[Kozzie]

It's hard for me to recommend a gun of this level for a first gun. I have no experience with this particular gun but I do own a gun from Echo 1.

While an Echo 1 can be made into a decent gun what is required to do so is beyond most first time airsoft owners. These guns really require a spring change and a re-shim/grease before you use them. If it's anything like mine the compression is also horrible and could stand some attention. It's possible to have a gun doc do this work for you but it can be costly and take time.

The other thing to consider is breakage. They're more likely to break on you than a better quality gun leaving you frustrated without a back-up.

IMO you're better off getting something of higher quality that you can rely on while you introduce yourself to airsoft.

**edit: If you like the SCAR I understand VFC makes a very nice one.