I have 2 recoils. I would not have any other AEG now.
I sold my VFC SR-16 which is infact more expensive than a TM CQBR from new. SR = £510 CQBR = £485
Yes the mags are more expensive but it is worth it.
If you go for the M4 platform you have a wider choice of possible guns. The SCAR-L, M4 Socom, M4 Sopmod, CQBR, 416 all use the same mags.
I will be adding the 416 to my list in the summer.