emilianoksa Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Took me a while to develop a taste for the M4 airsoft aegs. And when I got one it was a short barrelled cqb carbine with a ris rail. Couldn't wait to get a front hand guard and light on the ris rails. I still like it but not as much as I once did. Funny how things that didn't appeal can grow on you over time. I have come to the conclusion that the best looking M4s are the basic carbine types issued to US troops. I like the shape of the pistol grip and the polymer hand guard. I even like the carrying handle. A couple of nice looking basic airsoft versions: https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/ics-metal-m4a1-retractable-stock-airsoft-gun-aeg https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/ics-metal-m4-commando-with-crane-stock-airsoft-gun-aeg I actually prefer the classic stock on the first one, even though for practical purposes a rear wired crane stock is better for a nimh user like me. I like the uncluttered look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylordofwaargh Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I am with you on the uncluttered, clean lines of a 70's styled m4. For those of us that like the g36 platform i like to modern interpretation of these https://www.surplusstore.co.uk/ares-gsg-g14-black.html https://www.surplusstore.co.uk/ics-g33-g36-style.html The g14 is on the 'I have a fund for that gun' list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted January 21, 2020 Supporters Share Posted January 21, 2020 i have a theory that some guns are a function of folks playing COD and the moment they realise they can have more than 2 attatchments they just add everything. personally i preferr going light weight and well balanced, hence why the my m4 has an m16 fixed stock and the handguard is literally a tube. ugly as sin but surprisingly effective. must admit, i'd rather an m16 over an m4 if we're talking the pure classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted January 21, 2020 Head Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2020 The days when you just had a torch on your gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroshark Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 When it comes to ARs old school are my my bag. Not a fan of modern or clutter. If I could make my tm recoil into a car15 I'd be made up. I did try make my 416c a homage (without major mods) to it. Would not have the foregrip if it weren't essential. Torch is only there when needed and more importantly small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopRocket123 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I learned this the hard way. It shows in the difference between how I used to have to my rifle set up compared to now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilianoksa Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 I had practically psyched myself up to get a metal Specna Edge M4 A1 for about £150, even though I don't need it and no longer even play airsoft. But then I did a bit of research on Specna and reviews are mixed. Some rate their guns highly and some on here say they are prone to problems. I suppose you could say the same about all guns, but the Specna are cheap and problems are probably more common with cheaper guns. I only run nimhs and don't shoot my guns that often, so I have no need for all singing and dancing internals and such, but I am no tech and don't like the idea of having to pay more than I paid for the gun to have it fixed. For an extra 50 quid I could get an old stock ICS. The sensible thing would be not to buy anything, but early in March I will lose my UKARA, and then I will no longer have a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Pfffttt, armatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, E21A said: Pfffttt, armatures We're not talking about scrap heap challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, clumpyedge said: We're not talking about scrap heap challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckMySock Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Funny, I would say that the classic look you mentioned is a clusterfuck. You want simple, elegant lines? Take AR15 receiver, add a M-Lok handguard, slap on HK416A buttstock, some Magpull flip up sights and you have it. Clean lines, no unnecessary clutter like fixed front sights or carrying handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, SuckMySock said: Funny, I would say that the classic look you mentioned is a clusterfuck. .....Clean lines, no unnecessary clutter like fixed front sights or carrying handle This aimed at me or are you generalizing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckMySock Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, clumpyedge said: This aimed at me or are you generalizing? Generalizing, I didn't mean to insult anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 minute ago, SuckMySock said: Generalizing, I didn't mean to insult anyone Didn't take as an insult, Horses for courses an all that what some feel is simplistic other have a different view on! all good bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tackle Posted January 22, 2020 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2020 I have to laugh sometimes, you'll be at a woodland site in the daytime, & there's always one player with a plethora of bits in his gun, including torches & lasers lol. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted January 22, 2020 Head Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Tackle said: I have to laugh sometimes, you'll be at a woodland site in the daytime, & there's always one player with a plethora of bits in his gun, including torches & lasers lol. 🤣 Do not go into the deep dark woods... unless you have a torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Tackle said: I have to laugh sometimes, you'll be at a woodland site in the daytime, & there's always one player with a plethora of bits in his gun, including torches & lasers lol. 🤣 I'm always too lazy to take stuff off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYoung22 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Tackle said: I have to laugh sometimes, you'll be at a woodland site in the daytime, & there's always one player with a plethora of bits in his gun, including torches & lasers lol. 🤣 Because Tactical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilianoksa Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 5 hours ago, clumpyedge said: Nice gun. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, emilianoksa said: Nice gun. What is it? TM socom bud, I had the outer barrel swapped out for a shorter one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilianoksa Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Thought it looked smart. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheusX Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Ive found that i rarely use any of the bumpf that you can put on a gun, barely even use sites either. Only use a scope on my 50cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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