Firing stop on empty makes a big difference IMO, firstly you don’t give away the fact you’ve run dry to everyone attacking you, secondly it’s so much more immersive when you change mag and hit the bolt release.
Personally I’m not a fan of electric ’recoil’ only because I like full stealth so the extra noise I don’t like.
Really a NGRS is the best OOTB.
Seriously no other AEG can shoot as straight and true from the box.
The hop unit and related parts are the best in the business, yes you can get other airsoft guns to perform the same but it takes A LOT of effort.
If you’re not buying an NGRS then I really don’t see you getting any better value past the £300 mark.
All you’re getting is box ticking with usually sub standard bells and whistles.
Sub £300 I would look at these as base guns, owing to great externals and build with easy upgrade;
E&L AK105/SU
ARCTURUS GR16
ASG Scorpion EVO
These have the quality to match the TM and with work have the same performance ceiling.
The Scorpion is a little over 300, but you get bolt-lock-on-empty and 3rd burst.
RE NGRS trigger lock up, this is a rarity and is caused by the user…
It happens because the trigger is not being fully depressed for the full cycle / spammed faster than the gun is capable of.
If you get an NGRS you hands down will love a Gate Titan or BTC Spectre in it, they are one of the best upgrades to any airsoft gun TBH.
Also just noticed the AK12 is available from E&L now 😍