According to the articles, they MAY be in the $200 price range..Sign me up...Since it's an airgun the suppressed may be an option.But it wouldn't matter to me..My ar15 is loud enough with the Yankee hill 5m1 muzzle brake.So any air gun noise level would be welcomeI have been working on a dedicated .22LR upper for my ar-15.So an airgun with the same ergonomics would be welcome.Depending on how the internals are designed, selective fire may be dooable.Some of the gas blowback air soft guns that are selective fire use the same design as a regular m4 fire control group, just made of weaker components, so they couldn't be used in a real firearm, but that brings into the wear and tear factor.I had a gbb PDW that internally on the lower, was a dead ringer for a m16 arrangement. And could count on replacing some parts every 1000-1500 shots due to the weaker materials.I can't wait...
I am switching over to replicas. No more springers, gas pistons, or pumpers. I am not into modding. I prefer a gun that is fun to shoot, is reasonably accurate and the most important part, fun to shoot and just own. I enjoy just sitting and watching tv with a replica in my hand. Some folks get their jollies squeezing every last ounce of power out of their guns. Others aren't happy unless they can shoot dime sized groups at 50 yards. Others just like to show off their expensive guns, whether they can shoot them well or not. Some folks are just magicians who can take a gun and mod it into incredible works of mechanical art. I am none of the above. I like guns that are simple, yet look cool. I don't want a gun that needs to be torn apart to make it better. C.E.F.G.W. (Close Enough For Government Work) pretty well describes me. No, I am pretty much clueless when it comes to mechanical skills and knowledge. I'm not a prolific shooter either. I may go for days without even picking up a gun. I shoot when the urge hits. Modding for me is adding sights, rails, grips, etc. So to me replicas fit my style and expectations of having fun. Plus it's a cheap way to get my hands on guns whose PB counterparts are beyond my finances to afford. So, on to more fun and less boredom!