Ares M16a3

HFK1Recon · January 19th, 2012, 00:48

hey all just got into Airsoft a few months back and finally bought my first AEG. I bought the M16a3 from Ares and have found little nothing about the rifle on the interwebs... nothing not even a review! I was told by the guy at Imperial (Calgary) that the Ares M16a3 was similar to the Canadian C7 which is what I am going for. It was also cheaper than the G&G Max Series M16. The big selling point for me was the functioning Bolt Catch which the G&G series did not have. Any feedback on the rifle is much appreciated. (I have yet to receive the rifle it is on pre-order)

Thanks guys.

Styrak · January 19th, 2012, 01:01

I'm not sure what you're wanting here? If you have a specific question, go ahead and ask and people will be happy to help. If you're just posting to see your name on a post, just don't post.

ThunderCactus · January 19th, 2012, 01:06

You sacrificed the option of eventually upgrading your rifle, for an aesthetic bolt catch that serves no purpose other than to look cool.

If you're looking for feedback on your rifle, check out this thread:
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...130929&page=10

HFK1Recon · January 19th, 2012, 01:08

I guess I thought I asked it already but I'm looking to see if anyone has the rifle I was asking for feedback on the gun, sorry about that

MaybeStopCalling · January 19th, 2012, 01:14

You could have bought better, especially in the AV'ed section of this site.

Styrak · January 19th, 2012, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFK1Recon

I guess I thought I asked it already but I'm looking to see if anyone has the rifle I was asking for feedback on the gun, sorry about that

Shouldn't you do that BEFORE you buy the rifle?

Darklen · January 19th, 2012, 01:37

ARES M16A3 cheaper than a G&G M16A3 MAX? I still have a couple of the G&G's in stock for $510.00 plus gst & shipping. 2012 MSRP is $570.00 ++. I don't have the ARES M16A3 on my price list, but the ARES M16 RIS MSRP was $650.00 last year.

While ARES is a good brand, their proprietary parts limit them somewhat, especially when something breaks that is not standard. Waiting a month or more for a replacement part is not uncommon. Actually that tends to be pretty quick for many people. Hopefully this changes in the very near future as it is really limiting their appeal.

Danke · January 19th, 2012, 01:39

We're coming up on one year for a tappet plate for me.

One year; if I was a new player and that was my only AEG how would I feel?

Freeze · January 19th, 2012, 07:23

If you were a new player and you had only one AEG and had to wait a year just for the parts, you would ragequit. Or just let it be a paperweight.

At any rate, it would be a good way to discourage people from ever joining airsoft :/

HFK1Recon · January 19th, 2012, 12:05

Darklen, Yes I did indeed get a better price on the ARES M16 I paid $460 for it including taxes from Imperial Airsoft here in Calgary.

Curo · January 19th, 2012, 12:34

Please don't mention retailers names outside of AV section!

Crunchmeister · January 19th, 2012, 12:48

Hope that no substandard proprietary part breaks, because you'll be SOL and have a $460 wall hanger. Good luck. You'll need it.

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January 19th, 2012, 00:48	#1
HFK1Recon Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011	Ares M16a3 hey all just got into Airsoft a few months back and finally bought my first AEG. I bought the M16a3 from Ares and have found little nothing about the rifle on the interwebs... nothing not even a review! I was told by the guy at Imperial (Calgary) that the Ares M16a3 was similar to the Canadian C7 which is what I am going for. It was also cheaper than the G&G Max Series M16. The big selling point for me was the functioning Bolt Catch which the G&G series did not have. Any feedback on the rifle is much appreciated. (I have yet to receive the rifle it is on pre-order) Thanks guys.

January 19th, 2012, 01:01	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	I'm not sure what you're wanting here? If you have a specific question, go ahead and ask and people will be happy to help. If you're just posting to see your name on a post, just don't post. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

January 19th, 2012, 01:37	#7
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	ARES M16A3 cheaper than a G&G M16A3 MAX? I still have a couple of the G&G's in stock for $510.00 plus gst & shipping. 2012 MSRP is $570.00 ++. I don't have the ARES M16A3 on my price list, but the ARES M16 RIS MSRP was $650.00 last year. While ARES is a good brand, their proprietary parts limit them somewhat, especially when something breaks that is not standard. Waiting a month or more for a replacement part is not uncommon. Actually that tends to be pretty quick for many people. Hopefully this changes in the very near future as it is really limiting their appeal. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

January 19th, 2012, 01:06	#3
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	You sacrificed the option of eventually upgrading your rifle, for an aesthetic bolt catch that serves no purpose other than to look cool. If you're looking for feedback on your rifle, check out this thread: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...130929&page=10

January 19th, 2012, 01:08	#4
HFK1Recon Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011	I guess I thought I asked it already but I'm looking to see if anyone has the rifle I was asking for feedback on the gun, sorry about that

January 19th, 2012, 01:14	#5
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	You could have bought better, especially in the AV'ed section of this site.

January 19th, 2012, 01:39	#8
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	We're coming up on one year for a tappet plate for me. One year; if I was a new player and that was my only AEG how would I feel? __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

January 19th, 2012, 07:23	#9
Freeze Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mississauga	If you were a new player and you had only one AEG and had to wait a year just for the parts, you would ragequit. Or just let it be a paperweight. At any rate, it would be a good way to discourage people from ever joining airsoft :/ __________________ VFC HK416C Crushed Orchid - VFC SR16 BCM ZTW TM G17 Loki Tactical Pink - TM G19 TTI Combat Master

January 19th, 2012, 12:05	#10
HFK1Recon Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011	Darklen, Yes I did indeed get a better price on the ARES M16 I paid $460 for it including taxes from Imperial Airsoft here in Calgary.

January 19th, 2012, 12:48	#12
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Hope that no substandard proprietary part breaks, because you'll be SOL and have a $460 wall hanger. Good luck. You'll need it. __________________

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