Great that the 3 round burst is mechanical - no more electronic failures as with the SIG550.
High price? Consider this: the body is.... METAL!
Also, the stock can apparently hold a spare battery - which means with a few minor modifications, you can run two stick batteries in parallel for close to the performance of a sub-C pack.
WGC just got them in stock as well, $330USD.
http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper.php?itm=TM-AEG-T89
Gear Box - Version 8
Motor - EG1000BT
Magazine - 69 Rounds ( Compatible with M4 / M16 Magazines )
Length - 916mm
Barrel Length - 433mm
Weight - 3160g ( AEG with Magazine ) / 3560g ( AEG with Magazine & Bipod )
Battery - 8.4V AK Type ( Not Included )
Muzzle Velocity - 280-300FPS ( with 0.2g BBs )
Features:
- Mechanical 3-Round Burst
- One-Piece Aluminium Outer Barrel
- Die-Cast Metal Receiver
- Detachable Bipod - Adjustable sights
- New type magazine follower allows all BBs fired
- Compatible with M4 / M16 Magaiznes ( Type 89 Magazines do NOT fit M4 / M16 Series )
- Spare Battery Compartment in solid stock
- 14mm Anti-Clockwise Threaded Outer Barrel allows mounting of accessories