Hi, I posted in the welcome forum a few weeks ago regarding a new Polarstar build I’m working on but I think this question requires it’s own thread.
Basically I’m getting into Airsoft and have everything I need to build a HPA’d DMR.
I purchased a VFC Avalon Sabre as the donor, which is a long M4 along with a PRS stock, scope, polarstar engine and silencer - essentially it will end up looking like an AR15.
My dilemma is that this is obviously not a cheap build, so I want to get it right. I’d like to run a platform that is versatile, having the option to configure to run cqb if I felt the need. This versatility is why I went with the M4 in the first place, however I’m reading a lot of hate for DMR’d M4’s. This seems to be largely due to the smaller caliber - I hear the argument that a real DMR should run .308 or similar but I can’t figure out if this is the common conception or just the opinion of a select few who like the ultimate realism (I’m not knocking it if that’s your thing).
Due to this stigma, I’m now considering if I should have gone for a .308 RIF like the G&G TR16 .308 instead. I plan on playing normal skirmishes for now, so perhaps this isn’t as bigger issue as I’m making it but I’d like the option of playing some light milsim if I wanted to later done the line.
Would an AR15 build like the one I planned fly playing as a support / DMR or would this raise eyebrows? ... obviously this will be locked to semi auto; and If I was to change platform, how would the G&G TR16 compare to the VFC Avalon externals? .. because the externals on the Avalon are just epic IMO.
Whatever i decide to do, I want to keep the polarstar engine in the DMR as bought it for consistency and accuracy not spamming full auto.
Any advice?
... thinking out loud here, but the other option I’ve considered is running with the M4 as the primary and getting a sniper on my back for when I get into position (though this probably ain’t the best use of the polarstar engine or my money). 🤦♂️ 🤔😕🤷♂️