L85 A2 - GBB or Electric?

[Airsoft J2]

I own a Marui MWS (GBB) and a Recoil Shock (AEG). Both great RIFs in their own way; both super-reliable (so far... touch wood!). To my eyes, the MWS has much simpler internals, comes apart like a charm and is very easy to maintain. And I say that as someone with no mechanical experience whatsoever - I am a clumsy, ham-fisted oaf. In contrast, the Recoil Shock is much more difficult to disassemble and once done, looks like a box of dark magic. When it eventually breaks, it'll be sent off to a tech for some TLC because I won't have a a hope in hell of knowing where to begin with it. At least with the MWS I have a fighting chance at some DIY repair ?

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^This is where I'm at as well. My MWS days are few and it's only done one day's action but I was impressed with how the gas handled.

 

[EDcase]

GBBR's are far simpler to disassemble and replace parts than AEG's

There are far more parts in an AEG and can be very fiddly getting a gearbox back together.

But most AEG's will not need any maintenance other than barrel cleaning.

GBBR's will have to replace parts due to wear more often than an AEG.

AEG cheaper and generally less hastle than GBBR