Nickona Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 If I were you and the M249 was the one I wanted I would wait until the right one comes along. I've gotten guns before which I didn't really want but the others were out of stock and later regretted them and sold them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted September 30, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have been watching 2nd hand prices, which are a joke on some forums (who would pay more for 2nd hand basic gun, when a new one is cheaper?). I have waited 2 months soo far what's another month lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted September 30, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted September 30, 2013 Just get the l86 then I am soooo tempted lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters M_P Posted September 30, 2013 Supporters Share Posted September 30, 2013 I am soooo tempted lol The way I see it is that if you don't mind the l86 go for it, it'll be a better performing, more reliable ans easier to fix gun and you can have it sooner. If your heart is truly set on a 249 you can always get one later. Plus you have Ed's endless knowledge on the inner workings should anything go wrong to ask for help. Realistically you'd be losing a huge box mag but using high caps instead at a better performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Airsoft-Ed Posted September 30, 2013 Supporters Share Posted September 30, 2013 Plus you have Ed's endless knowledge on the inner workings should anything go wrong to ask for help. For a price Which, incidentally, is 90 bajillion £ per second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters M_P Posted September 30, 2013 Supporters Share Posted September 30, 2013 Is that it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Airsoft-Ed Posted September 30, 2013 Supporters Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yeah, I thought I'd make a fair living off my ICS L85 series advice, I reckon I'll get on alright with that, don't you? Or should I charge more? It is top notch advice, afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted September 30, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted September 30, 2013 . . . . Think I best get the 249 then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 . . . . Think I best get the 249 then Yes.., join the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted October 1, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yes.., join the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatch Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'll throw something into the mix for you spoon, a mate picked up an ASG (ares) M60 mod 0 at the weekend, what a lovely piece of kit, beautifully built, not too heavy like the 249, 4k mag which is auto winding and basically silent, decent range and ROF and all for under £400 delivered I hated support guns before getting hold of his and I want one now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted October 1, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted October 1, 2013 just out of interest where did he buy it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatch Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Came from JD sir, next day delivery which actually happened next day Quick change spring system in it too which literally takes 10 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Ares support guns often have quite a few issues compared to the A&K or CA versions. Also its lighter because its all plastic, half the fun of a support gun is the weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters M_P Posted October 1, 2013 Supporters Share Posted October 1, 2013 They pretty much all have various issues with the box mags so make sure you look up any various fixes or mods to try and solve them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted October 5, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted October 5, 2013 Yeah been doing a lot of research regarding known faults and fixes etc I have a lot of time as I am still waiting for stock to arrive in the uk I might just order it from HK at this rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz JJ Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 So, what one did you decide, A&K M249 Mk2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted October 12, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted October 12, 2013 So, what one did you decide, A&K M249 Mk2 ? to be honest i leaning towards the a&K m249 para as it comes with a ris optic rail, but they seeem to be out of stock with affordable retailers . so i bought a G&G GR-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz JJ Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Nice gun. I still like your original concept of a support weapon, so Im still looking at M60 and M249s. Im in no hurry though. Cant quite justify a GP as nice as they are. They have to come back in stock at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted October 12, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted October 12, 2013 i love it, and if i am honest its a replacement for my snow wolf sniper, which i may be getting rid off soon™ i am still looking out for one... but i am gunna wait till i see a deal on one now or i may just order one from a HK retailer etc, but i am in no rush. i wouldn't go with the G&P (nice as they are), as they cannot take STANAG mags, where are the CA and A&K can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters M_P Posted October 12, 2013 Supporters Share Posted October 12, 2013 To be fair they look ridiculous with stanags anyway so I would consider that a plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz JJ Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Its the box mag that attracts me rather than a stanag. Does anybody know the difference between the A&K M249 Mk1 and Mk2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted October 12, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted October 12, 2013 true but if out have a box mag failure, the stanag option is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters M_P Posted October 12, 2013 Supporters Share Posted October 12, 2013 I guess, but then equally the only reason you would buy an LMG is for the box mag pretty much, if you intend on using stanags, you'd be better off with a more accurate and better performing assault rifle. As it stands you ended up with an SR25 so it's all irrelevant anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters sp00n Posted October 12, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted October 12, 2013 that's true, i was only thinking worst case "out in the field" scenario as is all other cases there would be time for a fix or replacement of the box mag etc ill still get 249 the SR is to replace my spring sniper and with only 341 fps i wont have to apply a min engagement distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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