 might be a more suitable price and I will bet we shall see the price come down on this cool little rifle. I would be a buyer if it was under $300 there are too many great air guns at $400 that aren't made in the PRC. Thanks as always for sharing this J.C. take care and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!
@@TacticalJackalope not sure but I don't think there are too many manufacturers in Taiwan. Barra does have a patent pending on this so something is unique in the internals.
This is cool, but I like the little kick the C02 makes. I feel like you'd miss out with that more realistic feel. However this is super cool if you just wanna hit some targets. Not having to refill would be nice.
Been seeing the same tech in air soft for a while, been waiting on the same tech in bb or pellet for awhile. Don't know why it took em so long, but glad it finally did!
If I recall, paintballs had a sweet spot fps 285 to 290? Something due to weight, size, aerodynamics. I would expect 6mm airsoft, at the individual weights 20 gr .25 gr and so on would have a similar formula. Transfer this to the .177 cal bbs which I would expect from brand to brand or type would have their own specific aerodynamics sweet spot. Sometimes math can be fun, when 1 knows the formula that is. I can see a fairly large amount of platforms of airsofts mfg sizing to .177 cal and probably stay with the bb platform due to simply, how long does it take to load a 50 shot pellet clip with a pellet speed loader, which also has to be loaded precisely, compared to a 50 shot bb with a speedloader. Factor how fast at full auto it can be empty. I forsee the AEG BBs platforms will replace the CO2 platforms we have had for years. Super job introducing a very impressive new bit of technology for us. Thank you!
I would love to take this rifle apart and see if any parts to boots velocity on an standard AEG Airsoft gun will transfer over if you can change out the motor and main spring this thing could be wicked
So I really want this gun. It's truly unique and performs well. Then I looked up the price. I'm not talking the price of the batteries and chargers. That's no biggy, particularly by comparison. The price of the gun, however, is a huge negative. It's $400! It's the first of its kind, from a company that wants to make a name for itself through innovation. I understand that. I also understand that the price may come down after Early Adopter fever fades. But when the Crosman CO2 equialents are less than $200 at retail price, when the Umarex CO2 equivalent is just over $100, the fact that you have to buy a $30 battery set to use your gun becomes a trivial investment. It is a great gun, and I still want it, but I admit I'd be hard pressed to justify that price tag. Is this gun really twice as good as the CO2 equivalents? I don't know. And I'm really concerned about something else: Airgun magazines tend to price based on the cost of the gun, with the $100+ guns often having $20 to $30 magazines and the $200-ish guns having $50 magazines. Is Barra going to charge equivalent prices here? Is a new (or replacement) magazine going to cost $100 or more? Because that's a big deal. I'm truly excited about this gun. Even with my complaints, I haven't given up the idea of the gun entirely, but it is a very steep price to ask people to pay. The thing that worries me most about the price is that the gun is a great invention at a price point people aren't going to like. I'd hate to see Barra decide the idea is useless because people don't want to pay that price and discontinue the innovations and economy of scale that would bring that price into a more attractive and reasonable range. That's my two cents based on quick research and some brand knowledge. I'd be interested in responses though, because if I'm wrong about what people are willing to pay, that's useful to know.
I think it's all relative. The initial cost is higher but the fact you don't need to ever purchase Co2's is a huge factor. Depending on the amount of shooting you do, after the equivalent of 40 Co2's the $200 difference starts to decrease. Then you are getting a full metal rifle that does not lose velocity, unlike the Co2 powered rifles. Remember this is a purchase for backyard fun. The practicality of many airguns are valued by the individual. Also...I think spare magazines will be very inexpensive based on the fact the are simply spring loaded, nothing too complicated. I really appreciate you tuning in and thank you for leaving those detailed comments. Happy Shooting 👍
Yup. $400 is quite high. But I kinda knew already it ain't gonna be cheap. Airsoft AEG rifles are way more expensive than our co2 DPMSs etc. $500 is common - and that's why I never been out to buy one. Which leads me then into this rifle. Seems like just an airsoft AEG - but in 4.5mm. But how much is now innovated for this one? If the battery holds up - then how about the gearbox? Metal or plastic? How about the piston?..and so on. Raises many questions I'd like to know an answer to in beforehand. I personally gonna wait this out a bit to see how it performs over time. Maybe it is totally "the latest" in internals and will hold up a constant thru several hundred thousand rounds.. or if not - we'll definitely gonna hear about it. Airsofts do mostly have aftermarket spare parts for sale - but that thing is rare when talking 4.5mm airguns. I have no idea - but this Barra could even hold a Tokyo Marui or VFC gearbox in it. But that's just a wild thought of mine...
@@brorjordas1979 I was wondering how much this was related to the airsoft equivalents. It's using an airsoft battery to shoot. I haven't the airsoft experience to evaluate it in comparison to airsoft guns. On the other hand, they are patenting their technology, meaning they have done ... something to warrant that need for a patent.
@Dakotah Rickard I completely agree with your assertions. Check out my comment if you get a chance. These guns are an adult "toy" and I think the velocity drop off while significant is a bit overhyped. Personally I don't care if that soda can get's hit at 300 fps or 400 fps it's still going to go through it and make a noise! Take care and have a good weekend.
@@TacticalJackalope I mean, of course they're toys. For a lot of people, range day is meant to be fun, recreational time. I guess the problem I have is that, toy or no, the product is expensive enough not to attract significant market share, and the fact that it doesn't come with a battery could create bad feeling. The only way products like these, which are valuable in their element, will become less expensive or at least better known is for the market to embrace the trend. I don't think people will arbitrarily spend that kind of money on a bb gun without being relatively serious in the hobby and having pretty significant disposable income. Consider that people who watch this channel are serious in the hobby of airgunning, at least serious enough to either be subscribed or to have looked up the video after seeing the product somewhere. I'm not worried, particularly, about whether the viewership of the channel will purchase the gun. I'm just thinking about the potential market in general, which won't understand the price tag and won't be prepared for it to be so expensive but not have a battery included. I'm still pretty interested in the gun, even though, as I understand, it doesn't field strip like the Crosman competetor, because it also doesn't need CO2 and doesn't lose too much accuracy over time thereby. I'm even interested in it despite having a shoestring budget. But the rest of the uninformed market might ruin it for us by their negative opinion and reviews and negative uptake of the product.
Maybe I missed it, but do they have a price point on these yet? I've been waiting to see this one since your video at the shot show. Very cool and looks like a ton of fun but I can't seem to come up with a solid reason to own something like this. I wish I had one of these when I was a kid and you could still walk the railroad tracks plinking without somebody freaking out.
Tyler...The reason to own one is simply...they are fun! Something for the whole family. To experience a full-auto in your own backyard is really enjoyable. There are wants and needs in this world, this is a want, because you only live once. Life is short.."play hard!" Ok..there is a reason😉 $400 MSRP. But you will save $100's in not having to purchase Co2s. Thanks for tuning in 👍
@@AirgunDetectives hell not only will you save hundreds you'll save many thousands over a full auto M16 itself not to mention the 5.56 ammo that you'd be wasting thousands on alone not including the rifle. Hahaha big comparison and damn near just as much fun. It's got my 2 thumbs up and oh yeah I do remember those fair games and shooting out the red star with those specifically bent barrels in those guns at the fair hahaha. I had to play that game numerous times every year at the local fair and always looked forward to it and now I can recreate the game at home for me and my boy and have fun little competitions anytime we want in our own back yard so In my opinion how could you go wrong. Hell now I sound like a shill for the company or something haha. I'm surely not but I also surely wouldn't complain if they wanna send me and my 14yr old boy one for free I would be absolutely more than happy to shill for them as much as possible and spread the good word. Hahaha, ah well wishful thinking. Day dreaming a bit again I guess but hey ya never know, it never hurts to try.😁
Well a good MOSFET with precock will fix that. I would bet a warfet brushless motor will fit in the motor grip. Good motor, good MOSFET and a rc airplane battery then take the gear box and do a bore up kit , a good set of single sector gears....this thing will now rival a 22 with a fire rate in full auto in the 40-50 rps .
High discharge 3s lipo packs are exexpensive. 3s 100c 2200 will cost like 25 bucks and that's a pack that can really supply the amps... 3s 50c 2200 packs will be around 10 bucks.
This is the best review of this rifle that I've seen so far! You did a great job of covering all of the technical and practical aspects of this gun. Ever since I got my first 6mm Airsoft AEG years ago (a Tokyo Marui MP5), I was hoping someone would come out with a .177 caliber steel BB AEG (Automatic Electric Gun). Now it is finally here! I have several CO2 full auto BB guns, but as you mentioned, the cooling of the CO2 cartridges and drop in velocity takes much of the fun out of shooting them. I'll have to get one of these ASAP! I'm sure other manufacturers will be jumping on the bandwagon and developing they're own versions of a .177 AEG in the near future (if they haven't started already).
That's literally ASG converted to 4.5 SBB Nothing new to be honest 380fps is nothing to be impressed with. I think that it is possible to make electric gun that can manage over 1000 1200 fps
@@steve6000 Below 1000 fps (900 or 920) and above 1000 (1200 1300) And not a bb but pellet. 1000 is the worst aeria due to sound barier. You must keep velocity below or above not in the direct line of sound barier... Why ? Because that is what makes projectile unstable
I think this may open up some eyes in the with the airgun manufacturers. This may just be the beginning. I would pellet versions and greater velocity in the future. Thanks for tuning in!
Yes I think the future of electric combined with a pellet version rifled barrel will increase velocity firstly because the pellets will be a tighter fit and because of the shape it already should push the fps up closer to the 500 fps mark. Well that's my thinking 🤔 also increased power would help but not sure if thats a possibility ?
Just found your channel. This electric air rifle is definitely cool. It's one of those things where people say "why didn't I think of that"? I don't know a ton about air rifles/pistols. We have a Umarex MP40 that is extremely cool and very "real" feeling but the Co2 seems to deter the kids a lot. I bought it for my son a few years ago and even though it is a lot of fun to shoot, it doesn't get used as much as I hoped it would. This looks like something that the family would use a lot more and there's no Co2 to change out. Do these electric air rifles still have seals to be concerned about and other similar parts that may require attention or does the electric change all of that? Thanks very much for the video, I'm definitely going to be looking into this electric air rifle. Stay safe & God Bless.
How is this not a " airsoft " that shoots a smaller round? I would assume it is just like my airsoft m4's. Pop the hopup and barrel out and slide in a hop and barrel for steel .177. right now I'm cranking .38 gram 6mm BBs at 410 fps. If this uses a V2 gear box then I'd bet you can get this thing up to 75 rounds per second. For even more fun I would assume one can use an airsoft HPA set up on it too.
Guess they never really got into the whole Drozd blackbird modifications. You could those to be pretty nasty HPA. It's not battery only but you could get the bb's to around 900fps and some got it up to around 1200fps. That's up to 1400 rounds per minute as well. Those things were fun.
Hello just found your channel love it I've been shooting since I was 6 I'm 46 now just got my 10yr son into shooting with air guns just to teach him safety first and to learn his was around the weapon. But on this Barra 400e your right on the cost part, I just bought me a DPMS SBR AR15 love this rifle but Co2 is a little costly but it keep up into the air rifle tradition hunting with an air guns is just fun but what happens if you're out in the woods and on that Barra 400e gets wet and it'd possible your battery could explode, and what if your battery over heats, and camping there's no way to charge a battery it looks like a really cool weapon looks fun but for me I'll just stick to traditional air guns. Love you content keep it up thanks..
Great review! I've been curious about that interesting rifle. The fact that it's accurate makes it a pretty cool BB rifle, I think. By the way, there's no such word as "ambidextrious." It's just four syllables: "ambidextrous."
So basically, this is an Airsoft AEG that has been repurposed to shoot metal BB instead of plastic ones. Could upgrade this rifle? Maybe put in a set dual sector gears for better rate of fire? It would be interesting to see how Airsoft upgrade you can put into this gun.
Maybe in time the price will come down a bit. I know they were a bit pricey to manufacturer. Everything is so inflated right now 🤨 Thank you for watching 👍
Just recently within last 3 years, I have gotten very heavy into air guns. The realistic feelings, looks and weights, of handguns and rifles is amazing. I live in town, and can still go in my back yard, or basement and shoot. This, Barra, i WILL buy very soon. Its a game changer! Thank you for the very detailed review!
Hi Kevin, yes airguns can be a very addictive hobby, but so much fun. The ability to shoot at home in your own yard or basement makes it that much better. Thanks for tuning in 👍
Agreed. In a mutual situation. In Illinois, so super guy cuty state
I too just got into them. Started with a bb gun and now have 2 gamo magnum break barrels. Prob i have is selling them. Got booted from FB market place for trying to sell a pellet gun. So stupid. I plan to go PCP but dont know what i am going to do to unload my other air guns.
@@AirgunDetectives how is the barra 400e holding up?
This is ground breaking technology. Would be nice to have a little more velocity. This opens the door to an M14, and BAR, SW43/44, AK47, Thompson with 100 round drum
I totally agree...maybe the future will be a pellet version with double the velocity. Thanks for tuning in 👍
Could you picture a pellet Browning replica Ma Deuce?
Finally a bb gun & airsoft gun combines to make an E-airgun 😀
Should be easy to get more velocity if you upgrade the gearbox; they take mostly standard airsoft parts.
Above 360 m/s you get a bang due to the sound barrier. 380 m/s and above , can't be silent.
A silencer on a gun or rifle needs different ammo.
Even a novice knows the bang, from an object going through the sound barrier.
As a firearm owner and just looking into full auto bb guns and the fact that it uses rechargeable LiFepO4 lithium batteries is making me want one bad.
It’s amazing how the airgun industry has changed. Great review JC !
Thanks for watching and I always enjoy your comments! Have a great weekend 👍
Thats like every air soft shooters dream.
Love it, would be awesome in a pellet version as well. Some fun plinking
Maybe one day they'll use that technology and apply it to a pellet version 🤔 Thanks for tuning in 👍
@@AirgunDetectives I can't see why not there are rail guns.
@@AirgunDetectives a simple geared Pellet Magazine system . it can work
@@AirgunDetectives "Maybe one day they'll use that technology and apply it to a pellet version"
Probably worried about lawsuits. In many states, full auto pellet guns are illegal.
@@YDCFF_ This is not a rail gun. Not even close!
Your reviews are awesome and I really enjoy your work.
This gun, for me anyway, is a "must have" for my collection.
I already have more airguns then I know what to do with, so 1 more wont hurt anything.
I literally need a separate room in my home just for all my airguns...I'm sure most of you reading this can relate.
Unfortunately I'm very weak when it comes to airguns...I always tell myself "this will be the last one for awhile" only to buy the next best thing that I see.
The consistent power, the accuracy and quietness of this gun is a sure thing for me.
Plus being the first "electric" gun that I know of makes it a must have.
Again, thanks for your work.
Your channel is definitely one of the best.
George....welcome to my world! Airgun collection is somewhere between a hobby and an addiction. That is what led me to doing these reviews. I just did an inventory the other day and I am close to the 300 mark. I have relinquish quite a few because I literally am running out of storage space. It is a fun and exciting hobby you can enjoy in your backyard. I appreciate you sharing your experience and Happy Shooting 👍
@@AirgunDetectives I feel a lot better about myself after hearing how many YOU have lol!
I'm your age and I love what the industry has become.
I can also say that it truly is a remarkable machine.. Just with the iron sights it is very accurate. Only have a setup at 25 yards, trying to clear a longer field soon. Groups like you shot at that short range works farther out also just rips the bullseyes right out lol !!. Love it So impressed I have more fun with the irons
and a whole lot cheaper to train with than...you know the heavier artillery. Crazy fun lines up fast, takes out the target dead nuts lol
Thank you Airgun detectives for doing a very accurate description. I am in no way affiliated with Barra Just a 65 year old non combat vet.
And I thank God daily for that. Thank all you veterans for your service to cover my ass so I can live free..... for now
That is why i feel it is important to stay tuned up The Barra 400 E is your ticket
Cheers all *******
in 2004 I had an air soft battery powered gun that was set up like that. Looks like a lot of fun
I really would like to get my hands on one of these, it's going to be interesting to see what the future brings with this tech. Great review, thanks.
I think it may open up a whole new concept in the airgun world. This may just be the beginning. Thanks for tuning in!
Ok , I am impressed! Had one jam on first auto session and quickly unjammed it . I did another 150 rounds in auto without a jam . Open sites at 15 yards, it ate up the bullseye.
I must be the ONLY guy in the world with a terrible experience with the speed loader because no one gives this gun ANYTHING but a great review. The speed loader jams constantly. The absurd path that the bbs have to travel jams every time and all the time. The few bbs that get to the exit tube jam at the exit hole and become completely unable to be installed in the magazine. What the hell is going on?$500+ buck and I want some quality.
Yes in the 60s I remember the fair, a lot of fun with the Air gun fully automatic
Great review! As of 30 seconds ago I was your newest subscriber. Sold me on the 400e. Mine is on the way along with 3 extra mags, 2 batteries, and charger. I've built real AR's for less but I'm looking forward to plinking with this this for pennies instead of dollars. Your review was the deal sealer. I enjoyed your other posts on the auto bb-guns in the past and nearly went with one of those but luckily I have been patient and now after watching this I am convinced I have found what I have been searching for. Plus the "cool factor" needle for me is pegged out. You have a cool hobby that helps many of us as well. Thanks for posting.
The red star paper is exactly what this reminds me of as well. Have you ever noticed how each following year they gave you fewer and fewer bbs to work with? Now you're lucky if you get 20 rounds to work with.
😄The system is rigged...it always is👍
Ovonics makes excellent packs by the way, go for the high C packs so the voltage don't drop off under load dropping your power under full auto as the voltage sags. Get you a 70 to 100c pack (c is your discharge rate the pack can handle, for example a 100c 2200mah pack is rated for 220 amps and of course you will have voltage sag at say 20 amps BUT a 100c pack will have far less voltage sag than a 25c pack) high C rated packs are much higher quality packs as well, the low C crappy packs are not very good packs over all the 75+ C packs are much higher quality packs.
Great info! Thank you 👍
2,200 mah is 2.2 amps, not 220.
Mine is well on its way to be delivered Wed, June 22. Already have the 6,000 count BB's, B3 charger and battery pack rated 35c @ 2200 mAh, direct from Amazon Prime.
Quick question: you mentioned purchasing battery packs rated "70 to 100c". Having done my research before making decision to purchase 400e, it is recommended by manufacturer to use packs 25-35c otherwise you could possibly risk damaging gearbox and motor. Have you used 70-100c with no issues or just assuming the higher the rating the better, which obviously on paper and performance-wise I would agree it would outperform max 25-35c easily, but can the operating system handle that discharg rate?
I was wondering this very thing, thank you for commenting on it. I think I will stick with 35c to be safe. Given they specifically state 25-35c there is probably a reason for that.
I just purchased one of these through Amazon. Shot it the same day I received it. I swear I did not want to put it down. Talk about sweet and accuracy. Got a red dot coming in the mail tomorrow. Once that is set I’ll be ready to go to town sort of speak and let those BB’s fly. The only pain is having to reload. Ordering an extra mag and reloader because I can see the reloader eventually breaking since it is all plastic with plastic gears. It’s just like the rest of them that I use so they don’t last forever. Anyway, great video. Enjoy the fun. I know I am.
Hi JC , what a fun BB gun. It looks very well built and good looking too. five stars prove it. Barra has a very interesting line of air guns. Great review. Have a good weekend. Cheers
Hey Buddy....this definitely is a fun gun! Have a great weekend!
@@AirgunDetectives hows it holding up?
Amazing. I'm not in to BB guns, but I want one of these. I don't want to discuss how much I spend on CO2 cartridges lol. I have an indoor range with resetting targets. I shoot A LOT. Thanks JC!
It is nice not having to use Co2's. It is really a fun rifle! Thanks for tuning in!
@@AirgunDetectives You're welcome.
Great review JC! That would be a fun gun! It is a bit pricy, but the quality looks real good. More metal than plastic. I also like the electric power. No drop in velocity! And you can recharge the battery packs hundreds of times.
The price would level out in time because you wouldn't need to purchase Co2's. You are also getting an extremely well made all metal gun. Thanks for watching 👍
You and this BB rifle hit it out of the park JC. Finally a BB rifle for us in northern climates!
Hey Buddy...you said it...this one is not temperature sensitive! I hope all is well!👍
@@AirgunDetectives Thanks. Living one day at a time. Hope all is well at your home too.
I shot those full auto mg’s bb gun in Circus Circus Las Vegas as a kid. Same, had to shoot till all the red star on the paper target was completely gone.
Ron....you can relate👍
Before seeing this, I wasn't in to bb's, since I thought they weren't as accurate as pellets. Do you think they'll make a pellet version? Great video!
I appreciate you watching. Who knows what the future may bring? One day maybe a pellet version. Thanks for watching 👍
Wow! What a beauty,bet we’re not allowed these in the uk☹️
@@phillipmatthews2531 I thought you guys could have lower powered air guns. Why doesn't this one qualify?
@@curtiscopeland7975 No full auto in UK also these are for fun you cant get a full auto pellet gun you want accuracy get a pcp
@@AirgunDetectives Wouldn’t they need a belt fed system for pellets sorta like what sig does with the MCX & Pellet pistol replicas? That would be sick! 🙂
I remember that Carnival game, "Shoot out the Star".
Great review and very intriguing new rifle.
Yes...that was always a very challenging and fun game! I appreciate you tuning in!👍
@@AirgunDetectives Always. Your reviews are thorough, helpful and informative. Love the format.
Smellin like a corndog !
The Barra 400E is a very cool BB rifle, I would like to try one. I'm pretty sure I would like it. Thanks
for the great review, you did an awesome job. Be safe, but have fun.
Barry, thanks for tuning in 👍🏻
I’ve got mine all decked out with a tactical scope, mounted a laser sight on the scope, a tactical light with trigger finger switch and a bipod! Official weight 11.5 pounds with battery and full mag . I can’t wait to blast some bottles , clay targets and whatever else I can destroy from the house . LoL
Very aware of the limitations of C02 powered guns and time my full-auto with controlled bursts, helps to ensure slide / barrel assy, / bolt locks rear when magazine empty. Electric powered BB rifle without the limitations of C02 powered guns is a wonderful thing. M9A3 works excellently with 2 full magazines while shooting controlled bursts. Imagine being able to shoot the blowback UMEREX replicas without changing C02..That would be nice. Meanwhile, (before I purchase this rifle) the slide assembly on the Berreta M9A3 and the barrel assy on the Luger P08 MUST lock open on the last shot for the proper entertainment. So, proper timing with C02 cartridges is essential.
when it flagged up on you tube I thought no not interested. I'm so glad I watched your review. what an awesome little rifle
Thank you so much for bringing us stuff like this. Amazing gun.
Great review!
I appreciate you tuning in. Airguns are so much fun for the whole family. This 400e is very unique 👌 Happy Shooting!
Another good use for my RC Crawler batteries. Got a great charger already. I'm currently getting BB pistols and rifles for a little change from pellet stuff. I want some smooth bores since I started out with those. This looks like an air gun I may very likely own soon. Great review!
You used zinc bb’s ! Barra site recommends all steel bb’s . Looks like the zincs gave good performance. At least I know I can shoot them through this sweet airgun.
Your are like the Hickok 45 of the air gun world. Absolutely love your vids, and this gun is incredible. At first I was skeptical about a battery powered bb rifle but then I thought about it, we have been using them in air soft for so long how on earth have they just now thought of putting them in BB rifles??? My only downside is that it won’t be able to fit in the pellet pistols! Amazing concept. Sucks that we’re using more lithium for our hobby’s but if you take care of the batteries then it should last a long time. Awesome work
I appreciate you watching, and thank you for your comments 👍🏻😉
So far I installed three long m-lok pic rails on my 400E along with a 4x32 eliminated CV Life scope and a tactical light . I’ll install a laser sight on the side of the scope next , yes this tactical scope has two short pic rails on it . A bipod will also be added. This will be one bad- - - BB gun for sure . I even have a two gun tactical carry case for this style rifle . My issue now is finding someone who has extra mags available in stock and an extra speed loader .
The box was so big, I didn't see ya at first. Lol, I had to see this in action, this gun looks amazing
Fantastic review. Thank you look forward for your next videos....
Roger, thank you. I appreciate your comments 👍
@@AirgunDetectives No worries.... 👍
as an RC guy, I already have all the battery & charging stuff ready to go ! 50 rnd full auto , I'm ready to $$$$
You’re a lefty too! 👍🏻I’m ambidextrous shooting guns and pool.
Another excellent review. I too have crosman DPMS and the baikal drozd full auto BBs. Accuracy and power fluctuates especially with CO2. The drozd I have options HPA or CO2. Even with my PCP, fun of shooting stops when you ran out of air. This gun is accurate enough with no fluctuations on power speed and accuracy. It's perfect because most of the times I just wanted to shoot shoot shoot. Just carry extra battery.
I've been racing rc cars since 1988 and lipos came out in about 2004 and you can get 500 or more cycles out of a good lipo... if you take extra care
I love mine. And there's quite a few people that have shop on that are buying them.
I've seen a few videos about this gun and everybody seems to like it very much.
Thank you for the GREAT review! I worry about the long-term RELIABILITY. What is the weakest link of the rifle? I've had CO2's that lose their seals in a week. Is there a LAW that air rifles are not allowed to shoot OVER 400fps?
I swear when you were on Full Auto shooting out the red bull's-eye, I literally thought about that game at the carnival shooting out the red star. And then you mention it
Great minds think alike!! 👍👍
@@AirgunDetectives yezzir... 💯💪
Wow now that’s a BB gun I would like . Where is the link to Barra E400 ?Thanks JC .
I won a gun at fair doing that shooting the red star out. My sister would not sign for me I was not of age
😆🤣 Peter..the first time I saw those machine guns at the fair, my dad did the shooting and I remember him arguing with the guy the red was all shot out. I did however, walk away with a stuffed animal at the end of the conversation. I will add a link for Barra. Happy Shooting 👍
@@AirgunDetectives fun times then JC 👍🏻
Oh hey you can add “super thanks to your videos “ I just did on my channel. Look it up on google .
I remember those guns at the fair.
Yes!! They were fun 😉👌🏼
I have a ton of aeg airsoft guns. This 400e sounds just like them.
Very similar technology, but Barra found a new way to get the higher velocity for steel BBs. 👍
I would like to see a .22 or .177 pellet version of this
Maybe in time👍
i bought one and it works great, HOWEVER the on weak point is the loader as it is fussy sometimes to load the bb's into the magazine. You sometimes have to shake it as the bb's sort of hang up when loading
You should get better consistency because the electric piston will give you a better velocity. The speed loader is the same as airsoft and the magazine is very similar. When you charge the battery do not leave the battery unattended.
Excellent video, now tear that sucker apart for a breakdown video!!! The awesome thing about these electric guns is that they are far easier to mod, from changing out the battery to the motor, i'm curious to see how far these things will be pushed in the near future.
I think this may have opened the door for a new power source in airguns. Now i want to see pellet versions and higher velocities. Thanks for tuning in! 👍
I like that a lot better than my dpms co2 gun.
I like the fact you don't need Co2's and there is no cooling down effect!
Just did some quick math to get the equivalent of 200,000 shots off a single 3S battery you need to spend $2000 worth of CO2 cartridges. So buying the battery and charger for $50 more is a steal.
Ok no maintenance thanks for getting back to me
Great review on a fantastic air gun. Love the battery powered technology. The only drawback is reloading those BB’s. I always have mixed results with those plunger style speed-loaders. I’d pay a premium for the convenience of a preloaded mag with 1000 or 2500 BB’s if they could figure out some reliable method of factory pre-loading something like that …
Even.. 100-200 round mags. These are not bad but they do require the use of the BB speedloader. Happy Shooting 👍
There are lots of effective ways to achieve this.
The engineers stated that it was their initial plan but they had problems delivering on time so we're stock with that *for the moment.*
It is #1 on their priority list to make a better one since there are so many people already complaining about the exact same thing.
Cool thing I learned so far is that this bad boy is almost totally modable with airsoft parts (longer/shorter barrel, more powerfull motor, battery voltage, piston, spring, etc) are all parts commonly found in the airsoft community. But they also stated that the best power vs accuracy is already at it's full potential as it is.
As for the AR platform, some of the real AR accessories will fit just right (im thinking about clipping 2 mags together, gun skins, etc...).
They're also planning a surprise whitch they won't talk much about but everyone is suspecting it will be a full auto that shoots pellet.
Anyway, just wait a couple of months or a year and you will see youtube flooded by videos of mods done to this baby.
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What a fantastic review and Money saving information 👍🏻
John...thanks for tuning in👍
@@AirgunDetectives I have just sent them an email off the back of your review to see if I can get one to pilot test for a review to use on a course that is running for the BSR (British Stunt Register) on weapons safety and handling on set. 👍🏻
$400 is pretty steep but it seems to be worth it for the fun you gonna have.
Awesome rifle JC, you guys are so lucky in the states we’ll probably never see it over here in the uk. Great video keep up the great work 👍🇬🇧
why not? its well below the 12ft lbs of energy or whatever limit you have.
@@dirtrider88 If the makers are happy to block off the full auto function then maybe we might get luck, we’re not allowed full auto in the uk 🇬🇧
Because its full auto!
They may be able to adapt it to just semi-auto. Reach out to Barra, they are very receptive! 👍
Cool rifle. They basically made an airsoft gun into a BB gun. I'm surprised no manufacturer has tried this before. I agree with the economy of the batteries it is Very cost effective. I will be curious to see if the mechanism can be improved in the future to increase rate of fire or velocity perhaps on subsequent models? The price did set me off a bit to be honest though. $400 seems a bit much for that in my opinion. They are available now on the Barra website and I didn't see them at Pyramid Air or Airgun Depot. Having worked in marketing for a long time I think they may have misjudged their market a bit. With the Crosman auto BB guns still hovering around 179-199 even with CO2 cost that's a bit of a stretch even considering the economy of the battery. I think a price of 275-299 might be a more suitable price and I will bet we shall see the price come down on this cool little rifle. I would be a buyer if it was under $300 there are too many great air guns at $400 that aren't made in the PRC. Thanks as always for sharing this J.C. take care and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!
Time will tell what the market accepts. These are actually made in Taiwan. Have a great weekend 👍
@@AirgunDetectives KWC? That's much better!
@@TacticalJackalope not sure but I don't think there are too many manufacturers in Taiwan. Barra does have a patent pending on this so something is unique in the internals.
Hi JC, totally flabbergasted, just love that gun, nice group, and with bbs,which is quite something always surprised with new reviews, many thanks
George, I appreciate you tuning in and I am glad you enjoyed the review. Thanks for your support 👍
Put out a pellet version with a little higher velocity for around $250 - 300 and I am there. Still, very exciting.
Maybe eventually as the technology spreads👍
This is cool, but I like the little kick the C02 makes. I feel like you'd miss out with that more realistic feel. However this is super cool if you just wanna hit some targets. Not having to refill would be nice.
I think there is room in every collection for both. 😉👍
It's a nice gun great review my negative would be the price over 400 if you buy it with the battery & charger
Totally awesome JC! Great gun! The future of Air guns just got brighter! Our prayers have been answered.
Been seeing the same tech in air soft for a while, been waiting on the same tech in bb or pellet for awhile. Don't know why it took em so long, but glad it finally did!
This is absolutely a game changer!
Outstanding performance for a BB gun! I like it, and I want one.
Awesome little plinker and training device. Super impressive
Great demo. This thing has fun factor of 100! My addiction to these rifles could cost me a divorce. Lol?
it's going to get interesting when people start figuring out how to tweak that thing
Show me a 500-600 fps pellet version 👍🏻👍🏻
If I recall, paintballs had a sweet spot fps 285 to 290? Something due to weight, size, aerodynamics. I would expect 6mm airsoft, at the individual weights 20 gr .25 gr and so on would have a similar formula. Transfer this to the .177 cal bbs which I would expect from brand to brand or type would have their own specific aerodynamics sweet spot.
Sometimes math can be fun, when 1 knows the formula that is. I can see a fairly large amount of platforms of airsofts mfg sizing to .177 cal and probably stay with the bb platform due to simply, how long does it take to load a 50 shot pellet clip with a pellet speed loader, which also has to be loaded precisely, compared to a 50 shot bb with a speedloader.
Factor how fast at full auto it can be empty. I forsee the AEG BBs platforms will replace the CO2 platforms we have had for years.
Super job introducing a very impressive new bit of technology for us.
Thank you!
Awsome! I would buy one in a second🤩 so Nice for backyard plinking👌🏻👌🏻
It is the perfect backyard plinker and it is nice for a change not dealing with Co2's. Thanks for tuning in!👍
I have the exact same setup now
Happy Shooting 👍
@@AirgunDetectives how long did it take you to sight the scope in because my point of am is different from my point of fire by a lot
I would love to take this rifle apart and see if any parts to boots velocity on an standard AEG Airsoft gun will transfer over if you can change out the motor and main spring this thing could be wicked
So I really want this gun.
It's truly unique and performs well.
Then I looked up the price.
I'm not talking the price of the batteries and chargers.
That's no biggy, particularly by comparison. The price of the gun, however, is a huge negative.
It's $400!
It's the first of its kind, from a company that wants to make a name for itself through innovation.
I understand that.
I also understand that the price may come down after Early Adopter fever fades.
But when the Crosman CO2 equialents are less than $200 at retail price, when the Umarex CO2 equivalent is just over $100, the fact that you have to buy a $30 battery set to use your gun becomes a trivial investment.
It is a great gun, and I still want it, but I admit I'd be hard pressed to justify that price tag.
Is this gun really twice as good as the CO2 equivalents?
I don't know.
And I'm really concerned about something else:
Airgun magazines tend to price based on the cost of the gun, with the $100+ guns often having $20 to $30 magazines and the $200-ish guns having $50 magazines. Is Barra going to charge equivalent prices here? Is a new (or replacement) magazine going to cost $100 or more? Because that's a big deal.
I'm truly excited about this gun. Even with my complaints, I haven't given up the idea of the gun entirely, but it is a very steep price to ask people to pay.
The thing that worries me most about the price is that the gun is a great invention at a price point people aren't going to like. I'd hate to see Barra decide the idea is useless because people don't want to pay that price and discontinue the innovations and economy of scale that would bring that price into a more attractive and reasonable range.
That's my two cents based on quick research and some brand knowledge.
I'd be interested in responses though, because if I'm wrong about what people are willing to pay, that's useful to know.
I think it's all relative. The initial cost is higher but the fact you don't need to ever purchase Co2's is a huge factor. Depending on the amount of shooting you do, after the equivalent of 40 Co2's the $200 difference starts to decrease. Then you are getting a full metal rifle that does not lose velocity, unlike the Co2 powered rifles. Remember this is a purchase for backyard fun. The practicality of many airguns are valued by the individual. Also...I think spare magazines will be very inexpensive based on the fact the are simply spring loaded, nothing too complicated. I really appreciate you tuning in and thank you for leaving those detailed comments. Happy Shooting 👍
Yup. $400 is quite high. But I kinda knew already it ain't gonna be cheap. Airsoft AEG rifles are way more expensive than our co2 DPMSs etc. $500 is common - and that's why I never been out to buy one.
Which leads me then into this rifle. Seems like just an airsoft AEG - but in 4.5mm. But how much is now innovated for this one? If the battery holds up - then how about the gearbox? Metal or plastic? How about the piston?..and so on. Raises many questions I'd like to know an answer to in beforehand.
I personally gonna wait this out a bit to see how it performs over time. Maybe it is totally "the latest" in internals and will hold up a constant thru several hundred thousand rounds.. or if not - we'll definitely gonna hear about it. Airsofts do mostly have aftermarket spare parts for sale - but that thing is rare when talking 4.5mm airguns. I have no idea - but this Barra could even hold a Tokyo Marui or VFC gearbox in it. But that's just a wild thought of mine...
@@brorjordas1979 I was wondering how much this was related to the airsoft equivalents.
It's using an airsoft battery to shoot. I haven't the airsoft experience to evaluate it in comparison to airsoft guns. On the other hand, they are patenting their technology, meaning they have done ... something to warrant that need for a patent.
@Dakotah Rickard I completely agree with your assertions. Check out my comment if you get a chance. These guns are an adult "toy" and I think the velocity drop off while significant is a bit overhyped. Personally I don't care if that soda can get's hit at 300 fps or 400 fps it's still going to go through it and make a noise! Take care and have a good weekend.
@@TacticalJackalope I mean, of course they're toys. For a lot of people, range day is meant to be fun, recreational time.
I guess the problem I have is that, toy or no, the product is expensive enough not to attract significant market share, and the fact that it doesn't come with a battery could create bad feeling. The only way products like these, which are valuable in their element, will become less expensive or at least better known is for the market to embrace the trend. I don't think people will arbitrarily spend that kind of money on a bb gun without being relatively serious in the hobby and having pretty significant disposable income.
Consider that people who watch this channel are serious in the hobby of airgunning, at least serious enough to either be subscribed or to have looked up the video after seeing the product somewhere.
I'm not worried, particularly, about whether the viewership of the channel will purchase the gun.
I'm just thinking about the potential market in general, which won't understand the price tag and won't be prepared for it to be so expensive but not have a battery included.
I'm still pretty interested in the gun, even though, as I understand, it doesn't field strip like the Crosman competetor, because it also doesn't need CO2 and doesn't lose too much accuracy over time thereby.
I'm even interested in it despite having a shoestring budget.
But the rest of the uninformed market might ruin it for us by their negative opinion and reviews and negative uptake of the product.
I like the technology . Gotta get it up over 1000 fps
Maybe I missed it, but do they have a price point on these yet? I've been waiting to see this one since your video at the shot show. Very cool and looks like a ton of fun but I can't seem to come up with a solid reason to own something like this. I wish I had one of these when I was a kid and you could still walk the railroad tracks plinking without somebody freaking out.
Tyler...The reason to own one is simply...they are fun! Something for the whole family. To experience a full-auto in your own backyard is really enjoyable. There are wants and needs in this world, this is a want, because you only live once. Life is short.."play hard!" Ok..there is a reason😉 $400 MSRP. But you will save $100's in not having to purchase Co2s. Thanks for tuning in 👍
Way too much. Website says 400. Cool but not a chance.
@@AirgunDetectives hell not only will you save hundreds you'll save many thousands over a full auto M16 itself not to mention the 5.56 ammo that you'd be wasting thousands on alone not including the rifle. Hahaha big comparison and damn near just as much fun. It's got my 2 thumbs up and oh yeah I do remember those fair games and shooting out the red star with those specifically bent barrels in those guns at the fair hahaha. I had to play that game numerous times every year at the local fair and always looked forward to it and now I can recreate the game at home for me and my boy and have fun little competitions anytime we want in our own back yard so In my opinion how could you go wrong. Hell now I sound like a shill for the company or something haha. I'm surely not but I also surely wouldn't complain if they wanna send me and my 14yr old boy one for free I would be absolutely more than happy to shill for them as much as possible and spread the good word. Hahaha, ah well wishful thinking. Day dreaming a bit again I guess but hey ya never know, it never hurts to try.😁
What kind of maintenance dose this air rife need
I like seeing this done in .177, props to Barra for innovating.
That said AEG are not my preference as the trigger timing is sloppy.
Thank you for watching 👍
Well a good MOSFET with precock will fix that. I would bet a warfet brushless motor will fit in the motor grip. Good motor, good MOSFET and a rc airplane battery then take the gear box and do a bore up kit , a good set of single sector gears....this thing will now rival a 22 with a fire rate in full auto in the 40-50 rps .
High discharge 3s lipo packs are exexpensive. 3s 100c 2200 will cost like 25 bucks and that's a pack that can really supply the amps... 3s 50c 2200 packs will be around 10 bucks.
What is the distance of range to hit target ?
This is the best review of this rifle that I've seen so far! You did a great job of covering all of the technical and practical aspects of this gun. Ever since I got my first 6mm Airsoft AEG years ago (a Tokyo Marui MP5), I was hoping someone would come out with a .177 caliber steel BB AEG (Automatic Electric Gun). Now it is finally here! I have several CO2 full auto BB guns, but as you mentioned, the cooling of the CO2 cartridges and drop in velocity takes much of the fun out of shooting them. I'll have to get one of these ASAP! I'm sure other manufacturers will be jumping on the bandwagon and developing they're own versions of a .177 AEG in the near future (if they haven't started already).
I loved the smile on your face when you came off that full auto accuracy test!! HA! Just ordered one today, can't wait to give it a try!😁
I hope they will sell it in Europe too!!?? please make it happen👍🏽🔥👍🏽
I converted one of my 6mm electric airsoft M4's Into a .177cal bb gun years ago lol.
That's literally ASG converted to 4.5 SBB
Nothing new to be honest
380fps is nothing to be impressed with.
I think that it is possible to make electric gun that can manage over 1000 1200 fps
But how fast can you push a 5.1g bb and still get any kind of accuracy? Maybe 600fps?
@@steve6000
Below 1000 fps (900 or 920) and above 1000 (1200 1300)
And not a bb but pellet.
1000 is the worst aeria due to sound barier. You must keep velocity below or above not in the direct line of sound barier... Why ? Because that is what makes projectile unstable
Loved the video. Amazing accuracy. Wish they will make a pellet version with more velocity.
I think this may open up some eyes in the with the airgun manufacturers. This may just be the beginning. I would pellet versions and greater velocity in the future. Thanks for tuning in!
Yes I think the future of electric combined with a pellet version rifled barrel will increase velocity firstly because the pellets will be a tighter fit and because of the shape it already should push the fps up closer to the 500 fps mark. Well that's my thinking 🤔 also increased power would help but not sure if thats a possibility ?
I want one👍🏻👍🏻
This thing looks like a heck of a lot of fun. Curious about the technology.
GREAT review JC. PLEASE NEVER STOP. MY ONLY Q? WAS ... HOW MUCH$$$$$$
I" own several BARRAA AIR GUNS. AND I HAVE BEEN OK WITH THE BRAND
Just found your channel. This electric air rifle is definitely cool. It's one of those things where people say "why didn't I think of that"? I don't know a ton about air rifles/pistols. We have a Umarex MP40 that is extremely cool and very "real" feeling but the Co2 seems to deter the kids a lot. I bought it for my son a few years ago and even though it is a lot of fun to shoot, it doesn't get used as much as I hoped it would. This looks like something that the family would use a lot more and there's no Co2 to change out. Do these electric air rifles still have seals to be concerned about and other similar parts that may require attention or does the electric change all of that? Thanks very much for the video, I'm definitely going to be looking into this electric air rifle. Stay safe & God Bless.
i did think of it but i just assumed it had been done
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Hey, get back to the drawing board. You obviously have some good ideas. Stay motivated. Good luck. 👍
Looks like a fun rifle for sure.
It is seriously a good time!👍
Nice review 👍would love one of these, hopefully they will bring a semi auto version to the UK with us not allowed full auto 😒but i wont hold my breath
A semi-auto version would not be too difficult...you may want to reach out to Barra😉👍
@@AirgunDetectives Great idea, i will 🙂
How is this not a " airsoft " that shoots a smaller round? I would assume it is just like my airsoft m4's. Pop the hopup and barrel out and slide in a hop and barrel for steel .177. right now I'm cranking .38 gram 6mm BBs at 410 fps. If this uses a V2 gear box then I'd bet you can get this thing up to 75 rounds per second. For even more fun I would assume one can use an airsoft HPA set up on it too.
Guess they never really got into the whole Drozd blackbird modifications. You could those to be pretty nasty HPA. It's not battery only but you could get the bb's to around 900fps and some got it up to around 1200fps. That's up to 1400 rounds per minute as well. Those things were fun.
Wow I love it! Thank you for the review.
Ted, thank you for tuning in and I appreciate your comments.👍
with the introduction of battery powered airsoft i always wondered how long it would take to get it in .177 steel bb version WOW !!!
Great.
Hello just found your channel love it I've been shooting since I was 6 I'm 46 now just got my 10yr son into shooting with air guns just to teach him safety first and to learn his was around the weapon. But on this Barra 400e your right on the cost part, I just bought me a DPMS SBR AR15 love this rifle but Co2 is a little costly but it keep up into the air rifle tradition hunting with an air guns is just fun but what happens if you're out in the woods and on that Barra 400e gets wet and it'd possible your battery could explode, and what if your battery over heats, and camping there's no way to charge a battery it looks like a really cool weapon looks fun but for me I'll just stick to traditional air guns. Love you content keep it up thanks..
Great review! I've been curious about that interesting rifle. The fact that it's accurate makes it a pretty cool BB rifle, I think. By the way, there's no such word as "ambidextrious." It's just four syllables: "ambidextrous."
I love my AEG air soft guns , also you might want to get the Lipo storage bags for safe keeping .
So basically, this is an Airsoft AEG that has been repurposed to shoot metal BB instead of plastic ones. Could upgrade this rifle? Maybe put in a set dual sector gears for better rate of fire? It would be interesting to see how Airsoft upgrade you can put into this gun.
Hopefully the day will come soon where we see 22 or 25 cal pellet electric
Very cool . little on the spendy side but putting it on my to have list .. Thanks
Maybe in time the price will come down a bit. I know they were a bit pricey to manufacturer. Everything is so inflated right now 🤨 Thank you for watching 👍