M14 vs. MP40 vs. MP44 (AGM) Which is the best?

[kalnaren]

Range is a factor of hop-up quality and BB weight more than anything else.

[Strelok]

Power doesn't necessarily mean range, nor does size.

If you can pair up the gun with a good barrel, hopup rubber, and a consistant gearbox, you can reach incredibly far with an airsoft gun

[BoGrain]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Eagle

Thats impressive. Do you know what its max range is? 150 is impressive for such a small gun.

I don`t really know its maximum range; but with my usual set-up, the BB trajectory drops shortly after 150 feet. I assume that you could get extra distance with another Hop-up&BB set-up. And as Strelok and Kalnaren have pointed out range and accuracy are mostly dependent on the hop-up, bb weight - While the length of the barrel and power does increase accuracy and range; but a properly set hop-up with good quality BBs (and proper weight) will ultimately determine the overall accuracy and range.

[Screaming_Eagle]

Oh ok. Thanks for the range factor info.

Im kind of in a dead lock now, MP40 or MP44?

Both sound like great Air Soft guns.

I do have mp44 ammo pouches already, not that it really matters.

[BoGrain]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Eagle

Oh ok. Thanks for the range factor info.

Im kind of in a dead lock now, MP40 or MP44?

Both sound like great Air Soft guns.

I do have mp44 ammo pouches already, not that it really matters.

I also had the same dilemma - I ended up buying the MP40 because it had low-caps and mid-caps; while, the STG was high-cap only which was a big turnoff for me

[Strelok]

I'd go for the mp40 for now. Mags are super easy and cheap to get.

[kalnaren]

I have to agree. The Mp44 is great, but for a first gun, I think the Mp40 is a better choice.

[Strelok]

Also, on a quick note.

If you get the one with the orange tip.

do 'not' mangle off the orange tip. Haha, its what holds the front assembly on the gun,

[Screaming_Eagle]

@BoGrain
That and the fact that it looks like so much fun to game with.
Thats what is pushing me towards the MP40.

I am still unsure. But I have time to think.

If anyone else has something to say about either of the 2 guns then please go ahead.

[BoGrain]

Originally Posted by Strelok

Also, on a quick note.

If you get the one with the orange tip.

do 'not' mangle off the orange tip. Haha, its what holds the front assembly on the gun,

yours had an orange tip?

[Strelok]

Originally Posted by BoGrain

yours had an orange tip?

Yeah, it was plastic and literally molded into the threads.

At the time I didn't know it held on the front end so I just chopped it away.

Spent a good while getting a new one, a good freind in the UK ended up sending me one of his extras.

[Screaming_Eagle]

Originally Posted by Strelok

Also, on a quick note.

If you get the one with the orange tip.

do 'not' mangle off the orange tip. Haha, its what holds the front assembly on the gun,

Should I paint it over? (If I go with it)

what about STG mags- are they difficult to find? I have never really looked for mags.

[BoGrain]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Eagle

Should I paint it over? (If I go with it)

what about STG mags- are they difficult to find? I have never really looked for mags.

they are easy enough to find but carrying 7 hig-caps is a bit overkill in terms of firepower

[Strelok]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Eagle

Should I paint it over? (If I go with it)

what about STG mags- are they difficult to find? I have never really looked for mags.

You could, but when you do, try and source a new one that is metal.

As for STG mags? I cant be sure here, but i've heard they're often out of stock, and they're primarily highcaps.

[Screaming_Eagle]

@ BoGrain
Hehe, yeah. Not very ideal for games with bb or mag limits. And it has been over a year (I think) since the MP44 was released, so I dont think that any mid or low caps will be produced.

@ Strelok- Ok.