[Lawrence - DeeJay LJ]

Which should I get? I plan on using a 11.1v LiPo in either one I get, I am primarily playing outdoors and I'm thinking if I were to get the Alpha CRB I would install a new motor and spring. Also is the barrel/hop up assembly on either good as stock? Or would a flat hop be better?

 

[Guges Mk3]

They are both Krytacs...internally they are the same.

As for upgrades...do nothing. You should not upgrade anything until you play with it a lot, like at least 10 times. Then you will know what you may need to upgrade. Making changes before you actually use an item is not smart...especially on the wallet.

 

[link0]

The Alpha has a lighter spring and a weaker motor than the CRB, but is otherwise the same internally. So yes, you can definitely save some money buying the CRB and upgrading the motor.

 

[axlej11]

If you want to use an 11.1 on the Alpha, you definitely should throw a new spring in there. It will overspin otherwise. The stock motor will hold up with a new spring, but Id still look into upgrading that as well. The stock hop up is also very serviceable. I was actually impressed with it.

I’ve been running mine as is since I got it mid 2017. It’s been great and is the only gun in my collection I have yet to crack open. I do suggest the spring and motor upgrades strongly if you plan to field it outdoors.