CA36 vs TM G36C

Cortex · August 29th, 2006, 18:30

Alright, im a beginner to the airsoft scene, as my first large AEG I have decided that the CA36 or the TM G36C will probly be my best bet, im not sure wich one of the the two I should buy, hopefully you guys can post some helpfull information about each gun to help me make my choice

CA36:
http://www.ascarmoury.com/product_in...products_id=40

Tokyo Marui G36C:
http://www.ascarmoury.com/product_in...roducts_id=319

So far im leaning more towards getting the CA36... questions, comments, concerns?

Dr_Tinshnipz · August 29th, 2006, 18:34

Get age verified, wait untill your 18. :cheers:

Darklen · August 29th, 2006, 18:46

Age: 15

Got a few years yet to hang around and learn.

Where abouts in Alberta are you from?

Cortex · August 29th, 2006, 18:48

My parents have already agreed to buy it for me, I hunt with my dad so I already have my firearms licence, my dad trusts that I won't go do something stupid with it anyways... I don't feel like waiting 2 years to get into a sport that I love now.

Im from Calgary btw, and im 16 Sept 17th... Im going airsofting during my Bday party, not sure were yet, prbly cochran or the indoor place here in calgary.

Dr_Tinshnipz · August 29th, 2006, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xero

My parents have already agreed to buy it for me, I hunt with my dad so I already have my firearms licence, my dad trusts that I won't go do something stupid with it anyways... I don't feel like waiting 2 years to get into a sport that I love now.

Im from Calgary btw, and im 16 Sept 17th...

Well some places will let you play at age 16, but you will have to have a parent present with you.

Also, read the FAQ's and don't get yourself banned!

Cortex · August 29th, 2006, 18:54

Yea I know, my parents know that as well, I started researching into airsoft at age 12... I bought some of those crappy crosman "Softair" guns to try, they're pathetic...

Darklen · August 29th, 2006, 18:56

1) There are already a lot of reviews & views on these two guns on these forums. Use the search button.

2) Contact the guys with JOC in Calgary, as they'll be the ones you'll end up playing with.

Cortex · August 29th, 2006, 19:01

Im no newbie to forums; im an avid gamer, the first thing I did was use the search, I found some information, I would like more...

JOC?

I've also heard that Ken at 007 airsoft overprices his stuff, I would like to know if this is true because he lives like 5 mins from my house and it would be nice to deal with him...

Darklen · August 29th, 2006, 19:24

Hmm, well there is an excellent review of the CA36K here:
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...highlight=ca36

The CA36 is just longer and has better range

And here's a nice review on Arnies for th eTM G36C:
http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filn...36c_review.htm

The choice between the two you've listed is simple.

If you want to play outdoor exclusively, pick the CA36.

If you want to play indoor at all (which JOC play a lot of) pick the TM G36C

JOC = Joint Operations Calgary. Look at the top of the page - Communities/Alberta/JOC

As far as 007, shop around and make up your own mind.

Cortex · August 29th, 2006, 19:33

Alrighty, thanks for the info!

LUTNIT · August 29th, 2006, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darklen

The CA36 is just longer and has better range

Longer barrel = better accuracy, doesnt effect range at all, that is determined by muzzle velocity

I've heard from many sources that Ken at 007 is a really great guy, never bought from him myself, I go through ASCA almost exclusivly because I live in Ottawa so its usually overnight delivery because of his shipping method and only comming from Toronto instead of BC and he has the best prices for everything I've looked at so far.

Cortex · August 29th, 2006, 19:51

Alright, going on Darklen's info might I be better off getting a G36k? Its basicly in between the G36 and the G36C...

G36 - Barrel Length - 495 mm
G36K - Barrel Length - 355 mm
G36C - Barrel Length - 247mm

It seems like what i've been looking for... Ill have to look into it some more.

Lerch · August 29th, 2006, 20:05

Here's my $0.02.

As a beginner to airsoft, you haven't really had a chance to play with either the long rifles or the short ones. So my suggestion is start with the short.
Why? Being short they're good for CQB and adequate for open fights.
If you do find that you want a longer rifle, the G36C is easily modified to the K length (you can find the G&P G36K kits on eBay). I did it, it's easy.

However the same could be said about starting long and going short. So it's really up to you and your preferences.

Darklen · August 29th, 2006, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUTNIT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darklen

The CA36 is just longer and has better range

Longer barrel = better accuracy, doesnt effect range at all, that is determined by muzzle velocity

I beg to differ. I have a G36K and a full size G36. Swapping the same gearbox in the two different guns, I get about 25-30 feet extra range with my full size G36.

An, yes, the accuracy is better as well, forgot that one.

LUTNIT · August 29th, 2006, 21:12

I'm going from my own experience and what a fair number of experienced players I've talked to have told me. When I got my CA36 I didnt notice any sort of range increase at all over stock TM short barreled guns, the difference was smaller groupings, the cone the BB's fired in was much smaller.

Think about it, how would a longer inner barrel increase range? The BB's are being projected with the same force and gravity is causing the BB's to drop at the same rate, the only way for a BB's to have a farther range before falling is for the initial energy emparted to the BB to be greater.

This is all of course assuming the hopup is set right on all the guns.

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August 29th, 2006, 18:30	#1
Cortex Has a life outside Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	CA36 vs TM G36C Alright, im a beginner to the airsoft scene, as my first large AEG I have decided that the CA36 or the TM G36C will probly be my best bet, im not sure wich one of the the two I should buy, hopefully you guys can post some helpfull information about each gun to help me make my choice CA36: http://www.ascarmoury.com/product_in...products_id=40 Tokyo Marui G36C: http://www.ascarmoury.com/product_in...roducts_id=319 So far im leaning more towards getting the CA36... questions, comments, concerns?

August 29th, 2006, 18:46	#3
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Age: 15 Got a few years yet to hang around and learn. Where abouts in Alberta are you from? __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

August 29th, 2006, 18:56	#7
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	1) There are already a lot of reviews & views on these two guns on these forums. Use the search button. 2) Contact the guys with JOC in Calgary, as they'll be the ones you'll end up playing with. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

August 29th, 2006, 18:48	#4
Cortex Has a life outside Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	My parents have already agreed to buy it for me, I hunt with my dad so I already have my firearms licence, my dad trusts that I won't go do something stupid with it anyways... I don't feel like waiting 2 years to get into a sport that I love now. Im from Calgary btw, and im 16 Sept 17th... Im going airsofting during my Bday party, not sure were yet, prbly cochran or the indoor place here in calgary.

August 29th, 2006, 18:54	#6
Cortex Has a life outside Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Yea I know, my parents know that as well, I started researching into airsoft at age 12... I bought some of those crappy crosman "Softair" guns to try, they're pathetic...

August 29th, 2006, 19:01	#8
Cortex Has a life outside Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Im no newbie to forums; im an avid gamer, the first thing I did was use the search, I found some information, I would like more... JOC? I've also heard that Ken at 007 airsoft overprices his stuff, I would like to know if this is true because he lives like 5 mins from my house and it would be nice to deal with him...

August 29th, 2006, 19:24	#9
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Hmm, well there is an excellent review of the CA36K here: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...highlight=ca36 The CA36 is just longer and has better range And here's a nice review on Arnies for th eTM G36C: http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filn...36c_review.htm The choice between the two you've listed is simple. If you want to play outdoor exclusively, pick the CA36. If you want to play indoor at all (which JOC play a lot of) pick the TM G36C JOC = Joint Operations Calgary. Look at the top of the page - Communities/Alberta/JOC As far as 007, shop around and make up your own mind. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

August 29th, 2006, 19:33	#10
Cortex Has a life outside Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Alrighty, thanks for the info!

August 29th, 2006, 19:51	#12
Cortex Has a life outside Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Alright, going on Darklen's info might I be better off getting a G36k? Its basicly in between the G36 and the G36C... G36 - Barrel Length - 495 mm G36K - Barrel Length - 355 mm G36C - Barrel Length - 247mm It seems like what i've been looking for... Ill have to look into it some more.

August 29th, 2006, 20:05	#13
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	Here's my $0.02. As a beginner to airsoft, you haven't really had a chance to play with either the long rifles or the short ones. So my suggestion is start with the short. Why? Being short they're good for CQB and adequate for open fights. If you do find that you want a longer rifle, the G36C is easily modified to the K length (you can find the G&P G36K kits on eBay). I did it, it's easy. However the same could be said about starting long and going short. So it's really up to you and your preferences. __________________

August 29th, 2006, 21:12	#15
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	I'm going from my own experience and what a fair number of experienced players I've talked to have told me. When I got my CA36 I didnt notice any sort of range increase at all over stock TM short barreled guns, the difference was smaller groupings, the cone the BB's fired in was much smaller. Think about it, how would a longer inner barrel increase range? The BB's are being projected with the same force and gravity is causing the BB's to drop at the same rate, the only way for a BB's to have a farther range before falling is for the initial energy emparted to the BB to be greater. This is all of course assuming the hopup is set right on all the guns.

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