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[MarksInnerdemon]

I know a few of you guys out there have got to have both.  We are trying to get a new store owner his first big purchase (hobby shot not straight airsoft), and the group is looking at Real Sword or VFC.  I did some searches but there really doesn't seem to be good info here.

First reliability both internal and external.  Not as much a realism issue as two of us own real AKs so were more into wanting something that acts like the real thing regardless if looks like a chinese AK or Russian.

Secondly advice especially if you have had both at one time, as to which you preferred and why even if it was cosmetic reasons.

The big talk right now has been over reliability, getting parts etc.  One of the purchasers has a PTW and it has been nothing but trouble so he wants to sell it and get a gun that will rock all the time and can take a licking.  Some of his worries involve getting parts for the gun and he is worried he wont be able to get Real Sword parts.

[Komissar]

I personally see no comparison of the two seeing as they are both very nice aegs and well, rs guns r Chineese guns while vfcs are soviet modols. They are both great guns.

[designated marxman]

Owning both, as well as real steel AKs, I would say Real Sword is far superior to VFC in quality and realism. Real Sword AKs are not only the ONLY Airsoft AKs that have 100% real external dimensions, they are also made totally from real chinese AK parts (some people will say otherwise, but I have had mine examined by someone whose JOB it is to travel around the world and examine AKs) and the internals are bulletproof reliable. It does not feel like an airsoft toy, it feels like a GUN. I never worry about treating it any more gently than a real kalashnikov in battle.

The VFC is nice, and nicer than every other airsoft AK besides Real Sword, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, but Real Sword is LEAPS AND BOUNDS ahead of VFC in terms of externals. The only downside is that they only have chinese AKs, and that is not even a downside as the Type 56-2 is the most awesome production AK variant ever. On top of that they are cheaper than VFC! Buy with absolute confidence.

[bombhasbeenplanted]

marxman pretty much covered it. Realsword quality is better but VFC has the advantage of actually making Russian weapons. I don't understand why RealSword doesn't make an AKM they would probably make insane cash.

[McMike321]

if think their re-tooling to start with there M4/M16 series. WGCshop and alot of other places are saying that RealSword is discontinuing there type 97 and type 56 series? Can anyone comfirm this?

[designated marxman]

if think their re-tooling to start with there M4/M16 series. WGCshop and alot of other places are saying that RealSword is discontinuing there type 97 and type 56 series? Can anyone comfirm this?

Never heard that.

[adadqgg]

RealSword used the same material and finish on the externals of their Type 56 as the real ones, so it would not be any different from realsteel parts...except that they are not...

[ultimentra]

What about LCT? I thought they were kind of in the middle between RS and VFC.

[Harii]

I used to own and RS Type 56-1, a Kalash aksu (doesnt really compare to vfc i know, but the construction is identical), and now I own a LCT AMD-65.

I would say that LCT are one step below VFC (with RS being the best in my opinion).
LCT use hex screws that aren't realistic and that bugs the hell out of some people. Not a big problem for me.
The good thing is that they have many models and parts available. Plus they are compatible with all standard old-school AEG parts.

[echo1 vmg-74]

Owning both, as well as real steel AKs, I would say Real Sword is far superior to VFC in quality and realism. Real Sword AKs are not only the ONLY Airsoft AKs that have 100% real external dimensions, they are also made totally from real chinese AK parts (some people will say otherwise, but I have had mine examined by someone whose JOB it is to travel around the world and examine AKs) and the internals are bulletproof reliable. It does not feel like an airsoft toy, it feels like a GUN. I never worry about treating it any more gently than a real kalashnikov in battle.

The VFC is nice, and nicer than every other airsoft AK besides Real Sword, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, but Real Sword is LEAPS AND BOUNDS ahead of VFC in terms of externals. The only downside is that they only have chinese AKs, and that is not even a downside as the Type 56-2 is the most awesome production AK variant ever. On top of that they are cheaper than VFC! Buy with absolute confidence.

I totally agree with you, I own a Real Sword Type 56 and the quality is just amazing, hell, even the lower handguard is sturdier than that on a real steel MAK-90!

[Kawaii]

If you want something that functions more like the real thing, G&G's AKs and CYMA's RPK74 have the most realistic bolt on the market.

[Komissar]

Real sword needs to stRd a soviet line. They would sell like no other brand ever has.

[Russkie]

If Real Sword made an AKM or an AKS-74, I'd buy one in a matter of minutes. It's been a huge pain in the ass converting my Type 56 in to an AKM.

[adadqgg]

Airsplat has VFC AKS-74 for sale for $300 right now.

I checked it yesterday and it was still in-stock.

Buy now?

[StaG]

Having owned both RS and VFC aeg's, in addition to countless other brands, I would say the RS products are about the only airsoft guns I would even consider shelling money anymore. They are the best you can get, short of real firearms. The internals are what should be a standard in the business: Reliable, robust, innovative and powerful (meaning they can handle stiff springs with ease.). Their externals don't really leave you wanting, even when compared to real firearms, obvious technical limitations aside. They can take a beating and then some! If your mate is worried about getting replacement parts, then he should invest in a replacement piston, or 2 and a few other small parts and he will be set for good. Not that I have ever had to replace any parts, other than 1 piston (16v battery is just too much )...

[bombhasbeenplanted]

anyone want to start a petition demanding a real sword AKM?

[adadqgg]

Having owned both RS and VFC aeg's, in addition to countless other brands, I would say the RS products are about the only airsoft guns I would even consider shelling money anymore. They are the best you can get, short of real firearms. The internals are what should be a standard in the business: Reliable, robust, innovative and powerful (meaning they can handle stiff springs with ease.). Their externals don't really leave you wanting, even when compared to real firearms, obvious technical limitations aside. They can take a beating and then some! If your mate is worried about getting replacement parts, then he should invest in a replacement piston, or 2 and a few other small parts and he will be set for good. Not that I have ever had to replace any parts, other than 1 piston (16v battery is just too much )...

I also own both RS and VFC aegs.

I would take a RS over ANY other brand on the SAME model, ANYDAY.

Unfortunately, for era/location-correctness, RealSword's Type 56 and Type 97 leaves something to be desired for Soviet/Russian loadouts.  That was my only reason of getting a VFC(Aks-74 for that crazy 9-day milsim operation ), and I did not regret it much.  Also, I like VFC's pinned barrel and box art.

anyone want to start a petition demanding a real sword AKM?

I would start one for AKs-74.

[Vrakos]

Anyone know where I can get a VFC AKM? I haven't seen one for sale anywhere. Have they been discontinued?

[Grodlund]

Funny that no one mentioned the RS Dragunov.
Not that there is any comparison to make, since VFC doesnt have a SVD, but still.
First of all - it is an SVD and not a Norinco NDM-86 (so RS already have Soviet weapon(s)

Second, talking about its externals - its spot on. I mean. Spot in.
The replica PSO scope is not that good, but it costs about as much as a realsteel scope from kalinkaoptics.
Internals I guess are good, but it depends on if you get the earlier or later generation.
My SVD is from the first batch so it sometimes locks up.
Easy fix but it takes some time.

If you gonna go for RealSword AK's, the SVD Dragunov would be a *great* complement, I think!