[FMP Airsoft]

I was looking around at some Asian airsoft shops (I generally do the daily check on Evike and AirsoftGI, but I figured it would be worth it to do a check overseas), and on WGCShop, I found the Ares MCM700X for $225. Obviously, shipping will be an additional expense, but at that price, it seems worth it. There are only two issues I'm worried about: 1. I know Ares rifles are generally discouraged, but at this price, would that be justifiable? 2. I am unsure as to whether it is the gen 1 or gen 2. Any way to check that? Thanks.

 

[whalesmash]

If you want the looks, then it's fine at that price. Just remember you could always build VSR/APS2 platforms for cheaper and have better internals. The MCM has a lot of proprietary stuff like the plastic hop up chamber and chinesium trigger box. The only way I know of to check which generation the platform is is to check the trigger sear. Black 45 degree is a gen 1. Grey 90 degree is a gen 2.

 

[FMP Airsoft]

If you want the looks, then it's fine at that price. Just remember you could always build VSR/APS2 platforms for cheaper and have better internals. The MCM has a lot of proprietary stuff like the plastic hop up chamber and chinesium trigger box. The only way I know of to check which generation the platform is is to check the trigger sear. Black 45 degree is a gen 1. Grey 90 degree is a gen 2.

I knew that. I wanted to know before I would buy it 🙂

 

[RonSwanson]

Ares make cool unique guns but have a mandatory 1 bad flaw per design.

If you want more of the unique stuff they are the way to go but after market support is sketchy at best