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FirestormX · February 11th, 2015, 16:58

I'm at work, so I can't watch the video to see if it's an accurate review - nor do I own the gun. But here's some info for your research of a new pistol:
ASG is a rebrand of WinGun, from what I've read. It's not a very common brand, and I don't know the parts compatibility for that gun in particular. When looking at guns, you'll want to be sure there's parts available for it. Most brands are either clones of Tokyo Marui pistols (eg most WEs and KJWs) or have a large amount of after market support for their guns (eg Tokyo Marui, KJW, KWA).

Most of the common pistols are available from the four most popular GBBP brands in Canada: Tokyo Marui, KWA, KJW, and WE. If you stick with these four, you'll have a much better time. The rule of thumb is that the quality from the companies goes as TM, KWA, KJW, and WE. Sometimes they switch around. eg KWA's M9 is usually recommended over TM, and some people will say WE glocks outperform KJW glocks. So you'll have to be sure to do your research on the individual guns.

Another company called KSC can be considered as the Japanese version of KWA - or rather, KWA the American version of KSC. That's not 100% accurate, but the assumption is close enough.

A good tip for doing any kind of research, is to try and prove an assumption false. You've looked at the gun, watched the review, and it seems good. So start googling for "ASG CZ P-09 problems", etc.
Also look for comparisons. I don't know what other companies produce a CZ P-09, but you can just start typing "ASG CZ P-09 vs" into Google, and it's pretty good about listing competitors in the search suggestions.

Just remember that with many things - airsoft especially - you buy cheap, you buy twice. I've had my share of crappy guns come through my hands, and it's really nice to just have a gun that works, and works well. Even if it costs more.

I could buy a cheap ass $85 pistol, and have it become unusable after a few shots, or I could buy a $300 pistol, that works every time. $85 for a paper weight, of $300 for a pistol.

On a personal note, I would avoid WEs. A lot of people have said their quality has improved a lot over the past few years, and it may have...But I don't intend to give WE any more money for their pistols. I've given away a BNIB WE for free, if that's any indication of my disdain for using them.
If you end up getting one, and it works, then yay! If it fails on you, then it's one more narrative to enforce my confirmation bias. :P

February 11th, 2015, 16:58	#3
FirestormX Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	I'm at work, so I can't watch the video to see if it's an accurate review - nor do I own the gun. But here's some info for your research of a new pistol: ASG is a rebrand of WinGun, from what I've read. It's not a very common brand, and I don't know the parts compatibility for that gun in particular. When looking at guns, you'll want to be sure there's parts available for it. Most brands are either clones of Tokyo Marui pistols (eg most WEs and KJWs) or have a large amount of after market support for their guns (eg Tokyo Marui, KJW, KWA). Most of the common pistols are available from the four most popular GBBP brands in Canada: Tokyo Marui, KWA, KJW, and WE. If you stick with these four, you'll have a much better time. The rule of thumb is that the quality from the companies goes as TM, KWA, KJW, and WE. Sometimes they switch around. eg KWA's M9 is usually recommended over TM, and some people will say WE glocks outperform KJW glocks. So you'll have to be sure to do your research on the individual guns. Another company called KSC can be considered as the Japanese version of KWA - or rather, KWA the American version of KSC. That's not 100% accurate, but the assumption is close enough. A good tip for doing any kind of research, is to try and prove an assumption false. You've looked at the gun, watched the review, and it seems good. So start googling for "ASG CZ P-09 problems", etc. Also look for comparisons. I don't know what other companies produce a CZ P-09, but you can just start typing "ASG CZ P-09 vs" into Google, and it's pretty good about listing competitors in the search suggestions. Just remember that with many things - airsoft especially - you buy cheap, you buy twice. I've had my share of crappy guns come through my hands, and it's really nice to just have a gun that works, and works well. Even if it costs more. I could buy a cheap ass $85 pistol, and have it become unusable after a few shots, or I could buy a $300 pistol, that works every time. $85 for a paper weight, of $300 for a pistol. On a personal note, I would avoid WEs. A lot of people have said their quality has improved a lot over the past few years, and it may have...But I don't intend to give WE any more money for their pistols. I've given away a BNIB WE for free, if that's any indication of my disdain for using them. If you end up getting one, and it works, then yay! If it fails on you, then it's one more narrative to enforce my confirmation bias. :P