batteries

[PrIeSt]

Lipos only explode with misuse.

Your nimh would last a lot longer with a proper charger

[Ozone06]

Meh they've lasted this long and are still going.
I figure they're like golf balls in golf. They're reusable/expenable to me at least.

[ThunderCactus]

Your argument is invalid, I've seen more NiMH batteries catch fire than LiPos lol
There's only 2 things that can cause a LiPo to explode when hooked up to your gun;
1) It gets pierced
2) There's a short in the wiring/motor and causes way too much amperage draw from the LiPo. This will also set an NiMH on fire.

Any other damage to the pack only causes it to fail when charging

[PrIeSt]

Take one of your nimh and directly short it. See what happens.

:-)

I work with batteries for a living. They all make fire!

[THe_Silencer]

Originally Posted by Ozone06

with NIMH there's no dealing with fireproof bags, mosfets, having a possible explosive component up against your cheek etc etc.

If you want a REALISM go GBBR instead of lipos!

I corrected that for you. You also know that installing a MOSFET will benefit all aeg setups, not just the lipo powered ones right? Even 8.4v NiMH batteries will cause your trigger contacts to arc and wear out faster. Sure some people will not care and would rather constantly replace their trigger contacts. I'd rather not and would rather get every drop of performance and efficiency from my aegs.

[M.Garcia]

Any other places you guys would recommend to purchase batteries from? (besides Hobbyking)

[PrIeSt]

Hobby King...
Or cheap battery packs

Whats wrong with HK? you won't find better quality/prices

[ThunderCactus]

And the shipping is surprisingly inexpensive!

Just don't buy anything outside of hobbyking that's labelled "for airsoft use", that usually means it's a $10 battery marked up %400 for airsofters lol