Best airsoft rifle to get?

Question

Ok I've finally made my decision. I'm going to either get one of these two AEG rifles, with both around the $150 range, and this is going to be my first time buying an AEG. Can you guys tell me which one is better overall?

PS: I know amazon sucks for airsoft guns, but it's my only choice. However, I heard that pyramyd air is a pretty good seller, so I'm choosing to buy from them in amazon online.
I want the one that:
-lasts longest
-higher fps
-best for messing around, not as a sport

So it's either the:

Echo 1 Stag 15 M16A4
http://www.amazon.com/Stag-STAG-15-RIFLE-M16A4-Echo/dp/B0018LD6B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1234331924&sr=1-1

or the

Echo 1 M4A3 Commando
http://www.amazon.com/Echo-Model-Commando-Ver-airsoft/dp/B001BS5OJM/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1234134228&sr=1-32

The Commando looks better, in my opinion, and has a retractable stock and metal bushings, while I'm not sure about the M4A1. Does this mean that I should get the commando?

Thanks guys for the help, I really appreciate it.

Answer 1

the stag 15 is a good rifle but for about the same price you can get a better rifle at the link below.

http://www.airsoftpost.com/version-boyi-ssystem-packagemetal-body-p-28749.html

Answer 2

All Echo 1 airsoft guns have metal bushings. The M16A4 will have slightly higher accuracy and effective range, but is larger. I consider it worth the sacrifice of mobility. It comes down more to where you play. If you're in the field, go with the full AR-15/M16A4. If you're in CQB or MOUT situations, go with the AR-15 sub carbine/CAR-15.

Answer 3

All I know is this. The kids kept shooting me so I bought one of the higher FPS models on ebay so I could surprise them and shoot back at them. All went as planned until oops, mine breaks bare skin from anywhere inside 100 ft plus is very accurate. Fortunately just drew blood on an elbow and shin. Kind of wrecked the fun. Be careful, be smart.