How does Kraken's cheaper brother compare...

theguy · October 13th, 2009, 21:11

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Originally Posted by squeenix

The parts for a decent AEG would cost me around $100, then the body. Or I could go with a pneunemic, which would cost me sub 50 dollars. idk, will the Kraken REALLY break as quickly as everybody says? and I don't really have a job....... So I can't really save for a G&G very efficiently.

...what?

You mean buy a cheap drop in mechbox and somehow fabricate a body, hop-up system, barrel, mags and a battery system?

Sorry, I'm not following you.

As for the kraken, it seems to be very hit and miss.

I have heard of some going for 100 000 rounds with no issues; and i have heard of some breaking within the first 100.

kalnaren · October 13th, 2009, 21:13

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Originally Posted by squeenix

The parts for a decent AEG would cost me around $100, then the body. Or I could go with a pneunemic, which would cost me sub 50 dollars.

No, a decent AEG is going to cost you $150 for the mechbox alone.

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idk, will the Kraken REALLY break as quickly as everybody says? and I don't really have a job....... So I can't really save for a G&G very efficiently.

No, the kraken really isn't that bad. We're just all elitist assholes who, despite being involved in airsoft far longer than you, actually know jack shit about airsoft.

/sarcasm

Airsoft is expensive. A "normal" line AEG's costs $500-$600. A "top of the line" one costs over $1,000. The cheapest I'd ever buy is a JG, and they run around $350.

You know what.. I don't care. Go waist your money. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Diabolic Tyrant · October 14th, 2009, 21:08

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Originally Posted by ujiro

$30 will literally get you nothing. Literally.

Itll get a bag of BBs

ujiro · October 14th, 2009, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Diabolic Tyrant

Itll get a bag of BBs

Good point.

Original post edited :P

READ THE POST BELOW THIS ONE. IT IS 100% CORRECt!

Diabolic Tyrant · October 14th, 2009, 21:11

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Originally Posted by squeenix

Not a $30 gun ;p, $30 difference.

Should I just ditch Aftermath and make my own?

If you think $30 is a big difference then you should stay away from airsoft altogether till your 18 and have a job.

RaisinBran · October 14th, 2009, 23:16

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Originally Posted by Diabolic Tyrant

Itll get a bag of BBs

more like around couple thousand bastards...

Anyway, the Kraken by itself, is around the crappy-decent part. so my suggestion for you is to buy the Kraken, upgrade the internals, new piston,tapper,cylinder,shim the mech box

Diabolic Tyrant · October 15th, 2009, 13:29

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Originally Posted by RaisinBran

more like around couple thousand bastards...

Anyway, the Kraken by itself, is around the crappy-decent part. so my suggestion for you is to buy the Kraken, upgrade the internals, new piston,tapper,cylinder,shim the mech box

Couple thousand (2000-2500) = 1 bag.

Love · October 15th, 2009, 18:47

My krakens lasted a lot of BBs. Ive never opened it to clean it either. Have had it for a year, FINALLY cleaned the barrel yesturday. Ohhh yeaaa.

Like what has probably been said, Krakens can be lemons. They can last for a couple months, or a couple years. All depends on if your lucky. :P Raise your luck by +5.

Is there any verification that the internals of the kurz are plastic? I'd imagine they'd be the same as the kraken internals, and the kraken has metal internals.

baker_Jeff · October 15th, 2009, 21:20

The reason the Kurz is so much cheaper than the regular Kraken is because.....

it has plastic internals.

Nothing a $75 drop-in V3 mechbox won't fix. PM for info :P

Jeff

Love · October 15th, 2009, 21:22

But is there any verification on that? Like, does anyone have a kurz and have pictures of the internals?

baker_Jeff · October 15th, 2009, 21:24

I looked inside the box this morning :P.

Jeff

Love · October 15th, 2009, 21:34

Pics or it didnt happen.

jk

Damn. Plastic gears = fail.

squeenix · October 15th, 2009, 22:06

It appears that the mechbox is metal, but everything else is plastic.
@jeff, You know I'll be interested in your v3 mechbox when I come onto the forms screaming and ranting about the mechbox.
And, looking at your kurz, what is plastic that is metal in the kraken?

Love · October 15th, 2009, 22:19

So, the mechbox is metal but the gears and such are plastic?

kalnaren · October 15th, 2009, 22:19

Who cares. It's crap. Don't buy it.

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October 15th, 2009, 18:47	#38
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	My krakens lasted a lot of BBs. Ive never opened it to clean it either. Have had it for a year, FINALLY cleaned the barrel yesturday. Ohhh yeaaa. Like what has probably been said, Krakens can be lemons. They can last for a couple months, or a couple years. All depends on if your lucky. :P Raise your luck by +5. Is there any verification that the internals of the kurz are plastic? I'd imagine they'd be the same as the kraken internals, and the kraken has metal internals. __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

October 15th, 2009, 21:20	#39
baker_Jeff Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB	The reason the Kurz is so much cheaper than the regular Kraken is because..... it has plastic internals. Nothing a $75 drop-in V3 mechbox won't fix. PM for info :P Jeff __________________ Founder of Capital Airsoft in Edmonton Out of the Game 04/22/16

October 15th, 2009, 21:22	#40
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	But is there any verification on that? Like, does anyone have a kurz and have pictures of the internals? __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

October 15th, 2009, 21:24	#41
baker_Jeff Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB	I looked inside the box this morning :P. Jeff __________________ Founder of Capital Airsoft in Edmonton Out of the Game 04/22/16

October 15th, 2009, 21:34	#42
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	Pics or it didnt happen. jk Damn. Plastic gears = fail. __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

October 15th, 2009, 22:06	#43
squeenix craps0ft expurt Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009	It appears that the mechbox is metal, but everything else is plastic. @jeff, You know I'll be interested in your v3 mechbox when I come onto the forms screaming and ranting about the mechbox. And, looking at your kurz, what is plastic that is metal in the kraken?

October 15th, 2009, 22:19	#44
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	So, the mechbox is metal but the gears and such are plastic? __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

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