quick questions..is there like a hop-up or do you have to work it in or something bc im not sure if it was just the wind or w/e but my bbs were separating far apart.

he was talking about the shells but the person he was replying to edited out their "shells are too much money" comment.

Then you got a damaged product. Return and exchange it before screwing with it, and reinforce the new one.

anyone else get one with a cracked receiver?

i returned mine cause it was shooting like shit. i got the new one it fires waaaay better i am now pleased with it..except it didnt come with the 500 bbs(not that i would use those anyways). but i dont care im just gonna stick with it.

Where would u guys recommend buying shells for these?

what parts did you guys apply resin to? Or recommend it being applied to.

false, the crosman uses a double spring too, and its performance is decent, but its still a pile of shit, know why I know? cause i have a pile of crumbled plastic beside me that used to be the SP34 mechbox

actually it is a double coil spring. And what I was wondering is should I apply the resin to the mechbox shell too at specific weak points ><

When you take it apart you will notice that some part seems a bit weak, the transparent part next to the stock is weak and I have seen a few with cracks, that is where you want to reinforce the plastic,

you mean the clear plastic buffer tube? ><

btw guys, what are the pros and cons of a shotgun as compared to an AEG?

So I put fiberglass on the whole reciever, and any part of the mechbox that had a corner I coated lightly. >< hopefully it lasts a while, having cost me $120 total....

Nothing really. It's just different.

If you come from a paintballing background you'll see people running with full auto markers and others running with stock class markers. It's pretty much the same thing here. Some people like running with AEG's (95% of the population), others like running with pump action/stock class markers (the rest of the 5% of the population). The AEG is arguably more versatile in that you can shoot full auto, single shots, be a DMR, etc. (more variety in the positions you can play and more "noob friendly"). However a Spring shotgun is just that, a spring shotgun that you need to pump every time to shoot again. You have to have sharp skills, be able to think fast, and be creative. Running with a disadvantage (eg. neon jerseys (don't do this just an example), shotgun, gas pistol, etc.) will likely make you a better player in the long run as you tend to learn faster (since you don't want to be the first one killed).

The shotgun makes you look badass (IMO) so that's a pro albeit one thats open to interpretation (a rifle can look just as badass as a shotgun and it's all up to the individuals point of view anyways).

The shotgun offers a burst of BB's (3 shots). I guess that could be a pro too in CQB situations however at the same time in an outdoor game you'll probably have the same or slightly less range compared to an AEG (and the AEG can fire faster than you can pump) so it's not really an "outdoor gun".

DO NOT get the cheaper Crosman shotgun (I believe it's the one that comes in a package with a pistol). It's just as crap as the rest of their line. The only reason why the S34P shines is because it's a TM M3 clone.

actually this one doesn't have a hop-up... I think the range will be A LOT less than an AEG. Anyways, it's fun, and if you attach the sling it comes with only to the rear bracket, you have a nice one point, and you can hang the gun off to your side. Good back-up weapon.