CA SL8 VS. Tokyo Marui PSG-1

iggim109 · April 20th, 2009, 15:33

hi everyone I descide to buy a Electric sniper airsoft guns and I came down to 2 rifles CA's SL8 and Tokyo Marui's PSG-1. I like them all but I have enough money to buy one of them.
so what I need to know is which is better on all spec wise????
also what about quality ???
can anyone help me with this????

hattrick · April 20th, 2009, 15:42

The tm psg-1 has some weird backwards mechbox that amatures wont like. Other than that its all personal prefrence

Amos · April 20th, 2009, 15:46

If you want an "AEG" sniper rifle a TM M14 will probably be your best bet.

rustysniper · April 20th, 2009, 15:47

the CA is more easily upgradeable. The PSG 1 has a longer barrel. I built a MSG90 from a G3 which is a more practical solution to a PSG1 style rifle....and it is more of a military style
sniper rifle

Cobrajr122 · April 20th, 2009, 16:04

I have a PSG-1 ( PSG-50 ) and one of my team mates have an SL8.

Both weapons are amazing and shoot VERY well when upgraded properly. As with any sniper type weapon it should shoot fairley decent out of the box but it will require some upgrading.

With the PSG-1 this can be easy if you only plan on getting a TB and a stronger sprnig as the spring is easily accessible without opening the whole mechbox. If you want to get some stronger gears it may be a bit trickey as the Version 4 mechbox is a strange one.

B_s1de · April 20th, 2009, 16:09

The PSG-1 uses a v4 mechbox as stated by Cobra. Parts for this one can be tricky to find. The PSG-1 is a sniper weapon ONLY (semi-auto). The SL8 has the advantage of using a v3 mechbox, which is quite common and broadly available, so parts and upgrades for the internals should be easier to get. Also it is, from another point of view, a modified G36. You could easily switch from assault rifle to sniper from a quick and simple barrel/frontset change. And the stock is cool too.

iggim109 · April 20th, 2009, 23:13

what about price wise????

Donster · April 20th, 2009, 23:14

it would be easier finding replacement parts for the CA one.

BORDENSNIPER · April 21st, 2009, 00:23

get an SL8, parts are easier to find, the mechbox is easier to work on, and its sexy

lokisama · April 27th, 2009, 23:04

CA SL8 in stock form is terrible. don't buy it unless you have a complete v3 mechbox to replace.
Mine had terrible accuracy out the box as well.

kalnaren · April 27th, 2009, 23:09

Strange.. my CA36 (essentially an SL8 with a different stock and front end) performed great out of the box.

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April 20th, 2009, 15:33	#1
iggim109 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coalhurst Ab	CA SL8 VS. Tokyo Marui PSG-1 hi everyone I descide to buy a Electric sniper airsoft guns and I came down to 2 rifles CA's SL8 and Tokyo Marui's PSG-1. I like them all but I have enough money to buy one of them. so what I need to know is which is better on all spec wise???? also what about quality ??? can anyone help me with this???? __________________

April 20th, 2009, 15:46	#3
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	If you want an "AEG" sniper rifle a TM M14 will probably be your best bet. __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

April 20th, 2009, 16:04	#5
Cobrajr122 2 Cent Tactical Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NB	I have a PSG-1 ( PSG-50 ) and one of my team mates have an SL8. Both weapons are amazing and shoot VERY well when upgraded properly. As with any sniper type weapon it should shoot fairley decent out of the box but it will require some upgrading. With the PSG-1 this can be easy if you only plan on getting a TB and a stronger sprnig as the spring is easily accessible without opening the whole mechbox. If you want to get some stronger gears it may be a bit trickey as the Version 4 mechbox is a strange one. __________________ www.2centtac.com F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r Last edited by Cobrajr122; April 20th, 2009 at 17:55..

April 20th, 2009, 15:47	#4
rustysniper Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canal Flats BC	the CA is more easily upgradeable. The PSG 1 has a longer barrel. I built a MSG90 from a G3 which is a more practical solution to a PSG1 style rifle....and it is more of a military style sniper rifle

April 20th, 2009, 16:09	#6
B_s1de Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Joliette, Québec	The PSG-1 uses a v4 mechbox as stated by Cobra. Parts for this one can be tricky to find. The PSG-1 is a sniper weapon ONLY (semi-auto). The SL8 has the advantage of using a v3 mechbox, which is quite common and broadly available, so parts and upgrades for the internals should be easier to get. Also it is, from another point of view, a modified G36. You could easily switch from assault rifle to sniper from a quick and simple barrel/frontset change. And the stock is cool too. __________________ G36C L'Expression De Mes Sentiments, Les Meilleurs

April 20th, 2009, 23:13	#7
iggim109 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coalhurst Ab	what about price wise???? __________________

April 20th, 2009, 23:14	#8
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	it would be easier finding replacement parts for the CA one.

April 21st, 2009, 00:23	#9
BORDENSNIPER Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005	get an SL8, parts are easier to find, the mechbox is easier to work on, and its sexy

April 27th, 2009, 23:04	#10
lokisama Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: etobicoke, ON	CA SL8 in stock form is terrible. don't buy it unless you have a complete v3 mechbox to replace. Mine had terrible accuracy out the box as well. __________________ Western Arms Infinity 6" Hybrid DX silver Limited Western Arms Infinity 5" Expert KSC MP7A1 KSC USP Match Kimber Warrior [Nova FMU kit] Kimber Gold Combat Stainless [Nova FMU kit]

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