by vulrath » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:23 pm
The G96 is a clone of the Tanaka M700 AICS, if memory serves, with all the upgrade parts that G&G makes for the Tanaka preinstalled (outer barrel, striker spring, power bolt, etc.). All you would need to do is replace the inner barrel, hop bucking (you might also need a new King Arms/2ROY hop chamber), and drill and tap your gun for CO2/HPA (at the pressures we use, it doesn't matter what we use). Well worth the money you pay for it, if you upgrade it right (and if this is true).
I've been meaning to get a G96 mag and try it in my KJW. I'd suggest you wait on your decision/purchase until after I've done this (I plan on purchasing in the next week or two). If this is true, then that would not only confirm parts compatibility, but also open you up to a whole new world of accessories (mags, etc.). In theory, this would also mean that you could switch your stock with one from a real Remmy 700 if you wanted to, thus meaning that you have essentially 2 guns in 1 package.[
$400 is about the middle of the spectrum for gas rifles as far as price goes. Tanaka and ARES are the highest price brands ($450-600+), KJW and WELL are at the lower end of the price spectrum ($150-250; still great rifles, though). I believe there may be more out there, but I don't know the brand names. Regardless, G&G makes a good product (always have), and while I won't say you can't go wrong with them, you more than likely won't regret it (if you do indeed like sniping).