Gas or electric?

[garvey2003]

Hi I've been offered two rifles, both the same price
G&g cm16 raider L, one is electric and the other is gas blowback with two mags

I have no idea which would be better
Any ideas

[Snowman]

Re: Gas or electric?

If you don't know the difference, chances are you're a new player - in which case definitely go for the electric one. Gas weapons need far more maintenance than electric ones, don't as work well in the cold, have heavy and expensive mags which hold far less ammo and are generally a lot more faff than electric guns (AEGs as they're known).

If, once you have gained a bit of experience and knowledge, you want to try using a gas gun as your primary weapon you can - but for now I'd strongly suggest against it.

[garvey2003]

Re: Gas or electric?

thanks mate, the gas one come with two mags. nice bit of kit. hummm thanks for the input

[loki7491]

Re: Gas or electric?

Each gas mag will only hold 30 - 60 rounds.

You can buy 300 round mag for £10 for the electric one.

The number of mags is irrelevant, it's the number of rounds of ammo you can carry that should concern you.

[steve grey]

Re: Gas or electric?

I think electric is definately the way to go Paul, especially first off, and the choices depend entirely on your budget, though I would say, the better you buy first off, the longer it will be before you feel the need to change it.

[garvey2003]

Re: Gas or electric?

thanks for all the info, think you are right, I the mags he's got hold 30 and hes only got two. good price for all of it but think AEG is the way forward for me then.

[garvey2003]

Re: Gas or electric?

after all that, the gasser is the only one available now. bugger, too slow on making my mind up. still not going to get it mind. so anyone knows of a nice G&G cm16 raider AEG type rifle for £100 let me know

[steve grey]

Re: Gas or electric?

I'll ask around at my site for you...

[Stealthkiller]

Re: Gas or electric?

If its the g&g gas cm it can take an aeg gearbox as well , just a case of finding a spare g&g Electric gearbox

[garvey2003]

Re: Gas or electric?

really! like you said, finding the G&G Electic gearbox might be a problem.

[BigZee87]

Re: Gas or electric?

lots come up for around £100 mate, DEFIANTLY electric for your first one, get a GBB side arm and you will see how much more trouble they are, they are more fun tho lol

[Fenrisianspirit]

Re: Gas or electric?

For about £20-30 more you can get a new G&G CM16 so unless its a complete package at around £100 I'd recommend going new.

Great little things, still got my CM16 L and don't think I'll get rid of it (keeping it as a decent backup/loaner), it just works.

[garvey2003]

Re: Gas or electric?

I did see them new, just a little short to get one fully ready. Thought I would spot a few cheap ones knocking about but not a chance, it seems this rifle goes up in price lol

[Stealthkiller]

Re: Gas or electric?

I would buy new that way you have a years warranty etc .

[bovinedog]

Re: Gas or electric?

Garvey, was talking to someone earlier and they were talking about selling their cm16 raider, so I mentioned your name to them! Hopefully they get in touch.