SSE 18 worth it?

[Vas_rossi]

Was looking into getting an SSE18 for winter as GBB pistols just don't really work for me in winter. just wanted to get some advice before i drop a chunk of change on it and all the other bits and bobs. i usually run a sniper so it would definitely be useful but idk if there is another better option. any advice is appreciated

[Anonymoose]

The general consensus is that AEPs are dogshit and a waste of money, poor performance and horrendous trigger response.

 

Better off with a CO2 pistol, work all year round, largely unaffected by cooldown, etc. This was recommended to me by @Colin Allen and he was absolutely spot on, and i've only used CO2 pistols since.

 

I have Umarex/VFC Glock CO2 mags i run in my other Glock GBBs without issue. Going by the SSE18 i'm guessing you're fine with Glocks, so worth a look. (I put the CO2 mags in my 18c and the full-auto is fast.)

 

Also have an Umarex/KWC CO2 H&K USP, which is really nice but all proprietry inside which mostly rules out upgrades.

[The_Lord_Poncho]

As another option, some green gas pistols can work in winter too - non blow backs like the MK23 (if you can stand the firm and mushy trigger), or those that have little recoiling mass - like the AAP. If you have struggled with GBB pistols in the winter but haven’t yet tried an AAP, that might be worth a try. I run mine on MAPP gas in the winter, and as a secondary, it's been spot on down to zero degrees and a little below. Caveated to say - that's use as a secondary - i.e. 5 quick shots every now and then to get me out of trouble when people are in my MED. I suspect use as a primary in the dead of winter, it would still be sub par.