There was still room for improvement. It seems incredible that with the years that ICS has been manufacturing M4s of all sizes and colours even today, it continues to find a way to perfect them. Behold the MARS II of its CXP series of which we have already shown you several models in previous issues. An opportunity to test the Taiwanese manufacturer and see what level it is at right now. And if you manage to make it to the end...there are no spoilers! Come and find out for yourself.

Body

The MARS series bodies are manufactured though a CNC milling process that allows them to offer this very aggressive geometric design within the recognizable lines of an AR-15, that is, an M4. In the same way, the logo is not printed on the replica, but is engraved using a professional engraving system to ensure a longer duration. In addition, the controls for both the fire selector and the magazine release, as well as the loading lever, are ambidextrous, making it easier for left-handed players or those who swap hands to avoid certain situations.

Pistol Grip

We saw this Vertical Pistol Grip on the ICS MARS PDW9 and we liked it, in addition to its new compact design, due to its greater angle of inclination because it allows us to have the wrist in a much more natural position when shouldering the replica. Otherwise, its ergonomic design and non-slip finish make the grip much firmer even with wet gloves. And on a mechanical level, it includes...

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