Page 3 - Barra 400E Gen 2 Reviews

Excellent build quality, good training weight, very happy!

So much to say. Gun is great but can not seem to get the accuracy I want with the laser site I bought after purchase, But neat that light/laser combo and switch mounted on gun without issue. Also just mounted a Magpul bi-pod to more stabilize to sight in. If I continue to have issue will add a power scope. What makes this gun exceptional is that all these accessories can be mounted in conjunction with each other. Power was actually surprising as I accidently drove multiple shots in automatic mode into a soft wood rail on my back porch that I taped a target in between. Wood putty and paint will fix. The gun is great with a solid and great feeling construction. The rate of fire and the amount of shooting between charges have put all my CO2 units back on the shelf. That previous constantly changing of CO2 cylinders, as CO2's will leak out when not used for several months is an old issue and now a thing of the past that I do not miss. If something is bothering my cat's I can grab this weapon and be outside before the attacking parties can get away. Speed loader and loading of clip is also easy and amazingly fast. Price of additional clips is a great savings over CO2 designs that have a lot of added weight and infrastructure due to CO2 integral working's. I would never buy an EV, but I swear by Barra's Egun. Barra should try to redesign a gun with these features for nostalgist's like me in either a Thompson, MP3, BAR, MP40, MP44 or MG42 in an electric product line. I would buy the whole collection to get this technology that satisfies without the down time of finger loading and CO2 replacement. Also the sales lady that helped me out was as great as the purchase and she assisted me throughout with my first time ever into this type of gun with it's technology. Barra also sells additional parts and accessories that you can renew your 400E with for as long as you own it

Love this thing! Feels very high quality, performs great (so far,... had it only a few weeks) and the accuracy is awesome, for a smooth bore BB. Very happy and satisfied with this purchase. Great job, Barra!

This is the most funny BB Gun I have ever tried. Electric is the way to go.

I love it they hit the mark with this one 400E top of the line "

I recently purchased the Barra 400e. It is an expensive bb rifle, but it is worth the money. It is excellently constructed, making it look and feel like the real deal. It is also very accurate, and I haven't had a jam yet.

Great gun! I purchased a refurbished 400e because that's all they had at the time. It arrived in perfect condition with no indication that it had ever been out of the case. It looked perfect and shot perfect. I love it!

The gun is built solidly and is beautiful to handle and use. Lots of fun!!

Since purchasing this rifle a little over a year ago it has never failed and remains a stable keeper. The intricate design and sandstone color offer perfect the features for visibility and methods to upgrade.

This rifle has a great weight and feel, similar to my actual AR rifles. Makes a great target and quick fire practice rifle and the electric battery shooting allows all types of outside temps vs CO2. Highly recommend this rifle.

THIS BB GUN IS MONUMENTALLY, MARVELOUSLY AMAZINGLY PHENOMENAL !

IF I HAD MORE MONEY I WOULD BUY 50 OF THEM !

IT TOOK OUT THE SERPENT THAT TRESPASSED INTO THE GARAGE !

WHAT A BLAST !

GET ONE !

only advice to Barra :
Please get us a 900,000 round drum magazine !

: )

May All - Mighty God Richly Bless Y’all

the “Holosun pid plus” is a great light/laser for it also !

Put 1 star because they denied my 1st review that had 5 stars.

Mercy.

Loading the clip isn't the easiest thing to do. As you're loading, the BB's get stuck and then you have to remove the BB's that are stuck outside of the clip and load more. You also don't know when you are out of BB's.

The weight, balance and feel of the Barra 400E is great and fun to operate. It appears well-made, sturdy, and I appreciate the adjustable stock and sights. The recoil is negligible, but louder than expected - not loud enough to require hearing protection, but enough to alarm the neighbors. Accuracy of the iron sights was way off and I haven't had time to properly site it. Out of the box, it was way off. Not being able to store fully charged is another BIG negative. I purchased it to help with nuisance pests, and by the time you connect the battery, etc. it is usually too late and a big hassle.

I had problems with the first one and had to send it back under warranty. They were very good about communicating with me and getting a replacement sent to me no hassle. The new one is working great and at this time I have shot over 3000 shots with no problems. It's a lot of fun to shoot and is very accurate. If I had to do it again I would not hesitate to buy again. Even though the first one had problems I would recommend the product because of their great service. For these reasons I give it a five star rating. I would recommend this rifle to anyone.

I bought this a month ago and love it! Feels nice and heavy, sight is sufficient and because it’s electric, it has low operating costs! You can’t go wrong with this!

This gun is as cool as it looks in the videos . It has an Awsome fit and finish. It functions flawlessly and has great power, cans are no match for this gun lol . By far the coolest BB gun I’ve ever had . This gun is AWSOME and I highly recommend it

It jams.
I watched the disassemble video but it is impossible to remove upper receiver
I want a replacement

I BOUGHT THIS ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ELECTRIC BB GUNS I EVER OWNED. IT FEELS JUST LIKE THE REAL THING AND THE ACCURACY IS JUST AMAZING. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BB GUN TO ANYONE INTERESTED.

My fiance' surprised me with this beautiful piece for my birthday last year and I must say, the 400E has the equivalent quality of a U.S. Army issued M-16 by Colt. This thing lays down rounds at a consistent rate of fire and shots are consistently on target. The weapon is so solid that once dialed in you don't have to dick with or fumble around to keep your shots on target; it stays on target. Perhaps the only the wrong in my experience, is that I don't have a second one!

Is the gun good? Yes
Does the motor preform as advertised? Yes
Is it accurate? Depends. With my personal red dot, yes it was very accurate at 10 to 15 yards. However, the iron sights advertised on the box and on YouTube did not come with the gun. Despite being brand new out of the box, QC failed to check if the correct iron sights were placed on the gun. Pictures of the iron sights I received will be included. Despite looking like fiber optic, they are not. They do not capture light despite being translucent in appearance.
To anyone reading this review, you MUST BUY FOOD GRADE Silicone Lube for this gun to work properly. I personally used Super Lube Spray from ACE Hardware to free a stuck magazine release, smoother disassemble of the upper and lower to clear jams, stuck plunger on the BB feeding tube, smoother magazine insertion, less abrasion on the magazine and mag-well. Not using lubrication will ruin the finish of your magazines.
This gun is as dry as a mummy out of the box, so don't ruin your finish by rushing to fire it before lubricating it.
Unlike the YouTube reviews, I needed a plastic or brass punch and an armorer's hammer to remove the front retaining pin for separating the upper and lower for cleaning and inspection of the barrel.
The charging handle appears to do nothing. Also, it does not fully close once it has been pulled back and released. I have to forward assist the charging handle itself since there is no bolt to help it close.
The bolt release on the side is strictly for appearances. It does absolutely nothing and swings freely without any spring tension creating an unnecessary rattle.
The selector switch feels great!
I actually like the trigger on this more than on a real mil-spec AR. I prefer 2-stage triggers over single stage triggers, and Barra's triggers rock! You guys should think about making triggers for the 5.56 caliber rifles.
I was disappointed that all of it was made in Taiwan. It's very expensive for being an overseas build. If you guys could partner up with Magpul and Midwest Industries to get some Made in America parts thrown on there it would be far more worth the price.
Thank you very much for including a GEN 2 BB mag loader with my purchase. The metal plunger really made the difference.
Lithium Polymer batteries require constant supervision. They cannot be stored fully charged and ready to go. So if you bought this to scare dear away from your garden or prevent mice from chewing up your house wires, it will not be time efficient since it needs a fully balanced charge over all 3 cells to perform safely. Then it must be de-charged for storage. The balance charger that Barra offers doesn't provide a de-charging function. You'll have to research what de-charge method will work best for your situation.
Overall, I like the gun enough that I don't want to return it. It is extremely fun, but it needs improvements.