New 2010 Ares Catalog!

[Donster]

Originally Posted by The Saint

If blowback is a deal breaker for you on the ARES G36, you might not be paying enough attention.

That's a free-float handguard and one-piece barrel. Fixes the old issue with both CA, STAR and early ARES G36s where the handguard actually moves the barrel (usually 2-piece for the K and full length).

Realistic disassembly means that if ARES releases the barrels and handguard separately, you can go between C-K-E/nil in a matter of minutes and still have benefit from a stable barrel. Older G36s wouldn't have allowed that change nearly as easily due to the disassembly by tool required to get to the hopup unit.

Upper receiver is now one-piece. Fixes the older CA G36 issue where the upper receiver can split apart slightly.

Improved stock design, now the rear receiver / stock interface looks like the real steel.

Locking bolt cover, though the latest CA36s are suppose to have that, too.

Improved optics. The 3.5x scope I've seen has sufficient eye relief for PB goggles and crisp visual. Apparently the red dot is improved, too, but I haven't seen that yet. Personally, if the real steel G36 red dot is not that great, I never really expect the airsoft one to be any thing more than a novelty.

Still worried about blowback? Quick disassembly. One screw. Reassemble. Blowback disabled. Or so I was told, should've remembered to look when I had one apart at Shot.

Throw in quick spring change and Micro Switch, same as all other ARES AEGs.

The CA G36 is indeed tried and true, but the ARES G36 is still unabashedly better.

thanks for the info Saint. Much appreicated

im actually debating selling my CA G36C because i want that Pulse Rifle so badly!

[Donster]

Originally Posted by Shooting Addict

I don't see a M40A3...

it was on the coming soon tab underneath the AW 338 spring gun.

[Shooting Addict]

Originally Posted by Donster

it was on the coming soon tab underneath the AW 338 spring gun.

Alright i see it now

[The Saint]

And it'll probably be released AFTER the AW338-Spring, too.

[Brodie_BHD]

Some more aftermarket support for their sniper rifles would be nice! They got some nice lookings guns just not a heck of alot of support

[The Saint]

The spring sniper rifles should accept most Marui VSR parts.

[Donster]

Originally Posted by The Saint

The spring sniper rifles should accept most Marui VSR parts.

agreed. it specifically says that for the WA 2000, but not for the AW 338, which is a bit worrying. That being said, i should think the M40A3 will be 100% VSR compatible, but who knows. Still, im an thoroughly impressed with Ares now, especially since they are releasing spring versions of their gas sniper rifles.

[heyds]

Does Ares even have a retailer it sells through in Canada?

[Shooting Addict]

Originally Posted by heyds

Does Ares even have a retailer it sells through in Canada?

No you would have to import it from an ASC retailer.

[The Saint]

Originally Posted by heyds

Does Ares even have a retailer it sells through in Canada?

ARES is currently one of 4 manufacturers that are officially legally providing opaque airsoft guns to Canada through Canadian distributors.

[Shooting Addict]

Originally Posted by The Saint

ARES is currently one of 4 manufacturers that are officially legally providing opaque airsoft guns to Canada through Canadian distributors.

Are you sure? On the Mach1 website i see CA, VFC, ICS and PTWs being offered in full metal, i don't see any Ares AEGs.

[The Saint]

My mistake, 5 manufacturers. I forgot Mach1 was doing Systema.

[heyds]

Originally Posted by Shooting Addict

No you would have to import it from an ASC retailer.

From your experience, what is the extra cost required to do this? How much more money am I looking to have to spend?

Regards,
Heyds

[Shooting Addict]

Originally Posted by heyds

From your experience, what is the extra cost required to do this? How much more money am I looking to have to spend?

Regards,
Heyds

I've never done it myself but the best way to get an estimate of how much a gun will cost here in Canada is to take the price of the gun and then multiply that by 1.5-3 with the higher mark up going to cheaper guns ie JG, Cyma etc. To know a more specific number you should ask one of the AV'd members to help you.

[The Saint]

Heyds, I would recommend getting Aged Verified, if only so you have better access to information than the Newbie Tank. There are important information here that have been limited to AV members.

Shooting Addict, with all due respect, that goes for you, too.