Game Face GFM4NFB Ripcord M4 Electric Full/Semi-Auto Airsoft Rifle - High Performance Airsoft Gun for Tactical Training & Outdoor Shooting Games

This was my first airsoft rifle and have used it for about 7 months continuously and put it through it's paces. Overall, I think it's a pretty solid starter rifle. The cost is low enough and the value for what you get is solid. The gun is reliable, maneuverable, fairly lightweight, and easy for anyone to handle (would even be good for younger players). The mag release and fire mode switches are easy to use and do not stick. It has rails and mount points for all your accessories.It does have a couple drawbacks. First, i advise you to buy some mid-cap m4 mags and a crank speed loader. The hi-cap mags that come with it are meh... and not reliable enough for me. The first games I played i was having terrible feeding problems with the stock hi-cap mag and another hi-cap mag. After buying some Lancer mid-caps, the feed problem was solved. Also, when loading the mag always double check it's fully seated in the mag slot. If not pull the mag and reseat it. Otherwise, rounds will jam or the mag will fall out.Second, you'll want to tighten the stock bolt (which holds the stock to the body). My stock started falling off almost immediately after unpacking it. I'm not sure why it wasn't tightened enough when assembled, but it seems common from other reviews. To do this, open the battery compartment in the stock. You'll need a long screw driver to tighten a bolt deep inside. DO NOT over-tighten the bolt or I suspect you'll break your stock like other reviewers have done. After making that bolt snug, i have zero problems with the stock coming off.Third, this is a shorter rifle so you aren't going to get quite the same ranged accuracy as other rifles. Tweaking the hop up can help some with range and use .25 BBs or .28I personally like the flexibility of a shorter lighter rifle, so this fits my playstyle fairly well. But, at more range, this rifle is not the best. Just be aware you won't be sniping with it. You'll likely average between 280-340 FPS with .25 BBs which is fine for most paintball fields and close quarters. If you are playing in big open areas you'll probably be out-ranged by your opponents.Overall, I really enjoy this rifle and don't regret purchasing it ($170). I later purchased the Sig Sauer 556 from my friend thinking it was an upgrade and really appreciated this rifle more after playing a few games with the other gun.