The TAPP Shotgun Shell Adapter lets your VFC MP5 feed from compact shotgun-shell mags (Cyma Shell, 30 BBs) for the smallest profile.
Spec card
| Type | Shotgun Shell |
|---|---|
| Feeds from | Shotgun shell mags |
| BB capacity | 30 |
| Overall profile | Small |
| Recommended mags | Cyma Shell |
| Best for | Secondary or matching a pistol look |
Compatibility
| Brand / Platform | Compatibility Verification | Tuning & Adjustment Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Umarex / VFC MP5 GBB Series (V1 / V2 / V3) | Direct Native Fit | Direct OEM factory standard for the VFC MP5/MP5K gas blowback engine. Fine-tune the adjustable gasket height to establish an airtight compression seal against the loading nozzle, ensuring maximum gas transfer efficiency without causing bolt binding or dragging during full-auto cycling. |
| WE-Tech Apache (MP5) / TM / Maruzen MP5 GBB Series | NOT Compatible | WE Apache, Tokyo Marui, and Maruzen MP5 platforms utilize distinct magazine catch notch placement, non-matching valve striker heights, and proprietary gas router profiles incompatible with VFC architecture. |
What's in the box and how to install
- Plug and play: no pulling valves or feed lips from stock mags.
- Materials: standard body is Nylon PA12. Carbon Fiber is available (3x stiffness, up to 38% higher tensile strength than Nylon 12).
- Made in the USA by TAPP Airsoft.
- Install: insert with the bolt or slide locked back. US-spec Foster fitting included, never exceed 150 PSI, use a secondary low-pressure regulator.
- Warranty: 30-Day Warranty + Lifetime Support.
More options
Also available for: MP5 AEG, WE MP5 Apache, MARUZEN MP5
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