CA vs. Echo1 M249s

[Renengan]

which brand is better in general? FYI: leaning towards CA for its larger battery compatibility.

[Raith]

Battery capacity should be the same regardless of brand.

[Renengan]

Battery capacity should be the same regardless of brand.

Nope. Based on my research, CAs are the only M249s on the market that can hold a larger 8.4v

[hdrox88]

My CA M249 MKII fits a large type 9.6v. I have never used an Echo 1, but mine runs great.

[Toast]

Battery capacity should be the same regardless of brand.

Nope. Based on my research, CAs are the only M249s on the market that can hold a larger 8.4v

If you really did your research you'ld know you'll eventually ditch the crappy box mag that comes with the E1, replace it with a nutsack style mag and lose more than half of your battery CAPACITY. That is unless you step it up and run Lipo's.

[Bowser]

I've got the Echo 1 M249. The inside of the stock is narrow and won't fit large batteries. Small types and lipos fit just fine.

[Renengan]

Battery capacity should be the same regardless of brand.

Nope. Based on my research, CAs are the only M249s on the market that can hold a larger 8.4v

If you really did your research you'ld know you'll eventually ditch the crappy box mag that comes with the E1, replace it with a nutsack style mag and lose more than half of your battery CAPACITY. That is unless you step it up and run Lipo's.

Notice how I said I was leaning towards the CA... And u just gave me another reason to get s CA...

[Toast]

You'll be much happier. Now I know a lot of folks that are happy with their E1's and A&K's, heck I'd buy one for the right price but the CA is top notch. However I do recommend a nut sack MAG for any of them. The stock box is pretty bulky and somewhat cumbersome.

[pballeraz]

I know you didn't mention A&K but their M249s are decent but they can't hold anything larger than a small 8.4v. The CAs are great and hold larger batteries so I would go for one of them

[GhostSOCOMM4]

The CA's have a heck of a ROF. I don't know about battery space.

[man_down]

i have owned 2 echo 249 full and para an a&k mkii and 2 ca m249. they all shoot but ca is by fare better quality.i just ordered a bew ca 249 from apd and picked it up last week shoots amazing and noticed they did some improvements on the gear box seem stronger then there previous models and have a rest window for the anti revers. huge amount of room  for any type of battery you want im running a 10,000 mah 7.4 lipo yes 10k and i also run a 6300mah 11.1 lipo and i shoot a min of 1-3 box mags a game and never hand my battery die in a game

[Black Fox]

If you have the money.  Get the CA.  Mine has been a solid performer.  Also, I frequently see used A&K and Echo M249 for sale but rarely a CA.  That should tell you something.