G&G Armament ESG B-10 Gas Shotgun

If you play a lot of CQB and you really want to punish the enemy, the best tool for the job is the G&G Armament ESG-B10 Gas Shotgun. This bullpup shotgun is ultra-compact and hits out with a devasting 5 or 10 BBs per shot, making it one of the scariest foes you can encounter on a skirmish site. Boasting full metal construction and compatibility with M4/AR-15 AEG magazines, the ESG B-10 is an entirely unique design and looks absolutely slick with its M-LOK handguard and 20mm Picatinny railed carry handle.

Starting at the front, you cannot help but notice the massive shotgun-style barrel bore of the ESG B-10, making staring down the barrel of this thing a very intimidating prospect. The barrel is unthreaded but may potentially be compatible with shotgun tracer units, though we will confirm this when we've had a chance to test it out.

Surrounding the barrel we have a CNC Machined aluminium M-LOK handguard, boasting M-LOK slots at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, ready for M-LOK accessories or 20mm Picatinny rail adapters for M-LOK. The barrel is recessed into the handguard, meaning flawless handling and tight cornering when exchanging fire at kissing distance. On each side, we are also kitted out with a QD sling socket, ready for a QD sling swivel. The 6 o'clock handguard position also boasts a 20mm Picatinny rail hidden beneath the removable lower handguard; perfect for those who prefer a vertical or angled foregrip to steer the front end of the ESG B-10 quickly between targets.

Up top, we have a FAMAS-style carry handle boasting a 20mm Picatinny rail running along its upper surface, providing plenty of room for your choice of optical sight, PEQ lasers and even RunCam action cameras to record your skirmish prowess for the world to enjoy. The carry handle is set at the perfect height for full-face mask users and even includes a light-enhancing front iron sight paired with an open anti-glare rear sight in case you don't want to add a red dot sight.

Moving rearwards, we come to the fire controls which are positioned in front of the magazine, as a "bullpup" platform should be. The fire selector sits directly above the pistol grip, offering SAFE - 5RND - 10RND fire modes with a 90-degree throw between each, meaning familiarity and an easy training transition for M4/AR-15 users. The 5 and 10-shot modes operate in semi-automatic, offering shots as quickly as you can crank them out.

The pistol grip itself is a unique G&G ergonomic design based on popular real steel ergonomic grips, offering a filled-out backstrap and a more vertical angle than conventional "A2" style grips, reducing wrist fatigue and allowing for a more natural hold position with a short-barreled platform such as this. We have not yet been able to confirm aftermarket grip compatibility, but stay tuned!

As we reach the rear of the ESG B-10, we come to the action with its massive shotgun-style mock ejection ports on each side and significantly enlarged M4/AR-15 style magazine release. Despite being a bullpup, known for its awkward reload process, the mag release is very easy to find when working in the dark, or under pressure, meaning speedy reloads are not out of the question. The surface is also textured, meaning you'll likely never slip off the mag release at a critical moment. The ejection ports are present on each side and the charging handle can be swapped, though this is an aesthetic feature and not relevant to the in-game functionality of the ESG B-10.

The stock itself is a comfortable, modern design with a serrated butt plate for optimal grip and a sloped cheekpiece for comfort. On each side, we have another QD sling socket, ready to be fitted with a QD sling swivel and used either with a two-point sling, making use of the front socket, or a single-point sling.

Being M4/AR-15 AEG magazine compatible keeps spare magazines economical, meaning G&G won't make you pay to keep the ESG B-10 in play! The gas reservoir is located inside the stock, with the fill valve on the bottom, just to the rear of the magazine well. Filling it up requires inverting the shotgun and gas can, as you would fill a GBB pistol magazine. This reservoir holds enough gas for around 100 trigger pulls (10 shots per pull) meaning potentially 10 mags worth of shooting before you need to re-gas.

Performance-wise, while the ESG B-10 is a serious contender up close, its lack of a HOP-up restricts it to approximately 10-15 meters optimal effective range. This doesn't mean you can't use it in woodland but does mean you will have to get very close to make those shots land.

In CQB, it's a different story. The ESG B-10 is practically unrivalled in its firepower up close, and handles like a dream, making it perfect for any close-quarters scenario. The shotgun-style spread provided in the 5-shot mode is perfect for dealing with fast-moving targets, letting you point the ESG B-10 in the rough direction of an enemy player and benefit from considerably improved hit probability and far faster follow-up shots than electric shotguns or pump action shotguns.

As a CQB tool for the door-kicking specialist, you couldn't ask for better than the G&G ESG B-10. This shotgun shoots as quickly as you can pull the trigger, sending an almost inescapable cluster of BBs at the enemy feeding from common and ever-available M4/AR-15 AEG magazines. With flawless build quality, game-dominating performance and swift, intuitive handling, the G&G ESG B-10 has to be one of G&G's best unique designs yet, and we look forward to getting it into a skirmish as much as we are not looking forward to being on the receiving end!

Features

• Full metal construction
• 6.05mm Tightbore inner barrel - Improved gas efficiency and consistency
• 5 or 10 Shots per trigger pull selective fire - Choose how much the enemy hurts!
• 20mm Picatinny railed carry handle - Ready for red dot sights, scopes and other accessories
• Raised carry handle/rail - Provides the ideal height for full face protection
• M-LOK handguard - M-LOK slots at 3 & 9 o'clock, 20mm Picatinny on the bottom
• NO HOP-up - Effective range approximately 10-15 meters
• Gas reservoir at the rear - Use standard green gas
• Left/right swappable charging handle - Mount it on whichever side suits your style
• Ambidextrous magazine release - Drop the mag from the left or right
• Ambidextrous fire selector switch - M4/AR-15 style, 90-degree throw between modes
• Ergonomic pistol grip - Comfortable design with a filled-out backstrap
• Serrated butt plate - Grips your shoulder firmly, with or without body armour
• Ambidextrous QD sling sockets front and rear - Ready for QD sling swivels
• Internal gas reservoir - Fill valve on the bottom of the stock, approx 100 shots (trigger pulls) worth of gas per fill
• Compatible with M4/AR-15 AEG Magazines - Spares are plentiful!
• NOT compatible with PTS EPM-1 magazines

Package Includes

• G&G ESG B-10 Gas Shotgun
• 105rnd M4/AR-15 Mid-cap magazine