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Gun decision help!

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So I have a hard time deciding between two guns for my next purchase. I've currently got the Swedish equivalent of 524 USD, which is enough to get me one of the guns. I'm looking for and upgrade from my CYMA guns, and as the special snowflake I am my decision is between the G&G GK5C or the Krytac Vector.

the pros and cons of the guns as I see it are these:

Pros GK5C:

  • AK5C, perfect for the Swedish patriot I am

  • Really nice ergonomics and weight

  • Takes standard M4 Magazines

  • Already released

  • Easier to repair than the Vector

  • After market parts are cheaper (Probably)

Pros of the Vector:

  • Made by Krytac, therefore supposedly higher quality

  • Smaller due to it being an SMG, which fit's me better

  • 2 round burst and spring decompression

  • Doesn't require me to buy new mag pouches as I can probably just use my mp5 ones

Cons of the GK5C:

  • Has a lot of terrible reviews from the first version, version 2 has gotten some shit too

  • Horribly overpriced at the Swedish equivalent of 580 USD

  • Requires me to get new Li-Po's and charger

  • Feels a bit plastic for a metal / Polymer gun

Cons of the Vector:

  • Possibly terrible, but probably not. We'll have to wait for release

  • Probably expensive after market parts

  • Might also need new batteries and charger

  • Might not be as ergonomic as the Gk5C

  • Due to European taxes, especially Swedish ones, the price will probably be way above 450 USD, more likely up in the high 500's

In conclusion: I can't pick between the two, as they both appeal to me and I've loved the real steel versions for the same amount of time. The logical choice would probably be the Vector, but the Gk5 might have redeeming features. I intend to wait for the Vector's release before I make my choice, due to all the maybe's and uncertainties regarding a unreleased gun, but any and all input is appreciated.

TL;DR What gun should I get? The Krytac Vector or the GK5C?

Edit: I'm also visiting Hong Kong during late May, So a trip to Kwong Wah Street and RedWolf isn't particularly unlikely. my hopes is to find the GK5 for a better price here, if it's an okay gun, and save up some more for the vector once it's matured and any possible flaws has been addressed.

Posted Apr 26, 2017, 6:10 PM UTC

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