M15A4 rifle vs. M14

[Blastyman]

Ok well I was handling the real m14 today. I have to say my airsoft m14 is a pretty good represatation once I got the wood stock on it. Still lacking a bit of heft compared to the real deal but honestly just by looking at the two side by side it would be hard to discern the airsoft from the real.

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[cancer]

Is that 1919 a semi or a full auto?

[Blastyman]

semi still fun though

[BLADERUNR]

i am new to airsoft, havnt purchased a gun as of yet. the consensus ive come to so far from reading the forums is this...it is very dificult to have ONE gun to be completely versatile in all venues. the m4 series with retractable scope stock seems to be the most versatile, but is plague by a wobble and low performance "out of the box". i think that for me it would be wise (after doing all the research and spectating games to know with out a doubt this is for me) to get one aeg for now to start that suits what i see most necessary and a second later on. im thinking a TM mp5 sd6 for cqb later on. i really want to participate in outdoor games though which im thinking a TM m14 full metal would be the best choice as it has decent "out of the box" fps. i like its versatility in the field for support with full auto and for sniping distracted SOBs while out of sight. i guess im just wondering about upgrades and particularly scopes. i would like to have the option to upgrade its velocity and distance/accuracy especially with a decent scope. i have looked all over for this info...most canadian retailers dont even have any info on the gun except for a few specs. ive looked at different optcs, but none that ive seen are specific to the m14. ive done a lot of research on this...im sure im missing something easy, but alas i think its time i asked for help on this topic...

[FOX_111]

pick the gun you like. In stock form, they all basically perform the same.

[sam0182]

Originally Posted by FOX_111

pick the gun you like. In stock form, they all basically perform the same.

+1

And the barrel wobble is truly not that BIG of a deal...IMO it's magnified because there are few imperfections to be found w/the TM M16/M4 line-up.

The fragile plastic receiver tabs on the TM M16/M4 line-up should be your biggest concern when considering the CONS w/this line-up.

[Blastyman]

Originally Posted by BLADERUNR

. i guess im just wondering about upgrades and particularly scopes. i would like to have the option to upgrade its velocity and distance/accuracy especially with a decent scope. i have looked all over for this info...most canadian retailers dont even have any info on the gun except for a few specs. ive looked at different optcs, but none that ive seen are specific to the m14. ive done a lot of research on this...im sure im missing something easy, but alas i think its time i asked for help on this topic...

Well most upgrades for the gun are already availbile and the rest will be soon.

not much trouble to upgrade the gun to 360-380 FPS and have it be quite reliable.

There are no specific optics for the M14. You can put on whatever you want.

I have a run of the mill 3-9x scope on one and a aimpoint on my other.

[OfficerChan]

Sorry for reviving such an old thread. But I didn't want to make a new one asking a similar question. In terms of range and accuracy, in stock form, does anyone know which one is better? CA M15A4 or TM M14?

And in the perfect world, with all the upgrades geared towards range and accuracy, which one would be best?

[stareandwonder]

I really like my ca m15a4, when i first got it , it didnt shoot i was confused but then i un screwed the screws under the pistol grip and there was a wire unplugged, otherwise i love it.. well the batteries in the grips blows, stupid ass system. still i love mine, very accurate, in my opinion. I'd pick the m15a4 over anything lol

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by stareandwonder

I really like my ca m15a4, when i first got it , it didnt shoot i was confused but then i un screwed the screws under the pistol grip and there was a wire unplugged, otherwise i love it.. well the batteries in the grips blows, stupid ass system. still i love mine, very accurate, in my opinion. I'd pick the m15a4 over anything lol

That's probably because you haven't fielded 'anything' else yet.
The TM M14 should be more accurate in stock form. It is so accurate that it took the collective 'AEGs will never be as accurate as BAs' paradigm for a whirl after its release.

[thephenom]

Originally Posted by Duff_Man_in_CADPATs

That's probably because you haven't fielded 'anything' else yet.
The TM M14 should be more accurate in stock form. It is so accurate that it took the collective 'AEGs will never be as accurate as BAs' paradigm for a whirl after its release.

Agreed! I have both, and the M14 is definitely more accurate out of the two in stock form. But the M15 certainly has insane ROF when you use a 9.6v mini.

I just got a tightbore for my M4, we'll see how that plays out against the M14 after it comes back.

[OfficerChan]

Thanks for replying guys. Everyone has been saying that TM's M14 has superior range and accuracy over any other AEG out on the market. If, for example, the 2nd best AEG out on the market has 100feet range, and the M14 has 101feet, it is still considered superior, but not really "significant".

Everyone is saying its better, I can't find any information with regards to HOW much better. Those of you who have an M14, would it be possible for you to "mark" how far your M14 shoots and compare it to another AEG?

I'm looking for a new AEG, the M14 is VERY nice, but its also VERY big. So I'm also debating whether the advantages of having an M14 outweighs it's disadvantages, such as the moving around the bush with something so big.

Does anyone know if there is a page where it lists out every stock AEG's range and distance before the BB drops? If there isn't such a page, would it be possible to make one? I think that would also help others when they choose their gun. Please don't say "every AEG has about the same range" because everyone is also saying "TM's M14 is way better than every AEG out there". Because its a tautological argument. Thanks for the replies guys.