[Eldin]

I've been recently scoping out for a new AEG, after doing some research, I've decided I would settle on a Masada.

I should mention that my immediate price limit is a flexible $1000 and this rifle will be intended to be used as a balanced AEG that can be put into a CQB field, but also has some decent range and accuracy so it can be used on bigger fields.

I'm looking at two different manufacturers, Magpul and A&K. I'm weighing the pro's and cons of each model, and my research has left me with the impression that in this case, I get what I pay for, the Magpul Masada is around $800, and the A&K, around 500.


The Magpul version appears to be 350ish FPS, have higher quality ARES internals, a solid exterior with trades but no folding stock.

For $300 less, the A&K Masada, which seems to be 300ish FPS, and suposedly has some air seal problems, needs to me reshimmed (no big deal) and has a somewhat shitty motor, although I've seen some better reviews that put this version close to the quality of the Magpul one.


Would it be a better choice to buy the cheaper A&K Masada and use the extra money in the budget to buy upgrades for it, getting a tightbore, new hopup rubber and refit the gearbox? Or settle for the Magpul Masada and leave it relatively stock?

Thanks in advance, any input would be appreciated.