A&K SAW

comrade1 · February 2nd, 2009, 12:52

I was woundering about the A&k saw (solid stock), is it good, because it is a china gun but people have been saying its good so does anyone have them, are they good or bad.

KNIVEZS · February 2nd, 2009, 12:55

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=58350

http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/revie...uct/797/cat/16

Crunchmeister · February 2nd, 2009, 13:39

To add the my review, I'm still quite happy with mine. It's seen 2 games (Op Drug Bust and Border Wars 2). Other than having lost the box mag cover, everything is still working fine. The hopup mod still works fine, but I have a CA hopup unit on the way for it anyway. Might as well replace it with something that doesn't need to be rigged and modded to work properly.

RGauvin · February 2nd, 2009, 14:00

I used to be a c9 gunner so the appeal of the m249 is definitely there. I keep trying to tell myself it is a BAD idea to get one as a first AEG, but I am afraid that little voice is going to loose out to the evil one that cries out for superior firepower.

Crunchmeister · February 2nd, 2009, 14:06

Well, the SAW can be fun for sure, but other than a more copious supply of ammo, it doesn't offer any more advantage over another AEG.

I should add that I've never actually fielded it myself. Friends used it at the games we played. It was a force to be reckoned with at Border Wars II. I found myself on the receiving end of it a couple of times (my friend was playing on the other team).

With the hopup mod, my friend said that it was outranging most other AEGs. He was set up on a path behind a barrier. He said he could see BBs from the other team hitting the ground 10+ feet in front of him, but he could tag them from where he was sitting. I'm going to have to put that to the test myself someday...

The Saint · February 2nd, 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by RGauvin

....superior firepower.

Marginally superior firepower.

Usually for every actual MG on the field, there are three rifles setup for high ROF and/or have an auto-winding hicap.

RGauvin · February 2nd, 2009, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Saint

Marginally superior firepower.

Usually for every actual MG on the field, there are three rifles setup for high ROF and/or have an auto-winding hicap.

understood, but when if rules state no hicaps, the support weapons have an advantage. Being 6 foot 7 and having been a c9 gunner I am not concerned with the weight of an m249, and I already know I am not going to get hundreds of ramboesq kills.

I know that as a machine gunner, your job is to suppress the enemy so your section/platoon can advance and get the kills. No real glory, only the satisfaction of putting fear into someones heart...

Crunchmeister · February 2nd, 2009, 14:40

Well, at your size, I think you're well suited for the gunner role. While I don't think it's the ideal starter gun, in your situation considering your size and former experience as a gunner, I think you'd be fine with it. Throw a lipo battery in that thing and you'll get crazy rof and people will definitely want to keep their heads down...

Danke · February 2nd, 2009, 15:09

Well since you said it's your first AEG here's my take.

It's a bit finicky and takes some tweaks to get right. Buy a used one that's already been gone over and adjusted.

I think lots of folks get them because they're cool, then wind up not using them very often, and when it's closet cleaning time they're on the block.

BORDENSNIPER · February 2nd, 2009, 15:27

guns is very heavy and long games with distance can and will have tiring affects on u.

then again, I use my ca249 and mk46 and they ahve great results in field.

ThunderCactus · February 2nd, 2009, 15:31

I'll put it this way, the CA 249's solid stock has been known to break off through constant use, and the CA 249 is the standard 249. And there's not a single thing on the A&K 249 that's better than the CA 249...

As long as you don't abuse it the A&K is a cheap LMG, but it's a pain in the ass to upgrade, just like any other chinese AEG lol

Crunchmeister · February 2nd, 2009, 16:00

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Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

And there's not a single thing on the A&K 249 that's better than the CA 249..

Having done a side-by-side comparison at Border Wars with a CA249 Mk II, I can definitely attest to that. The A&K is a good gun on its own, but when you compare it to the CA, you can certainly see it's not as solid and its operation isn't quite as smooth. But for the price difference, it's an acceptable tradeoff as long as you don't abuse it.

Redneck Jimbo · February 3rd, 2009, 10:48

So what would be the best choice M249/MK.46? The G&P, Classic Army or Ares/Star? forget about Top I could never afford one of those.
I would also be upgrading it.

Crunchmeister · February 3rd, 2009, 11:04

From those I've seen, I would say the Classic Army is the best best of the higher end guns for price / performance. I wouldn't even see much of a need to upgrade it out of the box. Hell, I don't even see a need to upgrade my A&K (CA clone) other than for its wonky hopup. If it works reliably, shoots accurately, gives you no problems, there's no real need to upgrade.

kalnaren · February 3rd, 2009, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

If it works reliably, shoots accurately, gives you no problems, there's no real need to upgrade.

Noobs take note.

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February 2nd, 2009, 12:52	#1
comrade1 Post counts are important Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008	A&K SAW I was woundering about the A&k saw (solid stock), is it good, because it is a china gun but people have been saying its good so does anyone have them, are they good or bad. __________________ be glad to trade you some Arvin rifles... never been fired and only dropped once

February 2nd, 2009, 13:39	#3
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	To add the my review, I'm still quite happy with mine. It's seen 2 games (Op Drug Bust and Border Wars 2). Other than having lost the box mag cover, everything is still working fine. The hopup mod still works fine, but I have a CA hopup unit on the way for it anyway. Might as well replace it with something that doesn't need to be rigged and modded to work properly. __________________

February 2nd, 2009, 14:00	#4
RGauvin Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ottawa, on	I used to be a c9 gunner so the appeal of the m249 is definitely there. I keep trying to tell myself it is a BAD idea to get one as a first AEG, but I am afraid that little voice is going to loose out to the evil one that cries out for superior firepower. __________________ A bunch of idiots standing in line together doesn't change the fact that they are still a bunch of idiots...

February 2nd, 2009, 14:06	#5
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Well, the SAW can be fun for sure, but other than a more copious supply of ammo, it doesn't offer any more advantage over another AEG. I should add that I've never actually fielded it myself. Friends used it at the games we played. It was a force to be reckoned with at Border Wars II. I found myself on the receiving end of it a couple of times (my friend was playing on the other team). With the hopup mod, my friend said that it was outranging most other AEGs. He was set up on a path behind a barrier. He said he could see BBs from the other team hitting the ground 10+ feet in front of him, but he could tag them from where he was sitting. I'm going to have to put that to the test myself someday... __________________

February 2nd, 2009, 14:40	#8
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Well, at your size, I think you're well suited for the gunner role. While I don't think it's the ideal starter gun, in your situation considering your size and former experience as a gunner, I think you'd be fine with it. Throw a lipo battery in that thing and you'll get crazy rof and people will definitely want to keep their heads down... __________________

February 2nd, 2009, 15:09	#9
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Well since you said it's your first AEG here's my take. It's a bit finicky and takes some tweaks to get right. Buy a used one that's already been gone over and adjusted. I think lots of folks get them because they're cool, then wind up not using them very often, and when it's closet cleaning time they're on the block.

February 2nd, 2009, 15:27	#10
BORDENSNIPER Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005	guns is very heavy and long games with distance can and will have tiring affects on u. then again, I use my ca249 and mk46 and they ahve great results in field.

February 2nd, 2009, 15:31	#11
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I'll put it this way, the CA 249's solid stock has been known to break off through constant use, and the CA 249 is the standard 249. And there's not a single thing on the A&K 249 that's better than the CA 249... As long as you don't abuse it the A&K is a cheap LMG, but it's a pain in the ass to upgrade, just like any other chinese AEG lol

February 3rd, 2009, 10:48	#13
Redneck Jimbo Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perth, On	So what would be the best choice M249/MK.46? The G&P, Classic Army or Ares/Star? forget about Top I could never afford one of those. I would also be upgrading it. __________________ T.A.C.O. Tactical Airsoft Combat Operatives

February 3rd, 2009, 11:04	#14
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	From those I've seen, I would say the Classic Army is the best best of the higher end guns for price / performance. I wouldn't even see much of a need to upgrade it out of the box. Hell, I don't even see a need to upgrade my A&K (CA clone) other than for its wonky hopup. If it works reliably, shoots accurately, gives you no problems, there's no real need to upgrade. __________________

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