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Kokanee · June 12th, 2006, 19:21

Grey, you don't have to shit on all the newbs here, just a thought...

Moto, I am an owner of a second generation ICS M4 RIS. I would not recommend it for a first aeg. Although I do like the ease of access when it comes to changing out springs, or just working on the mechbox in general; it is a bit of a maintenance hog. You should already be familiar with how to strip down and completely rebuild a v2 mechbox to give you a good knowledge base to start from.

The split gearbox was a great idea, but the execution was a bit lacking; ICS was planning on a split gearbox for their AK release, but reverted back to a traditional solid gearbox, so that itself should speak volumes.

For reference, I've had my M4 a little over a year, and it's gone through 2 motors and three pistons so far. As well the safe lock lever and semi/auto bar have both broken, as they are made from a pretty cheap plastic. Gun still functions without them, and replacement parts are on their way.

I hear excellent things about the newer Classic Army models.

June 12th, 2006, 19:21	#5
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Grey, you don't have to shit on all the newbs here, just a thought... Moto, I am an owner of a second generation ICS M4 RIS. I would not recommend it for a first aeg. Although I do like the ease of access when it comes to changing out springs, or just working on the mechbox in general; it is a bit of a maintenance hog. You should already be familiar with how to strip down and completely rebuild a v2 mechbox to give you a good knowledge base to start from. The split gearbox was a great idea, but the execution was a bit lacking; ICS was planning on a split gearbox for their AK release, but reverted back to a traditional solid gearbox, so that itself should speak volumes. For reference, I've had my M4 a little over a year, and it's gone through 2 motors and three pistons so far. As well the safe lock lever and semi/auto bar have both broken, as they are made from a pretty cheap plastic. Gun still functions without them, and replacement parts are on their way. I hear excellent things about the newer Classic Army models.