This is an EXCEPTIONAL rifle! Whether you are an avid master of the sport or just someone dipping their toes into it for the very first time... East Crane is known as one of the best mid tier AEG manufacturers on the market. This rifle, otherwise known as the 827, is made almost entirely of metal - other than the Vltor style stock and the pistol grip. Upper, lower, magwell, rais, inner and outer barrels, flash hider - ALL metal. Once you get the batteries into the stock (you will need a NUNCHUCK style) and put in a full mag - you really feel the weight. But that's not a bad thing. It's not heavy, just robust. There's a difference. At the moment I have no barrel attachment, using the OEM E&C mid caps (this comes with an E&C high cap) and a micro red dot and this thing shoots laser beams. About 435 FPS with .20 Elite Force Bio BBs and approx. 415 FPS with Krytac .25's. Accurate, nice little kick to it, and super fun to shoot. Does about 14.2-14.5 rounds per second in full auto. I am in love with this rifle and I would easily recommend it to ANYONE looking for a strong mid tier AEG which will last them a lifetime given minimal and easy maintenance. Another plus is that this rifle features the quick change spring system, meaning that removal of the stock and buffer tube is all you need to change the spring to adjust FPS for your play scenario. Change from outdoor to CQB in MINUTES. It's great. I know I sound like Billy Mays here, but trust me, you need this rifle.