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I'm sure someone made a video about that...
I am currently sitting here refurbishing all my PTW Pmags
Best out of the box AEG Rifle for <£500?
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All really well said.
In my very humble opinion that everyone's more than welcome to disagree with there are some fantastic bargain AEGs to be had in the sub-£150 range.
Personally (again, my own view...), I prefer the cheaper guns as they are much lighter (plastic), have less to go wrong (no recoil, MOSFETs, ETUs etc) and many come with a plethora of useful features out the box e.g. rail systems, tightbore barrels, half-decent internal gubbins etc. Plus I can afford them...
Changing BB weight can also improve things in outdoor games, accuracy and consistency for one. I've gone to. 25s recently.
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If I was spending £500 tomorrow as a newbie, I would get a Cyma M14 and ask a decent tech to fit a simple 'fet, tightbore and Maple Leaf bucking. IIRC a metal toothed piston is a good idea for one too. You will have a great shooting rifle for around £230 - £250. As the man above says, recoil systems etc are a pain in the nuts. A simple mosfet to protect the titchy trigger contacts on a CYMA is a good idea though I think.
The rest I'd spend on decent boots, eyepro and a minimal set of webbing etc.
The change I'd spend on satisfying post-game burgers, or possibly Curly Wurlys, with a chance of scotch.
The rest I'd spend on decent boots, eyepro and a minimal set of webbing etc.
The change I'd spend on satisfying post-game burgers, or possibly Curly Wurlys, with a chance of scotch.
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That said. There is a little known law that states all M14's MUST look like this one
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Lozart
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You'd need to add a new spring too though. Every Cyma M14 I've fitted a new barrel to has bumped it up over 350FPS!
Cyma M14s are THE BEST though.
That said. There is a little known law that states all M14's MUST look like this one
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My stock Cyma SOCOM is awesome, try running it on 0.28s but keep it stock!
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you are all mad.
Double Eagle M904 + some mags + Hookers + Blackjack - £500 = win.
Double Eagle M904 + some mags + Hookers + Blackjack - £500 = win.
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My mates CM513 cost 80 quid new and is a great gun. Absolute bargain and plenty cash left over for more fun stuff.
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Eh. They're robust, put BBs downrange, and the air seal can actually be got spot on even with the stock components, a bit of stretching and some lube.
But the hop unit, rubber, barrel, and motor are all just about adequate, and can do with being swapped out, and the plastic is very toyish.
I'd say OK, fine even, a decent way to start on a budget, but "great" is a stretch.
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All true but for the money it's hard to beat.
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That's true, and I agree that they're the cheapest AEGs that are actually competitive in both CQB and woodland, and with a battery and charger included. It's just that for a bit more you're into Lancer Tacticals and Specna Arms Cores, with rotary hops, quick change springs, better wiring, all the good stuff. Granted, you need to buy batteries and a charger for them, but you'll want to upgrade the CYMA ones anyway.
But no argument, if your budget is under £100, CYMAs will get you out there and playing.
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at the risk of potentially giving out advice....
OP: have you considered what you're wanting to get with this £500? it's usual to have to factor in things like magazines, batteries, chargers etc for a starter purchase.
reason i ask is that spending less on the gun, and more on accessories such as web gear, slings or a nice optic to partner with the gun can be just as valuable as the gun in the first place.
eg a bone stock tm recoil with 1 magazine is gonna be a whole lot less useful than say a cyma platinum with a nice red dot, sling, bunch of mid caps and an odin in terms of overall skirmishability.
i know i made that mistake first time, dropped all my cash on an f2000 and spent its first day out with 1 hicap and no sling, needless to say i couldn't bear to drop my new shiny toy on the ground so by the end of the day my arms were in agony.....
OP: have you considered what you're wanting to get with this £500? it's usual to have to factor in things like magazines, batteries, chargers etc for a starter purchase.
reason i ask is that spending less on the gun, and more on accessories such as web gear, slings or a nice optic to partner with the gun can be just as valuable as the gun in the first place.
eg a bone stock tm recoil with 1 magazine is gonna be a whole lot less useful than say a cyma platinum with a nice red dot, sling, bunch of mid caps and an odin in terms of overall skirmishability.
i know i made that mistake first time, dropped all my cash on an f2000 and spent its first day out with 1 hicap and no sling, needless to say i couldn't bear to drop my new shiny toy on the ground so by the end of the day my arms were in agony.....
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Would agree with this 100%.
The gun is only one small part of your loadout. Think what else you need. Clothing and protection wise mainly. Not just for looks- you want something that's practical, conformable and isn't going to make you drown in sweat. What site will you be playing at, what camo or colour will work well there etc.
Eye pro is your most important thing imo.
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I just want to send a very delayed thank you to all the posters above and wish I had seen these replies back in October. Being new to the Platform I could only see the first post when I logged on, but there is some great advice above I wish I had had in hindsight!
Thank you all, much appreciated!
Thank you all, much appreciated!
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