Got the clear, non-silencer version of this gun at Sports Authority. I like the gun a lot for its price. It's plastic but they include some weights to make it a little heavier than it would be. It's not as heavy or as high quality as a ultra-grade springer, but its solid FPS and good design compensate up to a degree. I'd consider using it as a sidearm in CQB behind a multi-shot shotgun or an AEG. Also really like the rail that comes with it, you can mount a flashlight or a laser. For the money you put in, it's a great bargain, better than the heavy UHC M9s.