FAMAS
 

ok i got a FAMAS airsoftgun it's a kick ass gun but it will only load the bb's when i put it up side down even then it still mess's up i took it back and the other one did the same any one know why it does this :banghead:

What type of mag do you use? hicap/locap

He's talking about a springer FA-MAS he bought at his local surplus store... I already PM'ed him about it, but I can't help him with that.

New advice: check out AEG's. They are worth it.

all i have is around 300$

Save up for the AEG. It's worth it. The TM FAMAS F1 or SV is a workhorse.

is there any place that has them without this orange tip

He's also only 14.

Wait four years and gather your cash, then buy an AEG.

Is Oakville in Canada? If it's in the U.S. you can get an AEG and as long as you only use it at designated airsoft fields you'll stay legal. If it's in Canada, listen to Greylocks.

Oh, and if you get the SV AEG, don't walk backwards with it. I would know.

Oakville's in Ontario, I'm there now.
He got his stuff at a local Army-Navy surplus store, which carries cheap springers and LPEGs.

dont walk backwards with it?

Bob would know as well. First time I played airsoft I was walking backwards with my
SV as it was a patrol mission, bam I trip into a foxhole and break the magcatch.

so the is the F1 better

Personally, I like F1 better because the trigger guard does not look "laser-gunish". Moreover, it comes with bipod. So even though F1 is older model, I like it.

Dont worry, you have lots of time to do more research or go to a game with your parents to find out in person.

The guns are exactly the same inside where it counts.

Do you own one? Have you seen one in person? Have you fired one or repaired one?
Are you basing a recommendation for an AEG purely on looks?

No. Yes. Yes.
No for other AEGs, but in this case yes for F1 and SV.


Like you said, both F1 and SV are same inside, except for outside looks, which is the fact. And obviously, the main differences in looks between F1 and SV are the trigger guard, bipod, and outer barrel.

Yeah, the FA-MAS may be a workhorse but there's not too many parts available, in case something breaks. In his case, the mag-catch...
For me, I'm trying to mill as many metal parts as possible to replace some of the weaker and un-replaceable parts, such as the cheekplate (Hop-Up cover), and the foregrip.

The FAMAS, as is, works. But... it is one of the oldest Marui models, parts are rare, upgrades are rare.
If you want a gun that is totally dependable, pick a newer model with a V3 mechbox (or more recent than V3).
If you are skilled at building parts, go for it.