I would say yes if you were looking at core I'd look at G&G or Cyma instead as what makes the Edge appealing is the mosfet, wired to deans, quick change spring and supposed good quality barrel and gearbox.
I got an edge month ago very happy with it. Solid build
Forgot to mention guns all metal apart from stock npistol grip came with 2 mid caps orion all metal gear box I got mine of patrolbase as it was on sale. Managed to get the gun battery a charger 2high cap mags 9000 bbs for just under £200