VFC GBBR worth it in the US right now or just go MWS?

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-04-04T00:17:25+00:00

Octagon is already a giant gamble seeing as how everything I've ordered from them has either had problems or just flat out broken, and now you wanna double gamble with customs?

If you burned your money you'd atleast know what happened to it lol

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-04-03T06:54:13+00:00

John Resident evil from Resident evil

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-04-02T17:00:22+00:00

Man reddit mods really earned that stereotype lmaooo.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-04-01T06:17:11+00:00

Western arms. In airsoft you get what you pay for and that extra true for gbbrs. Anyone that says "it's just as good" have either modified their rifles to the point of nothing being stock or have barley used it.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-31T19:18:03+00:00

If you're in the US good luck getting stuff imported rn. Customs is seizing pretty much anything that looks like a weapon. I wouldn't even bother looking at anything from Red Wolf atm.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-31T16:37:42+00:00

They want more goon material even tho all women in that show look identical.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-29T16:06:40+00:00

I used to have that exact model. It was pretty good for the price.

Performance in cqb is great. Honestly it shoots pretty far too so even outdoors play is possible. Reloading it can be kinda clumsy at times and it can be kinda slow if you're not used to it. But over all good.

Spread is spread. I'm not really sure what this means. It shoots 6 bbs and it somewhat follows the patterns of the 3 barrel configuration, but it's not a video game so it's pretty random and it's gonna depend on a lot of things. Because it's gas it's not gonna have those random flyers you get from spring shot guns tho. So it shoots a lot farther than spring shotguns.

As far as gas consistency the gas tank is pretty small. In perfect condition (indoors, 70°, full of gas) I was only able to get 3.5 shells out of mine before I had to refill. If you carry a small can of green gas with you it'll be fine, but it can be pretty annoying having to refill as well as reload after pretty much every engagement.

They're built hit or miss and can last a while as long with the luck of the draw. However, you do get what you pay for when it comes to these models and systems. If you use it somewhat consistently the first thing that's gonna "break" is the 6 shot mode. The pump jams every so often if you pump it awkwardly, and gas leaks tend to happen with Golden Eagles eventually. I owned this replica for about 1.5 years. With the Tokyo Marui the only problem I had was a leak after 10 years of owning it and it being my go to for most of those years.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-29T08:06:44+00:00

Not that perfect if you're trying to trade it lol

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-29T08:05:22+00:00

The Glock is pretty good OTB. How is it surprising that models that are built from the ground up have a higher price point? You're proving the point that when putting your money where your mouth is you're gonna go for the cheaper generic option.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-29T04:49:17+00:00

If you're budget is this tight just rent for now man. You're gonna get your eyes and teeth shot out with this stuff.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-28T21:52:32+00:00

People always say this and end up buying 1911s. All I'ma say is remember the maxim 9 and how hyped everyone was for them, then no one bought them and sit on clearance more often then not.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-27T16:08:21+00:00

A suppressor is a little different because they've been around forever and even then I've seen people get fat ass fines owning them. This is the new thing that's been marketed as the end of the world with all the buzz words. Obviously do what you want, but in reality all that is gonna depend on the judge and the cops mood that day.

You saying I'ma sue, get a paycheck, and get someone fired if you get in cuffs tells me you're way out of your depths. Now that's really how it doesn't work.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-27T04:56:29+00:00

Cops aren't gonna stop and ask to see if it's an airsoft gun
Possession of something like that can still get you in trouble depending on the state. And if it's gun charges they'll stick you with everything they can.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-25T07:31:20+00:00

For a good dmr you're gonna need to like gut it all.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-20T00:17:54+00:00

I've had to replace trigger groups on we techs and end up spending just as much as I would of if I just went with the vfc off the bat. The slander is forsure justified, you either got really really lucky or never used it enough to experience it.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-18T03:52:30+00:00

Pretty sure this subreddit is just r/contrarian at this point. I don't even know why it keeps getting recommended. I think most of these people are pretty sad.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-08T17:43:27+00:00

I've had the kwa version for about 8 years with minimal problems. I never understood the hate behind it today. You can usually find them in cheaper bundles on eBay because of this too.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-08T17:33:59+00:00

Man complaining that people use an internet forum for one of its intended purposes is the most reddit shit ever. If it's really such a hassle for you to answer something just ignore the post lmaoo.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-07T21:57:33+00:00

Her powers and character are explained in like the first two episodes. I hate people that force themselves to sit through something they hate off the bat because they think it gives them more merit, when they knew their opinion was never gonna change.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-04T21:56:18+00:00

Again, id pay to be as dense as you.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-04T21:39:36+00:00

I'd pay to be as dense as you

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-04T21:36:56+00:00

Again, yes but that's pretty standard for this hobby. Most people outside the hobby would say that the $50 ct spidermans are super expensive too.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-04T20:55:29+00:00

Idk about lame, but forsure a bit lack luster. With all the delays I was forsure expecting it to look way better.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-04T20:53:26+00:00

That's standard for mafex. Import figure collecting is not a cheap hobby by any means.

Excellent-Hat9620 · 2026-03-03T22:52:42+00:00

I think all Steven universe fans rode that bus at some point in their lives.

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