davidverrall Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Hi guys, I'm looking to get back into airsoft and I can't decide whether to go for a GBB or AEG rifle. My budget is in the range of £150 but I can stretch a bit more. I want something that's good build quality, preferably mostly metal construction with half decent internals. I have seen the Army r36k gbb rifle which looks good. Any advice on what to go for? I do not have a UKARA but the local shop says he can order me anything and keep it until I get my UKARA, they will take it to game days for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Gepard Posted April 15, 2018 Supporters Share Posted April 15, 2018 AEGs are cheaper to buy and maintain, so if you're on a budget that's the way to go. Just because it's made of metal doesn't mean its good quality, by the way. GBB are more fun, for sure. But unless it's a pistol you're not going to get anything good for £150. Go with a G&G CM16, JG G36 or CYMA AK. You seem to like the G36 so JG would be for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin proffrink Posted April 15, 2018 Root Admin Share Posted April 15, 2018 £150 isn't enough for a GBBR (would barely cover the magazines you need). Get an AEG and use it as a fallback if you later on buy a GBB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofsammo Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 GBBRs get expensive quickly (as I'm finding out!) - especially at £40-£50 for one magazine, which gives you a max of 35 shots - so you need quite a few! I got a cheap AEG (Nuprol defender pioneer), which was okay, but wish I'd saved the dosh to go toward a GBBR. But I'm a little impulsive, so just couldn't wait! If you can wait and just use hire guns, then do that. They're not going to be much worse than whatever you buy for £150 imho. Do that for a few months and save extra toward your very own gun - by which time you'll have UKARA number and be able to take your baby home after a skirmish..... p.s. I've only been at this lark 5 minutes, so these are the musings of a noob on an accelerated learning curve.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I’ll agree with everyone else, and add that gbb take a lot more maintenance compared to virtually zero on an aeg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofsammo Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 1 minute ago, rocketdogbert said: I’ll agree with everyone else, and add that gbb take a lot more maintenance compared to virtually zero on an aeg. Although, being able to break your gun whilst maintaining it is half the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Get an AEG and save up about £750 for a decent GBBR + mags. When you've got them you'll then want a Springer. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo1f Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Unless you’ve got £500+ to drop on a gbbr setup, get an AEG. Cheapest functional AEG is the WE G36c. You’re looking at £200 for the gun and £35 for each mag. I’d also reccomend a tightbore and a maple leaf. Mine shoots 310fps on a .2 and is man accurate to 60-65m on a .4 BB. For £150 I’d buy an ICS sportline m4. High quality, reliable and easy to work on should you feel the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidverrall Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Thanks for all the advice guys, budget isn't that big a deal, I just don't want to drop £££ on something then possibly never use it depending on work and family life as my daughter usually has a lot on at the weekends I think I'll go with a G&G cm16 as advised as it seems to be good bang for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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