It has been awhile, I need help

[Danger Corp.]

It been quite awhile since I last owned an airsoft gun (think roughly 2 or almost 3 years now) and have been itching to get back into with friends again. My last main AEG was a KWA M4A1, and I loved that thing to death; but this go around I'm looking to avoid the M4 series for a bit and try out a G36 or P90 styled AEG. With that being said and having been out of the airsoft world for awhile, what brands still hold strong as far as internals go and such? Or is it pretty much an even playing field? Was looking at Classic Army's P90 (not the sportline) and KWA's G36 and was wondering if anyone can vouch for either gun. Never owned or seen CA's quality in person so I can't help but be suspicious if they are decent or not. But I do remember KWA's internals being rather good, does this still hold true nowadays?

Thanks for any help and answers Sorry to ask such a generic and noobish question; but like I said, its been awhile!

[Mongoose Actual]

KWA is still perfect. Classic Army's P90 is pretty good, but if you run a Lipo then get tons of mags.

[Chowdberg]

The only caution I must issue is in regards to the P90 mags. This is from my own experience and that of a friend, so do pardon if it seems slightly negative, but I've heard words of advice from a techie and a previous owner of a P90 model.
If you go with the easier to acquire high capacity magazines, non-TM mags, you'll experience a less than pleasant time dealing with jams and feeding issues. My buddy runs the F&N Licensed P90 by King Arms, so the AEG itself seems to be functional and well working, but it's the mags that are proving to be troublesome.
The good mags to own for a P90, I've heard, are the Tokyo Marui mids (do they make high caps? Not entirely sure as I post this). While they do occasionally experience the issue of the P90 mag design, they're much more reliable, and possibly a tad more expensive.

For the KWA G36? Haven't owned it, sadly, nor am I familiar with someone who has owned one.
However. If you suddenly find the urge to go AK, I can be of more assistance.

[Mongoose Actual]

Is CYMA a good AK brand? Because I'm building a OpFor loadout.

[Deleteplz]

Is CYMA a good AK brand? Because I'm building a OpFor loadout.

CYMA or Dboys are good if you know how to work on AEGs or have a buddy that does. Easy to make shoot better than a "out of the box" name brand AEG.

[Reaver]

Try out a g36. Been quite pleased with my src36. Most of the internals are factory reinforced parts which is really nice and cuts down needing to put upgraded parts in, the hop up unit us all metal, and a nice high torque motor too (its a b**** to try and spin the pinion gear by hand). Down fall is battery compartment size which is easily corrected by changing the stock out ( cheap, $60).

[Catch22]

Magpul PDR?

[Chowdberg]

Is CYMA a good AK brand? Because I'm building a OpFor loadout.

My good sir, CYMA is the way to go. I've heard more happy stories with CYMA AKs than with D-Boys from my own companions, but that is of course from my own experiences.
For an OpFOR loadout, go for it. Buy a CYMA AKM, wood finish and everything, for roughly $150 off from your local Airsoft supplier, etc etc.

There's also a wide variety of AK models provided by CYMA. And, in general, their quality is long lasting and sufficient.

Magpul PDR?

I wish. I want to get my hands on one of these suckers. Once I get squared away with finishing up my Russian equipment, and finish up my FSK stuff, it's next on the list.

[OcelotM16A4]

What Russian camo do you run? I was thinking of getting Floral for a USSR loadout.

[Deleteplz]

What Russian camo do you run? I was thinking of getting Floral for a USSR loadout.

FYI - Flora is really more of a Post - Soviet union camo.

Take a look at camopedia or Kamouflage.net for some different camo ideas.

[Chowdberg]

What Russian camo do you run? I was thinking of getting Floral for a USSR loadout.

As a proud member of the Rushing Russian chapter of 'KBAB' here in Oregon, I manage a Russian VDV, Воздушно-десантные войска, kit. We utilize Berezka patterns, though of late, we've been making a push towards the use of the Sumrak style camouflage.

http://i.imgur.com/DGG3IOW.jpg

Group picture of the recent 'Russian Trouble at the Farm' game. I'm on the far right with the RPK, wearing the Sumrak pattern. Right now we're still in Berezka mode, and we do have a few fellows in Flora and whatnot. We're just putting the idea out there to be 'semi-uniformed' which is theoretically possible in a Russian unit.

Now. It really depends upon your kit, buddy, and what impression you'd like to do. If you're interested, it'd be awesome to have you onboard in KBAB, but if you'd care to find out more, ask around for Rushing Russians.
Flora is a perfectly fine camouflage pattern. Even though the Russian Army has made a push towards issuing DigiFlora as a primary pattern, Flora is often used due to a lack of supply availability.

Like I said. There really isn't a shortage of specific Russian kits to do. The most popular seem to be FSB, Spetsnaz, and VDV here on the West Coast.

FYI - Flora is really more of a Post - Soviet union camo.

Take a look at camopedia or Kamouflage.net for some different camo ideas.

Good referencing. Both websites are immensely useful. It's from there I discovered that the Soviet Union discovered the concept of 'blocked' camouflage patterns before it was even cool.
Look at this crazy stuff.
Then again. A few of the really good modern Russian patterns are taken from original German patterns of Flektarn and a few SS patterns. Go figure.

[OcelotM16A4]

Thanks for the advice. I was looking at Sumrak BDU's and a new CM035 or a CM036. I previously bought the Lancer Tactical AKS74U, and wow was it horrible.

[Deleteplz]

Be careful with some of the CYMA's. I saw a new one shooting 460 FPS out of the box a few months back.