The contacts are bigger, so you get slightly better performance with lipo's, not so much with NiMH batteries but it's noticeable.
For the bucking, I'd get a G&G green, but for slightly more you can get a Firefly bucking from Eagle6. Also get one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182013984538?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT, provides better performance with heavier BB's due to the larger surface area compared to a standard nub.
Also consider a R-hop, Proffink on here can sort that out for you for a small price, completely worth it.