Re: GSG 5 22LR
I like mine a lot but I agree - it's a little "chintsy." You can get a screw upgrade which makes a big difference, and surprisingly the parts you can get from *gasp* Airsoft distributors are more robust than the ones that come with the gun.
It is one of the most fun weapons I've shot, though. Add a red dot sight and a telescoping stock and you've got a great weapon to teach kids with that can fit their frame.
It's expensive, but I have to admit it's the most irrational purchase I've made in some ways. All of my other weapons have, or had, a purpose in mind when I bought them. This one was purely for fun.