WELL PRO WE23-X Rotary Minigun AEG

The WELL PRO range of miniguns is impressive, every new AEG has an incredibly unique look and a just as impressive performance. With the range of WELL PRO miniguns growing, we're starting to see a minigun perfectly designed for every situation, not that we're complaining! This monster puts out an astonishing 36 rounds per second, making it an unrelenting force and an intimidating foe to face down.

This absolute beast of a minigun is equally effective at putting BBs down range and just looking intimidating. People do not want to mess with you when your platform is twice the size of theirs. The minigun doesn't break the scales either, being 3.9kg unloaded and its "chainsaw" style carry handle, it's surprisingly easy to wield considering its frightening appearance.

Starting at the front we can see 5 outer barrels, bound together with an aluminium ring to keep things stable and straight. The outer barrels are also constructed from aluminium, unfortunately, they are not threaded, but we doubt that muzzle attachments are your primary concern when it comes to wielding this mighty minigun.

Moving rearwards, we come to the handguard which is constructed from rigid high-density polymer with a textured surface feel, indicating fibre reinforcement. The handguard is cylindrical and has a hand stop built in to prevent your hand from slipping onto the moving barrels and potentially causing a malfunction. At the 3,6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions on the handguard, we are treated to M-LOK negative space attachment slots, allowing you to add mission essential kit such as grips, flashlights or lasers. The WE23-X comes with 3 Picatinny rail sections pre-installed.

Following the handguard we reach the receiver which is also constructed from high-density polymer, keeping the weight down and the strength high. The receiver is relatively featureless, with no ejection port, charging handle or bolt release to be found; just a safety lever at the rear of the top of the pistol grip. The safety lever allows you to lock the trigger or unlock it for some rotary barrel full auto madness, but there is no semi-automatic fire mode, exactly as it should be! The safety catch is colour-coded, with a white indented "S" indicating safe mode and a red indented "F" indicating fire.

Along the top of the receiver, we can find the "chainsaw" carry handle, making for a convenient way to transport the Minigun when it is not being fired. This gives the WE23-X the Terminator look and allows you to hold the minigun at your hip and lay waste to any skirmisher unlucky enough to get caught in your line of sight. The carry handle features sling loops on either side of it, with an additional sling loop at the top of the pistol grip.

At the top of the receiver, we can find the motor height adjustment screw, a big indicator that this Minigun is very unconventional in design. We don't recommend tuning the adjustment unless you are confident you know what you are doing as the stock setup runs smoothly in its default position.

On the bottom of the receiver, we can find the magazine well, but no magazine catch. This is because the mag catch is positioned on the front of the magazine itself, easily accessed from either side. The magazine supplied with the Minigun is a spring-assisted high-cap magazine which winds up using the internal motor of the Minigun itself, meaning no need to faff around winding a wheel, just dump your mag as fast as you can!

The magazine indexes at the rear and rocks in to lock at the front, similar to an AK or FAL platform, but this is where the similarities end! To fill the mag, you will need to remove the rear plate to expose the fill window. Removing the rear plate is far easier than any other AEG box mag; simply squeeze the two tabs on either side of the central "bar" on the rear plate and it comes straight off, together with the large internal spring. Remove the entire assembly, pour your BBs into the mag, reinstall the rear plate and you are ready to shoot!

Bringing up the rear, we come to the pistol grip which is set at an ideal angle for walking fire. The pistol grip as dot matrices on either side, allowing you to mark your Minigun with I.D info using a paint pen if you so choose. The dot matrices also provide a bit of extra grip, giving you good purchase on the Minigun in all weather conditions.

The battery compartment is located inside the top of the receiver and is accessible by pulling the metal screw tab on the top plate forward, after which it can be hinged open. We recommend an 11.1V 1300mAh 25c LiPo Stick Battery as it will sit comfortably in the space available. The battery connector is a Deans T-plug, meaning you can enjoy better electrical efficiency and save a bit of space in the battery compartment when compared to the mini-Tamiya connector.

If you are in the market for an iconic style with an exceptional performance which will upset every skirmisher on the other team, this is it. The Well Minguns have surprised us all, not only with its absolutely intense 36RPS firing rate but also with their superb build quality. If you want the Terminator-style with a Minigun you have to do it right, and we believe Well has the best one available. You won't make any friends skirmishing with this monster, but who needs accomplices when you own a big old Minigun...

Features

• It's a big freakin' Minigun!
• Rotary barrels - A second motor rotates the outer barrels
• 5x 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrels - Accuracy through volume of fire!
• Rotary Adjustable HOP-up units - 5 Rotary adjusters inside the magazine well, rotate the barrels manually to access
• M-LOK handguard - M-LOK slots at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, ready for M-LOK 20mm Picatinny rail adapters pre-installed
• "Chainsaw" carry handle - Perfect for hip firing and fits the Terminator aesthetic
• Loop sling points - On the carry handle and pistol grip, perfect for single or two-point sling setups
• Conventional sling slots at the front of the carry handle - Use QD or standard slots at your discretion
• SAFE - FULL AUTO fire modes - Not likely to be allowed on CQB sites, for good reason!
• Dot matrix on the pistol grip - Perfect for adding I.D markings with paint pens
• Lever safety - Ambidextrous above trigger "S"= Safe, "F" = fire
• Magazine release located on the front of the magazine - Ambidextrous functionality
• Witness window on the sides of the magazine - Keep track of how fast you're burning through BBs
• Recommended battery - 11.1V 1300mAh 25c LiPo Stick Battery
• Compatible with WELL PRO 2800rnd Magazine

Package Includes

• WELL PRO WE23-Plus Rotary Minigun Style
• 2800rnd High-cap Magazine