advice for a noob

Obliterator

Hi everyone,

I am just getting into airsoft and was looking for opinions on the aeg that i am buying.

I cant post pictures so i hope i get the name tight.

I am buying is an APS ASR 107 M4 with blow back system.

I wanted to know if anyone as used them and what they think of them ie. comfort, range, reliability and as a first aeg is it a good choice.

any feed back welcome.

cheers

DeBurca

I have worked a few of their older models 104 and 105 by APS and they are very poor quality and I would not recommend them to anyone

However I am led to believe that their later models are better but from my experience I personally would avoid them

thermo

Avoid APS brand rifles like the plague. They are poor quality and not very compatable with aftermarket internals.

Obliterator

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I think i should rethink my first purchase now.

andy_g

Best bet would be to start with something like a G&G raider/combat machine they are very solid.

Eoghan S

andy_g wrote: »

Best bet would be to start with something like a G&G raider/combat machine they are very solid.

To be honest, I must disagree, I see a lot of people advising people to buy a G&G CM for their first aeg, but in my view they just aren't up to scratch. :cool:
I would much rather a JG over a G&G pretty much any day of the week. While a cheap brand, JG guns are pretty decent tanks. Usually you'll have one running stock for ages, and when they go it's the piston (usually).
I know it sounds strange to be recommending a JG, but I don't think you can go wrong with a full metal JG, as it's a solid upgrade platform, internals are much cheaper to replace than externals. Plus the re sale value of G&G CM is pretty godamn terrible.
Just my opinion, feel free to scream at me

thermo

How does one scream through the medium of text??

thermo

andy_g wrote: »

Best bet would be to start with something like a G&G raider/combat machine they are very solid.

Maybe a couple of years ago but not now IMHO. A CYMA is a great starter gun very reliable and decent performers out of the box. Just make sure your getting one of the later models.

Eoghan S

thermo wrote: »

How does one scream through the medium of text??

Good point, I SUPPOSE THIS MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS SCREAMING? :P

thermo

Eoghan S wrote: »

Good point, I SUPPOSE THIS MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS SCREAMING? :P

Nope that's shouting lol

Eoghan S

thermo wrote: »

Nope that's shouting lol

You got me lol, should I edit or just leave it?

thermo

Ah leave it lol

MQ10

Have you been airsofting? If not I would recommend you go out and rent a gun and see if the sport is for you, and if so then look below

thermo wrote: »

Maybe a couple of years ago but not now IMHO. A CYMA is a great starter gun very reliable and decent performers out of the box. Just make sure your getting one of the later models.

I couldn't agree more, first gun was a CYMA Ak417(ABS and fake wood) It lasted a veeerrrryyy long time! I didn't go near the internals, just mad sure the barel was clean and she was good to go. CYMA is a reliable brand and quite cheap. I'm sure most of their other models are the same (Not just the Ak) Anyways I would recommend you find a gun that *you* like and search for some reviews of it. Best of luck and welcome to the sport!