[Kos-Mos]

I will tell you right now, and Cassius from this forum can attest.

You would REALLY prefer an ICS over any other brand.

The only reason you would chose something else is if you REALLY care for the markings of the body.

ALL "TM" compatible parts except the anti-reversal latch. This is because the ICS M4s are using the forward assist to disengage the ARL to realease the tension on the spring. It is not a part that suffer from poor material or extreme stress, you don't need to change it.

If you don't want to afford 2 guns, one for summer at 400 fps and one for winter at 350fps (general rules you will encouter across Canada), that is the best bet.

Actually, you can do like Cassius, buy a complete upper/front end/barrel and simply swap the whole. Since the upper mechbox contains the cylinder, you can change the inner barrel without worrying.

Again, ALL parts are TM compatible, aside from ARL. The one I am talking about is currently sporting these:

TM EG1000 motor
Systema Torque up gear set
TM piston
Systema aluminium piston head
Prometheus bearing spring guide
Prometheus spring (m120)
Prometheus nozzle
Guarder trigger unit
Guarder tappet plate
Systema type A cylinder and head

KA Troy 7" front end
Madbull M4 bull barrel
PFI flip-up front/rear sights
Random brand buffer tube
Huang's CRT stock
KA (don't remember the name) grip

Stock parts are:

Inner barrel
Hop-up chamber
Mechbox shell

The hop-up design of the ICS rifles is WAY better than the one of the regular M4s. It is very similar to the hop-up of a G36 actually. Less moving parts, less chances something breaks.

Plus, the rifle comes with a metal body, and price is lower than a TM.

Cassius is currently thinking about selling his other rifle, a full metal custom built Troy CQB. Worth about 1000$ in pieces. Because the ICS is easier to work, easier to use and a lot more efficient.

*Note: if you find words that don't exist, don't worry, I just woke up.*