M4/ M16A1- Which one's better, and what company makes the best?

anonymouspunk2 · October 3rd, 2008, 15:43

Yeah so, I was thinking of getting either an M16A1 or an M4, and I was wondering which company makes it the best (except Tokyo Marui because I want a full metal one). I'm looking for one with decent firepower and rate of fire, price range is whatever but I don't want the super high priced systema ones since they're pretty powerful.

All I'm looking for is a good quality, reliable and good for beginners to the version 2 gearbox gun. I was thinking G&G or KWA, but I've heard that with a G&G, tweaks have to be made before the gun can be used. I had a friend who bought a G&G FN-Scar and it broke down on him within a month...

So some advice on some info would be nice

green_ninja · October 3rd, 2008, 16:02

try looking for AGM brands, they are somewhat same level clones as JG but most AGM brands are metal.

Crunchmeister · October 3rd, 2008, 16:13

Classic Army

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Azriel_Strife · October 3rd, 2008, 16:18

I'd have to say KWA builds the best Armalite platforms. They shoot 400FPS out of the box, are Li-Po ready, and come fully upgraded with an 8mm bearing re-enforced v2 gearbox.

They have been compared with Systema PDW's for build quality, and the asthetics are quite good too if you don't care about trades.

KWA is my vote.

swatt13 · October 3rd, 2008, 16:24

i love the star ar's. i would reccommend the 16 and it gets some pretty awesome range and accuracy.

BORDENSNIPER · October 3rd, 2008, 17:03

KWA all the way.

Muffin · October 3rd, 2008, 17:18

G&P or Kingarms.

Mr.Planters · October 3rd, 2008, 17:21

classic army for me, love the G&Gs for externals, but have to agree, internals...ishhhhh

Midgetkid · October 3rd, 2008, 18:46

KWA deffinatly

Karma_ · October 3rd, 2008, 19:09

PTW, but the cost thing.... I was gonna go with a KWA. I've heard many good things about them.

L473ncy · October 3rd, 2008, 19:26

Looks like he's in America so he won't get raped as badly if he decides to go with a PTW.

Shrapnel[Op-For] · October 3rd, 2008, 20:18

G&P, yeahhhh

damage · October 3rd, 2008, 21:19

King Arms best out of the box next to TM.

ZeroAlphaOne · October 4th, 2008, 18:27

My personal opinion is the Tokyo Marui is the best of the stock standard weapons and truly reliable.
Its a good starter weapon, and you can always upgrade to a metal body and other bits and pieces when you have the extra cash or feel like pimping out your weapon.

But I am biased, as I mostly own TM's (8) and 1 G&G G4 CQB-R.

The G&G CQB-R is a very recent purchase and I am still evaluating its performance and reliability.

I have sat back and watched other people and their different brands, such as Classic Army and JG, and have seen some of them have issue after issue. I tend to let other people test the water first, and try not to buy possible problem child's.
But in saying that, every brand can have lemons.

lupo · October 4th, 2008, 20:07

I would actually recommend staying away from the KWA line. They DONT use 8mm bushings they use a combo of 8 and 9mm bearings along with some other nonstandard parts that are hard to come by. TM , G&G , CA are all good starter guns that should get you on the field and able to compete.

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October 3rd, 2008, 15:43	#1
anonymouspunk2 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States	M4/ M16A1- Which one's better, and what company makes the best? Yeah so, I was thinking of getting either an M16A1 or an M4, and I was wondering which company makes it the best (except Tokyo Marui because I want a full metal one). I'm looking for one with decent firepower and rate of fire, price range is whatever but I don't want the super high priced systema ones since they're pretty powerful. All I'm looking for is a good quality, reliable and good for beginners to the version 2 gearbox gun. I was thinking G&G or KWA, but I've heard that with a G&G, tweaks have to be made before the gun can be used. I had a friend who bought a G&G FN-Scar and it broke down on him within a month... So some advice on some info would be nice

October 3rd, 2008, 16:02	#2
green_ninja Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Winnipeg	try looking for AGM brands, they are somewhat same level clones as JG but most AGM brands are metal. __________________ LOL

October 3rd, 2008, 16:13	#3
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Classic Army /thread __________________

October 3rd, 2008, 16:18	#4
Azriel_Strife Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chilliwack B.C.	I'd have to say KWA builds the best Armalite platforms. They shoot 400FPS out of the box, are Li-Po ready, and come fully upgraded with an 8mm bearing re-enforced v2 gearbox. They have been compared with Systema PDW's for build quality, and the asthetics are quite good too if you don't care about trades. KWA is my vote. __________________

October 3rd, 2008, 17:03	#6
BORDENSNIPER Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005	KWA all the way.

October 3rd, 2008, 17:18	#7
Muffin Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manitoba	G&P or Kingarms.

October 3rd, 2008, 17:21	#8
Mr.Planters Banned Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal	classic army for me, love the G&Gs for externals, but have to agree, internals...ishhhhh

October 3rd, 2008, 18:46	#9
Midgetkid Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St.Catharines	KWA deffinatly

October 3rd, 2008, 19:09	#10
Karma_ Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary, AB	PTW, but the cost thing.... I was gonna go with a KWA. I've heard many good things about them.

October 3rd, 2008, 19:26	#11
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Looks like he's in America so he won't get raped as badly if he decides to go with a PTW. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

October 3rd, 2008, 20:18	#12
Shrapnel[Op-For] Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond B.C	G&P, yeahhhh

October 3rd, 2008, 21:19	#13
damage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC	King Arms best out of the box next to TM. Last edited by damage; October 4th, 2008 at 02:30..

October 4th, 2008, 18:27	#14
ZeroAlphaOne Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand	My personal opinion is the Tokyo Marui is the best of the stock standard weapons and truly reliable. Its a good starter weapon, and you can always upgrade to a metal body and other bits and pieces when you have the extra cash or feel like pimping out your weapon. But I am biased, as I mostly own TM's (8) and 1 G&G G4 CQB-R. The G&G CQB-R is a very recent purchase and I am still evaluating its performance and reliability. I have sat back and watched other people and their different brands, such as Classic Army and JG, and have seen some of them have issue after issue. I tend to let other people test the water first, and try not to buy possible problem child's. But in saying that, every brand can have lemons. __________________ http://www.tagairsoft.co.nz SEG's: TM-CAR15, TM-G&P M4/SR16 Custom, TM-M4A1 Custom, TM-G&P MI6 VN Custom, TM-SR16, TM-M4S System, G&G G4-CQB-R. Sniper Rifles: 2x TM-VSR G Spec's Shotgun: Marushin Mossberg M500SSB 8mm. Gas Pistols: TM-Sig 226, TM-Socom Mk23, TM-Tactical Master. TM Glock 17 3rd Gen. You Can Never Own Too Many Weapons ! Last edited by ZeroAlphaOne; October 4th, 2008 at 18:28.. Reason: correction

October 4th, 2008, 20:07	#15
lupo Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: vancouver	I would actually recommend staying away from the KWA line. They DONT use 8mm bushings they use a combo of 8 and 9mm bearings along with some other nonstandard parts that are hard to come by. TM , G&G , CA are all good starter guns that should get you on the field and able to compete.

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