Description
Salient Arms International by APS M870 Shotgun (CNC Steel – Shell Ejecting – CAM MKII SAI)
This is the APS CAM 870 MKII in Salient Arms International (SAI) licensed styling, a shell-ejecting pump-action airsoft shotgun listed with CNC steel parts. APS’s CAM 870 series is known for loading real-style shells that eject as you work the pump, giving one of the most realistic shotgun experiences in airsoft.
Salient Arms International is an American firearms customisation company known for distinctive, high-end styling, and this licensed version brings that look to the CAM 870 platform. It suits players who want a premium, realistic shotgun with a properly mechanical feel.
How it works
The CAM 870 uses separate shells that you load into the tube, much like a real shotgun. Each shell holds a load of BBs which are fired together, and working the pump ejects the empty shell and chambers the next one. Retailer listings for the CAM 870 MKII describe each shell as holding a number of BBs that are fired with one trigger pull, so you get a genuine spread of shot at close range.
The shell-ejecting action is a big part of the appeal: reloading and cycling the shotgun feels authentic, and it rewards practice and smooth technique.
Build and materials
This version is listed with CNC steel parts and carries the Salient Arms International styling, giving it a premium, purposeful appearance. Steel parts add strength and weight in the places that take the most strain during pumping and handling.
Getting the most from it
Take time to learn the loading and charging procedure in the APS manual before your first game, and test the shotgun at home with eye protection on so you understand how many BBs suit your shells and how the spread behaves at different distances. Smooth, full strokes of the pump give the most reliable ejection and feeding; short-stroking is the most common cause of problems with any shell-ejecting shotgun.
On the field
A shell-ejecting shotgun is a superb CQB tool. Expect to spend time collecting shells after games, and carry spares in a shell caddy or pouch so you can keep fighting when shells go missing. Practising reloads at home will make a big difference to how quickly you can get back into action.
Key features
- APS CAM 870 MKII pump-action shotgun
- Salient Arms International licensed styling
- CNC steel parts (as listed)
- Shell-ejecting action for a realistic reload cycle
- Multiple BBs fired per shot from each shell
- Well suited to CQB and close-range play
Compatibility
This shotgun uses APS CAM 870 shells. Shells from other shotgun systems, or from different CAM generations, will not necessarily work, so confirm that any spare shells are made for the CAM 870 MKII before ordering. Use the power source specified in the APS manual and good-quality 6mm BBs. We also list the MKIII SAI versions, which may use different shells.
Care and maintenance
Keep the shells clean and dry and collect them after each game; grit on the shells or in the action can cause leaks and misfeeds. Follow the APS manual for charging and lubricating the shells and seals, and use silicone oil rather than petroleum-based products on rubber parts.
Wipe the shotgun over after use, run a cleaning rod through the barrel occasionally and store it unloaded and uncharged somewhere cool and dry.
Who is it for?
For players who want a premium, realistic shell-ejecting shotgun for CQB, and for collectors who appreciate the Salient Arms styling on the APS CAM 870 platform.
Please note: The number of shells, gas or CO2 and BBs supplied is not stated in this listing; please contact us to confirm. Always wear suitable eye protection, and full-face protection where your site requires it, when using or testing any airsoft replica.
Please note: what's in the box can vary between batches. If a detail such as included magazines, battery, charger or connector type matters to you, contact us or call 01842 683567 and we'll confirm before you order.
