Looking good

Internals look the same as their regular AEG not bad. Probably one of the best stock internals I've ever had a chance to use.

Beautiful, has anyone seen these countryside yet or gotten their hands on one? Redwolf has them on their website, but their listed FPS is significantly less than would be required for import.

You should check out a Lonex AEG.

And is that a PLASTIC spring release mechanism? I can see that holding up real well....
I like the overall idea - using Systema Revolution-style feed nozzle that eliminates the tappet plate and then incorporating the whole thing as a standalone cylinder. I'm concerned about high-speed feeding and I'm more concerned about the rigidity of the entire assembly and shot-to-shot consistency in a game scenario where you're going to be resting the gun on barricades and applying all sorts of torsional forces against the cylinder...

I was going to buy a Lonex AEG but chose the WE instead as I got a big discount from friends in Taiwan.

And yeah it's a plastic spring release same as their original AEG, I don't use the GB anymore as I replaced it with a Lonex after I kind of abused it a little too much.

Has anyone got a hold of the Katana yet? I'm still contemplating whether or not to buy this or wait for the A&K PTW...

RedWolf just posted a hands-on video for the WE Katana's.

400 Red, 350 Blue, 450 Grey, Still Will Hurt You - WE Katana System - RedWolf Airsoft RWTV - YouTube

I looked up everything I could on this and all I can say is "why?"
The only innovation it seems to have is a ptw style loading nozzle. If done properly it will significantly increase air seal consistency, and full auto accuracy.
But it still uses what looks like an AEG lower, and from what I could find I believe it uses a regular M4 hop chamber.
And the fact the receiver held closed by the cylinder makes me worry.

Right now this just looks like an regular ICS M4 with an upgraded air nozzle to me

For the price of $300 it isn't that bad. I would choose this over the ICS any day even the clone PTW's (not sure about A&K)

Im still waiting for confirmation from friends in Taiwan, then I'll try and review it.

nice to see it uses normal V2 switch. this means i would be able to put in a x130 raptor. add in a good set of helical gears and a high torque motor, and it'll be as quiet as a PTW and offer the same functions. i'd buy that for $300. they just need to make a 416 for it.

People still use helical gears?

it's all i use. my first set (going on 6 years) is still going strong. when i shoot, people next to be look at my gun with a confused look. first they think it's a GBBR then ask if it's a PTW. always get a good reaction when i tell them whats in it.

I don't even know what helical gears are...

Flat gears last just as long as helical, its all about quality.
But helical gears will always be quieter, it picks up its slack at an angle, so it doesn't audibly slap.
However it adds angular torque to your bearings, but good bearings should be able to take it anyway.
I always use helicals in my guns

Well, for anyone looking to get one. Looks like they've hit Canada over at TA.

Has anyone had any hands-on experience with these yet?