Stumped on gun choices

[lurkingknight]

it's always good to have a backup, airsoft guns will break,it's always just a matter of time, could be the next trigger pull, could be 100 pulls from now. If you're not sure, less money spent is always a safer route. It's not like people look at your gun before they call hit. "OMGWTFBBQ, UR PEWPEWMACHINE IS PLASTIC BODIED, I DON'T HAVE TO CALL HIT"

[Schock]

Originally Posted by Peakyblinders18

Well I'm very new to airsoft so I was kind of thinking getting a G&G to test the sport out and see if I like it then upgrading to a vfc and keeping my G&G as back up ? But I use to be pretty into paintball and am really interested in mil-sim so do I just get a vfc and assume that I'll really like airsoft and keep going ? Ahhhh so many uncertainties lol


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I am in the same boat as you, transitioning from being a tactical Woodsball player to airsoft. I played with a CM rental gun for the first couple of times, and I did enjoy the lightness of the polymer gun, but after asking this group I decided to push the budget and get into a metal gun. In my case I decided to go with a Lonex gun that was very similar to the VFC , but slightly cheaper.
If you already enjoy tactical paintball, it's a pretty safe bet you will like airsoft, so you might as well start with quality gear.

[Flavio]

I wanted to start off with a more expensive gun but since I didn't have any gear I had to dial back a bit. After some research and testing I got a CM16 mod0 from G&G. It's been reliable since day one and it's tough as a horse. I didn't change any internals but had a lot of fun with the furniture.

In the future I have my eyes on a VFC or a Krytac.




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[Peakyblinders18]

Originally Posted by Flavio

I wanted to start off with a more expensive gun but since I didn't have any gear I had to dial back a bit. After some research and testing I got a CM16 mod0 from G&G. It's been reliable since day one and it's tough as a horse. I didn't change any internals but had a lot of fun with the furniture.

In the future I have my eyes on a VFC or a Krytac.




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So you like the G&G ? Do you find that it's weaker or cheaper than a metal body ?


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[Wilkie]

The polymer bodies on the CMs are very strong. If you don't need the feel of metal on your hands, then a CM if a great starter gun

[Flavio]

Originally Posted by Peakyblinders18

So you like the G&G ? Do you find that it's weaker or cheaper than a metal body ?


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I don't mind the polymer body and it freels and looks pretty decent. The gun gas a nice weight to it too since some parts are metal.

My suggestion is to visit a store and give it a look in person. Sure the VFC's are nicer but this is a great starter budget friendly gun.


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[Peakyblinders18]

Originally Posted by Flavio

I don't mind the polymer body and it freels and looks pretty decent. The gun gas a nice weight to it too since some parts are metal.

My suggestion is to visit a store and give it a look in person. Sure the VFC's are nicer but this is a great starter budget friendly gun.


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Yea I'd like to get into a store. Just kinda hard being so far from Toronto. Did you get your gun from Toronto airsoft ?


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[Flavio]

Originally Posted by Peakyblinders18

Yea I'd like to get into a store. Just kinda hard being so far from Toronto. Did you get your gun from Toronto airsoft ?


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Yes I did. I spent almost an hour with the salesperson asking questions and advice. When I was ready to go he brought out the CM and we did some testing. It was overall a great experience.


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[Peakyblinders18]

That's good to hear. I'm going to try the stores in Barrie tomorrow and hopefully they have a good selection


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[devbro]

I know there is an event at siege airsoft that people bring their stuff for sale. like a garage sale. it may worth your time to come and check it out.

[Flavio]

Originally Posted by Peakyblinders18

That's good to hear. I'm going to try the stores in Barrie tomorrow and hopefully they have a good selection


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Cool, good luck!

Also worth noting is the battery position, most guns have them in the buffer tube but some have them up front. Depending on the gun this might affect the weight distribuition and battery size.


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[Peakyblinders18]

Originally Posted by Flavio

Cool, good luck!

Also worth noting is the battery position, most guns have them in the buffer tube but some have them up front. Depending on the gun this might affect the weight distribuition and battery size.


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Good to know as well ! Are you running Lipo batts ?


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[Arkainos]

I can vouche for G&G CM16 MOD 0 is a fantastic starter gun. I wanted to run a polymer gun for indoor games at Siege and upgraded the internals for improve trigger response. It's light and fast. Durability is excellent for a plastic receiver.

[Flavio]

Originally Posted by Peakyblinders18

Good to know as well ! Are you running Lipo batts ?


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Yes, I use 1200mah 7.4v venoms. You can get two on amazon for around 30 bucks. The gun does fire better with 11.1s but price goes up as well as size since they are 3 cell.


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[Flavio]

Also worth a mention is that the gun uses the tamya battery plugs. You can change it but I've kept mine stock.

Here's the link on amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00FE0...CPK5PKTFMW02NC


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