MP5K Brand Choice

Greyhame888 · March 2nd, 2011, 01:39

Hey guys, I did a quick search and couldn't find much on reviews of the various brands on MP5Ks out there.

It's going to have a dual purpose. Firstly, it's going to be my backup/sidearm for sniping, which is my primary role. Secondly, my wife is considering joining me on the field, and she loves how small the design is.

So... My question is, of the brands I could find, the top three seem to be:
Tokyo Marui, Classic Army, and Galaxy. I'm pretty fond of TMs usually, but every design is different, so I could use some advice.

It needs to be respectable out of the box, but with some good possible upgrades in the future. I don't mind if it's used either, and there's a few in the classifieds that look promising. PMs or post here if you can help, thanks!

Styrak · March 2nd, 2011, 02:57

TM and Galaxy are plastic, while the CA is metal but also expensive. So for durability go for CA.
Price wise, the CA will be the most, followed by the TM then the Galaxy.

They're all V3 mechbox.

cjboi · March 2nd, 2011, 03:27

CA mp5k is the best....

Jagd · March 2nd, 2011, 21:47

This is what I have a CA MP5K and it's trully awesome! I simply love it!

THe_Silencer · March 3rd, 2011, 02:17

You forgot CYMA. They come with a heftier metal body than the CA and their internal parts are in spec with TM and are more durable.

EagleDriver · March 3rd, 2011, 09:23

I vote CA MP5K (mainly because I have one and it's worked well).

Kid · March 3rd, 2011, 10:39

Both internally and externally, the CA is superior when compared to the competition.

It's got a real nice 7mm bearing gearbox too.

Aegiis · March 3rd, 2011, 11:37

My Cyma is a beast, for a fraction of the $ of a CA.

It was one or the other, budget decided and I have no regrets.

Greyhame888 · March 3rd, 2011, 12:32

Thanks for all the input guys, I made my choice and should receive it in a week or two

Jagd · March 3rd, 2011, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aegiis

My Cyma is a beast, for a fraction of the $ of a CA.

It was one or the other, budget decided and I have no regrets.

Fraction off the cost when, you can have someone get it for you at a premium price huh Aegis?

Otherwise you will not save alot more at Canadian price between the 2.

So for most people CA is the way to go, full metal like the CYMA, but better internals and more lightweight. The CYMA for my taste is too heavy and I prefer the trigger group of the A3. But this comes down to personal taste however...

Wrath144 · March 4th, 2011, 01:36

How could an MP5K EVER be 'too heavy'?

Jagd · March 4th, 2011, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrath144

How could an MP5K EVER be 'too heavy'?

Well the CYMA one weighs more than an M4...so for such a compact weapon IMO, it is too heavy

yoyit2 · March 5th, 2011, 03:44

i can vouch for the Marui MP5K!! Range/Accuracy are OUTSTANDING!! 150ft semi-auto a man sized target 100% of the time!!! oh, and might i add that due to old spring, mines only firing at 240fps!!!

dont even bother with nimh batteries, go straight for a lipo! 7.4v to be safe, but if u plan on upgrading in the future, then id say go 11.1v (which i have and LOVE)!

Kozzie · March 5th, 2011, 04:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greyhame888

Thanks for all the input guys, I made my choice and should receive it in a week or two

Which one did you pick?

Greyhame888 · March 5th, 2011, 14:41

I actually went for the TM MP5K-PDW. I was considering the CA, but I have had poor experience with CA internals, and I likely won't internally upgrade it for a while. Whereas almost my entire weapon collection is TM, and I have never had a problem with any of them. And I actually already ordered two stick lipos and a shoulder sling

Again, thanks for all the input guys!

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March 2nd, 2011, 01:39	#1
Greyhame888 Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Near Edmonton, AB	MP5K Brand Choice Hey guys, I did a quick search and couldn't find much on reviews of the various brands on MP5Ks out there. It's going to have a dual purpose. Firstly, it's going to be my backup/sidearm for sniping, which is my primary role. Secondly, my wife is considering joining me on the field, and she loves how small the design is. So... My question is, of the brands I could find, the top three seem to be: Tokyo Marui, Classic Army, and Galaxy. I'm pretty fond of TMs usually, but every design is different, so I could use some advice. It needs to be respectable out of the box, but with some good possible upgrades in the future. I don't mind if it's used either, and there's a few in the classifieds that look promising. PMs or post here if you can help, thanks!

March 2nd, 2011, 02:57	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	TM and Galaxy are plastic, while the CA is metal but also expensive. So for durability go for CA. Price wise, the CA will be the most, followed by the TM then the Galaxy. They're all V3 mechbox. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 2nd, 2011, 03:27	#3
cjboi Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: manitoba	CA mp5k is the best.... __________________ how can you help someone else if they're not willing to help themselves.

March 2nd, 2011, 21:47	#4
Jagd Jagdalex Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal	This is what I have a CA MP5K and it's trully awesome! I simply love it! __________________

March 3rd, 2011, 02:17	#5
THe_Silencer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton,ON	You forgot CYMA. They come with a heftier metal body than the CA and their internal parts are in spec with TM and are more durable. __________________ It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it - Aristotle -Founder of Steel City Hamilton Infantry and Tactics -Certified level 43 Autosniper by Commander Amos

March 3rd, 2011, 09:23	#6
EagleDriver Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD USA	I vote CA MP5K (mainly because I have one and it's worked well).

March 3rd, 2011, 10:39	#7
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	Both internally and externally, the CA is superior when compared to the competition. It's got a real nice 7mm bearing gearbox too.

March 3rd, 2011, 12:32	#9
Greyhame888 Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Near Edmonton, AB	Thanks for all the input guys, I made my choice and should receive it in a week or two

March 4th, 2011, 01:36	#11
Wrath144 formerly steyr Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	How could an MP5K EVER be 'too heavy'?

March 5th, 2011, 03:44	#13
yoyit2 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC	i can vouch for the Marui MP5K!! Range/Accuracy are OUTSTANDING!! 150ft semi-auto a man sized target 100% of the time!!! oh, and might i add that due to old spring, mines only firing at 240fps!!! dont even bother with nimh batteries, go straight for a lipo! 7.4v to be safe, but if u plan on upgrading in the future, then id say go 11.1v (which i have and LOVE)! __________________ If at first you don't succeed... throw a frag!

March 5th, 2011, 14:41	#15
Greyhame888 Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Near Edmonton, AB	I actually went for the TM MP5K-PDW. I was considering the CA, but I have had poor experience with CA internals, and I likely won't internally upgrade it for a while. Whereas almost my entire weapon collection is TM, and I have never had a problem with any of them. And I actually already ordered two stick lipos and a shoulder sling Again, thanks for all the input guys!

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