Maruyama · SMG · Gas

Maruyama MP9

Name: Maruyama MP9
Brand: Maruyama

Badger Score

6.7/10

6 creator reviews · high confidence · read them

Tested by Ed

7/10

His verdict · watch the video

Where to buy Ed’s verdict Creator reviews

Is the Maruyama MP9 good?

Ed tested it on camera in October 2025 and rated it 7/10.

Other creators rate it 6.7/10 across 6 reviews the index has read, with high confidence.

Liked: “singing all the right signals” Jaeger Precision

Problem raised: “Mara M9 is certified trash” Explosive Enterprises

Key facts

Maker: Maruyama
Power: Gas
Type: SMG
Price from: $285 at RedWolf Airsoft

What other creators say

Badger Score 6.7/10 from 6 reviews read by the index (high confidence). Hands-on tests weigh more than unboxings; stated scores beat inferred ones. Each line links to the creator’s video.

Maruyama Airsoft MP9 Review: Shell Game

Explosive Enterprises · hands-on · mixed · 5.5/10 (inferred from stance)

“Mara M9 is certified trash”

The reviewer tested the Maruyama MP9 extensively but found long-term reliability issues with the hammer rotor causing malfunctions after 6,000 rounds.

Airsoft Maruyama MP9 GBB Review - The Best Airsoft MP9

Airsoft_Chay · hands-on · mixed · 5.5/10 (inferred from stance)

“In conclusion, the Mariam MP9 does have its faults, but for the price, I think it's designed well.”

The reviewer finds the Maruyama MP9 well-designed with solid polymer and modern controls, though cold weather performance and siphoning are disappointing.

The Maruyama MP9 GBB Is Here!

Jaeger Precision · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

“singing all the right signals”

The reviewer praises the Maruyama MP9 for its sturdy build, included suppressor, and reliable magazines, noting minor issues with the charging handle retention.

Putting Some Mags Throught The Maruyama MP9 GBBR

Jaeger Precision · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

“this I really like the I was really fanboying over the UMP when I bought it and then we realized how crap it shot on…”

The reviewer fired the Maruyama MP9 extensively, praising its nimble handling and solid build despite minor gas spit and occasional cycling issues.

Maruyama MP9 After Action Report

Jaeger Precision · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

“in terms of CQB it was a bit of a monster”

The reviewer used the Maruyama MP9 at a cold CQB night and reported it performed beautifully with phenomenal accuracy and consistent FPS, suffering only one sticky valve issue and a counterintuitive trigger.

Maruyama MP9 GBBR Option Parts

Jaeger Precision · hands-on · mixed · 5.5/10 (inferred from stance)

“Out of everything that we've looked at today, this thing is by far the biggest waste of money.”

The reviewer tests Maruyama MP9 accessories, praising the magwell and short mag but criticizing the charging handle as pathetic and noting the trigger required filing to fit properly.

Also covering it (not yet read by the index):

Maruyama MP9 Range Test - On The Range (Cold Weather) · Jaeger Precision
Maruyama MP9/TP9 (Part 2) · Negative Airsoft
Using The Maruyama MP9 GBBR In CQB · Jaeger Precision
Maruyama/VFC MP9 DX W/Suppressor. SO SWEET. · TorontoAirsoft
2025 Maruyama MP9 GBB Review · Middle Aged Gamer
Maruyama MP9 GBB Unboxing · Middle Aged Gamer

Tested by Ed

I ordered the Marama MP9 because I love how the MP9 feels in the hand, and out of the box this thing feels really good. The stock is solid and super comfortable, the grip angle is really comfortable, and it's so light without being front heavy. I don't like the trigger at all — it's got tons of travel and a mushy push — and the charging handle feels very cheap. It cost me around $400 plus a tariff, and I'm excited to actually play with it next week.

From Maruyama MP9 GBB Unboxing — Incredible Packaging, First Impressions & Comparison to KWA MP9 🔥 · 2025-10-30 · unboxing · rated 7/10

What he said, by aspect

build	“It's a nice build quality. It's not amazing, I wouldn't say... it's a polymer replica of a polymer real steel.” at 19:50	7
reliability failures	“I'll probably try and play with this next week” at 12:38	—
ergonomics	“The stock is nice and solid... it's super comfortable... it is just really, really comfortable.” at 07:08	7
value	“I think it's around $400 US... I did have to pay quite a bit of a tariff on” at 02:30	—
parts support	“I ordered the aftermarket flat trigger... that Mara actually sell” at 06:11	—
externals fidelity	“dimensions wise, they're almost identical, if not are identical” at 14:59	—

From Maruyama MP9 GBB Unboxing — Incredible Packaging, First Impressions & . Aspect numbers are extracted from what Ed said on camera; “—” means he described it but gave no number.

Problems he hit

Charging handle feels very cheap and moves around loosely · 07:33

Included suppressor would not tighten/lock down easily during install; Ed plans to thread-lock it · 10:15

Hop-up adjuster sits where the optic mounts, so the sight must be moved to adjust hop · 16:42

Out of the box

~$400 USD (Ed's estimate, plus import tariff)Price quoted

Unboxing only; no chrono or live-fire testing of the MP9. Comes with suppressor and VFC-style speed loader; ships with orange muzzle cover for US market.

Caveats

Unboxing only; no chrono, accuracy, or gameplay testing of the MP9 in this video
Power source never explicitly stated; MP9, SPC9 Pro and KWA MP9 treated as gas blowback since they share the same gas magazines
~$400 price is Ed's recollection, and he also paid a US import tariff
Aftermarket trigger and charging-handle fitment complaints are second-hand from Jagger Precision videos, not Ed's own experience
Positive gameplay comments (satisfying eliminations, great CQB replica) refer to the SPC9 Pro, not the MP9
KS1 brand not stated in the transcript

His videos

Maruyama MP9 GBB Unboxing — Incredible Packaging, First Impressions & Comparison to KWA MP9 🔥

2025-10-30 · unboxing · Ed 7/10

Every claim here links to the moment Ed said it. His scores are his alone and are never for sale.

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