Airsoft / Clearsoft - Long Term Reliability Study
 

When you decide to enter the world of Airsoft in 2007, you're confronted with a plethora of choices. What used to be a simple decision is now confounded by dozens of manufacturers and products. In addition, there seems to be no clear answer as to which of the various options best suits your needs as debates regarding the various makes and models and their quality abound. Is it better to buy a Tokyo Marui gun, or will a cheaper model suit your needs? Has the quality of the less popular/less expensive manufacturers improved, and how do they perform over the long run?

This post will attempt to answer that question with your help.

The concept is to track the owners of various makes and models of weapons and the performance of said models on a few key points. These are recorded over the long term and posted here in order to help individuals make informed decisions about the guns they intend to purchase.

The key points are as follows:
1) Manufacturer, Model Name (name of weapon on box, and weapon replicated if different from model name)
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2) Date Obtained
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3) Initial Cost
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4) New or Used
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5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
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6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
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7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
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8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
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9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
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10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
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***THE IMPORTANT NOTES/RULES FOR SUBMISSION***
1) You may only submit information for a gun YOU OWN personally. No 'friend of friend' second hand information
2) ONLY MAKE ONE POST, and edit it to update your information.
3) This is open to ANYONE who owns a gun, and I specifically encourage individuals with 'clearsoft' or less well known manufacturers (Well, CYMA) to participate.
4) Please remember you are contributing FACTS about your gun. If you have any opinions on it, please state them in point 10 only. Only put in esthetic/performance related issues if it malfunctioned (something broke, wobbly, etc). If it doesn't shoot fast enough out of the box, that's an opinion and should be stated in point 10.


I've had a few requests to add information into the product conclusions in the next post. Most specifically, add in the selling price. I would consider this but since most of the guns are selling after modifications, an average price wouldn't be very accurate. If you're looking to see the market value of a specific gun, take a look at the various reports for each weapon to see which one matches what you're looking for / what you have. Keep in mind that prices can fluctuate with time as well. The price of a gun sold 3 years ago might not be the price of it now.

GENERAL CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM RESPONSES
1) Common well known brand names (Tokyo Marui, KJW...) have higher resale value than those of their less-well known counterparts (Crossman, Daisy...). Investing in a known brand name gun will likely result in you recouperating ~85-90% of its original value. Less-well known brand names on average will result in a 50% recouperation of investment.



MODEL SPECIFIC CONCLUSIONS
** Model must be listed at least 3 times by separate people before any conclusions are drawn**

Academy
L85A1 -- 1

Classic Army
M15A4 CQB -- 1
SAR TarikII -- 1
SLR 105 (Steel Ver.) -- 1
CA 33 -- 1
CA36 - General Conclusions
User Submitted Data: 1 -- 2 -- 3
Common Problems: Charging/Cocking lever snaps easily (+2). Screws, switches may become loose/be lost.
Common Failures: None. One aftermarket piston strip, one wireing issue.
Common Esthetic Changes: None.
Common Internal Changes: None.
Other Notes: Reports of internal issues mostly due to upgrades. Can be picky with certain upgrade parts/manufacturers. Cocking lever/charging handle prone to breakage.
CA249 MkII- General Conclusions
User Submitted Data: 1 -- 2 -- 3
Common Problems: None. Few external wear issues with bipod/carry handle.
Common Failures: None. Some issues with stock internals.
Common Esthetic Changes: None.
Common Internal Changes: Piston upgrades. Some full internal changeouts.
Other Notes: None.



Crossman
P22 -- 1 -- 2 -- 3
M4 (Clear) -- 1
R30 (Old Version) -- 1
Colt 1911 -- 1
Stinger - General Conclusions
User Submitted Data: 1 -- 2 -- 3
Common Problems: Fragile body and plastic parts prone to cracking.
Common Failures: None - One catastrophic failure reported.
Common Esthetic Changes: None.
Common Internal Changes: Stretching of spring.
Other Notes: Shoots only one BB, not 3 like TM counterpart. Users report satisfaction in range and fps. Numerous rounds fired without major failure. Stretching spring for increased power may result in catastrophic failure of gun.
P22 - General Conclusions
User Submitted Data: 1 -- 2 -- 3
Common Problems: Trigger becomes loose or breaks (once due to loose safety). Magazine lips wear down. Outer barrel wear after prolonged use.
Common Failures: None.
Common Esthetic Changes: None.
Common Internal Changes: None. Stretching of spring.
Other Notes: None.


Cyma
Cm031 (AK74M) -- 1 -- 2
Cm028-S -- 1


Daisy
Airstrike 240 -- 1

G&G
GR16 R4 (M4 RIS) -- 1
GR16 R5 (M16A3 RAS) -- 1
GR16 R2 -- 1

G&P
M249 Ranger -- 1
SPR & M203 -- 1 -- 2


GWS (Redwolf)
XM8 -- 1
SL8 -- 1

HFC
HG-185 (Glock 17) -- 1

ICS
MP5A4 -- 1 -- 2
M4A1 -- 1 -- 2 -- 3
AK74 -- 1

KJW
Elite (92F) -- 1
G23 -- 1
G23C -- 1
M9 Vertec -- 1
Para 14.45 -- 1
P229 -- 1

KSC
Glock 18c -- 1
Glock 19 -- 1
Glock 19 HW (Taiwan) -- 1 (Two Different Guns)
Glock 23F -- 1
USP .45 -- 1 -- 2
USP Compact -- 1
M11A1 -- 1 -- 2

KWA
Glock 26c -- 1

KWC
Desert Eagle -- 1
Sigma 40F -- 1

SoftAir USA
P226 -- 1

Star
M249 Para -- 1
L85A2 -- 1

Sun Project
M40A1 -- 1

Tanaka
M700 AICS -- 1

Tokyo Marui
AK47 -- 1
AUG A2 (SR-Type) -- 1
Desert Eagle (Chrome, new gen) -- 1
FA-MAS F1 -- 1
G36C -- 1 -- 2 -- 3
G3A3 -- 1
G3 SAS -- 1
G3SG1 -- 1
M14 OD -- 1
M14 Socom -- 1
M16A2 -- 1 -- 2
M1911A1 -- 1 -- 2 -- 3
M3 Super 90 -- 1 -- 2
M4A1 -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4
M4-S -- 1
M733 -- 1
M9 Tactical Master -- 1
Mk23 Socom -- 1
MP5 A4 (HG) -- 1
MP5K -- 1
MP5 SD5 -- 1 -- 2
MP7 -- 1
P90 RD -- 1
Sig 552 -- 1
SR-16 -- 1 -- 2
VSR-10 G-Spec -- 1 -- 2
P226 - General Conclusions
User Submitted Data: 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 (4 Separate Guns)
Common Problems: None, Isolated reports of slide wear.
Common Failures: None - No failures reported.
Common Esthetic Changes: None, Occational metal kit upgrade.
Common Internal Changes: Piston head, recoil/hammer spring.
Other Notes: All run on propane in stock form with isolated/no issues. Reliable - hundreds/thousands of rounds fired without failure.

UTG
MP5 -- 1
M87-SA (Spring, Clear) -- 1

Western Arms
4.3 SVI Expert -- 1
Beretta PV -- 1

WE
Dark Dragon Type B -- 1 -- 2
HiCapa 5.1 Dragon (v1) -- 1
M1911A1 -- 1

WGC
MI6VN -- 1

1) Make and Model
-- M249 MKII, Classic Army
2) Date Purchased
-- January 2007
3) Cost
-- $1600
4) New/Used?
-- Used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Slightly Loose Carry Handle (Jan-07)
-- Noticed small crack in stock near body (Apr-07)
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A (2500 to date)
8) Changes to Internals & Externals
-- N/A
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- M16A2, Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- 2001
3) Cost
-- $500
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Worn Piston (2003)
-- Nozzle Bent (2006)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Body Tab Cracked (2002, 2003)
-- Barrel Wobble (2003)
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- 20-30k (Failed with bent nozzle - 2006)
-- Rough gameplay resulting in cracked body tabs (2002, 2003)
8) Changes to Internals
-- Upgraded Spring (2003)
-- New Spring Guide/Bushings (2003)
-- New Piston (2003)
-- Used Nozzle (2006)
-- External changes include new G&P M16VN front end, modified REAL stock (to blame for nozzle damage), G&P pistol grip.
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Crosman Stinger something or other. Looks like a SPAS 12 pump action.
2) Date Obtained
Sometime during the spring of 2005
3) Initial Cost
About $100
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None that I can remember. If there were, I fixed them cause it still works.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
The top of the heatshield had a crack running down it from front to back. That was mostly my fault from modding in a front sling swivel.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
A shitload, I don't even remember.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Opened it and streched the spring by hand the day after I got it.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
I'm never selling, it was my first anything that fired a pellet. If I were to, it'd probably go for about $20

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Crosman P22
2) Date Obtained
Summer of 2004
3) Initial Cost
About $40
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Outer barrel broke loose and needed to be glued onto the body. No further problems with this.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)Magazine lips began to wear down and would only hold 15 of 20 BBs reliably.
Slide got a large crack after being thrown like a baseball at a stone fireplace. Still worked and crack did not increase with careful use.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
10,000-12,000
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Oiled with silicone oil and Super Lube. Didn't help much. (around 2000rnds)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Summer of 2006. $15.

Coma, could you get the model name/number from a website or something? I'd like to make sure that we're documenting specific models so that we can see if specific items have specific flaws/issues.

Also, we need estimates for the number of rounds fired (think bags of bb's used as it gives you a better idea). Only post resale info if you have sold it, that way we can get an accurate idea of depreciation of the gun.

Also guys, please give dates (at least the year) that the issues with esthetics or fuction occured. We need to be able to get an idea of how long the weapon held out.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Crosman M4 (spring, clear)
2) Date Obtained
Spring of 2006
3) Initial Cost
About $100
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Plastic rod holding internal piston catch broke. (Drilled a hole all the way through, used a nail and never gave me a problem again.
Piston broke where it is held back. (unfixable)
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Stock broke (too weighted, unfixable)
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)2000
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Oiled. Summer of 2006
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Fall of 2006. $50. (before piston broke)

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Daisy Airstrike 240
2) Date Obtained
Summer of 2005
3) Initial Cost
About $40
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Outer barrel broke loose and needed to be glued onto the body. No further problems with this.
Seal lost and gun would no longer fire more than 1 foot. No physical damage to the internals of the gun.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)Magazine lips began to wear down and would only hold 15 of 20 BBs reliably.
None so far.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
3,000
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Oiled with silicone oil and Super Lube. Didn't help much. (after failure, 3000rnd)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Summer of 2006. $15.

1) Make and Model
-- AK47, TM
2) Date Purchased
-- I forget, been that long. Before 2000?
3) Cost
-- About $450
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- None
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Fake wood did not look that great.
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- Thousands, failure was dirt that somehow got into the mechbox after 2 seasons.
8) Changes to Internals
-- Upgraded Spring, then back to the stock spring.
-- Spring Guide/Bushings
-- New Piston (once, replaced with a stock Marui spring)
-- New mechbox (screws closing it had stripped)
-- Metal body (was not needed, I just felt like it)
9) Resale Date and Value
-- No idea, keeping it.

I also have a Marui Spetz. It has a PDI150 (or close to it plus metal bushings) and the rest is 'stock'. Works like a charm.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
ICS MP5A4
2) Date Obtained
Summer of 2005
3) Initial Cost
$535
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Noise level concerned me.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Magazine would NOT hold itself in and would constantly wiggle itself out far enough that it would not feed. Would only feed 15-30rnds reliably without the magazine being held in by hand. (stock highcap)
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
Came like this. (used 8000 total)
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Oiled barrel. (constant)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Fall of 2005. $500-550.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
KJ G23
2) Date Obtained
Summer of 2005
3) Initial Cost
$230
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Magazine had normal wear on it.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
4000-8000rnds fired, no failure.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Oiled with silicone oil. Used propane all the time. (constant)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Winter 2006. $200-230.

Guys, again, try to provide dates. At the very least, at least give the year for any failures/internal work.

KJW Elite
 

1) Make and Model
-- Elite (92F), KJW
2) Date Purchased
-- April 2007
3) Cost
-- $165
4) New/Used?
-- Used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Trigger Return Spring Broken (as advertised - March 2007)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Stripped screw hole on right side grip.
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A
8) Changes to Internals
-- Replaced Trigger Spring (April 2007)
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
KJ G32C (internally the same as KJ G23)
2) Date Obtained
Spring of 2006
3) Initial Cost
$210
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Part number 48 (trigger mech) broke and needed to be replaced. $5 (hard to find)
Valves leaked on both magazines. (one G23, one G32C)
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
None.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
2000
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Heavy oil baths for valves and seals. (Summer 2006)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Fall 2006. $175.

I tried, I just really dont remember. It's before these forums started, so before 2001. Probably 1998.

Wouldn't it make more sense to provide a BB count for the upgrades/damage instead of date?

I can't remember date, so that's what I'm doing, but it does make more sense to me anyway...

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
KJ M9 Vertec (plastic lower)
2) Date Obtained
Winter of 2005
3) Initial Cost
$210
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Sluggish blow back. Did not lock back all the tiem with an empty magazine to my recolection.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
None.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
75rds fired total
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
None.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Spring of 2006. $210.

Not only have I forgotten dates, after checking the Crosman web-site my POShotty is not listed under their product line anymore so I couldn't find a model number.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
UTG MP5 (AEG)
2) Date Obtained
Winter of 2005
3) Initial Cost
$200 Shipped
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Stock highcap magazine only fed on semi automatic. Star worked fine.
Hopup was different than normal.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Screws were self tapering into plastic.
Front end is wobbly and held on by a single screw.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
200rnds.
2000rnds fired total.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Rewired to rear stock.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Summer of 2006. $175.

Called the 'Stinger'.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Crosman Stinger (Spas 12 Shotgun with no stock)
2) Date Obtained
Spring of 2005
3) Initial Cost
$90
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Was under the impression that it shot three BBs. Very good shooter in accuracy, range, and FPS.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
None.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
2000rnds total.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
None.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Returned 3 days later in spring of 2005. $90.

Pretty sure 'Stinger' is what I put down....

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Tokyo Marui M3 Super 90 Shorty
2) Date Obtained
Before 2000
3) Initial Cost
About $450
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
None.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
No failures.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
None.
Butt stock grip replaced with the full stock from the standard M9 (for looks).
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A

1) Make and Model
-- G36C Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- July 2006
3) Cost
-- $600 (with extra mags and accessories)
4) New/Used?
-- Used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- None
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Slight wear from use
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~4000 rounds through by me, no idea how many on previous owner, no failure yet
8) Changes to Internals and Externals
-- Bone Stock internals
-- G&P G36K front kit added (~$140) cost.
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
ICS M4A1
2) Date Obtained
Fall of 2005
3) Initial Cost
$500
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Outer barrel needed to be filed to fit PRI Flip up sight.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
8,000-12,000 total.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
SystemA 6.04 tightbore 363mm. (Late fall 2006)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Summer 2006. $550

QUICK CHANGE ---

In the 'Rounds Between Failures' section, if no failure has occured, please post an approximate number of rounds through the weapon up to this point.

This change is now reflected in the directions in the first post.

1) Make and Model
--P226 Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- August 2006
3) Cost
-- $200
4) New/Used?
-- Used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- None
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Some light field wear to the plastic body.
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~300 rounds by me on propane, no idea by previous owners, no failure yet.
8) Changes to Internals and Externals
-- No internal changes
-- Guarder Full Metal Kit (black)
-- Guarder Full Metal Outer Barrel, Polished stainless.
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A
10)Notes and Comments
-- Full metal kit very challenging to fit, not recommended for first time users to do unless you have alot of time on your hands. required some modification to kit in order to fit properly on the P226.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Classic Army M15A4 CQB
2) Date Obtained
Spring of 2006
3) Initial Cost
$650
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Body pin holding the mechbox in place is VERY HARD to get out and in the process I damaged the body.
Very Sturdy gun, but the stock did rattle. Not tight on the stock tube.
Paint was easily scraped.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
8,000-12,000
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
SystemA 407mm barrel. (Summer 2006, all)
Guarder hopup bucking. (lost the original nub)
SystemA M16 Silent piston head set.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Fall/Winter of 2006. $750.


1,000th Post! A useful one that was not flaming and was adding something to the community... How about that!

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
STAR M249 Para
2) Date Obtained
Summer of 2006
3) Initial Cost
$800
4) New or Used
Used
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
- Lose wiring on the boxmag connector (easy fix)
- The little lever connector that make the boxmag winds snapped, took a bit of time to get replacement (so boxmag no longer winds)
- Gears stripped and tappet plate broke (after maybe a total of 700 rounds)
- Replacement gear stripped (while being tested by a Gun Doc)
- Piston stripped along with it
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Front sight broke during shipping.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
Which one?
Original gears stripped after maybe 200 test fire. Replacement Gears and piston stripped after maybe after 50 rounds at the Gun Doc. (Not 100% sure)
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
PGC Metal Gearbox (came like that used)
Guarder gears set with new STAR M249 tappet plate (replacement for the replacement gears)
Guarder polycarb piston (replacement for the stripped piston)
M100 Spring (2 weeks ago after the mechbox was rebuilt with the above parts)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
CYMA CM031 (AK74M)
2) Date Obtained
Spring of 2007
3) Initial Cost
$275
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Internal lockup (haven't seen the user since I upgraded it when it was new).
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Some paint scrapes. A few self tapering screws.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
500-2000 before failure.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Installed Classic Army Piston head/cylinder head (50rnds)
Area 1000 (cheap SystemA) bushings. (50rnds)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Late spring of 2007. $300.

1) Make and Model
--P226 Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- April 2007
3) Cost
-- $300
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Scratching due to gun being full metal
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~150 rounds by me, no failure yet.
8) Changes to Internals/ Upgrades
-- Guarder Metal Frame installed April 5, 2007
-- Guarder Metal Slide installed April 10, 2007 - Intensive modification to block/slide required to fit properly
-- Guarder Piston Lip April 5, 2007
-- Guarder Enhanced Loading Nozzle - April 5, 2007
-- Guarder Metal Outer Barrel - April 13, 2007
-- Guarder 150% Recoil Spring - April 13, 2007
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A
10) Additional Notes
-- To potential Frame purchasers, left hand side of frame DOES NOT have threading, this has occurred -- on two Guarder Frame and Slide Kits and I am unsure if other production Frames suffer from this -- issue.
-- There are issues with the Guarder hammer spring that prevent usage, opening for hammer is too large -- and prevents proper function. That is however, a Guarder issue not a TM problem.
11) Fixed Issues
-- Slide does not lock back 100% when magazine empty, likely due to propane use on plastic slide.
-- Problem no longer occurs after the upgrade to a Guarder Metal Slide

Will update as issues occur

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
KSC Glock 19 GBB
2) Date Obtained
January 2005
3) Initial Cost
$290
4) New or Used
Brand new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
None
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
Approx. 10,000 rounds - never failed
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
- Guarder enhanced recoil spring guide- June 2005
- Hurricane hi-flow valve - June 2005
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
December 2006 - $300 with upgrades and accessories.


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TM VSR-10 G-Spec
 

1) Make and Model
--VSR-10 G-Spec Tokyo Marui Resembles a Remington Model 700
2) Date Purchased
-- Oct/Nov 2006
3) Cost
-- ~500
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- None to date, will update as problems occur
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Few scuffs on plastic body
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~500 rounds fired, No failures yet
8) Changes to Internals/ Upgrades
--Laylax PSS10 Zero Trigger and Piston
--Laylax PSS10 Cylinder Head Pro
--Laylax PSS10 170% Spring (150% available for lowering FPS)
--Laylax PSS10 (G-spec) Barrel Spacers
--Laylax PSS10 Teflon Cylinder
--Laylax PSS10 Bearing Spring Guide
--Laylax PSS10 6.03mm Tightbore
--Laylax PSS10 Silent Dampers
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A
10) Notes
-- Laylax Zero Trigger requires much adjustment to mesh properly with the piston

1) Make and Model
-- G36E, Classic Army
2) Date Purchased
-- September/October 2005
3) Cost
-- $600
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Loose safety lever (later glued down)
-- Loss of power (original spring left compressed for months)
-- BB jam at hopup unit (either did not like Guarder clear bucking and/or Guarder nozzle)
-- Stripped aftermarket piston (due to jam)
-- Would not accept Systema cylinder head
-- Would not accept Guarder tappet plate
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~3000? (spring lost power)
-- (Upgraded)
-- ~200? (stripped piston, jam caused by hop sleeve and upgraded nozzle combo)
-- (Piston, hop sleeve and misfitting parts replaced)
-- No failure, shot like a dream
8) Changes to Internals
-- Rewired to KV stock and Deans connectors
-- Guarder SP110
-- Area 1000 piston (stripped due to jam)
-- Original CA piston (replaced stripped Area 1000)
-- Bearing spring guide
-- Bearing polycarb piston head
-- Systema tightbore
-- Guarder Soft hopup bucking (shot like a dream but caused jams)
-- Guarder Hard hopup bucking (replaced clear bucking)
-- Guarder nozzle (mated poorly to CA hopup chamber)
-- Classic Army G36 nozzle (replaced Guarder for better fit)
9) Resale Date and Value
January 2007, sold as part of a package @~$900, ~90% of original cost
10) Other
-- CA G36 is aesthetically superior to TM G36

1) Make and Model
-- Dark Dragon Type B, WE
2) Date Purchased
-- 1Q 2006
3) Cost
-- ~$200
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- None
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Loose thumb safeties
-- Non-functional grip safety
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- No failure
8) Changes to Internals
-- Padded recoil spring
-- Shimmed looseness of inner and outer barrel
9) Resale Date and Value
-- 4Q 2006, ~$200

1) Manufacturer, Model Name (the one the maker put on the box), and the gun it is intended to replicate if different than model name (AK47, M16, M4, etc).
Tokyo Marui G3 SG1 (sry never checked box to see if it was labeled something else)

2) Date Obtained
Somewhere near October 2006

3) Initial Cost
600 but was on sale from 700

4) New or Used
New but I think it was tested or a demo model

5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
Not a single problem to date

6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
Creaking foregrip and stock is a bit loose but that was because it was stepped on (don't ask how) Also with the sling I think it is putting a bit of strain on the front loop but it has held up so far.

7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
No failures to date
8000 crosman light and dark green .12 bbs and about 8000 ksc .2 and 1000 ae .25

8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
No upgrades yet

9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A

10) Optional - Notes and Comments
Only cleaned out barrel once with some oil from a .22 rifle cleaning kit. No other maintenance done. Only reason I cleaned to date was because I got a muzzle full of dirty snow from kneeling with it slung onto my back.

1) Make and Model
-- M1911A1, WE
2) Date Purchased
-- 1Q 2007
3) Cost
-- $200
4) New/Used?
-- Used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Misfires
-- Fails to function
-- Very sensitive to gas pressure
-- Slide fails to lock back
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Very vulnerable finish
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~30 (Stop cycling properly)
-- (Repeated strip down and fiddling with internals; cold apartment)
-- ~1-5 (Refused to cycle)
-- (Replaced nozzle, valves, rubber; warmer gas)
-- No failure, excellent performance
8) Changes to Internals
-- Guarder loading nozzle (has made 93% of all problems go away)
-- Modded PDI piston head (had made 4% of all problems go away)
-- Tanio Koba Twist barrel
-- Firefly V-hop bucking
-- Stock TM valves
-- Stock TM gas rubber
-- TM nozzle retraction spring
-- Modded recoil spring
-- Modded slide stop retaining nub (slide now locks back consistently)
-- Shimmed looseness between various parts
9) Resale Date and Value
-- 4Q 2007, $380
10) Other
-- Only problem I couldn't fix was the rattling

1) Make and Model
-- M14 SOCOM, Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- December 2007
3) Cost
-- ~$600
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Lackluster range and velocity (hopup issue; fixed)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Bolt cover binds in the first few cycles
-- Non-functional bolt catch
-- Tight battery space
-- Unpainted front sight post
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- No failure
8) Changes to Internals
-- None
9) Resale Date and Value
-- 2Q 2007, ~$600
10) Other
-- Avoid G&P M14 midcaps

1) Make and Model
-- Tokyo Mauri AUG A2 ( SR-Type )

2) Date Purchased
-- June 02

3) Cost
-- $500

4) New/Used?
-- New

5) Mechanical Problems
-- Never had any problems, not even a jam.

6) Esthetic Problems
-- Barrel started wobblin late 06, tightened the set screw with thread lock and the problem is and remains solved.
Front vertical grip wobbled alot, replaced with steel stem wrapped in black hockey tape, it is now solid and very tough.

7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- over 25,000 before upgrade. 500 since.

8) Changes to Internals ( Full upgrade March 2007 )

Guarder Improved Hop Bucking ( 70 )
Systema BS 6.04mm Barrel for M16A1 / A2 / AUG
Prometheus MS100SP
Systema Air Nozzle for AUG
Prometheus Aero Cylinder Head Ver III ( for AUG / SIG )
Prometheus Stainless Hard Cylinder for Marui AEG ( A )
- Metal bushings
- Shims
- Double-Torque Helical Gears
- V3 Spring Guide with Bearings
- Reinforced HARD piston
- Metal Piston Head
- Reinforced Anti-Reversal Latch & spring

9) Resale Date and Value
-- Still own it, and will never sell.

1) Make and Model
-- M16A2 TM
2) Date Purchased
-- Feb 2007
3) Cost
-- $375
4) New/Used?
-- Used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- None
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- No failures. Approx 1500 RNDs
8) Changes to Internals
-- Still stock
9) Resale Date and Value
-- Not Sold

1) Make and Model
-- KWC Sigma 40F
2) Date Purchased
-- Feb 2007
3) Cost
-- $110
4) New/Used?
-- Used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Factory plastic slide broke
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~100 rounds until slide grenaded. 250 rnds on metal slide.
8) Changes to Internals
-- Added metal slide
9) Resale Date and Value
-- Not Sold

1) Make and Model
-- Classic army SAR Tartik II rifle
2) Date Purchased
-- March 07
3) Cost
-- 605
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- weak battery wire plug in stock (replaced)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- fire 20 test rounds no problem
8) Changes to Internals
-- None
9) Resale Date and Value
-- Not Sold (keeping this puppy till i leave airsoft)


Great idea meat wish i thought of it.

1) Make and Model
-- SLR 105 Steel Version, Classic Army
2) Date Purchased
-- November 2006
3) Cost
-- $820
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Piston N/S, replaced before 500 rounds
6) Esthetic Problems
-- N/A
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A (2000 to date)
8) Changes to Internals
-- Stock Marui Piston, Prometheus SP110 spring
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- P226, Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- March 2005
3) Cost
-- $320 (pistol + 2 spare mags)
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- N/A
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A (approx 400 to datem all w/ propane)
8) Changes to Internals
-- N/A
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- WGC MI6VN
2) Date Purchased
-- JULY 2006
3) Cost
-- $770
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Star mags don't feed
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A 10000
8) Changes to Internals
-- N/A
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- 1911a1, Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- winter 07
3) Cost
-- $325
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- N/A
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A 5000
8) Changes to Internals
-- N/A
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- sun project m40a1
2) Date Purchased
-- winter 07
3) Cost
-- $500
4) New/Used?
-- used
5) Mechanical Problems
-- bolt would not lock back
6) Esthetic Problems
-- N/A
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- 200
8) Changes to Internals
-- N/A
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- GR16 R4(M4 RIS) Gen.1, G&G
2) Date Purchased
-- Early 2005
3) Cost
-- $650
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Trigger locks.
-- Double feeds.
-- Cylinder head nozzle is loose which caused massive airleak.
-- Bevel gear shimmed tight.
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Magwell is loose
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- 2k (Tappet plate and trigger contact snapped. Mid 2005)
-- 1k (Broke down with unknown reasons and did not bother to fix it. Late 2005)
-- 6-8k (Have not encountered any issues since. Late 2006-Currently)
8) Changes to Internals
-- New Upgrade Spring
-- New Spring Guide(2005)
-- New Piston
-- New Trigger Switch assembly(2005)
-- New Hop-up unit(2005)
-- New Cylinder
-- New Tappet plate(2005)
-- New Gear set
-- New Motor
-- New Airseal Nozzle
-- Used Cylinder Head
-- Used Piston Head
-- New Recall Mechbox(2006)
9) Resale Date and Value
-- If I decided to sell it I want to get atleast $1000+
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
-- Magnesium Alloy reciever and aluminium parts made it light. Pretty sturdy. There is only 20% G&G left in her. Front and stock is replaced with aftermarket parts plus external accessories. After almost two years in a box in pieces. I never thought of getting rid of it because I believe she will run again someday and finally finds light. Performs 100% flawlessy. Now she is my favorite main gun.

1) Make and Model
-- MP5 SD5, Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- May 2004
3) Cost
-- $500
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Mechbox cracking but still holding
-- Hop-up moves by itself since late 2006, needs replacement
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Cocking handle broke twice
-- Selector switch fell off twice
-- Random things falling off
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- No major failures, Rounds fire approx: 70,000 / 40+ games (I think mine wins on this one)
8) Changes to Internals
-- Upgraded to 330 FPS mid 2006 (likely cause of mechbox crack)
9) Resale Date and Value
-- Wont sell ever

1) Make and Model
-- G23F Japan, KSC
2) Date Purchased
-- 2004
3) Cost
-- $260
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Inner barrel wobble.
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A
8) Changes to Internals
-- New Metal Slide(2004)
-- New Recoil Spring Guide(2006)
-- New Reinforced Touch Breach(2006)
-- New Firefly Valve(2006)
-- New Tightbore(2007)
-- New Rubber Hop-up Sleeve(2007)
-- New Over Sized O-ring to minimize inner barrel wobble(2007)
9) Resale Date and Value
-- Pistol with a BrrPPPppp!!! No I dont thinks so.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Tokyo Marui G3 SAS
2) Date Obtained
November, 2006
3) Initial Cost
$500
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
None
6) Esthetic Problems
bottom plate on the magazine is kind of loose
7) Rounds fired between failures
No failures to date at aprox 12000 rounds
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
n/a

The key points are as follows:
1) Manufacturer, Model Name

tm mk23 socom

2) Date Obtained
feb/march 06 ( not exactly sure )
3) Initial Cost
gift ( retails for around $280.00 )
4) New or Used
new in box ( shoots 310 fps even one year later )
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
blew out mag seal after failing to realize weapon was intenede for duster not green gas ( fixed with help of friends advice )
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
useless lam unit,,light however was good for seeing your way without giving away your position
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
played one night game, mag blew next game, repaired for following games. would like to add that when the repair is done im able to get exactly 150 bb's from one mag charge.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
no upgrades, other than mag repair.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
not for sale.

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1) Make and Model
-- TM G36C
2) Date Purchased
-- Summer 2004
3) Cost
-- $495 (Specarms)
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- one of the screws on the mechbox were stripped and held together with loctite (2 weeks after purchase, factory flaw)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Parts [GC-8],[GC-7] fell off without being tampered with, buy themselves
(couple months after purchase)
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- No major failures, 3 years of airsoft however many rounds that could be.
8) Changes to Internals
-- Full Upgrade to 330 FPS (2 weeks after purchase)
9) Resale Date and Value
-- Wont sell ever

1) Make and Model
-- TM M14 OD
2) Date Purchased
-- Summer 2005? (one of the first ones in Canada)
3) Cost
-- $700 (Specarms)
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
--Every Lo-cap i bought (7) miss fed when loaded too far
--Mags refused to let me use SIIS .30g brand bbs
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Plastic marked/scratched easily (comparing to my other guns)
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- No major failures, magazine issue
8) Changes to Internals
--Upgraded to 400 fps (few months after purchase)
9) Resale Date and Value
--Winter 2006 - $1300

academy l85a1
1) Manufacturer, Model Name
academy l85a1
2) Date Obtained
feb 06
3) Initial Cost
$250
4) New or Used
used (unused though)
5) Mechanical Problems
no real "issues" it was underpowered
6) Esthetic Problems
after takeing it apart numerous times screw holes began stripping out. the takedown was poorly thought out, gun splits in halfs, the susat was just a "1X" lens with a red led, it actually worked tho. body was not made of the greatest plastic, light, flimsy.
7) Rounds fired between failures
n/a gun problems due to my modifications, not manufacturers construction
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
i installed complete famas internals (everything but hte shell) may06 (which was unneccissary, a spring would have done just as well, as the gears and piston, motor were of good construction, i was just being careful) the famas motor didnt fit properly, which ended up causing a wack of problems down the road. it was wider than the stock motor so it cause the body to sit apart slightly which led to contact problems. also the required battery to run the new internals was too big to fit in the battery holder properly as it was designed only for a 7.2V.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
march 06 $375
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
the gun was actually a good gun, despite its reputation. for anyone who is looking to get an l85 but doesnt want the 1k price tag of a star (g&g, ca ones not released yet) its actually is a good rifle. as i found the internals were of good construction, even had metal bushings. all you need to do to make it gameable is replace the spring, you dont wanna go too big tho, getting an 8.4V in the housing requires quite a bit of modding.

star l85a2
1) Manufacturer, Model Name
star l85a2
2) Date Obtained
feb07
3) Initial Cost
$1100
4) New or Used
used
5) Mechanical Problems
non to speak of really. found it does have the same fireing characteristics of a famas where you have to pull the trigger fully and release fully, you cant hal cock it like you could with an ar or the rifle jams and you need to switch to full, of hit the spring release to remedy. i dont see that as a problem with the gun, more so the habits of the user. march 31
6) Esthetic Problems
n/a
7) Rounds fired between failures
approx 2000 between skruface, r3con1 and myself, with me fireing the total majority.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
n/a
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
n/a
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
very impressed with the gun. although the academy has a few features i kinda liked (a1 style furnishings) the gun is impressive in every way, the best ive ever handled to date. well see if it retains its title when i get a systema ptw.

gws (redwolf) xm8
1) Manufacturer, Model Name
gws (redwolf) xm8
2) Date Obtained
feb 06
3) Initial Cost
$400
4) New or Used
used
5) Mechanical Problems
n/a
6) Esthetic Problems
all body parts spilt in halves, which degrades body stability and rigidity, also you have a seam along the entire length of the body. no iron sights, "optics" is just a plastic "1X" peep sight.
7) Rounds fired between failures
n/a
would like to mention that i used cheap walmart bbs once and they jammed in the barrel back to the feed chamber, but thats related to the ammo, not the gun.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
silent piston head, pdi 140%, spring. nov 06
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
n/a
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
gun is impressive, has a complete tm mechbox, body is nice, has rubberized accents on the grips, which is a nice feature.

ksc usp .45
1) Manufacturer, Model Name
ksc usp .45
2) Date Obtained
feb 06
3) Initial Cost
$275
4) New or Used
new
5) Mechanical Problems
n/a
6) Esthetic Problems
n/a
7) Rounds fired between failures
1000 still going
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
replaced slide w/ a metal one may 06
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
n/a
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
slide assy i got had manufacturing problems. barrel was not right diameter to allow inner barrel to fit inside, trades arent engraved. but thats not oem parts, so its not too particularily applicable.

we dragon b
1) Manufacturer, Model Name
we dragon b
2) Date Obtained
sept 06
3) Initial Cost
$250
4) New or Used
used
5) Mechanical Problems
saftey became dislodged when gun was dropped, rendering the gun unusable, but it was repairable w/o replacing any parts. gun is a gas hog. i can barley go through a mag on propane. factory mag feed lips are fragile.
6) Esthetic Problems
grip saftey (nonfunctional) can become dislodged from body if cought on anything, even your holster upon drawing, not a problem, but its disconcerning.
7) Rounds fired between failures
n/a about 500
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
n/a
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
n/a
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
nice wieght, nice look. like how you can use tm mags/ parts. but gas hog. almost think a tm might be a better buy.

1) Make and Model
Tokyo Marui P226
2) Date Purchased
Summer 2005
3) Cost
$300 (Tru)
4) New/Used?
New
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 3,000 rounds - never failed
Propane only
8) Changes to Internals
Guarder recoil /hammer spring
Guarder Piston head
9) Resale Date and Value
Still have it



1) Make and Model
Tokyo Marui P226
2) Date Purchased
Summer 2005
3) Cost
$300 (Tru)
4) New/Used?
New
5) Mechanical Problems
None.
6) Esthetic Problems
None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
At approx. 4000 rounds, blowback/feeding problems caused by worn loading nozzle and piston head. New Guarder replacements installed fixed these problems.
Approx. 10,000 total rounds fired.
No other failures.
Propane only
8) Changes to Internals
Guarder recoil /hammer spring
Guarder Piston head
Guarder Loading nozzle
Nine Ball 6.03mm Inner Barrel
9) Resale Date and Value
Summer 2006 - $350 with metal upgrades and internal upgrades installed


1) Make and Model
Tokyo Marui P226
2) Date Purchased
Fall 2005
3) Cost
$300 (From ASC Classifieds)
4) New/Used?
New
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 2,000 rounds - never failed
Propane only
8) Changes to Internals
Guarder recoil /hammer spring
Shooter's Design Piston head
9) Resale Date and Value
Fall 2006 - $500 with metal upgrades and internal upgrades installed


1) Make and Model
Tokyo Marui P226
2) Date Purchased
Spring 2007
3) Cost
$300 (From A&A Airsoft)
4) New/Used?
New
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 200 rounds
Green Gas only
8) Changes to Internals
None
9) Resale Date and Value
Still have it

Dare I say you like your 226's? :) Are these all separate weapons you've dealt with up to this point?

1) Make&Model
TM M733
2) Date Purchased
Dec 2005
3) Cost
$460
4) New/Used
New
5) Mech Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
Normal wear on stock tube and mags
7) Rounds between Failures
N/A Approx 5000 rds to date
8) Changes to Internals
None - Stock/never opened
9) Resale Date & Yalue
N/A

Yes I've owned 4 P226's, all Marui's.

I didn't include all the other custom P226's I've built for people (all with the Marui P226), I know they haven't seen any failures yet with propane use, and some see very regular use.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Classic Army CA36 (G36 full size)
2) Date Obtained
Feburary 2007
3) Initial Cost
Gun + battery and 50rd mag $680
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Trigger contacts in mechbox separated, causing gun to stop firing. Probably after around 3,000-4,000 rounds.
Piston Head Seal went after about 18,000 rounds.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Cocking swivel lever extremly easy to break. -replaced with CA steel lever.
Foregrip pin falls out easily (fixed by threading it and holding it on with a screw)
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
4,000-ish before I had to fix the trigger contacts. Some other electrical issues (too much damned wire). Fired probably 15,000+ rounds through the gun.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
6.04mm Classic Army High Precision Barrel -May 10th. This was removed in September because CA tightbores suck. The gun in more accurate with the stock barrel.
MS100SP Spring -September 12th
Guarder Bearing Spring Guide -Sept 12th
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Still hanging onto this thing, probably will for a long time yet to come!
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
This gun is made out of glass fiber, and is very, very solid. No flex or creak in the body. Lightweight and other than what was mentioned above very durable. The export sight (1.5x) has very poor eye relief and is hard to use with goggles. Replaced with SL8 rail, much better. Overall this is a great gun.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Tokyo Mauri FA-MAS F1
2) Date Obtained
March 2007
3) Initial Cost
$435
4) New or Used
Used
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Nothing so far.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
The FA-MAS itself is creaky by default, easily fixed with some tape. The gun is completely solid though.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
Close to 2,500 since I've owned it, no failures yet.
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Upgraded spring (120%, 330fps), Upgraded bushings
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
I bought it used for $450-ish. Sold for $400 November, 2007.
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
A lot of people complain about this gun being too creaky (which seems to make people think it's fragile) and about the old mechbox being unupgradable. The creaking IS NOT that bad and is easily fixed with some tape. I elemintated 90% of the creaking on mine. The gun IS durable, made out of strong ABS. The V1 mechbox is a tank, with an insane rate of fire. This gun is mildely upgraded and competes well.

1) Make and Model
-- M249 MKII, Classic Army
2) Date Purchased
-- September 2006
3) Cost
-- $1600
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Slightly worn bipod mount from use. Steel legs will wear down aluminum mounts over time ( Replaced with CA steel bipod parts kit)
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A (4000 to date)
8) Changes to Internals
-- Prometheus hard Piston, Systema Piston Head, Prometheus hard hop-up, Prometheus 591mm tightbore.
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- TM M1911A1
2) Date Purchased
-- January 2007
3) Cost
-- $325
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- below the trigger gaurd the matte finnish wore off and is now shinny
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- 1000 rounds-no failure(on green and somtimes propane)
8) Changes to Internals
-- none
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- Para 14.45, KJW
2) Date Purchased
-- Summer 2005
3) Cost
-- $230
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Seals in mags and gun are prone to leaking. Blowback oring may not seal causing all gas to be dumped. Going to replace all orings when I get motivated
6) Esthetic Problems
-- N/A
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- 200 before seals started to go using propane w/ silicone oil.
8) Changes to Internals
-- N/A
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

1) Make and Model
-- KSC M11A1
2) Date Purchased
-- august 2006
3) Cost
-- $300
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- N/A
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- 250 rounds-no failure(on green)
8) Changes to Internals
-- none
9) Resale Date and Value
-- March 2007 $250

1) Make and Model
-- KSC USP Compact (Japan version)
2) Date Purchased
-- Febuary 2006
3) Cost
-- $330 (bought from 007, hence the higher price)
4) New/Used
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Trigger broken x 2 (a known and well documented issue)
Safety no longer works, decocker still in operation (another known issue)
Unseated something in the blowback function (caused by dry-fire)
Valve-stem bent in one magazine during normal operation (haven't heard of this happening to anyone...)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None, aside from wear and tear on the slide from being holstered in a FOBUS style holster, and the outerbarrel chambre also shows signs of wear.
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- First trigger saw approx 6000-7000, second trigger has seen an equal number, perhaps a little less. Total rounds fired would be somewhere near 10 - 15k.
8) Changes to Internals
-- KSC Metal Slide/Outerbarrel, other older/used parts (from a parts piece) used to replace others that broke (due to my inexperience) while replacing the first trigger.
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A
10) Notes
-- This is my first and only gun, and is used as a primary 3x a week at TTAC3 currently. It's seen a lot of play, and hasn't always been treated like a showpiece. Propane only, as well as the occasional lapse in lubrication.

All submitted data updated. General Conclusions drawn for TM P226.

1) Make and Model
KSC Glock19 HW (Taiwan Ver.)
2) Date Purchased
November 2005
3) Cost
$220 (Specarms)
4) New/Used?
New
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
minor paint fade on some spots of the HW frame, minor scratches on slide.
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 2000 rounds (only used propane on the gun)
8) Changes to Internals & External
none. everything is stock.
9) Resale Date and Value
sold it in Spring of 2006 $200 (owner reports still going strong with mechanical issues and no slide breakage with propane 3000+ rounds)

1) Make and Model
KSC Glock19 HW (Taiwan Ver.)
2) Date Purchased
June 2006
3) Cost
$250
4) New/Used?
Used
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
minor paint fade on some spots of the HW frame, minor scratches on metal slide/barrel
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 1000 rounds (only used propane on the gun) (2000+ rounds from previous owner)
8) Changes to Internals & External
metal slide/barrel, enhanced recoil spring/rod, hammer spring and high flow valve.
9) Resale Date and Value
sold it in August of 2006 $240

1) Make and Model
KWA Glock26c
2) Date Purchased
March 2006
3) Cost
$220
4) New/Used?
New
5) Mechanical Problems
hammer sear wearing and recoil rod was weakening
6) Esthetic Problems
minor scratches on slide/barrel
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 1500 rounds (only used propane on the gun, mostly shot mostly semi-auto)
8) Changes to Internals & External
enhanced recoil spring/rod
9) Resale Date and Value
sold it in september of 2006 $220

1) Make and Model
TM Desert Eagle Chrome (new gen.)
2) Date Purchased
February 2006
3) Cost
$250
4) New/Used?
Used
5) Mechanical Problems
none
6) Esthetic Problems
none
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 1000 rounds (only used propane on the gun) previous owner shot 1000+ rounds
8) Changes to Internals & External
none
9) Resale Date and Value
sold it in August of 2006 $230

1) Make and Model
TM VSR-10 Gspec
2) Date Purchased
August 2006
3) Cost
$450
4) New/Used?
Used
5) Mechanical Problems
none
6) Esthetic Problems
none
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 2000 rounds (original owner fired 1000 rounds)
8) Changes to Internals & External
Sling, Scope
9) Resale Date and Value
sold it in November of 2006 $450

1) Make and Model
KSC M11A1
2) Date Purchased
Janurary 2007
3) Cost
$210
4) New/Used?
Used
5) Mechanical Problems
none
6) Esthetic Problems
mag is showing normal insertion marks
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
Approx. 1000 rounds (only used propane on the gun, mostly shot mostly semi-auto) (preivous owner shot 800 rounds)
8) Changes to Internals & External
none
9) Resale Date and Value
sold it in March of 2006 $210

All items updated.

1) Make and Model
ICS MP5A4 (not sure if V2 or V3)
2) Date Obtained
Late 2006
3) Initial Cost
$600
4) New or Used
Used
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
Front stock wobbles due to the plastic rails that hold the stock being worn down at the ends.
7) Rounds fired between failures
About 2 bags and still going strong
8) Changes to Internals / Externals
Before purchase:
TM EG1000 motor
Promethius Piston
Promethius High Speed gears
Stock barrel replaced with Systema M4A1 6.04 barrel
Hurricane Claw Mount with RIS
Custom 20mm rail added to bottom of stock foregrip
March 2007: Greased internals
April 2007: Replaced foregrip with CA MP5 RIS
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Probably wont sell, but if I do it will probably be over $1000 (getting more internal upgrades in the short future for it)

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Crosman Stinger
2) Date Obtained
october 2004
3) Initial Cost
About $60
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
every once in awhile it would somehow get a bb into the gearbox kind of area
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
none that i noticed
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
15000-20000
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
september 2006 streched the spring to about 3x the origanal size
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
it is now in about 400 peices spread about in my basement
10) notes
the gun shattered after maybe 100 bbs after the upgrade and shot he barrel through 2 peices of drywalland kept going
you can strech the spring, but not that much
goggles helped alot in that case to keep my eyes in one peice

1) Manufacturer
Western Arms (model: 4.3 SVI Expert)
2) Date Obtained
3/1/07
3) Initial Cost
450
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
None
7) Rounds fired between failures
200
8) Changes to Internals
none
9) Resale Date
NEVER!
10) Optional - Notes and Comments

Amazing craftsmanship, and very reliable design. Western Arms manages to uphold their hard earned reputation yet again in this model.
(Thanks Jeff ;) )


1) Manufacturer
KSC (taiwan) USP .45
2) Date Obtained
6/8/06
3) Initial Cost
350
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
Plastic chips easily.
7) Rounds fired between failures
21,000. Yes. 21,000
8) Changes to Internals
none
9) Resale Date
NEVER!
10) Optional - Notes and Comments

Hard hitting, and decent accuracy. Not a WA, but close to. It was my first pistol, and probably one of my favourite. Nothing has broken despite a 7ft (yepp..) mag drop. No leaks. No blown/cracked chambers. Oiled religiously.


1) Manufacturer
TM M4
2) Date Obtained
12/29/06
3) Initial Cost
500 (without mags, about 400)
4) New or Used
Used (lightly internally)
5) Mechanical Problems
None
6) Esthetic Problems
Plastic bodies SUCK!!! Tabs broke in two days.
7) Rounds fired between failures
1000 no failures.
8) Changes to Internals
none
9) Resale Date
... This one's staying in the family.
10) Optional - Notes and Comments

TM's older models suck. Their tabs suck, the plastic sucks, but the fact that you have a piece of history (lol :rolleyes: ) is kinda cool... *cough*

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
G&G GR16 R5 / M16A3 RAS replica
2) Date Obtained
Oct. 2005
3) Initial Cost
800$
4) New or Used
Used but not much use
5) Mechanical Problems
Slippery Hop-up due to oil on rubber sleeve (Oct. 2005)(minor)
Piston jammed due to cold weather (O-ring stretched needed replacement)(Oct. 2005)(major)
1 Electrical wire disconnected from motor (June 2006)(minor)
6) Esthetic Problems
Ring-shaped screw connecting the stock to the body is striped it is not affecting the stability of the stock.
1cm long crack at the base of the stock due to overthightening of the butt plate.
7) Rounds fired between failures
400-500 bbs before piston jam (First use)
None since
8) Changes to Internals
Lubing, greasing and Shiming(sp?) Jan (2007)
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A 10) Notes and Comments
Some premature wear and tear on the gears caused by the piston jam due to cold weather and lack of maintenance from former owner but nothing bad. Overall sturdy gun. A bit expensive compared to quality-like guns (ICS, CA) currently on the market.

Manufacturer, Model Name
HFC HG-185 (Glock 17)
2) Date Obtained
*Date Removed to protect the innocent :)*
3) Initial Cost
$200
4) New or Used
New (BuyAirsoft.ca)
5) Mechanical Problems
Jammed once. Never happened again. (March 2007)
Gun does not have a stabilizer o-ring, so it originally did not fire straight.
*EDIT*: Gun was a getting a little stiff/sluggish to shoot and it wouldn't lock back the slide all the time. I have just given it a good lube job for the first time and it seems to be
working smoothly now
*EDIT*: Gun broke. Slide has problems.
6) Esthetic Problems
Few marks off the paint from being played with.
7) Rounds fired between failures
1200-1500, gun/slide borked
8) Changes to Internals
Tape added around inner barrel to stabilize it. Now shoot much straighter.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10)Notes and Comments
First Airsoft gun, and I'm fairly happy with it.



Manufacturer, Model Name
KJW P229
2) Date Obtained
*Date Removed to protect the innocent :)*
3) Initial Cost
$275
4) New or Used
New, on ASC classifieds
5) Mechanical Problems
Absolutely none, mag leaks if you leave it empty for a few days and you have to replace the o-ring. Keeping gas it in fixes this.
6) Esthetic Problems
Tiny spec of paint came off when i accidentally hit the gun with the magazine
7) Rounds fired between failures
500, no failures
8) Changes to Internals
None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10)Notes and Comments
Second Airsoft gun, and I'm very happy with it. It's very heavy (full-metal) and powerful.
Seems that the hopup on the lowest setting is still making bb's fly a tiny bit upwards. Perhaps BB's heavier than .20 would help that.
EDIT: Heavier BB's do help

All posts updated. General conclusions drawn for Crossman Stinger.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
TM SR-16
2) Date Obtained
late summer 2006
3) Initial Cost
roughly $500
4) New or Used
Brand spanking new
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
barrel wobble (like most TM armelites)
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
none come to mind
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
never failed in the time owned it (6 or so months)
8) Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
stock
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
early 2007, sold for $550 (but included $60 or so of mags, so $490 rougly)

1) Make and Model
-- G3A3, TM
2) Date Purchased
-- Mar 1999
3) Cost
-- 598
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- cracked Mechbox 2006, replaced with same model mechbox
6) Esthetic Problems
-- none
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- 55,000
Changes to Internals / External
-- Systema FTK, Classic Army Mechbox, TN barrel, Metal body ( all incorporated at time of purchase)
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

Manufacturer, Model Name
TM Sig552
2) Date Obtained
~Summer 2005
3) Initial Cost
$450
4) New or Used
Brand new
5) Mechanical Problems
None to date.
6) Esthetic Problems
The front upper handguard is starting to crack :( , Squeaky body.
7) Rounds fired between failures
20000+ , no failure
8) Changes to Internals
Stock.
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
Never going to sell.
10)Notes and Comments
First gun, its been consistent in terms of performance. No big complaints.

Updated. Organized TM list.

1) Make and Model
-- G36K, Classic Army
2) Date Purchased
-- October 2006
3) Cost
-- $580
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Charging handle Snapped
-- Tore the secondary stage wire with the fuse removing handguard.
-- Hop up is biased to the left.
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- None
8i) Changes to Internals
-- None
8ii) Changes to Externals
-- Metal Charging handle
-- CA36K RAS with enhanced gas tube and barrel
-- TM Type C Rail
9) Resale Date and Value
-- April 2007 @ 650 with upgrades and battery. (80%)
10)points of mention
-- Stock Scope carry handle is known for bad eye relief. I rather like it however. no optics mounting point.
-- Minis only : P
-- magazines are to clunky, hard to store
-- K RAS needs a 3mm Hex to change batterys.
-- Extremely nice body however the black texture is only color compatible with real steel.

1) Tokyo Marui Beretta M9 Tactical Master

2) Date Obtained: I think it was fall 2000.

3) Initial Cost: $220

4) Used

5) Mechanical Problems: 1-After a few years use, the gun tended to vent gas horribly when I was using duster. Switched to propane and the gun works perfectly again. 2-Slide lock notch wore out fairly early on so the slide no longer locks back when the mag is empty. 3-After many thousands of rounds, the trigger spring broke. Replaced with a realsteel spring.

6) Esthetic Problems: Just the lack of locking slide

7) Rounds fired between failures: This gun has had thousands of rounds through it. My first season was almost exclusively played with the GBB. The slide lock wore out within 1000 rounds of when I got it, but I don't know how much the previous owner used the gun.

8) Changes to Internals: Changed the small springs out when one of them snapped. 2005.
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9) I have no plans to sell this gun.
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10)Great workhorse gun. Lots of bang bang for your buck.

1) Make and Model
-- MP5 A4 HG, Tokyo Marui
2) Date Purchased
-- 2005
3) Cost
-- $475
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Had to tighten up motor - it wasn't catching (approx 1.5 years in)
UPDATE: 3.5 years in and 40 000 (huge estimation) BBs later. I have experienced a failure with this gun. Trigger related. Further update to follow.
6) Esthetic Problems
--Broke the cocking tube with HK bitchslap
--magwell separates slightly (related to but not the sole cause of the mag wobble)
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
--probably 16000 rounds before the motor had to be tightened
8) Changes to Internals: none
-- Added low mount
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A
10)Notes:
--have been using 3300 8.4v the whole time
--Mag wobble - yeah there is some
--the highcaps suck - use mids

1) Make and Model
-- Crosman Stinger R30 (Old version without metal reinforcement)http://www.airsoftcanada.com/attachm...achmentid=3645
2) Date Purchased
-- July 2004
3) Cost
-- $50
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- the trigger mechanism was defective right out of the box, had to mod it in order to get the thing to shoot
-- the plastic of the whole gun was so cheap, putting the screws back chipped and cracked the plastic.
-- didnt knew anything about airsoft at that time so i took the spring that was in the front and twisted it inside the other one(the spring that pushes the piston). the increased pression made the dual spring and spring guide pass throug the rear of the gun(while it was laying alone on a table, eard a bang then look on the table to see the spring and spring guide 2 feet behind the gun itself with bits of broken plastic everywhere)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- again due to the cheap plastic it was creaking like someone walking on dry leaves
-- its a clearsoft (being clear was a problem by itself)
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- maybe 100 before it exploded
8i) Changes to Internals
-- doubled the spring (like 4 days after getting the gun)
-- removed the weight in the foregrip
8ii) Changes to Externals
-- none
9) Resale Date and Value
-- July 2004 sold it to the nearest trashcan for the cost of the calories it took for throwing it in, let's say 25 calories
10)end word
-- is there really a good point about that gun, exept the fact that it didnt exploded WHILE i was using it? DON'T EVER BUY CROSSMAN ,here's the link to that shit
http://www.compasseco.com/index.php?...10&prevstart=0

edit added a link i just found here to the exact gun i had

Tokyo Marui M4A1
 

1) Make and Model
-- Tokyo Marui
-- M4A1 - Version 1 (Non-reinforced)
2) Date Purchased
-- September 2005
3) Cost
-- ~$575
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- None to date
6) Esthetic Problems
-- Scratching on metal body, some from installation, most from game time
-- Dust Cover does not function thanks to G&G metal body design not leaving enough room,
-- Issues with meshing between gearbox and upper receiver.
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- ~10,000 rounds by me, no failure yet.
8) Changes to Internals/ Upgrades
-- G&G One Piece Outer Barrel - March 2005
-- G&G M4A1 Metal Body (came with one piece metal hop-up) - April 2006
-- TM 6 Position stock from M4-S - Replacement due to losing essential screw for stock adjustment from original 6 Position stock during game.
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A

All information updated.

General Conclusion drawn for Classic Army G36. Also modified item #8. Now requesting internal AND external upgrades. Update your previous post if possible, but required for new posts after this point. A reminder to continue to submit information on guns EVEN IF a review has been written so as to suppliment the details.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name (name of weapon on box, and weapon replicated if different from model name)
- CYMA 031
2) Date Obtained
- NOV 2006
3) Initial Cost
- 170 dollars
4) New or Used
- New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
- None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
- Stock cracked at base
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
- No failures yet
8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
- None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
- n/a
10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
- Hasn't really seen much action.

Manufacturer, Model Name
Soft Air USA P226
2) Date Obtained
March 2006
3) Initial Cost
$40
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems
Absolutely none
6) Esthetic Problems
Its a clearsoft. does that count?
7) Rounds fired between failures
no failures so far, and i've put about 10,000 rounds through it
8) Changes to Internals
None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10)Notes and Comments
First airsoft gun. and for a clearsoft springer its pretty decent, it says 315fps on the box... and 25 25 accuracy?...

TM P90 RD
 

1) Make and Model
-- TM P90 RD
2) Date Purchased
-- 2001 ?
3) Cost
-- $600.00
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Original motor had a ball bearing inside (factory built)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A - never failed
8) Changes to Internals
-- Replaced Motor Systema Hi Tourque, bearings, upgraded spring PDI 150, replaced battery cover with Hurricane Rubber version SPRING 2002
6.02 tightbore barrel Spring 2003
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A
10) Comments
-- This is my regular game gun, I play every other week and have since I purchased the P90. It has most likely had about 130,000 bb's through it and still works like a charm.

WE HiCapa Dragon— 1st release/v1a
 

1) Make & Model
— WE (Wei-E-Tech) 5.1 HiCapa Dragon v1

2) Date Obtained
— December 2005

3) Initial Cost
— $180

4) New or Used
— New from HK

5) Mechanical Problems
— Outer barrel is 2 piece and held together by friction, comes flying out once in a while if not afixed together. Grip safety is fairly sensitive, can interrupt firing.

6) Esthetic Problems
— Split slide front is held by one small hex screw, constantly needs tightening. Cheap metals, some pitting but overall finish is nice.

7) Rounds fired between failures
— 1000s.

8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
— N/A Is green gas ready out of the box

9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
— N/A
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10) Notes and Comments
— This was my first real airsoft gun, bought it for CQB at TTAC3, and it saw alot of action. After about 4-5 months of constant use (6-8k bbs) the gun stopped locking back because the soft Zinc mixed slide was wearing, and the nozzle block started to stick. I removed a damaged spring in the block and was back in action for a couple more months before the internals failed. Basically the cheap metals in the hammer/firing area had lots of worn down parts and the chasis part was cracked right through. To repair the gun I'll be ordering a complete hammer section and new nozzle from www.cobraairsoft.com when back in stock. I recommend buying the TM 5.1 instead and upgrading with quality metal parts.

The key points are as follows:
1) Manufacturer, Model Name (name of weapon on box, and weapon replicated if different from model name)
- TM M1911A1
2) Date Obtained
- April 07
3) Initial Cost
- $333
4) New or Used
- New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
- None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
- None
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
- 100
8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
- None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
- N/A
10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
- Using propane. Very solid. Firm kick.

1) Manufacturer, Model Name - M4-S Tokyo Marui

2) Date Obtained - Winter 2k5

3) Initial Cost- high 400

4) New or Used- Brand new

5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
-My spur gear stripped (the big one in the middle)

6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
- None

7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
- Probably no more then 1000 BBs

8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
-Installed a Guarder Full tune up kit w/sp100 spring and it works like a charm since

9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
-

10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
Than is the most solid M4 version i ever seen

Long Term Reliability Study - TM SR-16
 

1) Manufacturer, Model Name: Tokyo Mauri SR-16
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2) Date Obtained:Mid August 2006
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3) Initial Cost: $560 CAD
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4) New or Used: New
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5) Mechanical Problems: None To Date
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6) Esthetic Problems: Small amount of TM proprietary barrel wobble
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7) Rounds fired between failures: 4 Bags, Approx 16,000 rounds
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8) Changes to Internals and Externals New Rail covers, optics
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9) Resale Date and Value if applicable. N/A
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10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
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All updates complete to this point.