WE M16A3 reliability

Auto_Demon · June 14th, 2013, 00:47

I am planning on doing a gbb C7A2 build and the best contender is the m16a3 by we, ive recently had their g39c and it had so many probems. I was just wondering if anyone has this gun and if its reliable, if not i have some others in mind. Thanks

KoolAidMan · June 14th, 2013, 01:01

I'm at 4k bbs with my hk416 only issue is broken nozzles every 1.5k bbs everything else is solid did 15k bbs out of a pdw with 0 issues odd you had problems with the g36 its the model o found to experience the least amount of hiccups

Auto_Demon · June 14th, 2013, 01:03

Well i have 2 friends that have the g39k ras and the other has the g39e and both of them had the same problems as me

Zack The Ripper · June 14th, 2013, 01:05

Sometimes you get lemons, as with all rifles. Most WE rifles are very reliable and just require periodic maintenance.

Brian McIlmoyle · June 14th, 2013, 01:16

Pre and post use tear down and cleaning, inspection and lubing is key to ensuring reliability in all GBBR platforms.

I swear by WE GBBRs. In most cases of failure I have be able to sort out thE issue on the field.

I have a WE G36. It's been a workhorse, never gone down. I have had to tear it down and clean and Re-lube in game but that would be true of a RS gun as well.

Same is true of the AK model, and the L85

The only issue I have had with the pDW has been freezing

M4 has beem a solid performer as well.

SCAR... Never been reliable..

Auto_Demon · June 14th, 2013, 01:23

Maybe ill give the m16 a try, i take care of my guns alot and lube em often so maybe this one will be different, and its cheaper than my other options

Forever_kaos · June 14th, 2013, 01:44

Maybe you are taking care of them wrongly, lubing the wrong things, too much, not the right amount/product, missing spots, etc... ? There's a lot of variables.

There's a guide somewhere on here by ShelledPants (I believe) detailing how to care for a WE M4. Will give you a good look into caring for the M16 if you decide to purchase one.

Curo · June 14th, 2013, 07:09

I love my WE and swear by it. Just if and when something breaks replace it will an ratech part. Most stock WE AR-15 parts are at the point that brakeages are uncommon (afyer years of testing and new models). And RA tech makes a full line of high Quality replacement parts. Mags can still be an ass. But a little maintance (cleaning, lubing, making sure mags have gas) and the gun will treat you right.

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June 14th, 2013, 00:47	#1
Auto_Demon Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stonewall, MB	WE M16A3 reliability I am planning on doing a gbb C7A2 build and the best contender is the m16a3 by we, ive recently had their g39c and it had so many probems. I was just wondering if anyone has this gun and if its reliable, if not i have some others in mind. Thanks __________________ -KSC 1911A1 -Umarex springer P99 -WE M92 Marine grip - custom painted -KWA M11A1 NS2 Paintball: -Planet Eclipse Etha w/ Dye Rotor, Guardian 68/4500 tank

June 14th, 2013, 01:03	#3
Auto_Demon Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stonewall, MB	Well i have 2 friends that have the g39k ras and the other has the g39e and both of them had the same problems as me __________________ -KSC 1911A1 -Umarex springer P99 -WE M92 Marine grip - custom painted -KWA M11A1 NS2 Paintball: -Planet Eclipse Etha w/ Dye Rotor, Guardian 68/4500 tank

June 14th, 2013, 01:05	#4
Zack The Ripper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	Sometimes you get lemons, as with all rifles. Most WE rifles are very reliable and just require periodic maintenance. __________________ Guardians of Asgaard

June 14th, 2013, 01:16	#5
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Pre and post use tear down and cleaning, inspection and lubing is key to ensuring reliability in all GBBR platforms. I swear by WE GBBRs. In most cases of failure I have be able to sort out thE issue on the field. I have a WE G36. It's been a workhorse, never gone down. I have had to tear it down and clean and Re-lube in game but that would be true of a RS gun as well. Same is true of the AK model, and the L85 The only issue I have had with the pDW has been freezing M4 has beem a solid performer as well. SCAR... Never been reliable.. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

June 14th, 2013, 01:23	#6
Auto_Demon Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stonewall, MB	Maybe ill give the m16 a try, i take care of my guns alot and lube em often so maybe this one will be different, and its cheaper than my other options __________________ -KSC 1911A1 -Umarex springer P99 -WE M92 Marine grip - custom painted -KWA M11A1 NS2 Paintball: -Planet Eclipse Etha w/ Dye Rotor, Guardian 68/4500 tank

June 14th, 2013, 01:44	#7
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Maybe you are taking care of them wrongly, lubing the wrong things, too much, not the right amount/product, missing spots, etc... ? There's a lot of variables. There's a guide somewhere on here by ShelledPants (I believe) detailing how to care for a WE M4. Will give you a good look into caring for the M16 if you decide to purchase one. __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

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