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WingsEdge · September 15th, 2012, 21:38

Hey guys, as the title says, I am a beginner airsofter, I have been following the sport for a a few years and have done some research so i know most of the basics, but due to financial reasons i was never able to actually get in and play
Since I am starting, I would like a reliable platform that will last me a long time. And no doubt i will be upgrading it whenever i can in the future (starting with tightbore and hop-up to make those China-clones super accurate).

These are the options I am considering (in no particular order):
G36:
JG MK36K - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4219
I know the TSD/SRC G36K has vastly superior externals (with fibreglass-reinforced nylon, as opposed to the molded ABS on the JG), but I have seen some owner responses, including one here on ASC, that have stated there can be serious quality control issues that affect the basic function of the gun. also, its internals are proprietary and not compatible with aftermarket standard parts, which is unacceptable by me, as I will need to upgrade.

AK74M:
CYMA CM047C - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4006
OR
CYMA CM040C - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4737
Both these guns are full metal. From what i understand, the first one, the CM047C is the OLDER version, with all metal parts being pot metal/alloy, and uses Ver. 3 Tokyo Marui compatible internals. Whereas the CM040C is newer, has a STEEL receiver and dust cover, with all other metal parts being pot alloy, and uses Ver. 3 VFC compatible internals.
CYMA's naming scheme is messed up.

I also have some general questions about the physical durability of guns. With NORMAL use (I don't bang my guns on trees and cars and such), has anybody run into any problems with molded ABS or pot metal externals? Also, has anybody had rust or corrosion problems on steel parts? (from what i understand, pot metal is a blend of cheap metals like tin, zinc, aluminum... etc. and chemically, they are nowhere near as susceptible to corrosion as steel, and don't "rust".

If there is another nice clone gun that would work as a good beginner platform, please don't hesitate to suggest it. One condition though, no M4/M16 or any AR type guns, I don't like that family of guns to begin with, and I see WAY too many of them.

Thank you so much, any help is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, an airsoft noob.

September 15th, 2012, 21:38	#1
WingsEdge Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto, ON	Need help deciding on a primary weapon Hey guys, as the title says, I am a beginner airsofter, I have been following the sport for a a few years and have done some research so i know most of the basics, but due to financial reasons i was never able to actually get in and play Since I am starting, I would like a reliable platform that will last me a long time. And no doubt i will be upgrading it whenever i can in the future (starting with tightbore and hop-up to make those China-clones super accurate). These are the options I am considering (in no particular order): G36: JG MK36K - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4219 I know the TSD/SRC G36K has vastly superior externals (with fibreglass-reinforced nylon, as opposed to the molded ABS on the JG), but I have seen some owner responses, including one here on ASC, that have stated there can be serious quality control issues that affect the basic function of the gun. also, its internals are proprietary and not compatible with aftermarket standard parts, which is unacceptable by me, as I will need to upgrade. AK74M: CYMA CM047C - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4006 OR CYMA CM040C - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4737 Both these guns are full metal. From what i understand, the first one, the CM047C is the OLDER version, with all metal parts being pot metal/alloy, and uses Ver. 3 Tokyo Marui compatible internals. Whereas the CM040C is newer, has a STEEL receiver and dust cover, with all other metal parts being pot alloy, and uses Ver. 3 VFC compatible internals. CYMA's naming scheme is messed up. I also have some general questions about the physical durability of guns. With NORMAL use (I don't bang my guns on trees and cars and such), has anybody run into any problems with molded ABS or pot metal externals? Also, has anybody had rust or corrosion problems on steel parts? (from what i understand, pot metal is a blend of cheap metals like tin, zinc, aluminum... etc. and chemically, they are nowhere near as susceptible to corrosion as steel, and don't "rust". If there is another nice clone gun that would work as a good beginner platform, please don't hesitate to suggest it. One condition though, no M4/M16 or any AR type guns, I don't like that family of guns to begin with, and I see WAY too many of them. Thank you so much, any help is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, an airsoft noob. Last edited by WingsEdge; September 16th, 2012 at 01:05..