eaglesridge
the JG is a nice one.

PC Maker
ah yes... looking for the first airsoft gun is always a big deal. like the above answer, i agree that the JG is a nice gun. i'm assuming your "reasonable price" is under 200 and am supplying you with the following links those are JG G36s, K and C versions. I prefer C because it is more compact than the K, but if you want range and accuracy (not too much more, just a bit) you should go for the K. and as a follow up, here are two Echo 1 G36 links, once again, C and K versions. Although it has been repeatedly said JG and E1 are the same thing, I like Echo 1 better, even though I own neither company's gun (but have used both).

bhenry14postal
I would say that you don't go by the company, but the stats and reviews of the guns. But to answer your question, there are probably 3 companies you would want to choose from: JG, Echo 1, and TSD. JG is good because it has thousands of upgrades and is compatible with everything. they have good fps (most of them are good to go on field rules being that they are around 330), they have average accuracy (120 feet), and look good. Echo 1 is good because they design real guns so all of them are made very well with great fps and accuracy. The upgrades are okay but not as good as JG. TSD is awesome because they have 50 different versions of each gun. they have great accuracy, great fps-average fps, but do not look as realistic (sometimes they change the design completely), and are almost impossible to upgrade thanks to the redesigned body. I would say that overall, its either JG or your opinion. i hope this helped. by the way, a awesome airsoft site is airsoftgi.com. last of all, one tip for the future. NEVER EVER EVER buy guns because they look good. many people have been fooled by the nice advertising and received crap. it is better to spend an extra $100 possibly than get ripped off on a cheap and useless gun! thank you for your patience.

flyinggoldfish
HAH!! bhenry - Echo1 don't design real guns, they don't even design airsoft guns, jut rebrand other manufacturers' products... By far the best G36 for price/quality would be the JG/Echo1 G36. THE JG G36c is reckoned by many to be the best clone gun on the market.

Buster
The 3 best reasonable priced G36C is made by JG/Echo1, CA, and KWA. CA: 320 FPS, Accuracy is Pretty good, Rate of fire is great. average price $260 E1: 350FPS Accuracy is great, rate of fire is pretty good, average price $150 KWA: 380FPS Accuracy great rate of fire great, average price $300 Honestly, in my opinion the JG/Echo 1 version is better. It just feels and performs better than the other 2. I researched them for about 3 months before purchasing mine about 3 months ago and the Echo 1 (I brought E1, not JG because of quality control) and it feels a lot better. Also if you're planning on upgrading it the JG/E1 is a cheaper starting price (not by too much) but since the upgrade parts for the 3 guns are basically the same why spend $250 for a CA or KWA ($300), just spend $150 on the Echo 1 and buy upgraded parts. I've done the math and you can use the extra $100 to upgrade the E1's accuracy and rate of fire. Word of advice, if you do decide to get an Echo 1 (E1) be sure it's the version 3, with the ball bearings. It's internals are a little better than the previous versions. Regardless have fun and good luck. If you want a good review of the E1 vs CA Check out this Youtube video: It's a 3 part video and they bring up basically everything about the guns And here's another good comparison chart just scroll down the page: Upgrade tips for the E1: Battery upgrade: $25 Tight bore: $40 Spring upgrade: $20 OR $68 and Airsoft GI will upgrade it for you (no battery included) Specs after upgrade included They're good and it's a really good price, and in the end you can shoot better and faster than the already upgraded KWA for less than the price of the CA.

ace21gabriel
I would have to reccomend an Echo1. They are the best value for the price, shooting over 350fps stock. Classic army only shoots around 280 stock, so that is a great starting fps. And echo1 is just a high quality durable gun. I can answer any questions you may have about it too! Just check out my website if you want a picture and more detailed description.

headsifter
Ok! The g36c is an awesome gun. I actually just purchased one last fall and am in love with it. For $150 you can get the Echo 1 X36C New Version. Here are the specs: FPS- 380 with .20 Effective Range- 100~120ft. Maximum Range- 165ft. ROF- 800RPM (~13 BBs per second) Gearbox Version- Type 3 (metal gearbox) Hop-up adjustable This gun is great! No joking. I have used it in several battles against my friends and they all fear it. I would suggest getting the Intellect 9.6v battery for it which would increase it's ROF to about 1000RPM. Also the Leapers Red/Green Dot Scope is a nice add-on. Here are the links for the items: This is the Echo 1 X36C $150.00 The Red/Green Dot scope $34.99 evikes custom 9.6v battery (cheaper and good quality) $19.99 I know that if you get this gun you will love it. And with all of the extras I suggested you will definitely have intimidation on your side. I hope this helped and please rate! P.S. If you aren't good with battery charge time I would suggest the Universal Smart Charger... $29.99

JV-
If price doesn't matter then Tokyo Maurai is one of the best but if you want a G36c that goes about 370fps, full metal, and cheap go to Ehobbyasia.com This websites G36 series are insanely cheap. The G36C is only $64 United States... thats how much most plastic guns are. And remember this is Full metal and 370fps so that cheap is again INSANE Last note... when looking for this gun type in JG G36c

topgun1506
The 3 best reasonable priced G36C is made by JG/Echo1, CA, and KWA. CA: 320 FPS, Accuracy is Pretty good, Rate of fire is great. average price $260 E1: 350FPS Accuracy is great, rate of fire is pretty good, average price $150 KWA: 380FPS Accuracy great rate of fire great, average price $300 Honestly, in my opinion the JG/Echo 1 version is better. It just feels and performs better than the other 2. I researched them for about 3 months before purchasing mine about 3 months ago and the Echo 1 (I brought E1, not JG because of quality control) and it feels a lot better. Also if you're planning on upgrading it the JG/E1 is a cheaper starting price (not by too much) but since the upgrade parts for the 3 guns are basically the same why spend $250 for a CA or KWA ($300), just spend $150 on the Echo 1 and buy upgraded parts. I've done the math and you can use the extra $100 to upgrade the E1's accuracy and rate of fire. Word of advice, if you do decide to get an Echo 1 (E1) be sure it's the version 3, with the ball bearings. It's internals are a little better than the previous versions. Regardless have fun and good luck. If you want a good review of the E1 vs CA Check out this Youtube video: ... It's a 3 part video and they bring up basically everything about the guns And here's another good comparison chart just scroll down the page: ... Upgrade tips for the E1: Battery upgrade: $25 Tight bore: $40 Spring upgrade: $20 OR $68 and Airsoft GI will upgrade it for you (no battery included) Specs after upgrade included ... They're good and it's a really good price, and in the end you can shoot better and faster than the already upgraded KWA for less than the price of the CA. * 1 day ago Source(s): Owner for 3 months. Used the CA and E1 in about 4 different scenarios, and looked up the individual specs before purchasing.

The W
There are 5 manufactures of the G36C. 1. Classic Army: $255 350 FPS good quality, and accuracy 2. Echo1: $160 350FPS Good quality, considering it's 40% cheaper than the CA. Accuracy and overall craftsmanship is not as high as CA. 3. JG: $120 350 Exact same as above, but $40 cheaper. Comes with Battery and charger, A GREAT VALUE! Another reason why not to buy Echo 1 G36C. 4. KWA: $300 380FPS Higher quality and accuracy than CA and JG, but has highest price tag. Overall a great choice if you can afford or am looking for that extra quality. Also has large foregrip for large battery in front. 5. Tokyo Marui: $320 290FPS The best on aesthetic appeal, or outside quality craftsmanship. But the poorest of all on performance / FPS. Usually tend to be very accurate, despite the fact that it's lacking on power. TM is a great manufacturer of airsoft guns that are more pleasing to the eye than the true player. Hope that helps. Make your decision based on what you're looking for.

Danny
how much do you want to spend?