CYMA CM.097 M4/AR-15 AEG Platinum Upgraded Version

CYMA
Code:
£369.99
  • Full metal construction
  • 16" Outer barrel - DMR potential
  • Upgraded Platinum series - better than ever before!

Looking for a long rifle for woodland site domination? CYMA's latest, the CM.097 Platinum Upgraded version would be a superb choice! This AEG builds on the already exceptional internals of the original CM.097 Platinum, adding a silent piston and cylinder head, high speed motor, high speed gearset which really brings the CM.097 up into the performance bracket of high end Airsoft AEGs.

On the outside the CM.097 boasts full metal construction with a 16-inch outer barrel paired with a 14.5-inch M-LOK handguard, making this a fantastic DMR base gun or long-range contender. The CM.097 is ready for tracer units, suppressors, optics and all manner of accessories right out of the box, so you can set it up how you like without any compatibility worries or the need for adapters!

Full description

Description

We have already seen what the new CYMA Platinum upgraded version can do in the form of the super compact CM.106, and boy, were we ever impressed! The addition of high-speed gears and silent cylinder parts perfects the Platinum internal design and provides a trigger response and rate of fire that will shock you if you aren't ready for it. When these internals make their way into a long M4/AR-15 rifle like the CM.097 it is a match made in heaven for woodland warfare and would make a great starting point for a DMR build thanks to its length and its pre-upgraded internals.

Starting at the tip of the 16-inch outer barrel we can find a KAC style tri-prong flash hider to match the modern look of the whole rife. This flash hider mounts to 14mm CCW male threading, so if you have a preferred flash hider or you want to add a tracer unit or suppressor this is easily done, with no adapters needed.

The combination of the 16-inch barrel with the 14.5-inch handguard gives the CM.097 a super modern, high speed look, matching the latest and greatest tactical AR-15s on the US market. The handguard length makes this rifle great for a really stretched-out C-clamp grip, but also provides loads of room for accessories which can be mounted either directly to the M-LOK or to 20mm rail adapters which can be mounted to the M-LOK slots if you prefer to use your old Picatinny accessories.

As it comes the M-LOK handguard is quite comfy, even without rail covers or a grip thanks to its smooth anodised surface finish and rounded corners. Across the top surface of the handguard we have a 20mm Picatinny rail which runs all the way back to the rear of the receiver in a "monolithic" style. This makes this rail perfect for longer optical sights, with plenty of room left over for a PEQ laser or tactical flashlight, and even a bipod on the bottom if you are doing some long ranged work with this bad boy.

At the base of the handguard, we are also treated to a pair of QD sling sockets, one on either side. These can be used with QD sling swivels and either the sling plate at the rear of the receiver or the QD sockets on the stock for a quick removable sling solution.

Mounted at the front of the handguard and rear of the receiver we have a pair of flip-up iron sights which are fully adjustable. The front sight has an M4/AR-15 style square front post which can be adjusted using the dial in the centre of the sight body. The rear sight is a multi-aperture sight, offering two different apertures for aiming.

The larger of the two apertures is for low light conditions, CQB and full auto, and the finer aperture is intended for accurate long ranged semi-auto fire. The windage adjustment is built into the rear sight in the form of a textured knob on the right side of the sight. Turning this knob will move the sight apertures to either side and let you get sighted in. These sights are particularly good given they are included with the rifle, and we hope they are released separately one day!

Moving on to the receiver we can find a familiar M4/AR-15 configuration in a modernised format, with angular receiver surfaces to match modern CNC billet style receivers and serrations at the front of the magazine well for gripping in unconventional shooting positions. The fire selector is located right where we would expect it; above the pistol grip, on the left side of the lower receiver. The selector offers 3 modes of fire, safe, semi and full auto, with a 90 degree throw between modes. To match the modern styling of the receiver each mode is indicated with a modern bullet pictogram, with the hot modes in red, and the safe mode indicated with a white crossed-out projectile symbol.

The magazine release is positioned on the right side of the receiver on the magazine well and is protected from accidental mag drops by a protruding magazine well fence machined into the receiver itself. This is great for when you are carrying the CM.097 on a sling, as it prevents the mag catch from being pressed by your kit. The position of the mag release is well thought out and sits right within reach of the trigger finger when the rifle is held in a firing grip.

The CM.097 also has several dummy controls, all of which don't provide a function in an Airsoft AEG but are included for realism. The forward assist button is located on the right side of the upper and can be pressed in, but doesn't provide any function (some argue this is the same with the real M4!). The mock bolt catch is present on the centre left of the receiver, and while it doesn't do anything during a reload, it can be used to release the mock bolt when it is locked back for HOP-up adjustment.

To access the HOP-up adjuster of the CM.097 you will need to pull the charging handle back, which is located at the top rear of the receiver. This will open the dust cover and retract the mock bolt, where it will be held back to reveal the gear HOP-up adjuster of the alloy HOP-up unit. Turning the gear will vary the amount of backspin applied to your BBs and allow you to set the CM.097 up for your ammo weight of choice. The gear style HOP-up unit is an older design, but has the benefit of faster adjustments than the more modern rotary unit, and is constructed from alloy to ensure the piece is strong enough that you will never need to replace it.

Moving downwards, we can see the CM.097 is equipped with a modern PDW style pistol grip with a refined grip angle which is well suited to modern shooting stances which often use the stock in the fully collapsed position. The grip allows your wrist a more comfortable position and feels great thanks to its filled-out back strap and textured surface. The trigger guard is enlarged, allowing for gloved use without restricting your access to the most important control (the trigger!).

At the rear of the receiver, we are treated to an ambidextrous sling plate which offers attachment points for a hook-style sling on either side of the AEG. This sling point is perfect for a single-point sling, but can also be used together with the front QD sling sockets if you prefer a two-point sling. Behind the sling plate, we come to the castle nut, which holds the 6-position M4/AR-15 buffer tube onto the receiver.

The buffer tube is constructed from alloy, and is compatible with the vast majority of aftermarket M4/AR-15 AEG stocks, though the one that comes with the gun is very impressive. The stock is a modernised crane stock equivalent, with a decently sized battery compartment, a low profile adjustment lever, QD sling sockets in either side and a hinged butt plate. Like the crane stock, the sides of this stock are angled to provide a comfortable cheek weld, and there are slots present in the stock for a traditional strap sling.

The low profile adjustment lever reduces the chances of the stock snagging on your kit as you move, and the hinged butt plate means when you need to switch batteries you don't have any separate parts to drop in the leaf litter and never see again. To access the battery compartment, simply pull the button in the centre of the butt plate down, and the butt plate will hinge down, revealing the battery compartment and the Deans connector within. We recommend a 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo battery for the CM.097 in either stick or nunchuck configuration.

On the inside we are in for a real treat with this upgraded Platinum AEG. The usual Platinum gearbox found in the other CYMA Platinum AEGs remains, with its pre-installed ETU and MOSFET, quick change spring system and reinforced shell, but now has additional upgrades installed, because, why not? The standard steel gearset has been replaced with a 13:1 ratio gearset running on 8mm bearing bushings, which combines with the impressive high-speed motor to provide a monstrous rate of fire, and exceptional trigger response.

A silent piston head and silent cylinder head have also been installed, with a double O-ring on the cylinder head and a ball bearing on the piston head to help reduce the overall noise from the gearbox for a smoother sound and more efficient running. The spring guide is also equipped with ball bearings, reducing the stress on the rear of the gearbox and effectively resolving a known weakness in Airsoft gearbox designs.

Adding to the already impressive internals we have a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, which will provide improved accuracy and a slight FPS increase when compared to a standard bore barrel, helping you get a bit more power from the same internals for a more efficient overall system. Everything is upgraded on this AEG, so if you want to save yourself some hassle down the line and get something future-proofed, the CM.097 would be an excellent choice.

Whether it is for conversion into a DMR or use exactly as it comes, the CM.097 would be a superb battlefield asset for any skirmisher. This AEG is best suited to outdoor play but can be used in CQB with some practice and care, but really you want to get it outdoors and stretch its legs, and play to the CM.097s strengths!

Features

  • Full metal construction
  • 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel
  • MOSFET/ETU Pre-installed
  • Version 2 CYMA Platinum gearbox
  • High speed motor
  • 13:1 Ratio high speed gearset
  • Silent piston head and cylinder head
  • Alloy gear adjustable HOP-up unit
  • 14mm CCW male threading - Tracer/suppressor ready
  • 16" outer barrel - Potentially a great DMR
  • M-LOK handguard - Slots at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, 20mm up top
  • 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - ready for an optical sight
  • 14.5-inch handguard - Loads of room for mission-essential goodies
  • Flip up M-pro style aperture iron sights - Fully adjustable, nice and light
  • Ambidextrous steel sling plate - Perfect for a single-point sling
  • Front and rear QD sling sockets - Great for a two-point sling
  • Ergonomic pistol grip with a refined grip angle
  • 6 Position AR buffer tube - Adjustable for any body type
  • Modern battery stock - Low profile adjustment lever, hinged butt plate
  • Compatible with M4/AR-15 AEG magazines

Package Includes

  • CYMA CM.097 M4/AR-15 AEG Platinum Upgraded Version
  • 160rnd Medium capacity magazine

Specification

General

Weapon Construction External
Weapon Type
Assault Rifle
Over 18 Only Icon
Over 18
Yes
Icon UKARA - United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association
Defence / UKARA Required
Yes, No,
FPS Icon
FPS (Feet Per Second), using 0.20g BB
Approx. 345fps ± 10%, using 0.20g BB
Site Legal Icon
Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
Screwdriver Icon
Pre-Built
Yes
Package
Included Items
Magazine
Skill Level Icon
User Skill Level
Regular Player
Patrol Base - Warning Icon
Warnings
Li-Po - Never Leave Charging Unattended
Li-Po - Only Use Approved Chargers
Li-Po - Charge in a Fire Safe Area

Weight and Dimension

Weight KG Icon
Weight (KG)
Approx. 2.778kg
Weapon Length Collapsed
Length (Collapsed)
84.5cm
Weapon Length Extended
Length (Extended)
93cm

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Black
Construction Icon
Construction
Steel flash hider, front QD sling points, dust cover, body pins, sling plate and castle nut. Aluminium handguard. Alloy outer barrel, receiver, buffer tube and controls. Polymer pistol grip and stock.
Weapon Construction External
External Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Aluminium
Steel
Gearbox Icon
Internal Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Aluminium
Steel

Weapon Specific

Power Source Icon
Powered By
Electric
Blowback Icon
Blowback
None
Weapon Platform
AR, M4 / AR-15 / M16, Assault Rifle,
Magazine Style Icon
Magazine Style
STANAG, Long Gun Magazine, Assault Rifle, M4 / AR Platform,
Fire Select Icon
Fire Selector
PatrolBase | Fire Select Safe
Safe
Patrol Base | Fire Select - Semi Automatic
Semi Automatic
Patrol Base | Full Automatic
Full Automatic
Weapon Safety Features Icon
Safety Features
Trigger Lock
Shooter Configuration Icon
Shooter Configuration
Right Handed
Weapon Configuration Icon
Weapon Configuration
Standard
Weapon Scale Icon
Weapon Scale
1:1
Suggested BB Weight
0.25g

Hop-Up

Hop-Up Unit Icon
Hop-Up Unit
Yes
Hop-Up Unit Adjuster Icon
Hop-Up Adjuster
Gear
Hop-Up Unit Location Icon
Hop-Up Location
Behind mock bolt carrier, accessible when the charging handle is pulled and the mock bolt is locked to the rear.

Furniture

Weapon Furniture Icon
Furniture
  • Railed Handguard
  • Flip-Up Ironsights
  • AR Buffer Tube
  • Railed Receiver
  • Sliding Stock
  • Ergonomic Pistol Grip
  • QD Sling Point
  • Ambidextrous Sling Plate
  • Enlarged Trigger Guard
  • M-LOK Handguard
  • 3-Prong KAC style flash hider
Rail System Icon
Rail System
20mm RIS / RAS , 20mm Railed Receiver, M-LOK Rail system,
Icon Stock Positions
Stock Setting
Sliding , Multi-Position ,
Weapon Length Extended
Stock Positions
6 Position
Sight Type Icon
Sight Type
Iron Sights , Aperture Iron Sight,
Sling Plate Icon
Sling Options
Stock , Handguard , QD , Loop , Receiver ,

Barrel

Outer Barrel Length (in)
16''
Icon Thread Type
Outer Barrel Thread Type
Male
Icon Thread Direction
Outer Barrel Thread Direction
CCW (Counter Clockwise)
Outer Barrel Thread Size
14mm
Inner Barrel Diameter
6.03mm
Inner Barrel Length
380mm

Magazine Specific

Magazine Type
Medium Capacity , AEG,
Magazine BB Capacity
Approx. 160 Rounds
Magazine BB Fill Method
Speed Loader
Magazine BB Fill Location
Top

Electric Gun Specific Information

Gearbox
Gearbox Icon
Gearbox Version
V2 Gearbox
Wiring Icon
Gearbox Wiring
Rear Wired
Spring Change Icon
Gearbox Quick Change Spring
Yes
Digital Trigger Icon
Gearbox Electronic Trigger
Yes
Split Gearbox Icon
Split Gearbox Design
No
Motor
Airsoft Motor Icon
Motor Type
High Speed
Battery Specific
Battery Connector
Patrol Base | Icon | Deans
Deans
Compatible Battery
Compatible Battery Type
Li-Po
Compatible Battery Configuration
Crane
Compatible Battery Voltage
11.1v

Product Testing Data

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Test Description
345 FPS +/- 10%
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Tested Using
0.2g ASG BLASTER
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Test Date
29/09/2022

Size guide

Joule Charts

Special Instructions

These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.

FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.

Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
325 0.98 1.23 1.37 1.47 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.11 2.21 2.45
328 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.15 2.25 2.50
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
335 1.04 1.30 1.46 1.56 1.67 1.88 2.09 2.24 2.35 2.61
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
345 1.11 1.38 1.55 1.66 1.77 1.99 2.21 2.38 2.49 2.76
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
355 1.17 1.46 1.64 1.76 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.52 2.63 2.93
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90
420 1.64 2.05 2.29 2.46 2.62 2.95 3.28 3.52 3.69 4.10
430 1.72 2.15 2.40 2.58 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.69 3.86 4.29
440 1.80 2.25 2.52 2.70 2.88 3.24 3.60 3.87 4.05 4.50
450 1.88 2.35 2.63 2.82 3.01 3.39 3.76 4.04 4.23 4.70
460 1.97 2.46 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.54 3.93 4.23 4.42 4.91
470 2.05 2.57 2.87 3.08 3.28 3.69 4.10 4.41 4.62 5.13
480 2.14 2.68 3.00 3.21 3.42 3.85 4.28 4.60 4.82 5.35
490 2.23 2.79 3.12 3.35 3.57 4.02 4.46 4.80 5.02 5.58
500 2.32 2.90 3.25 3.48 3.72 4.18 4.65 4.99 5.23 5.81
510 2.42 3.02 3.38 3.62 3.87 4.35 4.83 5.20 5.44 6.04