Thanks man I appreciate the help, I'm using a NiMH 9.6v 1100mah battery that came with the gun itself, I also ordered a 7.4v brick type since my brother was getting one for his aug but I doubt it will fit in this gun. For the gun itself I'm not too interested in those jaw dropping fire rates you see on YouTube just something with atleast a noticeable improvement, and something that can effectively run the .28s I plan on using in my sidearm to give a nice boost in range. Overall I'm not too worried about price but would like to keep it cheap yet reliable. Also on another note I have been noticing the grips are exceedingly smooth and so I was wondering about some sort of sandpaper-esque finish on the gripping surface for a better handling, have you ever dealt with aftermarket stippling or other sorta texturizing services?