Upgrade or custom build?

[wiggle5]

Hi guys, 

I have been out of airsoft for a while but owned many guns in the past (mostly CA) and now things are a bit different with so many Chinese brands.

Looking at getting an AEG to start playing again as only have a sniper left from before.

I am fairly good with mechanical stuff and dont mind working on things myself so I am deciding the best option as how to start. I dont have a lot to spend initially so will be a bit of a long term project

First option is to get a cheap AEG such as a CYMA or a 2nd hand G&G that I have been offered. I know this will be a decent starting point but I like to change parts and customise so will it be silly to start with something like this and then throw loads of parts at it as it will always be a "cheap gun"?

The other option is to build my own from parts, I know this will work out expensive in the long run but it means I can buy the parts I want from the start and not buy a gun to end up changing almost all the parts eventually anwyay?

Anyone gone down either of these routes?

In the past I just stumped up the £300+ for a decent gun but currenly that isnt possible so a £100-150 gun then upgrades over time, or just buying one bit by bit is my options really

 

[Hangtight]

I've covered all those options,and if I had to do it again I'd go with getting something like one of the better Cyma AKS, and spending a bit of time rather than money getting it shooting nicely. Then look for upgrades that carry over into a new build, like decent batteries, charger etc. Then start accumulating the bits for a custom build, knowing that I've got a solid gun to use in the meantime, and a spare/loan gun once I've finished the custom.

 

[wiggle5]

Sounds like a good plan, I also have RC cars so have a nice stash of lipos and a good charger so that is all covered. 

I`m deciding what to buy fully working for now then either upgrade that or just start a complete other build separately as like you said makes sense to have one running while im accumulating parts.

 

[Prisce]

I’m doing exactly as Hangtight described, I bought a cheap second hand TM Recoil, which is my go to gun currently, and I am slowly building a custom M4, it has a JG gearbox and that’s about all it has of an original manufacturer. I have all the parts now, just need the time to sit down and put it together.

 

[Vazazavr]

Hi, i think first variant is good.my first m4 is cyma. over time, I changed all parts to KAC and now there is not a single old part left in it. this will allow you not to expensive to start playing again and you will have a base for further improvements. i started my tyuning from gear box, after this i changed resievers. this is just my opinion, I think there are many more experienced players here.

 

[wiggle5]

Think I found what I want a nice second hand gun with some internal upgrades, so should be a solid base then I can mod the externals to suit what I want. 

Im happy to go 2nd hand as dont mind tearing it down and sorting things if needed as long as its a decent price to start with.