VFC VR16 VSBR: specs, joules & FPS
Complete specs VFC GBB (gas blowback)
VFC VR16 VSBR, GBB: 1.44 J, 394 FPS, 1,737 g, 30 rounds. Full specs from the official source, with FPS for every BB weight.
Power
Above Italy's 1 J limit
Italian shops sell versions tuned below 1 J: ask the shop which version they ship.
Energy computed from the velocity with 0.20 g BBs, the standard weight manufacturers and shops use to measure FPS.
Velocity declared in m/s by the source and converted to FPS.
For information only, based on the source's data for this version. Not legal advice: always check current local law and the version the shop sells.
Technical specifications
| Brand | VFC |
|---|---|
| Model | VR16 VSBR |
| Manufacturer code | VF2-M4_SABER_XS-BK01 |
| Category | Assault rifles & carbines |
| Power source | GBB (gas blowback) |
| Platform | AR15/M4 |
| Weight | 1,737 g |
| Length (collapsed / extended) | 580 / 680 mm |
| Inner barrel | 229 mm |
| Magazine | 30 rounds |
Weighs 1,737 g: lighter than 99% of GBB replicas in the same category in the database (314 with weight).
Similar alternatives
Replicas of the same type and category that stay within the Italian 1 J limit.
| Replica | Energy | FPS | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novritsch SSQ22 Gen2 GBB | 1 J | 328 | 1,800 g |
| Lancer Tactical SOLGW Licensed MK1 CAR 11.5inch 5.56 MWS GBB (by Toxicant) - Black (#TAAS) | 0.95 J | 320 | 1,920 g |
| Lancer Tactical SOLGW Licensed MK1 CAR 11.5inch 5.56 MWS GBB (by Toxicant) - Grey (#TAAS) | 0.95 J | 320 | 1,920 g |
| WE M712 GBB Carbine - Black (No Marking Version) | 0.84 J | 300 | 1,790 g |
| CYMA Strike Industries x EMG Raider PDW CGS CQB GBBR 4 | 0.84 J | 300 | 2,425 g |
Velocity with different BB weights
At the same energy, heavier BBs leave the barrel slower. Expected velocity with the most common weights:
| BB weight | FPS | m/s |
|---|---|---|
| 0.20 g | 394 | 120 |
| 0.25 g | 352 | 107 |
| 0.28 g | 333 | 101 |
| 0.30 g | 322 | 98 |
| 0.32 g | 311 | 95 |
| 0.36 g | 294 | 90 |
| 0.40 g | 279 | 85 |
Theoretical calculation at constant energy (1.44 J). Real-world values can differ slightly with hop-up and replica.
Data source
Every value on this page comes from the manufacturer's official product page, checked on 2026-11-07.
Official VFC product page ↗ vegaforce.com
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