well, i'm not really a n00b per se lol, really just new to the site. just mainly here to catch deals in the classifieds, and maybe sell my guns as i grow tired of them to continue upgrading new ones, or something else that occupies my time. i'm looking forward to maybe getting some people together within the chandler/tempe area for some milsim stuff, maybe even just casual play. let me know guys!

and i guess my first question shall be here.... just because

what would you guys recommend i do with my CA M4? it's a sportline, plastic body, with a tight bore, and "upgraded" battery (woohoo!). i'm not sure as to whether it's really worth the money to slap a metal body on it, replace the handguards with an RIS style handguard, new crane stock, silencer and extended barrel, tactical optics (flashlight, red dot sight, etc.), grenade "launcher" attachment, maybe second gearbox for having a spare in the field, and maybe some others i cant think of off the top of my head. i guess the question really is, is the gearbox worth salvaging of this functional gun if i decide to practically build a gun from scratch? or would you guys think buying a salvage gun somewhere, and modifying from there is a better start? if so, which gun is best?

money is pretty much not going to stop this gun, or me. just trying to figure out if i should sell this gun or sell it for parts and keep the gearbox. i'm looking to have a completely custom gun, one i know is reliable, and can say i put the effort into it (i like bulding these guns from a lump of parts). anybody have ideas on which m4's have the best gearboxes, best shim jobs, reliability, etc.?