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Originally Posted by zollen

So I was wrong to say GBBRs offer realistic recoil because it only have a 50-70% of real steel recoil.

Correct, but to add to this, GBBRs don't have a lead round comming out the front at 3,000 feet per second.

Originally Posted by zollen

Your explanation makes sense. I think your logic applies to all existing AEG designs, which I agree. However TM AEG M4's have quite a strong recoil and they are known to produce reliable airsoft. Clearly there is a way to develop durable AEGs with reasonable recoils.

Sure, and TM's recoil engine requires special parts, just like the GBBR. So it's totally up to the end user. My prediction is that unless more manufacturers pick up on recoil aegs, there will always be very limited replacement and aftermarket parts available.

Originally Posted by zollen

I agree your point but it depends on the type of failure. If GBBRs are structurally more simple than AEGs, then why GBBRs cost more than AEGs? Should it be the opposite is true where AEGs were more expensive?

They don't. A WE GBBR overseas costs $280 to $350, which is comparable to TM and LESS than other manufacturers like Real Sword and VFC. It's all about materials. AEG's may take a lot longer to manufacture, due to the complexity of a mechbox and wiring etc etc... but they sell a lot more AEGs than they do GBBRs.

WE Tech have made a KILLING in the last few years. Having one product sell so well, is almost unheard of by such a previously disreputable company. Their prices and new selection reflect this. If we paid what it cost to build the products we own, shoes would cost a nickel. It's all business, and if you support your manufacturer, with any luck, prices will come down. Which is why so many people have made the leap to GBBR, and biting the bullet against reliability of an AEG for the fun factor of shooting a GBBR.