M15A4 rifle vs. M14

[DoctorDeath]

Hey all,

I currently own a SIG552 and for a long time I've been wantingto get a larger AEG with a bit more range. I just sold my TM M4 which I really liked but it was not much different in size/performance than my SIG which I liked more, besides I hated the broken tabs and barrel wobble.

Anyways I liked the M4 enough that I'm thinking about getting another armalite, been looking at the M15A4 rifle. It seems like a good deal, metal body, upgraded mechbox, good FPS. However there are always rumours about CA problems, even though 90% of reviews on the new ones are positive.

Lately there has been lots of hype about the M14, of course its got TM reliablity and best FPS of TM guns from what I've heard. I really don't like their look stock, too old looking, but painted camo they are pretty sweet.

Anyways what I'm asking, I am looking for a gun to perform two roles: long distance/sniping and LMG/support. Accuracy and range are the most important factor performance wise. I'd also like it to be durable as I really don't know my way around a mechbox. Which of these would you choose or is there another weapon that would be better?

[FOX_111]

long distance/sniping and LMG/support

Those thing don't go along in the same weapon.

[The Saint]

Originally Posted by FOX_111

Those thing don't go along in the same weapon.

Actually, shouldn't be that much of a difference to AEG as long as he's ok with jack of all trades, master of none. Besides, by sniping he probably doesn't mean hardcore, bolt action level.

I wouldn't worry about buying CA that much, the important thing is getting what you like. You're familiar with Armalite ergonomics, so go out and try the M14's. Personally, as much as I hate Armalites, the CA M15A4 has the benefit of higher stock performance in this competition. M14 is suppose to shoot harder than any TM AEGs before it, but I'm not sure if it reach ~320fps range of stock CAs. CA seems ok to fit a 9.6v stock, too, so you should get a higher rate of fire out of it than a M14. But in the looks department, the M14 wins hands down. :lol:

[sam0182]

Originally Posted by FOX_111

Those thing don't go along in the same weapon.

A 400FPS M14 w/a tightbore and good rounds + a Highcap...

Ya get the "sniping" with the ability to lay down plenty of "support" fire.

This being airsoft, many things go along with the same weapon.

Of course this could lead into the debate of what a "sniper rifle" is...so - this is all IMHO

And you can never beat TM for reliability

[Tankdude]

Just to be different I would go with the M14. If you don't like I am sure there are a few people around that will take it off your hands.

And the hicap is 400 plus which would be great for support.

Just FYI, Borden (NB player) has a PSG/G3 (called a msg?) He uses it both for sniping and support. Very effective at both.

[FOX_111]

I fired the M14 and out the box, it's very acurate and shoot very well.

On full auto, you can do nice cover fire. But not like a M249 or M60. Nor will you be able to shoot as acurate and far away like with a M24.

M16-M15 are assault rifle. You can mod them to be stronger, but don't expect much out of it.

[DoctorDeath]

Just to be different I would go with the M14.

But I figure with the number of M14s being sold that they soon will be pretty common, definately more common than classic army M16s.

M16-M15 are assault rifle. You can mod them to be stronger, but don't expect much out of it.

But the M15 shoots around 30 FPS harder than the M14 so shouldn't it shoot further, at least out of the box?

Also I was looking at the CA36, the longest of the G36 guns, it has a 495 mm barrel and a built in 3X scope. Stick a bipod on the front, maybe a C-mag could make a good sniper/support platform. What do you think? Anyone use one of these? BTW, anyone know the barrel length on the M14?

[FOX_111]

But the M15 shoots around 30 FPS harder than the M14 so shouldn't it shoot further, at least out of the box?

Not nesseceraly. It's the hopup that mather. FPS just make the BB go faster. It also give range, but at a sertan point...

[Blastyman]

Trust me get the m14 and you can't go wrong. The gun is a jewel. It shots amazing it really should be a class all its own cause it out classes all the other AEG's so bad.

[Polo609]

Well if u compare stock with stock, m16 and m14 will shoot about the same distance...but your shots will be more accurate with the m14 because of the longer barrel. I beleive its about 20 cm longer. If your looking for support/sniper go for the m14, if ur going for support/assault go with the m15/m16. The m14 is a pretty long rifle so moving it around indoor or cqb its gonna be tough. I personally am getting an m16, as a support weapon and assault. efficeintly modded it should get the range and accuracy and reliabilty that i want.

[Blastyman]

But don't forget the insanely great hopup unit that blows away the armalite hop up

[The Saint]

Originally Posted by Polo609

Well if u compare stock with stock, m16 and m14 will shoot about the same distance...but your shots will be more accurate with the m14 because of the longer barrel. I beleive its about 20 cm longer.

Um.... No. He's looking at the M15A4 *RIFLE*, not one of the carbines. The M15A4 actually has an inner barrel length of 510mm, which is actually 10mm longer than M14's 500mm.

[FOX_111]

anyway, the barrel leinght don't affect grouping that much.

[Polo609]

Originally Posted by The Saint

Um.... No. He's looking at the M15A4 *RIFLE*, not one of the carbines. The M15A4 actually has an inner barrel length of 510mm, which is actually 10mm longer than M14's 500mm.

I ment the actual gun itself.

[firemachine69]

How does weight/feel/etc. of the M14 compare to real-steel?