Airsoft / Clearsoft - Long Term Reliability Study

[Bravo One-Six]

All information updated.

[Bravo One-Six]

General Conclusion drawn for Classic Army G36. Also modified item #8. Now requesting internal AND external upgrades. Update your previous post if possible, but required for new posts after this point. A reminder to continue to submit information on guns EVEN IF a review has been written so as to suppliment the details.

[Moz]

1) Manufacturer, Model Name (name of weapon on box, and weapon replicated if different from model name)
- CYMA 031
2) Date Obtained
- NOV 2006
3) Initial Cost
- 170 dollars
4) New or Used
- New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
- None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
- Stock cracked at base
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
- No failures yet
8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
- None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
- n/a
10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
- Hasn't really seen much action.

[Saberwing]

Manufacturer, Model Name
Soft Air USA P226
2) Date Obtained
March 2006
3) Initial Cost
$40
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems
Absolutely none
6) Esthetic Problems
Its a clearsoft. does that count?
7) Rounds fired between failures
no failures so far, and i've put about 10,000 rounds through it
8) Changes to Internals
None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10)Notes and Comments
First airsoft gun. and for a clearsoft springer its pretty decent, it says 315fps on the box... and 25 25 accuracy?...

[Dirtbag]

1) Make and Model
-- TM P90 RD
2) Date Purchased
-- 2001 ?
3) Cost
-- $600.00
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- Original motor had a ball bearing inside (factory built)
6) Esthetic Problems
-- None
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A - never failed
8) Changes to Internals
-- Replaced Motor Systema Hi Tourque, bearings, upgraded spring PDI 150, replaced battery cover with Hurricane Rubber version SPRING 2002
6.02 tightbore barrel Spring 2003
9) Resale Date and Value
-- N/A
10) Comments
-- This is my regular game gun, I play every other week and have since I purchased the P90. It has most likely had about 130,000 bb's through it and still works like a charm.

[safx]

1) Make & Model
— WE (Wei-E-Tech) 5.1 HiCapa Dragon v1

2) Date Obtained
— December 2005

3) Initial Cost
— $180

4) New or Used
— New from HK

5) Mechanical Problems
— Outer barrel is 2 piece and held together by friction, comes flying out once in a while if not afixed together. Grip safety is fairly sensitive, can interrupt firing.

6) Esthetic Problems
— Split slide front is held by one small hex screw, constantly needs tightening. Cheap metals, some pitting but overall finish is nice.

7) Rounds fired between failures
— 1000s.

8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
— N/A Is green gas ready out of the box

9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
— N/A
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10) Notes and Comments
— This was my first real airsoft gun, bought it for CQB at TTAC3, and it saw alot of action. After about 4-5 months of constant use (6-8k bbs) the gun stopped locking back because the soft Zinc mixed slide was wearing, and the nozzle block started to stick. I removed a damaged spring in the block and was back in action for a couple more months before the internals failed. Basically the cheap metals in the hammer/firing area had lots of worn down parts and the chasis part was cracked right through. To repair the gun I'll be ordering a complete hammer section and new nozzle from www.cobraairsoft.com when back in stock. I recommend buying the TM 5.1 instead and upgrading with quality metal parts.

[Bravo One-Six]

The key points are as follows:
1) Manufacturer, Model Name (name of weapon on box, and weapon replicated if different from model name)
- TM M1911A1
2) Date Obtained
- April 07
3) Initial Cost
- $333
4) New or Used
- New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
- None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
- None
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
- 100
8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
- None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
- N/A
10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
- Using propane. Very solid. Firm kick.

[Raton]

1) Manufacturer, Model Name - M4-S Tokyo Marui

2) Date Obtained - Winter 2k5

3) Initial Cost- high 400

4) New or Used- Brand new

5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related -- supply date of issue)
-My spur gear stripped (the big one in the middle)

6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related -- supply date of issue)
- None

7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed. If no failure, list rounds fired up to this point)
- Probably no more then 1000 BBs

8) Changes to Internals and Externals (upgrades, mods, dates)
-Installed a Guarder Full tune up kit w/sp100 spring and it works like a charm since

9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
-

10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
Than is the most solid M4 version i ever seen

[Red Ghost]

1) Manufacturer, Model Name: Tokyo Mauri SR-16
-
2) Date Obtained:Mid August 2006
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3) Initial Cost: $560 CAD
-
4) New or Used: New
-
5) Mechanical Problems: None To Date
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6) Esthetic Problems: Small amount of TM proprietary barrel wobble
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7) Rounds fired between failures: 4 Bags, Approx 16,000 rounds
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8) Changes to Internals and Externals New Rail covers, optics
-
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable. N/A
-
10)Notes and Comments (Optional)
-

[Bravo One-Six]

All updates complete to this point.

[Fireboy]

1) Make and Model
-- G36K, Classic Army
2) Date Purchased
-- February 2007
3) Cost
-- $600
4) New/Used?
-- New
5) Mechanical Problems
-- N/A
6) Esthetic Problems
-- No Factory Problems
-- Colour Mis-match Between RAS, Main Body Parts and V-Stock
7) Rounds Fired Between Failures
-- N/A (1000 to date - April 2007)
8) Changes to Internals & Externals
-- Classic Army G36K Full Metal RAS w/ Barrel Set
-- G&P G36 V Stock
-- Real Steel G36C Handle/Sight Rail
-- Army Code Metal Charging lever and slide
-- Classic Army M145 Elcan
9) Resale Date and Value
-- Yeah Right, Not A Chance

[Porkchop]

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Tokyo Mauri FA-MAS F1
2) Date Obtained
Feb 2005
3) Initial Cost
$2504) New or Used
Used
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
broken grenade sight
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
10,000 no failures yet
8)Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
The first and still the best. You have to WANT to destroy this gun. Upgrade potential is there but requires a Complete gear and piston and cylinder change.

[outrider]

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Tokyo Mauri P90 RDS
2) Date Obtained
May, 2004
3) Initial Cost
$450
4) New or Used
New
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
RD was shot out in a game first year
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
Over 10,000 and no failures yet
8)Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
None
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
P90 Highcaps suck but the gun rules.

[outrider]

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Tokyo Mauri P90 TR
2) Date Obtained
August, 2004
3) Initial Cost
$400
4) New or Used
Used
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
Tapid plate broke
FPS issue. Determined the upper carage was not seeting correctly so the barrel was not sealing to the nozzle.
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
None
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
5000 be for first failure.
5000 since failure.
8)Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Bushings, In when I bought it.
Upgraded spring PDI 140%, In when I bought it.
New Nozzle, January 2005
New Tapid plate, January 2005
Installed M4 inner barrel, January 2005
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10) Optional - Notes and Comments
P90 Highcaps suck but the gun rules. Gun has been very well used.

[outrider]

1) Manufacturer, Model Name
Tokyo Mauri AUG
2) Date Obtained
January, 2006
3) Initial Cost
$450
4) New or Used
Used
5) Mechanical Problems (Gearbox issues, hopup issues.. basically functional performance related)
None
6) Esthetic Problems (Paint damage, cracks in body, loose parts.. physical construction related)
Lost the cap off the gas tube.
The tab on the top of the mech box broke off so I can reinstall the ejection port cover assembly.
7) Rounds fired between failures (think how many bags of BB's used before it failed)
Well over 10,000 rounds with no problems
8)Changes to Internals (upgrades, dates)
Spring Guide (was in the gun)
Bushings and shims, May 2006
Guarder Cylinder Upgrade Kit for TM AUG Series, January 2007
Upgraded spring PDI 140%, January 2007
Upgraded spring PDI 150%, April 2007
9) Resale Date and Value if applicable.
N/A
10) Optional - Notes and Comments