I have a Redcat Volcano SV Pro. So its the one that has mostly all aluminum parts, not the cheaper mostly plastic one... I've read the posts throughout this forum asking this same question.
More times than not, it will be said that they suck but with no real reason or answer as to why they suck. I personally would like to know why they suck.
As far as parts in your local hobby shop... dont most hobby shops stock good parts for just a few models anyways? I've ordered a few things from Redcat and have recieved the parts in a few days... so it wasn't too terribly bad.
The Redcat that I have, which I bought for my son was only broken in and thats it, now trying to get rid of it, so I really haven't drive it much... but because its all aluminum, im sure its going to be a tough truck. Just like any other brand, they have the cheaper plastic models, possibly a better one, then the pro kits.
Im just answering the question if Redcat is a good brand for bashing... the one that I have would be.