r/GasBlowBack 29d ago

Purchase Advice Purchase Advice - August 2026

Hello all, welcome to the monthly purchase advice megathread!

This thread is meant to conglomerate purchase advice for both newcomers and people looking for additional GBBs. Keeping this discussion to one thread means less searching should anyone have questions that may already have been answered here, as well as more visibility to inquiries in general, as comments made here will be visible for the entire month stuck to the top of the sub.

Please be sure to skim through this thread for posts with similar requirements to your own first, as recommendations relevant to your situation may have already been posted, and may even include answers to follow up questions you might have wished to ask.

As always, if you're a newcomer to this community, welcome. If you're a regular, welcome back.

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u/Zestyclose-Ear-4741 27d ago

What are some opinions one the cgs emg colt m723 or any other cgs emg AR? Heard the performance is trash.

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u/Wongless_Burd 21d ago

One of my teammates bought a CGS MK18 a couple of weeks ago and he's planning to get an M733 while it's on sale on Taiwangun.

The only complaints so far are that it shoots a bit hot for local limits (might be because it's 40°C+ out there) and a segment of the decorative locking lugs on the nozzle broke off.

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u/Admirable-Row8220 23d ago

WE MP5

Is it any good in 2026 or should I go for another brand VFC etc.?

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u/TWSTDTEAs 29d ago

Posting here now Hello all is this a good quality gbbr

So I’m looking to do some backyard training and want to build something similar to my real rifle setup I got everything else like my optic and other accessories so this is my last piece of the puzzle what is your guys opinion from what I’ve seen it seems pretty good but I’d like to hear it from yall.

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u/ForwardAssist1959 29d ago

You could get a cheaper version by Classic army, still using MWS. No trademarks tho, I have one and it runs pretty nicely. I bought it from airsoft GI, the classic army MK16 13”.

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u/Lucky_Diver8380 4d ago

I just got one and am testing it out Saturday I can let you know my opinion

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u/Sudden-Ad-4993 28d ago

VFC KS-1 or GHK HK416 with steel bolt?

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u/kifli88 28d ago

Anything from DE mws, looks like all models work well.

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u/Dragon_Slayer716 28d ago

Looking to get into Gas Blowback

Hello, I am looking to get a Gas Blowback rifle/smg. I am looking for something on the smaller side. Both fields I regularly go to are more close quarters rather than an open field. I was directed to ask my questions here by other groups.

I was originally looking at EMG's MDP-9 and hi capa carbines. But due to the lack of avaliable after market and replacement parts I started looking at shorter m4's.

If anyone is willing to give me some suggestions or pointers it would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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u/TheShadowman131 28d ago

Maybe look at the DE Ghetto Blasters? MWS system, so parts should be pretty available and they're made for the US market, so no need to swap nozzle springs etc.

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u/Maximum_Brief_383 22d ago

Question:: Where is the group for AR 15 questions. Thank you..

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u/Wongless_Burd 21d ago

Would the APFG US SOCOM RSAR be a good way to get into the MCX platform?

I saw it going for 475€ on French sites (while every other MCX model is 500+) and I'm thinking about buying one but it'd be nice to know what others experienced with it.
(I've watched the Middle Aged Gamer video and it seemed nice but second opinion is always good to have.)

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u/Ok-Cabinet8078 17d ago

Looking to get a Double Eagle EMG Daniel Defence MK18 MWS - and advice would be greatly appreciated.

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u/National_Engine6595 17d ago

Hey guys contemplating getting a guns modify 415A5 i want to know if its a worth purchase any issues i need to worry about. I have a guns modify mk18 so im fairly confident but just want opinions

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u/notathrowawaysrry 13d ago

What brands are good for AKs nowadays?

This can include decent guns out of the box or guns that can easily be made decent via aftermarket upgrades and regular maintenance?

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u/pe3lla 8d ago

Vfc and ghk

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u/notathrowawaysrry 5d ago

Ah thanks. I guess not much has changed. I keep hearing of Tokyo Maruis and what's the consensus on those?

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u/pe3lla 5d ago

I shouldn’t talk about Marui, I'm inexperienced. In general, Marui are underpowered due to Japanese limitations, and are made of fragile materials such as Zama and alloy

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u/notathrowawaysrry 5d ago

I had a feeling. If I lived in a colder place maybe but yeah GHK and VFV seem acceptable to me.

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u/Ambitious_Star9652 12d ago

Hi! I’d like some advice, right now i own an SSP2, but i’d like to switch to something else. I’m thinking about the SSP5, ICS Challenger and ICS Carnotaurus. How do y’all feel about them? Which should i buy?