Novritsch SSQ4 HPA/Gas Blowback Rifle – GAS VERSION

Description

The Novritsch SSQ4 HPA/Gas Blowback Rifle – Gas Version is a pre-upgraded M4-style gas blowback rifle engineered to combine realistic recoil with high-end airsoft performance. Built around a solid full-metal construction with steel controls and trigger internals, the SSQ4 delivers a convincing GBBR shooting experience while its distinctive bronze finish gives the rifle a premium, immediately recognisable appearance.

Unlike a conventional gas blowback rifle, the Novritsch SSQ4 is designed around a convertible system that supports both GBBR and HPA configurations. This Gas Version is supplied with a 32-round gas magazine, while the rifle can be converted for HPA use with the appropriate SSQ4 components, giving players greater flexibility as their setup develops.

Key Features

• GBBR and HPA Convertible System: The SSQ4 supports both gas blowback and HPA configurations, allowing the rifle to be adapted to suit different airsoft setups.
• Realistic Gas Blowback Action: The blowback mechanism produces physical recoil and responsive cycling, consequently creating a more realistic firing experience.
• Half-Bolt Design: A shortened bolt reduces the mass and gas required during cycling, resulting in snappier blowback action and improved gas efficiency.
• Integrated NPAS: Adjustable power output allows muzzle energy to be tuned from approximately 1J to 2.5J, making the rifle adaptable to different requirements where site limits permit.
• Tool-Less TDC Hop-Up: The click-adjustable TDC hop-up is accessible through the top rail, therefore hop adjustment can be made quickly without dismantling the rifle.
• Maple Leaf 60° Bucking: The upgraded hop rubber is designed to work effectively with heavier BBs, helping provide consistent hop and dependable down-range performance.
• Approximately 20 RPS: The responsive operating system can achieve a firing rate of approximately 20 rounds per second.
• 32-Round Gas Magazine: The supplied real-cap style gas magazine holds 32 BBs, supporting realistic reloads while providing the gas reservoir for the GBBR system.
• Full-Metal Construction: A robust metal body gives the SSQ4 a substantial 2.6kg loaded weight in its gas configuration, contributing to its realistic handling characteristics.
• Steel Controls and Trigger Internals: Steel components are used in key areas to provide durability where repeated mechanical operation places greater demands on the rifle.
• Fully Ambidextrous Controls: The control layout accommodates both left- and right-handed operation, making manipulation straightforward from either shoulder.
• Folding Stock Ready: Compatibility with a Picatinny folding stock adapter provides additional configuration options for players seeking a more compact setup.
• Ergonomic Pistol Grip: The beavertail-style grip incorporates an internal magnet for storing adjustment tools, consequently essential setup equipment can remain with the rifle.
• 14mm CCW Muzzle Thread: The standard 14mm counter-clockwise thread accepts a wide range of compatible airsoft suppressors, tracer units and other muzzle devices.
• Distinctive Bronze Finish: The dual-colour bronze and black aesthetic separates the SSQ4 visually from conventional M4-style gas blowback rifles.

Performance and Adjustability

The SSQ4 uses a 6.03mm inner barrel measuring 278mm long together with a Maple Leaf 60° bucking and TDC hop-up system. This combination provides a strong foundation for consistent BB flight, while the accessible click adjustment makes fine-tuning hop considerably easier during setup.

An integrated NPAS provides adjustable muzzle energy from approximately 1J up to 2.5J, so output can be configured for different applications and BB weights where permitted. The half-bolt system also reduces the amount of gas required to cycle the action, which improves efficiency while retaining the sharp recoil and mechanical feedback expected from a gas blowback rifle.

Gas Blowback and HPA Compatibility

The Novritsch SSQ4 has been developed with both gas blowback and HPA operation in mind rather than restricting the design to a single power source. The Gas Version supplied here operates from its 32-round gas magazine and delivers the recoil, bolt movement and handling characteristics associated with a traditional GBBR.

The rifle can also be converted to the SSQ4 HPA configuration using the appropriate components. As a result, owners can move towards an HPA setup without replacing the complete rifle, while those who prefer conventional gas operation can retain the realistic GBBR configuration.

Specifications

The Novritsch SSQ4 Gas Version measures 70cm with the stock collapsed and 78.3cm when extended, providing compact M4-style handling without sacrificing a practical barrel length. With the gas magazine fitted, the rifle weighs approximately 2.6kg, giving it a substantial and realistic feel without becoming unnecessarily cumbersome.

Muzzle energy is adjustable from approximately 1J to 2.5J through the NPAS, while the firing rate is approximately 20 RPS. The SSQ4 uses a 278mm 6.03mm inner barrel, a 14mm CCW muzzle thread and a 32-round gas magazine equipped with a single-stage fill valve.

What’s Included

The package includes the Novritsch SSQ4 Gas Blowback Rifle, gas magazine, NPAS Allen key, spare recoil rod, cleaning rod and safety booklet. A standard rocket valve and rocket valve spacer are also supplied where applicable to the specific version.

For players looking for a pre-upgraded M4 gas blowback rifle with realistic recoil, adjustable power and future HPA conversion capability, the Novritsch SSQ4 Gas Version offers an unusually versatile package. Order the Novritsch SSQ4 HPA/Gas Blowback Rifle – Gas Version from Defcon Airsoft, the UK’s leading Airsoft online store.

***OPTICS NOT INCLUDED***

Avoid pulling the trigger without a magazine inserted. The magazine provides support for the valve knocker, extending its lifetime (Gas variant).