[Ricochet]

Often times this is an issue of, 'pick your favourite gun, then find out who makes the best one'. I also did a quick write up in another thread on how guns are only lightly measured by their initial quality, but in the back of an experienced player's mind is overall potential. Quality materials and specs are important, but think about how it can perform once it's upgraded, modded, etc. Even the good brands have stinkers.

For GBBPs, I typically avoid any model that has a thin gas reservoir, like a 1911, or a thin hammer mechanism, like an M9. Your gun being able to go through a whole mag effeciently is a must, but most guns can do a mag and a half, or more. The most moving and rubbing parts are in the hammer mechanism, so the thinner and tighter they are, the more issues you'll likely run into. Most TMs are good and most KWA USP line or good. Obviously there's more, but here's a few to look out for.

Tokyo Marui winners:
- Sig P226 (maybe the best pistol ever made)
- M&P 9
- PX4 Storm (needs a hop mod)
- MK23 Socom (non-blowback)

Tokyo Marui losers:
- Sig P226 E2 (short life-span)
- FN 5/7 (reliability issues)