It won't necessarily shoot any further. The power on the Well MP7 AEP is not that great, so your range could be far less than a standard AEG and less than a GBB pistol as well. It's also a lot more weight to carry around with you as a secondary and there are only a few holsters available to fit it. A pistol is much lighter, easier to holster and retrieve in a hurry and the fun of a GBB is far more than any AEP based weapon. The Well MP7 is, as stated above, more of a sniper backup weapon when you want a bit of close range auto capability, but not really a substitute for a AEG.