Need Suggestions For My First Gun

ramdipam · December 1st, 2011, 23:09

What are proprietary internals ?

Debrief · December 1st, 2011, 23:11

Classic Army G36K is the way to go, it was my first gun.

You're going to find the ARES proprietary gearbox to cause you a lot of headaches, and you'll be waiting on parts to come in the mail, instead of having fun with your gun. The nice thing with a TM-compatible gearbox is that fixing and upgrading isn't a headache to get new parts in, and parts are often on-hand at your local airsoft store.

Proprietary internals are parts that only work with one specific gun/gearbox, i.e. the ARES G36 gearbox will only accept gears and other parts specifically made for the ARES G36.

There's some really awesome deals on CA G36Ks in the classifieds right now (I don't know why people aren't going for them...), If you get AV'd you shouldn't have a problem finding one.

G36 mags are a problem for finding suitable pouches, the other option is to get a STANAG Magwell conversion kit to run M4 magazines off of your future G36.

ramdipam · December 1st, 2011, 23:13

I heard that mag conversion are not that good. Because there are some wobbles or whatever.

Boyso · December 2nd, 2011, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalnaren

I HIGHLY recommend you try a thompson before you buy one. Some people (including myself) find it a very uncomfortable gun.

Well yeah, it doesn't have the ergonomics of a Magpul gun

It's just "different".

kalnaren · December 2nd, 2011, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramdipam

I heard that mag conversion are not that good. Because there are some wobbles or whatever.

It can be very difficult to find a magwell/magazine combination that feeds correctly.

FreelancerInc · December 2nd, 2011, 17:06

battle plus ka mags work extremly well in my ca g36

Danneichh · December 3rd, 2011, 14:16

My first gun was a two year old CA G36E, And I loved it. Bone stock, it shot straight and far, and with a 9.6, it was a laser beam. It wasn't until I'd had it as my only weapon for two years that it finally showed any wear. I didn't know how to clean it back then, so it went for two years of heavy gaming by me, with no maintenance whatsoever. It's been dropped, stepped on, fallen on, and even now, it still works great. My selector is a little finicky, but that's it. I can highly recommend this to you, I personally love it, and even though I've got other weapons now, It's still my 'Old Reliable' and it's there when I need it most.

Scouser · December 3rd, 2011, 14:27

+1 on the CA g36, i have a g36c by CA and its very reliable. Just needs a spring swap to bring it into field limits, mine shoots around 220 feet and at 365 fps or so, very accurate

love the gun, only downside is finding pouches for the mags really

Specs · December 3rd, 2011, 15:48

CA guns are awesome. I have a M15A4 and it has yet to let me down. Works great with KA mags, I have never had a misfeed.

kalnaren · December 3rd, 2011, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouser

+1 on the CA g36, i have a g36c by CA and its very reliable. Just needs a spring swap to bring it into field limits, mine shoots around 220 feet and at 365 fps or so, very accurate

love the gun, only downside is finding pouches for the mags really

CA guns shoot ~315 stock...

Scouser · December 3rd, 2011, 17:56

i bought one from a canadian retailer about 6 months ago...it wasnt 315fps stock

more like 415fps or higher actually

spring changed so they could bring it in country i believe

Specs · December 3rd, 2011, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouser

i bought one from a canadian retailer about 6 months ago...it wasnt 315 stock

more like 415 or higher actually

http://ca.classicarmy.com/index.php/...ategory_id=142

EDIT: and...

meters to feet - Google Search

kalnaren · December 3rd, 2011, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouser

i bought one from a canadian retailer about 6 months ago...it wasnt 315fps stock

more like 415fps or higher actually

spring changed so they could bring it in country i believe

Ah, that makes sense.

ramdipam · December 12th, 2011, 02:29

Age Verified ! Let's start shopping. If anyone hear something about a CA G36K, let me know

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December 2nd, 2011, 17:06	#66
FreelancerInc Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada	battle plus ka mags work extremly well in my ca g36 __________________ Forums Rules, Learn em, Love em Follow em I have gear and gun rentals available at all Team SWATT hosted games in Brooks, Alberta

December 3rd, 2011, 14:16	#67
Danneichh Danneichh Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Shelburne, Ontario, Canada	My first gun was a two year old CA G36E, And I loved it. Bone stock, it shot straight and far, and with a 9.6, it was a laser beam. It wasn't until I'd had it as my only weapon for two years that it finally showed any wear. I didn't know how to clean it back then, so it went for two years of heavy gaming by me, with no maintenance whatsoever. It's been dropped, stepped on, fallen on, and even now, it still works great. My selector is a little finicky, but that's it. I can highly recommend this to you, I personally love it, and even though I've got other weapons now, It's still my 'Old Reliable' and it's there when I need it most. __________________ Primary: KWA LM4 PTR, Classic Army LWRC M6 A2, Classic Army G36E, AGM/Javelin MP44. Secondary: KWA Mk. 4 1911, KWA Mac 11, Skeleton Sidearms 8" .357 revolver.

December 3rd, 2011, 14:27	#68
Scouser Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winnipeg	+1 on the CA g36, i have a g36c by CA and its very reliable. Just needs a spring swap to bring it into field limits, mine shoots around 220 feet and at 365 fps or so, very accurate love the gun, only downside is finding pouches for the mags really __________________

December 1st, 2011, 23:09	#61
ramdipam Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prévost, Québec	What are proprietary internals ?

December 1st, 2011, 23:11	#62
Debrief a.k.a. HKpro Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Deadmonton	Classic Army G36K is the way to go, it was my first gun. You're going to find the ARES proprietary gearbox to cause you a lot of headaches, and you'll be waiting on parts to come in the mail, instead of having fun with your gun. The nice thing with a TM-compatible gearbox is that fixing and upgrading isn't a headache to get new parts in, and parts are often on-hand at your local airsoft store. Proprietary internals are parts that only work with one specific gun/gearbox, i.e. the ARES G36 gearbox will only accept gears and other parts specifically made for the ARES G36. There's some really awesome deals on CA G36Ks in the classifieds right now (I don't know why people aren't going for them...), If you get AV'd you shouldn't have a problem finding one. G36 mags are a problem for finding suitable pouches, the other option is to get a STANAG Magwell conversion kit to run M4 magazines off of your future G36.

December 1st, 2011, 23:13	#63
ramdipam Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prévost, Québec	I heard that mag conversion are not that good. Because there are some wobbles or whatever.

December 3rd, 2011, 15:48	#69
Specs Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria City	CA guns are awesome. I have a M15A4 and it has yet to let me down. Works great with KA mags, I have never had a misfeed. __________________ Kingston airsoft, we do it better.

December 3rd, 2011, 17:56	#71
Scouser Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winnipeg	i bought one from a canadian retailer about 6 months ago...it wasnt 315fps stock more like 415fps or higher actually spring changed so they could bring it in country i believe __________________ Last edited by Scouser; December 3rd, 2011 at 18:54..

December 12th, 2011, 02:29	#74
ramdipam Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prévost, Québec	Age Verified ! Let's start shopping. If anyone hear something about a CA G36K, let me know __________________ I stepped on a Cornflake, and now I am a - KWC 1911 Governor - VFC M27 IAR - G&G M14 EBR Top Tech - Ares Upgraded G36C SOLD - VFC HK417 SOLD - WE Tech P226 SOLD - WE Tech HK416 Closed Bolt SOLD - KWA H&K MP7A1 SOLD - HK3P G18C SOLD

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