If you're on a budget (and your gun is TM compatible) I've used Madbull or Deepfire 1-peice outers in the past. They are both painted, not anodized, but they are cheap and solidly built. DBoys/Boyi might be another option for you.

For slightly more money, the Dytac barrels look awesome, and come with a gas block and gas tube.

paid about 100 bucks for it, deffinately runs off of a larger battery, held in the stock, took the outer barrel apart and it comes into two pices, the part that hides most of the inner barrel then a piece on the end, the flash hider and triangle sight are all one molded piece of plastic.god i feel cheap.

thanks alot, ill look into that

CA old version
http://hotspotairsoft.com/catalog/im...5_P0bA019M.jpg
Manufacture type: steel(I'm guessing casted)
Insignia / logo / selector finish: laser etched (newest versions stamped according to AATV)
Finishes available: black
Insignias available: ArmaLite
Included with body: locking reciever pins, mag release, bolt catch, fire selector
Working furniture?: magnitized bolt cover
Metal hop up included?: unsure, unlikely
Fitment with gearbox: good, rating: 10/10
Fitment with other parts on assembly: good, rating 9/10
Magazine fitment: havn't run into any issues with DBoys, TM, KA, or STAR
Notes on assembly / issues with metal body:
Does not use upper reciever tabs, uses metal pins that stick into the upper area of the lower reciever, no wobble issues with G&P mechbox, very little wobble with CA mechbox, A LOT of wobble with DBoys. Avalible in flat-top and a1/a2 style tops.
Overall rating: 8.5/10 very nice, but can do better.

ok it maybe a polutread but i have a question how you get a metal body in canada because all the brand and site are in us

1. Get age verified.
2. Look in the age verified classified section.

King Arms Stag arms metal body
http://img.redwolfairsoft.com/upload...4-20-S04_L.jpg
Manufacture type: Die cast aluminum
Insignia / logo / selector finish:all markings laser etched
Finishes available: Matte Black
Insignias available: Lots to choose from. They have many less common insignias
Included with body: Receiver pins, dust cover, ejection port cover, forward assist knob, bolt release, gearbox pin, and one piece metal hop up.
Working furniture?: Same as TM M4 series. Working Bolt catch that holds the fake bolt back so you can easily adjust your hop-up. This feature seems a little random though, It doesn't always catch
Metal hop up included?: Yes
Fitment with gearbox: I have a crappy G&G box in there now, it fits farily well. KA bodies are designed to fit KA, Tm and systema box's perfectly. I am ordering a systema soon
Fitment with other parts on assembly:None
Magazine fitment: Most mags fit fine, my MAG mags were a little tight, but not too tight that i couldn't use them
Notes on assembly/issues with metal body: Everything fits like it should.
Overall rating: 9.5/10. Finish is amazing, Great body!

G&P Magpul 'Limited Edition'
 

http://airsoftglobal.com/popup_image.php?pID=9613

Manufacture type: Die cast aluminum
Insignia / logo / selector finish:
All markings Laser Etched

Finishes available:
Matte Black, Desert Tan

Insignias available:
Body is a Magpul lower + VLTOR style upper


Included with body:
See picture, Dust cover (GBBR Style will not function with charging handle and will cannot close), forward assist, Charging handle, dummy bolt plate, Gearbox Pin, Standard rear receiver pin, one piece metal hopup with furniture,

Front receiver pin is a locking pin set into the body, the rear stock pipe has been pre-cut to allow for easy rear wiring and the use of crane stocks.

Fitment with gearbox:
Same as other G&P products

Fitment with other parts on assembly:
Usual G&P delta ring and front end issues

Dust cover Pin recesses into the forward assist, however the pin that is provided has not been modified for the changed assembly. Annoying but not a big deal.

Magazine fitment:
Magpul PTS, TM, KA, MAG, G&P, Greenline, all good.

Notes on assembly/issues with metal body:
Area above the trigger slot (inside the body) is a bit rough, if you're a keener you could sand it smooth but it doesn't affect anything. As with ALL metal bodies find out the threading on your front ends so you know in advance if you will need to modify the threading to allow yours to fit.

Overall rating: 10/10.

VLTOR upper makes the body seem FAR more beefier than a standard upper, materials and build quality have improved greatly in this product over Gen 1 A type Domestic (HK) versions. Despite size and enhancements body is a reasonable weight.

Hey guys,

I have quick question about ICS guns.

Does anyone know if TM compatible M4 lower receiver will work with ICS split gearbox?

I'm pretty certain that ICS uses a proprietary M4 receiver.

Hi Guys
a little help please?

I have a G&P magpul body that I recieved in a trade. I want to put it together what brand and type of gearbox should I buy to fit this body?

Thanks OM

The M4 series is Version 2 mechbox, and the full system by G&P is pretty good. I'd try something like this:

http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwol..._Connector.htm and pair the suggested motor with it.

OK buying

Thanks!!
Shelled Pants, this is helpful
OM

Does any one know if I can put a KA Vltor upper on a G&P limited edition magpul lower? Will features like the charging handle and bolt catch be fully functional if I use a G&P receiver? If not, are such modifications worth the effort?

no review on VFC M4 receivers ?