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Foxbat555 · April 14th, 2007, 01:07

I'm new to airsoft, question being,,
what is the difference wetween plastic gearboxes and metal ones in term of reliability and performance.
I just recently ordered a gun, its a tokyo marui clone mp5 a5/a4 combo kit.
comes with 2 stocks, retracktable and full,
mock silencer,
two metal mags and clip,
silencer
2 baterry packs and charger,
and red dot scope and rail.

I suppose the gearbox is probably plastic and I would probably upgrade to a metal system as soon as possible, thats better right?. (again i'm just getting into this).
does anyone have any sugestion, or experience with this gun?
its made by jing gong or somthing!

much apretiated,
foxbat555

snakeeater · April 14th, 2007, 03:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxbat555

its made by jing gong or somthing!

foxbat555

well you dont seem to sure... but if it is I think they are metal gearboxes.

Ryan Smith · April 14th, 2007, 07:13

Hey there, I'm assuming that if it was a JingGong gun it was this one http://buyairsoft.ca/catalog/product...roducts_id=222 and yes, it has a metal gearbox.

cheers

Greylocks · April 14th, 2007, 10:09

Two problems; if you ordered it from outside Canada, you are screwed. If you are not over 18, and in Canada, you are also screwed.

PS, you get what you pay for.

swatt13 · April 14th, 2007, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Greylocks

PS, you get what you pay for.

not entirely true grey, i was a firm believer that tm was the lowest you wanna go, but a club member just got a jg m4 and that thing is very impressive. it looks, feels, shoots and handles egsactly like a TM new type m4. its only missing trades (which skip legality/ import issues as you know, in turn cutting costs) but im comeing to the conclusion that tm really IS the lowest you CAN go now. the chinese companies are (what appeats like) they are manufacturing these guns in the egsact same building as tm, they just scoop em off the line before the engraver. i cant vouch for cmya, but i have been catching a couple reviews and even they are producing impressive equipment (esspecially compared to the junk they puked out previously).

ThunderCactus · April 15th, 2007, 01:06

if china arms weapons are so good, why would WGC have this note on every chinese gun on their site?

"Note: The above airsoft gun which is made in China will be tested before sending out.
We will test the gun to ensure that it does work properly ( the qualified one in the test means
it is able to use up one whole magazine ). However, we do not guarantee the quality of the
outer surface of the airsoft gun. The quality of finishing is imperfect and may have slight flaws.
No returns or exchanges will be given on any sent out items. Please consider thoroughly
about the corresponding risks before making a purchase."

KoolAidMan · April 15th, 2007, 01:49

That is referring to the shell of the gun not the internals and a metal body can fix that.

Xepharo · April 15th, 2007, 03:36

That sounds more like an UTG MP5 clone rather than a JG/Echo 1 MP5.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxbat555

I'm new to airsoft, question being,,
what is the difference wetween plastic gearboxes and metal ones in term of reliability and performance.
I just recently ordered a gun, its a tokyo marui clone mp5 a5/a4 combo kit.
comes with 2 stocks, retracktable and full,
mock silencer,
two metal mags and clip,
silencer
2 baterry packs and charger,
and red dot scope and rail.

foxbat555

bloodkoala · April 15th, 2007, 03:42

utg doesnt come with a silencer

Xepharo · April 15th, 2007, 03:44

Because the quality control of chinese AEGs are very bad. Retailers just don't want to deal with servicing and repairing guns. These problems include bad shimming, bad lubing, or anything that is performance related.

There's a company here in US called Echo 1 USA. They carry JG guns with both warranty and service. The Echo 1 rebrand JG Guns cost routhly $35 more because they are hand picked and tested before they are sent out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

if china arms weapons are so good, why would WGC have this note on every chinese gun on their site?

"Note: The above airsoft gun which is made in China will be tested before sending out.
We will test the gun to ensure that it does work properly ( the qualified one in the test means
it is able to use up one whole magazine ). However, we do not guarantee the quality of the
outer surface of the airsoft gun. The quality of finishing is imperfect and may have slight flaws.
No returns or exchanges will be given on any sent out items. Please consider thoroughly
about the corresponding risks before making a purchase."

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April 14th, 2007, 01:07	#1
Foxbat555 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007	question I'm new to airsoft, question being,, what is the difference wetween plastic gearboxes and metal ones in term of reliability and performance. I just recently ordered a gun, its a tokyo marui clone mp5 a5/a4 combo kit. comes with 2 stocks, retracktable and full, mock silencer, two metal mags and clip, silencer 2 baterry packs and charger, and red dot scope and rail. I suppose the gearbox is probably plastic and I would probably upgrade to a metal system as soon as possible, thats better right?. (again i'm just getting into this). does anyone have any sugestion, or experience with this gun? its made by jing gong or somthing! much apretiated, foxbat555

April 15th, 2007, 03:42	#9
bloodkoala Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: california	utg doesnt come with a silencer __________________ Badger hates Society, and invitations, and dinner, and all that sort of thing.

April 14th, 2007, 07:13	#3
Ryan Smith Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Hey there, I'm assuming that if it was a JingGong gun it was this one http://buyairsoft.ca/catalog/product...roducts_id=222 and yes, it has a metal gearbox. cheers

April 14th, 2007, 10:09	#4
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Two problems; if you ordered it from outside Canada, you are screwed. If you are not over 18, and in Canada, you are also screwed. PS, you get what you pay for.

April 15th, 2007, 01:06	#6
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	if china arms weapons are so good, why would WGC have this note on every chinese gun on their site? "Note: The above airsoft gun which is made in China will be tested before sending out. We will test the gun to ensure that it does work properly ( the qualified one in the test means it is able to use up one whole magazine ). However, we do not guarantee the quality of the outer surface of the airsoft gun. The quality of finishing is imperfect and may have slight flaws. No returns or exchanges will be given on any sent out items. Please consider thoroughly about the corresponding risks before making a purchase."

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