Gas shotguns?

[DMC airsoft]

hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong section.
regarding the title, looking to improve my Cqb gear and im swaying to the idea of a shotgun.
Since i go for the "realistic" look for airsoft, i was wondering if the Gas shotguns are that much better than springers for price and if so which would be the best for its money

been looking at the ACM m500 and is curious to know whether purchasing second hand is worth it

cheers in advance

[Caveira]

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Had an ACM M500 and loved it.

I wish I hadn't sold it!

[LtPurcy]

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love my ACM m500 but need to fix it..again

just be aware of that, it will require fixes

[REMSoft]

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Have one, love it.

[DMC airsoft]

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would you guys reccomend the wooden version or not? also would a second hand purchase be worth the risk? as said, o-rings and such might need replacing on them if its second hand

[REMSoft]

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wooden version or not? also would a second hand purchase be worth the risk?

In my opinion, the Wood version makes it too heavy. I have the faux wood version, has a nice weight to it and isn't too heavy to lug around or sweep a room with.

It depends what condition it is in. If parts need replacing i'll more than gladly show you how to disassemble and replace via video call.

[DMC airsoft]

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ah right cool, very kind of you to offer the help, still need to find a good site in the northwest that has indoor Cqb, my usual site has reasently stopped with the lack on interest in it

In my opinion, the Wood version makes it too heavy. I have the faux wood version, has a nice weight to it and isn't too heavy to lug around or sweep a room with.

It depends what condition it is in. If parts need replacing i'll more than gladly show you how to disassemble and replace via video call.

[Jez Armstrong]

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Loved mine, then sold it

if you need a set of custom made steel arms made up, i know a guy in the states that made some up for me and a friend

[REMSoft]

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if you need a set of custom made steel arms made up, i know a guy in the states that made some up for me and a friend

If that's GughesMK3 on Arnie's the parts will need to be modified to fit on the ACM M500. Took me about an hour of nit-picking and filing to them right. A dremel can speed that up massively!

[DMC airsoft]

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regarding the 8mm and 6mm versions, will standard .2s work in the 8mm version?

[braiboo]

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m500 =most fun ever
theyre are very simple to work on but if your not sure where to begin
ai magazine are doing a project with one ,worth picking up back issue to figure out stripdown and maintanance.

[REMSoft]

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regarding the 8mm and 6mm versions, will standard .2s work in the 8mm version?

As in 6mm .2s? I don't think so, they'll bunch up and stop the mechanism from returning when you pump forward. I have the 6mm.

[DMC airsoft]

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iv found the 8mm version for fairly cheap, however if theres an issue with bbs and such it might not be worth the effort

[peeper56]

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hi dmc
i have a black shorty and a full stock chrome acm500.
would not be without them....
as for the seals they are easy to replace i use an upgraded oring which i found on the internet.
as for the rails only one side ever breaks and i have this down to a fine act of making a new one.
at elite action games i am know as the shotgun king as there is nothing i cant fix with a gas shotgun

[BAMF]

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iv found the 8mm version for fairly cheap, however if theres an issue with bbs and such it might not be worth the effort

Same place does the 8mm bbs too. Though they are currently 'out of stock'