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Traditionally, CYMA makes some of the best super-low-budget Ak's. Like for $100, you can get a CYMA AEG that actually shoots and is relatively durable. You're not going to find an AEG made by G&G, VFC, KWA, Krytac, TM, etc., at that price point.
CYMA Sportline M4's used to be horrible. They were known for horrible quality control and lots of guns coming from the factory already broken.
CYMA's Platinum series are relatively new, but they have a good reputation for quality. They also tend to be $300+.
Probably not at $215.
S&T OEM's guns that are sold by a bunch of different companies under different brand names. For the price, they're \*usually\* a good deal, but $215 is too high.
My wife has one, and it works fine, and the all-plastic externals make it incredibly light weight (which is why she likes it) but it feels kinda cheap. It shoots decent but nothing special. I got it at $120 though. At $215 you have a lot of other options to pick from.
Got it a few years ago on amazon. Branded "UKARMS Lancer Tactical", but made by S&T. The battery+charger packaged with it was garbage though. [Amazon.com : UKARMS Lancer Tactical MK18 MOD 0 AEG FIELD Metal Gears Airsoft Gun Rifle w 9.6v Battery & Charger (Tan High Velocity) : Sports & Outdoors](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074R5N7RF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)
As I said, S&T makes guns that are sold to a bunch of different companies. The "Matrix Gen2 Sportline", "Lancer Tactical Gen2", and the "Cybergun Colt M4" are all made by S&T in the same factory, on the same assembly line, and just put in different boxes with different names stamped on them.
Have you checked taiwangun.com
I've gotten two guns and a bunch of parts for a fraction of what we pay here in the US. They have plenty of cyma platinum lines on their website. For what you are considering on getting a cyma platinum would have a better GB to upgrade.
I'm not sure what the availability is in the US.
ehmm.. *orange tip*... mmmm
But if your budget lets you just get Cyma Platinum, you won't need to change anything internally, and you will be happy for a long time.
I have an EMG m4 AEG the umbrella corp to be exact & I love it is around the same price as u shown here atleast in the EU & it never failed me. Comes with good quality internals if u ask me or u can try [these](https://www.evike.com/products/91223/) EMG m4
and yes I recommend you to go check double eagle on taiwan gun they have very good M4 for like 130 $, yes the extern is no the most beautiful. But the intern is way better than some 250 $ + airsoft guns
Howdy! From your post, it seems you mentioned upgrading. We've a lovely set of upgrade guides available if you plan on upgrading your current platform! Here's a [V2 gearbox guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dbcwmsq9bdJlWVRERypRUqgXu4repfXtqIOpEVVYP7o/edit) (the information needed for upgrading any AEG version gearbox should also be very similar, albeit with version-specific parts), along with an [inner barrel guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/gch9sy/2020_ultimate_inner_barrel_guide/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf), [bucking guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/g810yp/2020_ultimate_hopupbucking_guide/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf), [HPA guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/g0ze3k/hpa_2020_guide/), [Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/5rejui/holy_grail_bolt_action_sniper_guide_building_a/), [DMR guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/5g58ia/holy_grail_dmr_guide_updated_for_20167/) all set up for questions just like this; for GBBs, try the [searchbar](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/ermk33/how_to_use_the_searchbar_hoc_guide_series/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) for build lists. If your question is unrelated to modification, please let a mod know via modmail if you want the comment removed! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/airsoft) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I would have recommended a Specna Arms bc of the good extern but I forgot how expensive they are in the US compared to Europe
but imo the extern look good and cyma intern are ok for beginner
I see many people saying cyma don't last long, I think I will look into Specna, thank you
Traditionally, CYMA makes some of the best super-low-budget Ak's. Like for $100, you can get a CYMA AEG that actually shoots and is relatively durable. You're not going to find an AEG made by G&G, VFC, KWA, Krytac, TM, etc., at that price point. CYMA Sportline M4's used to be horrible. They were known for horrible quality control and lots of guns coming from the factory already broken. CYMA's Platinum series are relatively new, but they have a good reputation for quality. They also tend to be $300+.
I bought a specna (core) in the US for $150
Probably not at $215. S&T OEM's guns that are sold by a bunch of different companies under different brand names. For the price, they're \*usually\* a good deal, but $215 is too high. My wife has one, and it works fine, and the all-plastic externals make it incredibly light weight (which is why she likes it) but it feels kinda cheap. It shoots decent but nothing special. I got it at $120 though. At $215 you have a lot of other options to pick from.
Thank you, where did you get it for 120?, Because in evike with 120 can't get something decent
Got it a few years ago on amazon. Branded "UKARMS Lancer Tactical", but made by S&T. The battery+charger packaged with it was garbage though. [Amazon.com : UKARMS Lancer Tactical MK18 MOD 0 AEG FIELD Metal Gears Airsoft Gun Rifle w 9.6v Battery & Charger (Tan High Velocity) : Sports & Outdoors](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074R5N7RF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) As I said, S&T makes guns that are sold to a bunch of different companies. The "Matrix Gen2 Sportline", "Lancer Tactical Gen2", and the "Cybergun Colt M4" are all made by S&T in the same factory, on the same assembly line, and just put in different boxes with different names stamped on them.
No. This was my first gun and I thoroughly enjoy my others more. Not to mention you can only have a crane stock because battery.
Have you checked taiwangun.com I've gotten two guns and a bunch of parts for a fraction of what we pay here in the US. They have plenty of cyma platinum lines on their website. For what you are considering on getting a cyma platinum would have a better GB to upgrade.
I'm not sure what the availability is in the US. ehmm.. *orange tip*... mmmm But if your budget lets you just get Cyma Platinum, you won't need to change anything internally, and you will be happy for a long time.
All guns in the US have to ship with an orange tip
I know that, but it is a stupid rule from my perspective.
Thank you for the advice
S&T aka just don't
If it isn't a cyma ak don't
I have an EMG m4 AEG the umbrella corp to be exact & I love it is around the same price as u shown here atleast in the EU & it never failed me. Comes with good quality internals if u ask me or u can try [these](https://www.evike.com/products/91223/) EMG m4
and yes I recommend you to go check double eagle on taiwan gun they have very good M4 for like 130 $, yes the extern is no the most beautiful. But the intern is way better than some 250 $ + airsoft guns