This is by far the most unique AEG we have in our store. The G&G SSG-1 USR is as controversial as it is unique. G&G Armament has been known to push the envelope and tap new markets by making all sorts of guns with their sense of style, and the SSG-1 is no different. G&G is a well-established and older name in airsoft and makes all kinds of guns, though they are most known for their high-quality beginner line of rifles such as the Combat Machine series. Their proline guns can come in full metal or polymer, as G&G recognizes that some people want a pro-level AEG in a lighter package. Their premium rifles, like the Top Tech line, do incorporate things like the ETU MOSFETs with the microswitch triggers which people enjoy once they try it out.
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The SSG-1 USR is geared towards CQB players who embrace the whole speed soft/speedball scene by emulating the look you might find in a paintball marker. The sport of airsoft in a CQB environment is similar to a paintball environment. Many players have crossed over to airsoft because it is much less expensive. The rifle again resembles a paintball marker; people love or hate it.
Let me tell you about the rifle's appeal: a rifle like the SSG-1 makes total sense for those about function over form. You see, the forend is very short and streamlined, leaving you just enough rail to mount essential accessories such as an action camera and a flashlight. The body itself is polymer to keep that weight down. Inside the rifle is a CQB-tuned gearbox. The back of the rifle has a drop stock, which trades off realism for total function. Those who run big paintball masks, particularly in a CQB environment, just can't aim down their rifle as easily, and since airsoft guns tend to be modeled after something realistic, the ergonomics just lend poorly with safety gear.
The drop stock can be adjusted for angle, giving you a greater offset and raising your sight picture with the bore. Even though this is not something you would want to do with a real rifle, airsoft has no recoil to speak of, so this makes perfect sense within airsoft.
I forgot to mention that there is a straight trigger or blade trigger present, which some people prefer because it's easier for them to shoot rapidly. The gearbox has the famous G&G ETU MOSFET and micro trigger switch, which is a great place to start the box, leaving room for you to tune and unlock more potential performance. This AEG could do with a better motor and a tight bore barrel if you were looking at upgrade potential down the road. The gun performs great out of the box, but in the world of speedsoft, people are always looking to tune their rifles, whether it's an AEG or HPA, for the most performance to gain that upper hand.
But even though the philosophy of this gun is rooted in function over form, it also has form if your aesthetics gravitate to the world of speed soft. The SSG-1 has numerous accessories and color combinations that stand out.
G&G makes tracer units that are both short and compact to fit inside the unique front end found on the SSG-1 rifle. Tracers are popular for players in indoor arenas because they help them track their shots, which is invaluable in low-light/no-light games. A tracer unit is a device attached to your airsoft gun and contains an electronically controlled diode that flashes as it detects a BB being fired. The light that flashes inside will activate any special tracer ammo that passes through, creating a glow-in-the-dark effect while the BB is in flight. Shooting rapidly is almost like seeing a laser beam emitted from your gun.
G & G hit it out of the park with the SSG-1, if not for a small group of people whose niche in airsoft deserves the spotlight. As many places in the country don't have big open spaces for outdoor fields, indoor airsoft is very prominent, especially in the bigger cities.
If you find it ugly, we'll not change your mind, but we have to be honest and appreciate the risks G & G is taking to think outside the box and introduce cool AEGs for different players. Airsoft is not strictly about milsim, so we must embrace variety even if we don't understand or partake in it. Variety is the spice of life, after all, and even if it's not your cup of tea, we should encourage it so we can see more and more innovation in our sport.
