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ARES AMOEBA MUTANT SERIES

and achieved, reinforced polymer to make it durable, easy-to-use system, ARES now seem to be making
yet keeping the weight low (just 2,620g for the the E.F.C.S. Gearbox “standard” in line with what is
AM-M-004 test model) and easy to run with all day on offer from other manufacturers, but unlike some,
long. In fact, the overall weight is also kept down the E.F.C.S. has now been around for a little while.
as ARES install a chunky CNC alloy M-LOK front rail This programmable system will still need the external
and an alloy outer barrel. The different models of programmer but most good airsoft shops seem to
the MUTANT within the range of four stock models have one these days and can set up your AEG just as
come with different but very attractive flash hiders/ you want it in mere seconds. However, when it comes
muzzle brakes and the outer barrel is threaded 14mm to the MUTANT my advice would be to invest in one
CW, so you can easily fit compatible suppressors of your own …for reasons that will become apparent!
and tracer units. The M-LOK rail is very distinctive, The programmer will allow you to set up your AEG
beautifully finished and model-dependant, plus comes in different ways but also protects it by having it
in different lengths as standard. One thing that I withstand current to around 30A, enhances piston
really love about the rail is that it has some very cool positioning and allows it to set up with rapid semi-
recessed “run-flat irons” that are mirrored on the rear auto fire.
of the upper receiver, as well as QD sling sockets on The gearbox is of the highest build quality, coming
both L and R. with a quick release spring guide, silver wiring, and an
The receiver set across the MUTANT range is also electronic trigger. Allied with a high-torque motor that
very, very nicely achieved and although it is polymer sits beneath and in line with the gearbox it all equates
it looks a properly up-to-the minute angular “billet” to an efficient and effective setup. The E.F.C.S./ETU
style. I personally have no problem with a good system can be programed to use either 7.4v or 11.1v
standard polymer body and don’t see why some batteries, and you can also program either semi and
people do, as my favourite .22 AR platform is the auto, 3 round burst and auto, or semi only, which is a
S&W M&P15-22 and this also has a polymer body very useful thing to have in any AEG, but especially in
with a carbon steel barrel - and that shoots just fine! the MUTANT! In full, the E.F.C.S features:
The airsoft MUTANT though, has a nicer feature set, • Micro-motion trigger - more durable then a
with an ambi mag release and actually a nicer blade- traditional trigger - light & fast trigger response
style trigger! The sliding stock is also quite unique, • Gearbox protection system - E.F.C.S.. will cut
as it resembles (to a degree) a simplified UBR GEN2 down battery if there are malfunction censored
Collapsible, as the upper section remains in solid from gearbox
contact with the receivers whilst the lower part slides • Withstand large firing current to around 30a
outwards to provide four “pull lengths”. It’s also a • Enhanced abs & precise magnetic sensor
clever design as the fixed upper part gives a good-size improved piston position
battery compartment and means that your battery • Suitable for advanced player setting
(and connection) are not moving and stressed in use! • Withstand rapid semi fire
The battery compartment itself is accessible easily • Adjustable trigger stroke distance
after you extend the lower part of the stock and • Reduce battery use
remove the end-plate on the upper, revealing a Deans • Maintenance free from dust or grease
connector. On the shorter of the four models you can • Programmable for different shooting modes
choose between a PDW-style stock that operates in (ares amoeba electronic gearbox programmer
much the same way, or indeed you can have a Pistol required)
Brace and amp setup should you desire… or you can The MUTANTs also have a rotary hop in the usual
mix and match, but more on that later! place. ARES say that setting the hop correctly, along
The MUTANT series, like most ARES AEGs these with correct input to the E.F.C.S., can actually have
days, comes with their Electronic Firing Control System a profound effect when everything is working in
(E.F.C.S.) gearbox. With the development of this complete harmony, improving range and consistency

“ARES SAY THAT SETTING THE HOP CORRECTLY, ALONG WITH CORRECT INPUT TO THE
E.F.C.S., CAN ACTUALLY HAVE A PROFOUND EFFECT WHEN EVERYTHING IS WORKING
IN COMPLETE HARMONY, IMPROVING RANGE AND CONSISTENCY OVERALL AND THIS
HARMONISATION OF EVERYTHING WORKING TOGETHER SEEMS, IN PRINCIPLE AT
LEAST, ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!”

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