Lightning10 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I'm NOT looking to upgrade this gun internally, just leaving the insides stock. now i've read in many places the UTG MP5 only gets around 250 FPS, which is 20-30 less than a standard TM. I am sure this will give me a disadvantage in range, but I am not sure how big of one, I hav never played anyone with a UTG and hav never seen one in action. so will i be overwhelmed by ICS guns w/ their high FPS or should I still hav a fair chance? also, my questions go toward the reliability. I know the UTG had sum initial problems, but most of them had been sorted out. would the UTG MP5, the "clone" of the TM, hold up as well as a real TM? i've heard mixed stories about this and I'm not exactly sure what to think. so, which do u think I will get my money's worth with? thx for ne help u can give Lightning Link to post Share on other sites
HannibalSmith77 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I don't own the UTG, but if I had the money and it didn't matter...I'd go with the TM P90 everytime. I have a P90. I love it. It seems like there are an awful lot of threads on here about problems and so forth with the UTG's. They may be fine guns, but why risk it? As long as you don't care to spend a little extra cash, I don't think you'd be disappointed in the P90. I definitely wasn't! Hannibal Link to post Share on other sites
FatHammer Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 My friend's P90 served him well when he had it. The only downside is that you're pretty limited in your Tac Gear options Link to post Share on other sites
systema Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 My take on this is easy; the only question is if you're on a budget or not, and a bit of personal preference. - If you're on a budget, get the UTG. - If you MP5's better, get the UTG. - If you like P90's, get the TM. - If money is not a problem, get whichever you like more. Reliability-wise, the TM would probably be the better choice, though as I stated in another thread, if you encounter small problems with, or feel the need to tinker/upgrade the UTG, we always have people here to help with that. Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I know its not an option, and i am not sure how the prices compare over there, but the ICS MP5's are quite the guns. Solves that FPS problem, and give you the metal goodness. They will need a new hop-up bucking, which is cheap, but the stock one should last up to around 10K shots. The most important thing though, is get whatever gun you like more. Airsoft guns are more or less created equal. Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Aye as Fat said, I had a P90, altough the gun fit me the magazines did not. Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning10 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 thx for the replies! so it seems like so far, if I can afford the P90, I should get that. should hav the money in a month or 2. finding a vest to hold mags won't be important since I'll probably use only 1-2 hicaps. once again, thx for the replies! Lightning10 Link to post Share on other sites
staticzero Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I have both. If you can afford it (and you like it, and it fits you), the TM P90 TR + RDS is the way to go. The UTG MP5 is a great gun, and it comes with a ton of stuff, but if you aren't willing to get your hands dirty you probably won't get the most out of it. Regardless, even if we were talking TM MP5 vs TM P90, the P90 wins every time in my book. . You *MAY* have issues with the P90 hicaps, but they can be sorted. Just pick up a Guarder AK/P90 double mag drop leg, AimPoint replica with a low mount, a pair of Intellect 8.4v 1200mAh mini batteries, a couple hicaps, and a Specter Gear HST P90 sling (that sling is so sweet!) and you're good to go. Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing_Sid Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Another thing which might be important to you is that the P90 is a bit more realistic seeing as how the real one is mostly plastic too. I haven't seen the UTG MP5s but marui ones look fine until you knock, touch or scratch them when it becomes obvious that they are plastic. Not cos they get damaged easily but just that the surface scratches and chips with use and they begin to look a bit toy-like. If you're like me then this'll get on your nerves a bit if the real gun is metal but, if the real gun is plastic it isnt a big deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 UTG MP5 is a great gun, but power and accuracy wise, TM is a whole new league, and that's why the TM P90 costs more than twice as much as the UTG MP5. For CQB, you will not at much disadvantage with the UTG, but in wide open areas, you may desire more. If you are serious about airsoft, get the UTG as a toy plinking around after you already have a decent primary, or if you like to experience new things. Link to post Share on other sites
gundam2000 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I have an ICS mp5a4 and a TM p90TR Get the p90. the p90 is a great gun. Link to post Share on other sites
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