Hi, I've recently (May 2010) purchased a
Classic Army UMC.
I would just like to compile some helpful information concerning this AEG (for Past/Present/Future Users);
- a short list of PROs and CONs.
- some helpful links to stores/parts.
...
anything informative really. Anyone with detailed information about flaws, mods or warnings is more than welcome to post valuable information.
I do not want this to become a discussion thread that will end up talking about how an M4 or an AK is better.
- With your battery inserted, sometimes it gets in the way of the cocking handle; so if you need to access your hop-up on the fly.. well you may be caught shaking your AEG around like a retard with a disgruntled face.
- I would be careful if you like to crawl on the ground with this AEG, as the long mags could probably easily get caught in branches and although it feels solid, I'm not one to test HOW solid things are.
And it's just awkward to crawl with it anyways.. it's made for you to run and kneel.
- You're supposed to be able to clip the stock in the folded position, but you have to exert so much force to lift it on the clip, I would be VERY concerned about the hinge eventually breaking or cracking. This for now seems to be the only most serious flaw I've encountered, could probably be remedied with shortening the clip that holds the stock folded.
- Limited battery space. While I haven't looked for a compatible 9.6V (I like the rate of fire of a 8.4V), the compartment is barely much bigger than an 8.4V AK-style battery. This may be of concern to some who would like to use huge 2000+ mAh batteries or higher rates of fire. I'd jsut recommend carrying 2 1400/1600mAh batteries.
- Are G&G UMG and/or STAR UMP Mags compatible with the Classic Army UMC?
G&G High cap Mags work flawlessly, they are exactly the same as the Classic Army mags, do not pay attention to websites that say the opposite.
G&G also have 50-/100-round mags, which I recommend, because the 400+round high-caps are hell'a'noisy when you run around!
- Where can I find Tightbore Barrels and Extended barrels? Suppressors? If not by Classic Army, what other brands have good compatible parts?
While I haven't found anywhere that stores a interesting array of Classic Army parts, I would recommend looking at
www.airsoftgi.com and
www.redwolfairsoft.com as they seem to have some of the G&G UMG parts as well.
Remember to please keep your comments informative and to the point, thank you.
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