by Jewish Ninja » Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:04 pm
I have two G&P M based rifles.
I bought my Defender brand new from Airsoft Global about 6 years ago. When I got it, customs had opened the box, but failed to repack it properly. Because of this, the rifle arrived to me with play in the upper and lower, and caused the threading in the spring guide to warp, causing my stock to be at a 20~ degree angle. Since buying it, I've managed to break a selector plate, part of the receiver that supports the mag catch (JB weld fixed it) and that's it. The gear box is still stock. The entire gun is basically unchanged since I bought it, save for a Dee's TBB and a new selector plate. It's been to more games than I can count, treated rough, it's a great loaner gun, ROF is amazing with a 7.4v never mind an 11.1 etc. All in all, it's an amazing gun, in my top 3 favorite replicas that I own, and wouldn't trade it for anything.
When I bought it
How it is now
My M16 is even older, and I bought it used. It has had an easier life than my Defender, as I don't use it as often. I've broken the GB twice, once from use, and another time cracking out a bearing cut-out. None of the internals are stock, save for the motor and wiring. I replaced the complete hop-up assembly and barrel for accuracy. It had a higher ROF until AONW installed a CA high torque gearset to slow down the madness. Basically, it's been used less and cost me more. But it's still a great gun. I love how light it is, and the overall appearance of the thing.
Picture of it in action.
I even had a G&P Mk46 that was great too, but cost me even more than the M16 in repairs (go figure with a V2 GB SAW). So, the point of all this? Well, G&P can be amazing, or average. I personally would buy another G&P, despite and because of their track record. I love their externals, only rivaled by VFC. I feel like their stock setups are great, with good trigger response, perfect ROF, and great mag compatibility.
As far as KWA goes, I've never bought one of their AEGs in the 9 years I've been playing, so I can't speak to great lengths about them.
Threepeat! AP Gearwhore of the Year.
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