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.

[Cannonfodder]

What gun and gas are you using at the moment? It could be that you just need a more powerful gas.

 

As already posted, AEPs are generally a bit crap. While they may work in all temperatures (although colder weather affects battery life) they're low powered (0.5j) so players may genuinely not notice the hit. Especially if it's on load carrying kit or they're wearing thicker clothing. 

 

I'd look at either a non blow back like the mk23 or a CO2 powered pistol