Friend wants a good quality MP5A3, A5 or J : brand recommended?

[Silverthorn]

As stated, a friend is looking for an MP5A3, A5 or J (basically an MP5 with a retractable stock, ideally a rail in front to put a vertical grip but this can be added later).

He wants to invest in a good AEG since it will be the only AEG he will buy (yes, I laughed too when he said that ), he wants something that will be as problem-free as possible.

I know Tokyo Marui is the classic quality brand but what other companies are known to make good MP5 nowaday?

Thanks everyone.

[Zamadu]

I know that G&G and ICS are very good

[coach]

Originally Posted by Silverthorn

He wants to invest in a good AEG since it will be the only AEG he will buy (yes, I laughed too when he said that ), he wants something that will be as problem-free as possible.

tell him to consider something other than the v2 then.

[KND]

Other than V2,

G36
AK
MP5K


Get an ICS M4 if he could find one, the full metal one ( not the halfbreed)

I vote for CA or TM, depend on your friend's fund. There are a lots of MP5 on Classified, Get the full stock, I like the large battery work. No need to change battery during fire fight, will be last long for next game.


KND

[Crunchmeister]

If you can find a source for them, these are apparently really great for the money... The Echo 1 Master Series MP5

http://echo1usa.com/English/index.ph...roducts_id=409

All metal upper, railed front end, and comes with 2 complete lower receivers for CQB or outdoor play.

[Silverthorn]

Originally Posted by coachster

tell him to consider something other than the v2 then.

Those MP5 are v2?? I thought they were all v3... Which MP5 are v3 beside the Mp5K?

Thanks for the heads up, I was convinced they were all v3 since my MP5K is v3.

[Crunchmeister]

Only the MP5K is V3. All others are V2

[Silverthorn]

Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

Only the MP5K is V3. All others are V2

Damn. Thanks Crunchmeister. I'll have him review his desires then.

[kalnaren]

Originally Posted by Zamadu

I know that G&G and ICS are very good

I'd actually put G&G on the bottom of the non-ACM guns. The full metal ICS ones however are very good.

[Crunchmeister]

As for "problem free" - the issue with V2 boxes is that shells break from excessively upgraded springs in non-reinforced shells. Regular shells can break after time under a light spring too, but it's less likely. They don't have any more internal issues than any other version gearbox. A moderate velocity (under 375) in a reinforced shell will last a hell of a long time problem free. V2 shells usually break when people try to push them too hard or abuse their guns with a lot of dry-firing.

As far as I know, the only MP5 that comes with a reinforced shell out of the box is a Classic Army. As far as I'm concerned, they also make the finest quality metal bodies of any airsoft MP5. They tend to cost a bit more than the other brands, but will last a long time.

[aZn_triXta07]

G&P or Systema LOL

[swatt13]

i reccommend the ca or ics