Need exp airsoft opinion!

Greg Moran · March 16th, 2009, 16:06

I am looking to buy a G 36 and I have a couple offers. I need help to figure out which one is a better deal/quality/playability.

The first is a JG G36, 5 mid cap mags, two batterys, sling, and case. 550$

The second Is a TM G36 with spare Hi Cap and battery, 500$

The third Is a Classic Army G36, with 9.6 volt batt one point sling,Stock internals except for metal bushings and a tightbore barrel.
One CA hicap mag and one TM midcap mag
Private parts G36/M4 magwell conversion included. 310 FPS 550$

Any and all help would be apprectiated!

paranoid987 · March 16th, 2009, 16:12

I don't know much about G36 series but I would sway towards the TM for these reasons:
1. Reliable internals
2. Normally people buy a CA for the metal body, but in the case of the G36 it is not a metal body like it's real steel counter part, and CA's internals can be questionable at times.

FlyingCats · March 16th, 2009, 16:16

I would choose the Toyko Marui G36. The Jing-Jong is a replica of the TM G36, so your basicually getting a lesser quality TM G36. Also make sure to buy a charger! Battery is no good without a good charger!

Link to a charger: http://velocityarms.ca/index.php?mai...roducts_id=208

KND · March 16th, 2009, 16:18

I would say go to Classic Army G36 since it already pre-upgrade plus the quality of Classic Army and TM is not big different also you got the private part mag well which you can use M4 magazines, also the tight bore which give more accuracy. go CA G36, you won't be wrong.

KND

Gato · March 16th, 2009, 16:19

For a G36, I'd completely recommend the TM

Danke · March 16th, 2009, 16:19

I've heard other folks say the externals on the CA G36 are the best of the bunch.

m102404 · March 16th, 2009, 16:21

TM or CA...I'd lean towards the CA.

BUT...I'd go based on the seller. Not just the trader rating, but based on how good/complete/quick/understandable their comms were. How forth coming they are with a contact number and real information. I'd also look at their other posts...if they guy writes like a jerk, they're probably a jerk.

Local is always better...so if you get a chance to see/handle it first...there'll be less chance of any issues buying it.

If it's been worked over...ask who did it and contact them.

Best of luck,

Tys

Dao · March 16th, 2009, 16:26

Classic Army G36 all the way.
CA makes one of the best airsoft G36 on the market today.
CA G36 line have glass fiber body, unlike TM and JG ABS construction.

HaZarD SFD · March 16th, 2009, 16:27

TM internals will run you longer as per the CA externals are nice.. but I had a TM G36 and pushed it to 380fps for a couple years and it ran flawless. TM imho from experience is great. CA has crappy pistons

Crunchmeister · March 16th, 2009, 16:48

CA all the way. You start with a much stronger glass fibre body, plus a reinforced mechbox and hardened gears. CA internals are a lot better than some people give them credit for. Current generation CAPart are good quality. And even if you had to replace the "problematic" parts, they're all cheap and readily available.

skalnok · March 16th, 2009, 17:03

go for the classic army g36 ive handled both the TM and the CA and i much prefer my CA. externals are amazing and the only things to break on it so have been after market parts lol. and ive been running it at 398 fps for a year.

happytit · March 16th, 2009, 17:04

TM

I been playing with my TM G36C since i started airsoft.
love it
CA = Crappy army IMO
JG = you can buy a new one for 300-350 $ the only thing extra you get with it are the mags.

but if i was you i would stick with the TM

can't go wrong with a TM

Manni · March 16th, 2009, 17:18

As far as playabilty I would say CA although TM is nice once you Have played for awhile you realize that TM although really good is missing a few things like out of the boxpower its not there fault the guns can handle it. Just dosnt have the power of CA. The TM will last longer without breaking MAYBE! Its a chance you take with all airsoft guns.

If these 2 a both bnib or lnib then the real choice is what are you looking for a reliable name TM or the power? If one is newer than the other I say no questions unless you want to open them up and fix em go with the one with less rounds through it.

Course my options are mute if your planning on making upgrades soon.

Also the CA is worth it with having the converter so you can borrow mags on the field if needed. EX mid fight you run out of ammo LOL.

ZacherAC · March 16th, 2009, 17:40

I personally own the CA G36. I'm extremely happy with it, and as mentioned it's not full Metal but Fiberglass and Metal pieces.

My Experiences with my gun only:

I've done some additions to mine, and nice thing is that most pieces whether it comes from a G36C, G36K will fit with no or minor modifications. Only gripe I have is the G36 does not come with any rails (nor does it's real counterpart) and the only addition is a Night Scope that'll run you into the 000's and I don't even know if there is a mock version.

It Chronies about 280fps, stock so internal upgrades will likely be needed.

Last point is battery on my CA G36. I had to go w/ a 8.4v 4500mAh battery to keep it going all day. Either that or you need a none custom made battery. all custom made batteries either 8.4 or 9.6 would not fire this gun over more then 5 times. Of course getting the larger battery pack required a change to the ButtStock to accomoade the sub C batteries.

My two cents.

.:Seaforth:. · March 16th, 2009, 17:51

well I have owned a tm and it worked flawlessly i was able to upgrade byond the limits in a test and it shot 520 lol but i completely upgraded the mechbox and needed a min of a 9.6v

the one drawback to all g36 is the battery space

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March 16th, 2009, 16:06	#1
Greg Moran Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Winnipeg	Need exp airsoft opinion! I am looking to buy a G 36 and I have a couple offers. I need help to figure out which one is a better deal/quality/playability. The first is a JG G36, 5 mid cap mags, two batterys, sling, and case. 550$ The second Is a TM G36 with spare Hi Cap and battery, 500$ The third Is a Classic Army G36, with 9.6 volt batt one point sling,Stock internals except for metal bushings and a tightbore barrel. One CA hicap mag and one TM midcap mag Private parts G36/M4 magwell conversion included. 310 FPS 550$ Any and all help would be apprectiated!

March 16th, 2009, 16:12	#2
paranoid987 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winnipeg	I don't know much about G36 series but I would sway towards the TM for these reasons: 1. Reliable internals 2. Normally people buy a CA for the metal body, but in the case of the G36 it is not a metal body like it's real steel counter part, and CA's internals can be questionable at times. __________________

March 16th, 2009, 16:16	#3
FlyingCats Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oakville,Ontario	I would choose the Toyko Marui G36. The Jing-Jong is a replica of the TM G36, so your basicually getting a lesser quality TM G36. Also make sure to buy a charger! Battery is no good without a good charger! Link to a charger: http://velocityarms.ca/index.php?mai...roducts_id=208 __________________ Loadout: ICS M4A1 Carbine Accessories 2 m4 hi-caps, 5 m4 mid caps houston vest

March 16th, 2009, 16:18	#4
KND * AV revoked * Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Downtown Montreal	I would say go to Classic Army G36 since it already pre-upgrade plus the quality of Classic Army and TM is not big different also you got the private part mag well which you can use M4 magazines, also the tight bore which give more accuracy. go CA G36, you won't be wrong. KND __________________

March 16th, 2009, 16:19	#6
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	I've heard other folks say the externals on the CA G36 are the best of the bunch. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

March 16th, 2009, 16:21	#7
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	TM or CA...I'd lean towards the CA. BUT...I'd go based on the seller. Not just the trader rating, but based on how good/complete/quick/understandable their comms were. How forth coming they are with a contact number and real information. I'd also look at their other posts...if they guy writes like a jerk, they're probably a jerk. Local is always better...so if you get a chance to see/handle it first...there'll be less chance of any issues buying it. If it's been worked over...ask who did it and contact them. Best of luck, Tys

March 16th, 2009, 16:26	#8
Dao Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB	Classic Army G36 all the way. CA makes one of the best airsoft G36 on the market today. CA G36 line have glass fiber body, unlike TM and JG ABS construction. __________________ "Certainly there is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and like it, never really care for anything else thereafter." - Ernest Hemingway Last edited by Dao; March 16th, 2009 at 16:30..

March 16th, 2009, 16:27	#9
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	TM internals will run you longer as per the CA externals are nice.. but I had a TM G36 and pushed it to 380fps for a couple years and it ran flawless. TM imho from experience is great. CA has crappy pistons __________________ No Comment.

March 16th, 2009, 16:48	#10
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	CA all the way. You start with a much stronger glass fibre body, plus a reinforced mechbox and hardened gears. CA internals are a lot better than some people give them credit for. Current generation CAPart are good quality. And even if you had to replace the "problematic" parts, they're all cheap and readily available. __________________

March 16th, 2009, 17:04	#12
happytit Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal	TM I been playing with my TM G36C since i started airsoft. love it CA = Crappy army IMO JG = you can buy a new one for 300-350 $ the only thing extra you get with it are the mags. but if i was you i would stick with the TM can't go wrong with a TM Last edited by happytit; March 16th, 2009 at 17:06..

March 16th, 2009, 17:18	#13
Manni Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Regina	As far as playabilty I would say CA although TM is nice once you Have played for awhile you realize that TM although really good is missing a few things like out of the boxpower its not there fault the guns can handle it. Just dosnt have the power of CA. The TM will last longer without breaking MAYBE! Its a chance you take with all airsoft guns. If these 2 a both bnib or lnib then the real choice is what are you looking for a reliable name TM or the power? If one is newer than the other I say no questions unless you want to open them up and fix em go with the one with less rounds through it. Course my options are mute if your planning on making upgrades soon. Also the CA is worth it with having the converter so you can borrow mags on the field if needed. EX mid fight you run out of ammo LOL. __________________ You realy think so? I totaly agree! with what I'm not sure yet but I'll bet that I'll find out.

March 16th, 2009, 17:40	#14
ZacherAC Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Regina	I personally own the CA G36. I'm extremely happy with it, and as mentioned it's not full Metal but Fiberglass and Metal pieces. My Experiences with my gun only: I've done some additions to mine, and nice thing is that most pieces whether it comes from a G36C, G36K will fit with no or minor modifications. Only gripe I have is the G36 does not come with any rails (nor does it's real counterpart) and the only addition is a Night Scope that'll run you into the 000's and I don't even know if there is a mock version. It Chronies about 280fps, stock so internal upgrades will likely be needed. Last point is battery on my CA G36. I had to go w/ a 8.4v 4500mAh battery to keep it going all day. Either that or you need a none custom made battery. all custom made batteries either 8.4 or 9.6 would not fire this gun over more then 5 times. Of course getting the larger battery pack required a change to the ButtStock to accomoade the sub C batteries. My two cents. __________________ Armed with: Classic Army G36, TM 5.1 Hi-Capa Additions: -- Eo 557 RDS -- Eo 4x Magnifyer -- G&P G36 V-Stock -- 8.4v 4500mAh -- G36 Top Mount Rail -- Last edited by ZacherAC; March 16th, 2009 at 19:12..

March 16th, 2009, 17:51	#15
.:Seaforth:. Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Surrey BC	well I have owned a tm and it worked flawlessly i was able to upgrade byond the limits in a test and it shot 520 lol but i completely upgraded the mechbox and needed a min of a 9.6v the one drawback to all g36 is the battery space

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