what brand are you talking about as well? I do agree with Ganef and side arms, pretty much unless, but I've brought mine out once for sh*ts and giggles. The TM Desert Eagle shoots like a laser, really nice for a gas gun. However mags are pricy, and it's huge. I've used this one side arm, which is my room mates, once or twice when i got board, or when my AEG went to hell at a 4 peaks game or two. I did count me some kills with it tho. But if you are going to be lugging it around with u i would say to go with the M9. But if it means anything to you i second what Ganef said.