ICS MP5

GTR-R33 · January 8th, 2006, 14:29

Hi, I know there is a way to tell whether your ics mp5 is a version 2 or 3. I remember reading it off a forum, but I can't seem to find it. Am pretty sure it was by the rear site, I believe if it had 3 holes + the V shaped cut out its a version 3, otherwise it's a version 2. I just wanted someone to confirm it. Also I've been reading about the US Version 3.5, is there a way of telling which version it is. Also there is an airsoft elite sticker, which you can see through where the magazine goes in, if that says anything. Lastly, which version is the best, US version 3.5 or the version 3. Thanks ahead of time.
Any posts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

mcguyver · January 8th, 2006, 16:27

the a.e. version has extensive upgrades to the internals and is essentially a different gun than an ics straight from taiwan. they give you metal spring guide with bearing, bushings, spring and other things i can't remember but they list on their website. the a.e. versions i've seen all shoot in the 350fps area and are only available at one place in canada that i've ever seen. i would say for the money that the a.e. version is the best value as it sells for equal to less money than a tm and is full metal with upgrades. reliabilty is good as i've worked on 1 a.e. and 1 tm mp5 with similar problems (gear failure).

GTR-R33 · January 8th, 2006, 16:48

Thanks for the response, I was reading the website and it seems like what they do is take a ics version 3 and upgrade it.

Kid · January 8th, 2006, 16:51

American price doesn't really matter... it's the Canadian one that matters.

Can't order from out of Canada, best off finding that retailer mcguyver was yippin' about just now, anyway, may that be Canadian Airsoft?

GTR-R33 · January 8th, 2006, 16:52

ya, I guess your right, but the retailer mcguyver was talking about only has the version 3 ics. I guess I need to go to the states to get one. :-P

mcguyver · January 14th, 2006, 01:15

no, i said they have the a.e. version which they call the "3.5". it's the only place in canada that i'm aware of that sells the upgraded airsoft elite mp5's. they have had them for quite some time now. there website doesn't reflect that much to the dismay of airsoft elite, i'm sure. they put some good parts in that gun and it sells for the same money as a tm with internal upgrades and a metal body.

EMT · January 30th, 2006, 17:27

In case this helps I got the ICS (ae) version 3".5" from Canadian airsoft..nice piece of work...I hadn't been warned that it had been upgraded but once I read up a bit I was happy to know what they'd done. Great gun, all you have to do is remove the orange tip with a scouring pad and some mat black paint (the orange tip due to coming from the US)
And to answer your initial question as per my reserch the version 2 has 4 holes in the rear sight the version 3 has the 3 and one v-notch for poor light and tactical purposes.

LucidFox · January 30th, 2006, 17:38

SOunds like a gun gun but it IS upgraded and most people don't feel comphortable when a noobie has an upgraded gun.

Just from my past reading.

Kid · January 30th, 2006, 18:19

A 100m is hardly called upgraded in that respect, 320FPS. Neither is a tightbore for that matter.

'Upgrades'
Upgraded Bearing Spring Guard
Upgraded Aluminum Piston
Upgraded Metal Bushing

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January 8th, 2006, 14:29	#1
GTR-R33 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada	ICS MP5 Hi, I know there is a way to tell whether your ics mp5 is a version 2 or 3. I remember reading it off a forum, but I can't seem to find it. Am pretty sure it was by the rear site, I believe if it had 3 holes + the V shaped cut out its a version 3, otherwise it's a version 2. I just wanted someone to confirm it. Also I've been reading about the US Version 3.5, is there a way of telling which version it is. Also there is an airsoft elite sticker, which you can see through where the magazine goes in, if that says anything. Lastly, which version is the best, US version 3.5 or the version 3. Thanks ahead of time. Any posts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

January 8th, 2006, 16:27	#2
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	the a.e. version has extensive upgrades to the internals and is essentially a different gun than an ics straight from taiwan. they give you metal spring guide with bearing, bushings, spring and other things i can't remember but they list on their website. the a.e. versions i've seen all shoot in the 350fps area and are only available at one place in canada that i've ever seen. i would say for the money that the a.e. version is the best value as it sells for equal to less money than a tm and is full metal with upgrades. reliabilty is good as i've worked on 1 a.e. and 1 tm mp5 with similar problems (gear failure).

January 8th, 2006, 16:48	#3
GTR-R33 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada	Thanks for the response, I was reading the website and it seems like what they do is take a ics version 3 and upgrade it.

January 8th, 2006, 16:51	#4
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	American price doesn't really matter... it's the Canadian one that matters. Can't order from out of Canada, best off finding that retailer mcguyver was yippin' about just now, anyway, may that be Canadian Airsoft?

January 8th, 2006, 16:52	#5
GTR-R33 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada	ya, I guess your right, but the retailer mcguyver was talking about only has the version 3 ics. I guess I need to go to the states to get one. :-P

January 14th, 2006, 01:15	#6
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	no, i said they have the a.e. version which they call the "3.5". it's the only place in canada that i'm aware of that sells the upgraded airsoft elite mp5's. they have had them for quite some time now. there website doesn't reflect that much to the dismay of airsoft elite, i'm sure. they put some good parts in that gun and it sells for the same money as a tm with internal upgrades and a metal body.

January 30th, 2006, 17:27	#7
EMT Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta	In case this helps I got the ICS (ae) version 3".5" from Canadian airsoft..nice piece of work...I hadn't been warned that it had been upgraded but once I read up a bit I was happy to know what they'd done. Great gun, all you have to do is remove the orange tip with a scouring pad and some mat black paint (the orange tip due to coming from the US) And to answer your initial question as per my reserch the version 2 has 4 holes in the rear sight the version 3 has the 3 and one v-notch for poor light and tactical purposes.

January 30th, 2006, 17:38	#8
LucidFox Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: x	SOunds like a gun gun but it IS upgraded and most people don't feel comphortable when a noobie has an upgraded gun. Just from my past reading.

January 30th, 2006, 18:19	#9
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	A 100m is hardly called upgraded in that respect, 320FPS. Neither is a tightbore for that matter. 'Upgrades' Upgraded Bearing Spring Guard Upgraded Aluminum Piston Upgraded Metal Bushing

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