WE M16A3 reliability
 

I am planning on doing a gbb C7A2 build and the best contender is the m16a3 by we, ive recently had their g39c and it had so many probems. I was just wondering if anyone has this gun and if its reliable, if not i have some others in mind. Thanks

I'm at 4k bbs with my hk416 only issue is broken nozzles every 1.5k bbs everything else is solid did 15k bbs out of a pdw with 0 issues odd you had problems with the g36 its the model o found to experience the least amount of hiccups

Well i have 2 friends that have the g39k ras and the other has the g39e and both of them had the same problems as me

Sometimes you get lemons, as with all rifles. Most WE rifles are very reliable and just require periodic maintenance.

Pre and post use tear down and cleaning, inspection and lubing is key to ensuring reliability in all GBBR platforms.

I swear by WE GBBRs. In most cases of failure I have be able to sort out thE issue on the field.

I have a WE G36. It's been a workhorse, never gone down. I have had to tear it down and clean and Re-lube in game but that would be true of a RS gun as well.

Same is true of the AK model, and the L85

The only issue I have had with the pDW has been freezing

M4 has beem a solid performer as well.

SCAR... Never been reliable..

Maybe ill give the m16 a try, i take care of my guns alot and lube em often so maybe this one will be different, and its cheaper than my other options

Maybe you are taking care of them wrongly, lubing the wrong things, too much, not the right amount/product, missing spots, etc... ? There's a lot of variables.

There's a guide somewhere on here by ShelledPants (I believe) detailing how to care for a WE M4. Will give you a good look into caring for the M16 if you decide to purchase one.

I love my WE and swear by it. Just if and when something breaks replace it will an ratech part. Most stock WE AR-15 parts are at the point that brakeages are uncommon (afyer years of testing and new models). And RA tech makes a full line of high Quality replacement parts. Mags can still be an ass. But a little maintance (cleaning, lubing, making sure mags have gas) and the gun will treat you right.