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beta678 · January 5th, 2015, 01:23

M4 vs 417... completely different guns so kinda hard to compare, one is more a DMR rifle while the other is your bog standard assault rifle, really depends on what you like really.

That said, the GHK M4 is nice, very nice. Runs smooth outta the box after being greased up, doesn't really need anything asides from a stiffer buffer spring as the stock spring is kinda weak which means bolt return is kinda slow. I'd recommend grabbing a Viper Tech buffer spring set if you can find it (I still can't), helps a lot.

The only gripe I have with it is the forward hop up adjustment, which is on the bottom of the outer barrel. What that means is you're pretty much stuck with the KAC styled two piece rail, as running any other rail would mean no access to the hop up and since its a GBBR, you usually adjust it on the fly due to temperature, humidity, bb weight, etc...

Its fine if you want to keep it as is, with the SOPMOD look or shorten it to a MK18 Mod0 but otherwise, you're better off with a WE M4 if you want to run a "gas in mag" GBB AR/M4 with an aftermarket rail system.

Factor in price of mags (~$50x6) and a GBB system is usually more than what you initially expected to spend as most people who decide to pick up a GBBR usually overlook piece of mags, replacement parts, and various other maintenance related stuff.

If you've got the Tippy, just stick with it.

January 5th, 2015, 01:23	#14
beta678 ASC's navel of the year! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	M4 vs 417... completely different guns so kinda hard to compare, one is more a DMR rifle while the other is your bog standard assault rifle, really depends on what you like really. That said, the GHK M4 is nice, very nice. Runs smooth outta the box after being greased up, doesn't really need anything asides from a stiffer buffer spring as the stock spring is kinda weak which means bolt return is kinda slow. I'd recommend grabbing a Viper Tech buffer spring set if you can find it (I still can't), helps a lot. The only gripe I have with it is the forward hop up adjustment, which is on the bottom of the outer barrel. What that means is you're pretty much stuck with the KAC styled two piece rail, as running any other rail would mean no access to the hop up and since its a GBBR, you usually adjust it on the fly due to temperature, humidity, bb weight, etc... Its fine if you want to keep it as is, with the SOPMOD look or shorten it to a MK18 Mod0 but otherwise, you're better off with a WE M4 if you want to run a "gas in mag" GBB AR/M4 with an aftermarket rail system. Factor in price of mags (~$50x6) and a GBB system is usually more than what you initially expected to spend as most people who decide to pick up a GBBR usually overlook piece of mags, replacement parts, and various other maintenance related stuff. If you've got the Tippy, just stick with it. __________________ Just your friendly neighborhood narcissist gearwhore.