CA33E good?

swmpthng88 · March 7th, 2006, 16:44

Does anyone own the full metal CA33E? how do you like it? Pros/Cons?

Aaidin · March 7th, 2006, 18:28

I have one, if harleyb and BC_K don't respond to this thread and you have questions I know they have them too and would be more than happy to help.

Personally I love the thing. It's heavy, it fits a large battery, and it's solid as hell. Internally I've had minor problems with the hop-up but there are some cheap fixes for that.

Basically:

Pros:

-Very heavy and solid.
-A lot of metal inside and outside makes it durable.
-Looks nice.
-Can fit large battery without modification.

Cons:

-Standard mags (57 rds.) are all but impossible to get.
-Fire selector has a lack of feedback.
-May have potential problems with the CA hop-up.

Read reviews and maybe ask some more specific questions it'll help you find the information you're looking for. I know there is a good review on Redwolf Airsoft somewhere and a couple other decent ones on the net as well. Just do a quick google search and you should find a decent amount.

Mantelope · March 8th, 2006, 01:03

What he said. I wouldn't say it's the most ideal starter gun, go for something more reliable like a TM first.

Aaidin · March 8th, 2006, 02:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by harleyb

I wouldn't say it's the most ideal starter gun, go for something more reliable like a TM first.

Agreed. Part of the reason I bought a CA was for the body and because I know I have enough money to replace stuff right away if it broke. Truth be told it's a great gun, but not a great first investment unless you want/are able to put more money into it almost right away.

stokes · March 8th, 2006, 03:26

CA guns have improved tremendously. These guns are becoming more and more ideal for first time airsofters. So dont be afriad of purchasing CA guns. They have improved over the years in an extremely timely fashion releasing version after versions of guns; new one being better than the last. If you want a solid gun with preupgraded componants such as metal bushings and reinforced pistion etc, go with CA.

Gryphon · March 8th, 2006, 04:38

*cough* TMs aren't 100% reliable out of the box either. MP7 anyone?

My buddy bought a CA33E. I am impressed. If you want a hella SOLID gun that's damn near indestructable (I was told they did drop tests with this rifle and it survived a five foot fall unscathed; professional driver, closed course, do not attempt) then a CA33E fits that description. He abolsutely loves it and and he's not the type who's easy on his toys.

Mantelope · March 8th, 2006, 05:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.K.Shuridys

My buddy bought a CA33E. I am impressed. If you want a hella SOLID gun that's damn near indestructable (I was told they did drop tests with this rifle and it survived a five foot fall unscathed; professional driver, closed course, do not attempt) then a CA33E fits that description. He abolsutely loves it and and he's not the type who's easy on his toys.

Having owned one for a year, I somewhat doubt that claim. In game usage, I try to be pretty gentle to mine, yet the stock has broken three times, and the body twice. It is probably one of the most fragile FMU guns available. However, if I wanted durability, I would have stuck with my old P90. The CA33 has a look and feel that no other gun does, and I'm not going to consider retiring mine merely because of its structural flaws.

WK, you ARE however the CA importer it seems, so if they've updated to a v2 or anything like that maybe they've fixed some things.

Gryphon · March 8th, 2006, 15:19

While I am biased towards CA products

, my only experience with the CA33E come from my buddy (who admittedly hasn't had his for very long) and word of mouth from the guys at Xtreme Tactics. I haven't heard of these breakage issues though so I'll be careful to note any, thanks for the heads up. I believe XT is planning on getting a few as rental guns.

Aaidin · March 8th, 2006, 15:52

Mine seems ridiculously durabale, but again I haven't had it for that long. I skirmish with it once or twice a week and I'm not super-gentle with her either and she's fine. I will also keep an eye out for, and post up, breakage problems. I'd still say (as much as I love CA guns) that TM is *generally* a better gun to get for someone just entering the game.

Petawg · March 9th, 2006, 23:16

Yeah, CA33e a preety good gun. it might not be the best for beginners, but its rock solid. The only problem like aiden said is that it is impossible to find locaps

Shrike · March 9th, 2006, 23:20

It was my first gun (before harley or another TKF member bought it) and for me it was the best gun I've owned. Shot perfect everytime, solid and unique on the field.

The con, as listed above, is when i got it they hadn't made low caps for it at all.

Gryphon · March 9th, 2006, 23:31

My buddy just got in four lowcaps for his for $29 a piece direct from CA.

Boche · March 9th, 2006, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shrike

It was my first gun (before harley or another TKF member bought it) and for me it was the best gun I've owned. Shot perfect everytime, solid and unique on the field.

The con, as listed above, is when i got it they hadn't made low caps for it at all.

I think I got mine about the same time you got yours and the lack of lowcaps was a problem. I've let it sit for almost a year and a half, with only three games on it. During the most recent game at Muskoka in the fall, the hop up finally crapped out, and I just recently fixed it. I think I'll be switching it to my primary soon, but I just can't commit yet.

To say this gun is solid is an understatement. My G3A3 is like a wet noodle compared to the 33e. It was also my first gun. I remember Will from Specarms trying to talk me out of it. haha.

medhatboy · March 10th, 2006, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.K.Shuridys

My buddy just got in four lowcaps for his for $29 a piece direct from CA.

Got 13 from WGC for $11 US each. They are sold out of them right now.

wookiee · March 27th, 2006, 08:03

I bought this gun after having played for awhile and find that it is the most relieable gun I have owned. As ar as it breaking I don't know about that but being a US Marine I tend to play rough with my guns. My freinds have all bought various AEG from various manufactures and all but mein and my brothers CA M4 have broken. But I will agree the lack of lowcap mags is irratating. But over all it is probley one of the most vesertile and relieable guns out there. Weather you play as a grunt pounding over everything in your path or with the stealth and cunning of a sniper, like I do, it will serve you well.

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March 7th, 2006, 16:44	#1
swmpthng88 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	CA33E good? Does anyone own the full metal CA33E? how do you like it? Pros/Cons?

March 8th, 2006, 01:03	#3
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	What he said. I wouldn't say it's the most ideal starter gun, go for something more reliable like a TM first. __________________

March 9th, 2006, 23:16	#10
Petawg Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston	Yeah, CA33e a preety good gun. it might not be the best for beginners, but its rock solid. The only problem like aiden said is that it is impossible to find locaps __________________ "When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns."

March 7th, 2006, 18:28	#2
Aaidin Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC	I have one, if harleyb and BC_K don't respond to this thread and you have questions I know they have them too and would be more than happy to help. Personally I love the thing. It's heavy, it fits a large battery, and it's solid as hell. Internally I've had minor problems with the hop-up but there are some cheap fixes for that. Basically: Pros: -Very heavy and solid. -A lot of metal inside and outside makes it durable. -Looks nice. -Can fit large battery without modification. Cons: -Standard mags (57 rds.) are all but impossible to get. -Fire selector has a lack of feedback. -May have potential problems with the CA hop-up. Read reviews and maybe ask some more specific questions it'll help you find the information you're looking for. I know there is a good review on Redwolf Airsoft somewhere and a couple other decent ones on the net as well. Just do a quick google search and you should find a decent amount.

March 8th, 2006, 03:26	#5
stokes Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto	CA guns have improved tremendously. These guns are becoming more and more ideal for first time airsofters. So dont be afriad of purchasing CA guns. They have improved over the years in an extremely timely fashion releasing version after versions of guns; new one being better than the last. If you want a solid gun with preupgraded componants such as metal bushings and reinforced pistion etc, go with CA.

March 8th, 2006, 04:38	#6
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	cough TMs aren't 100% reliable out of the box either. MP7 anyone? My buddy bought a CA33E. I am impressed. If you want a hella SOLID gun that's damn near indestructable (I was told they did drop tests with this rifle and it survived a five foot fall unscathed; professional driver, closed course, do not attempt) then a CA33E fits that description. He abolsutely loves it and and he's not the type who's easy on his toys.

March 8th, 2006, 15:19	#8
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	While I am biased towards CA products , my only experience with the CA33E come from my buddy (who admittedly hasn't had his for very long) and word of mouth from the guys at Xtreme Tactics. I haven't heard of these breakage issues though so I'll be careful to note any, thanks for the heads up. I believe XT is planning on getting a few as rental guns.

March 8th, 2006, 15:52	#9
Aaidin Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC	Mine seems ridiculously durabale, but again I haven't had it for that long. I skirmish with it once or twice a week and I'm not super-gentle with her either and she's fine. I will also keep an eye out for, and post up, breakage problems. I'd still say (as much as I love CA guns) that TM is generally a better gun to get for someone just entering the game.

March 9th, 2006, 23:31	#12
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	My buddy just got in four lowcaps for his for $29 a piece direct from CA.

March 27th, 2006, 08:03	#15
wookiee Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA	I bought this gun after having played for awhile and find that it is the most relieable gun I have owned. As ar as it breaking I don't know about that but being a US Marine I tend to play rough with my guns. My freinds have all bought various AEG from various manufactures and all but mein and my brothers CA M4 have broken. But I will agree the lack of lowcap mags is irratating. But over all it is probley one of the most vesertile and relieable guns out there. Weather you play as a grunt pounding over everything in your path or with the stealth and cunning of a sniper, like I do, it will serve you well.

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