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Eeeew manboobs ? The OP did say that he doesn't send AEGs for upgrades, just to be greased and shimmed ?

Full auto 382fps = 1.36J

Yeah, of course that's standard practice for racing cars. Not so much for popping to Tesco ?

To reduce movement you could try a sniper or DMR role so you can stay back and get overwatch on the situation... Guiding the youngsters into battle ?

Its like buying a new car then taking it straight to a garage saying, "Take the engine apart to check its all good" ? nemokingdom I hope you convert to DEANS and use a good Li-Po and intelligent charger. Those are more important for a new gun to work well.

Says who? Sure the shimming may not be perfect but that won't adversely affect the operation for years. The air seal may not be perfect so you may loose 10fps or so. AOE is not so critical in a standard RPS AEG. I think you've been watching too many scary videos ? We've given our advice. Of course you can do whatever you want ?

^ Good point that

If you feel better having it serviced by a reputable tech and don't mind the cost then go ahead. It doesn't necessarily mean it will last much longer or prevent any failure unless you request to replace all the parts with high end bits. Then of course you should buy a higher end AEG and hope it doesn't fail. (High end ones still have failures too)

Nope, definitely not worth it in my opinion. I've had around 25 AEGs, mainly from the lower end, CYMA, JG, A&K and a few ClassicArmy and ICS. None have ever failed me mechanically plinking at home or at a game day. (I did have an occasion where a battery clip came off the fuse) It can be hard to find a trusted tech. As @Adolf Hamster said, there's no guarantee it will come back better than when you sent it. Much better to get a budget CYMA or JG backup because any gun can have a problem or break on a game day. Open up the backup and learn to tinker yourself. Most upgrades and servicing are quite easy and you can find a tech for the complicated things.

Hey don't worry about it Gasman. Play as long as you enjoy it. No one is going to have a problem with the 'wiser' generation at a game day ?

We just have to buy enough to get over £135 ?

Put it in the classifieds Needs a paper with date and your name. Also need to state a price.

Looks great ? Now remember... Don't use it ?

More research needed to check mag compatibility. If OP doesn't know the make or have one to compare its going to be tough.

I have an all metal green gas WELL MAC11 (G12)

So you didn't get a magazine with it?

Yep

NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo............

JG do some pretty good MP5 models for decent prices and CYMA have metal uppers which are a bit more (if you can find one) Obviously something got chewed up so best not to use it until you figure out where the plastic came from and where the slippage is. Assuming you've already checked the gears have no wear and all the teeth are good on the piston, I would check the bushings and motor pinion gear. Are you using 11.1v Li-Po by any chance?

Could be part of the hop rubber? The first concern is why 5 BBs got stuck in the barrel. Hop set too high? You'll have to open it up at some point. Plenty of videos on YT to guide you. Its not very hard to get into a GBBR

We just go by general experience. Saves a lot of time. Until he defines his needs... Some people do a bit of research before asking questions but asking about an Inokatsu is not a great start.

Its true that it depends what he wants it for but that 'cookie cutter' response comes from years of the forum seeing people waste money on toys only to be disappointed with the experience and sell them soon afterwards. Gas guns do need a certain amount of experience and maintenance to get the most out of them. For home use is fine but for gaming they're very limiting to the inexperienced. @Johnelliott Look at WE, GHK, Tokyo Marui for various price levels of gas rifles.

What obscure information did you find to make you want an Inokatsu??? You're unlikely to find one, even less likely to find extra mags and even less likely to find spares... Read a bit of the forum for views on first toys to get ?

It may be coincidence but this is the only site where I've been hit (in the eyebrow above my eyepro) that actually drew blood. It was a 10m shot from a pistol (probably Co2) Pistols don't generally get tested at sites I know but Co2 ones are not allowed.

I'm not a peasant I'm a serf ? Wow, this thread has definitively come off the rails and into a ravine.