The AS02 is the new sniper replica gun that Amoeba has launched in the wake of its successful Airsoft Strike 01. This shorter and more manoeuvrable model comes with a great deal of accessories, even greater than the previous one, with which to customize it. 

About the rifle, it offers the same performance of the first model, in a much more compact and manageable size. And on the wide array of accessories, well, we made a selection and these are the ones we liked the most.

FLASH HIDER

Muzzles improve precision, reduce recoil, decrease the flare ... in real weapons, of course. They serve a different purpose in airsoft; a more aesthetic one, but none the less important, which is differentiating your rifle from that of another player. Amoeba offers nine different models which stand out in the market, and which are also different between them. Designs inspired by the features of real and yet original models. Which one would you pick?

SILENCER

The silencer, like the muzzle, is a merely aesthetic feature. A 40 mm outer diameter tube, with a 12 mm diameter hole in the front. Between the branding we find a useful "front" with an arrow so that you know which of the two sides is the one that is screwed to the rifle and which must be pointed towards the enemy. As for the sound, there is no significant variation, so its greatest practical use may be to house an extended inner tube in its 235 mm length.

ADAPTERS

The adapters that Amoeba offers are necessary when using the new short barrel if you want to fit an attachment at the end:

·  To use the Striker S1 Silencer (AM-SIL-03) or the Amoeba AS-FH muzzles, you must remove the thread cover and place the adapter (AS-SIL-ADPT-001).

· It also has an adapter (AS-FH-ADPT-001) that converts the diameter of the threads in case you want to use any other type of muzzle or conventional 14 mm silencer.

BARRELS

With the new AS-02 one of the main novelties is its short outer barrel, of just 310 mm in length. This new wave of accessories offers several barrels to replace it.

· On the one hand the Amoeba 'Striker' Series Spiral Fluted Outer Barrel Short (AS-OB-001-S), the short barrel version with external spiral spline, in the standard one the spline is straight and has a metal centering inside for the inner barrel.

· On the other hand, the 55 cm long barrel (AS-OB-003-L) with a carbon fibre and stainless steel finish. The same length of the AS-01 but with a different finish and very different from what we have seen so far in the sniper rifle market.

BIPOD

The bipod (BIP-003) is a similar concept to the Harris model. It has a screw that is threaded in the lower part of the handguard. The legs are folded reducing the height of the bipod to 50 mm, 180 mm with the legs extended and 250 mm with the extensions (it has four intermediate positions). It is very comfortable and its very easy to unfold and adjust to the surface on which you are leaning Although most of the time you just hold the replica with your hands only.

45º SIGHTS

Normal sights are no longer functional when you mount the corresponding telescopic scope to a sniper rifle. Unless they are like this, with a 45º inclined design, which allows you to use them by slightly tilting the rifle. These also have the singularity of being foldable so they reduce the profile of the replica when you are not using them.

HANDGUARD

In the AS01 we had the option of alternating the colour of the handguard, something you can still do here. But the guys from Amoeba have launched two more options:

· The Amoeba DH-021, a modular system that we could already see in the Ares AMSL model. The handguard is configured by a set of pieces that are joined by two side rods. We can find different grips, stop fingers, RIS pieces or with rings for flashlights or lasers. A different but very interesting option since being made of polymer it contributes to the lightness of the model.

·  Or you can choose the octagonal Amoeba M-LOK Striker handguard in M4 style (AS-HG-002-BK) manufactured in CNC. In addition to offering an additional RIS rail in the upper part, over the barrel, this extends to the rear overlapping the original. Besides, the remaining 7 sides are M-LOK type, the license-free system patented by Magpul, which allows you to quickly adapt the wide variety of accessories that Amoeba has launched.

M-LOK SYSTEM

Many people say that the M-LOK is the future, and Amoeba has joined this idea by launching a large amount of accessories that can be attached to the negative space in the shape of a rectangle of your handguards. 

In addition to the RIS rails to be able to continue using our old accessories, there are many new ones that can be attached directly to the M-LOK. 

For example, we have there are stop fingers options: the Amoeba Barricade Stop Modular Accessory for M-Lok System (AM-ML-DH-017) and the M-Lok Accessory Type B (ML-ACC-002), which are just aesthetically different, since both fulfil its function of stopping the hand perfectly fine enable a more instinctive grip.

We also found two grip examples: the Amoeba Adjustable Angle Grip Modular Accessory for M-Lok System (AM-ML-HG-012) and the Amoeba Hand Grip Modular Accessory for M-Lok System (AM-ML-DH-020). The first one is vertical, with a certain resemblance to Magpul’s design, and the second angular, with three axes that will allow you to arrange it in several positions thus increasing the options for players.

It also has rings to attach our M-LOK handguards and flashlight, as with the case of the Flashlight with mount For M-Lok System (ML-ACC-007), as we have rings to attach to Keymod lasers like the KM -ACC-006. The good thing is that both accessories are modular (push-button, body and head) and their pieces are interchangeable, so once we install them it will be easy to choose one or the other. 

And to complete the set of accessories, how about the panels to cover the M-LOCK (ML-RC-001) in black and dark earth. They provide more texture to the handguards and prevent your hand from slipping accidentally.

In short, a fantastic rifle that can be customised for each player and, especially, for the needs of each game. Something that Amoeba has been able to foresee see very accurately and that promises a bright future. So now it is up to us to debate the perfect configuration for our next MilSim.