The new Maruzen L95 or TM L96

[ckiniceone]

I am planing on buying a new sniper rifle. I have narrow it down to the Maruzen APS Type 96 Spring Rifle (25th Anniversary Special, OD) and the Tokyo Marui L96AWS Sniper Rifle (OD). If you are a top sniper what would you buy and why. Any input would help me a lot and I would be every thankful for your help with this buy.

P.S.
I plan to upgrade the rifle to a high grade.
shop.ehobbyasia.com/sniper-rifles/tokyo-marui/tokyo-marui-l96aws-sniper-rifle-od.html

shop.ehobbyasia.com/sniper-rifles/maruzen/maruzen-aps-type-96-spring-rifle-25th-anniversary-special-od.html

[Timm]

Personally, I would go with the TM. TM's known for reliability, so That should be a win-win. Plus, in my opinion, I like the looks of the TM more.

[Dutton]

The Maruzen has been out longer, is excellent quality, it has a well-known list of upgrades, and multiple companies making them.

The TM is NEW, hasn't been nearly as tested as the Maruzen in the field, and has limited upgrades, and has been disputed by many retailers about which parts actually work in them. However, it is a TM, and is bound to be great quality based upon their other weapons.

Either way, either *should* make a formidable, field worthy bolt action.

[Gestapo]

Reliability doesn't mean squat. Everything ends up getting replaced anyway. Get the Maruzen.

[BoredKender]

Stapo has it right. TM's reliability lies in their stock form.

[Livonia]

I would really like to see the action of the TM 96, it looks excessively complicated. From the way the magazine loads, the hopup adjusts, it doesn't seem like Tokyo Marui should have made another rifle.

I don't think it will be as simple, robust, or reliable as the Maruzen.