Any airgun regrets?
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Hatsan, Notos and AEA HPSS plus. Hatsan can be very good, or it can be hit-and-miss. Nothing wrong with the Notos. Built good and shot good, was actually too small/light to shoot off-hand, or longer distances so I sold it. The AEAs have a bad valve pin that can break easily. I've still got it, but found someone here on AGN that made me one from peek, so it will never break. The AEAs however, shoot VERY well. I'll probably never sell it.
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Yes, but I never give up trying to fix them. Some seem to take too much time. I like shooting, not fixing, so they get put away until someone mentions they have one; oh, I think I have one too.
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When I first got into PCPs I didn't know much about them. I had narrowed my selection down to the Air Arms S500 and the Weihrauch HW100. The S500 is a beautiful and capable airgun but I decided that the HW100 was the best choice for me because it was regulated and has a superior magazine system. I've never regretted that decision.
Fast forward a number of years and I was still looking and reading about that Air Arms PCP so the itch was still there. An opportunity came up and I bought the (now regulated) S510 in walnut. Unfortunately the walnut stock doesn't fit me and I had to upgrade to the adjustable laminated one.
The S510 is a beautiful PCP, it's well made and accurate. But I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed with my decision as it was mostly made on esthetics, my bad!
Nothing wrong with the S510, it's a fine airgun, but it's an old design (based on the 400) that has been upgraded to keep up with the times. I don't care for the magazine system, it works but it's delicate and seems like an afterthought to turn single-shot into a repeater. My FAC version seems to be a sub-12 fpe design with a stronger hammer-spring and the regulator set high.
Guess the my tastes for modern, adjustable PCPs is showing. I'm not one to sell or trade my airguns but I've never really "bonded" with the S510 and it may be moving on. My regret is more with my decision than the airgun itself.
Cheers!
Fast forward a number of years and I was still looking and reading about that Air Arms PCP so the itch was still there. An opportunity came up and I bought the (now regulated) S510 in walnut. Unfortunately the walnut stock doesn't fit me and I had to upgrade to the adjustable laminated one.
The S510 is a beautiful PCP, it's well made and accurate. But I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed with my decision as it was mostly made on esthetics, my bad!
Nothing wrong with the S510, it's a fine airgun, but it's an old design (based on the 400) that has been upgraded to keep up with the times. I don't care for the magazine system, it works but it's delicate and seems like an afterthought to turn single-shot into a repeater. My FAC version seems to be a sub-12 fpe design with a stronger hammer-spring and the regulator set high.
Guess the my tastes for modern, adjustable PCPs is showing. I'm not one to sell or trade my airguns but I've never really "bonded" with the S510 and it may be moving on. My regret is more with my decision than the airgun itself.
Cheers!
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After looking at it that's a regret i wouldve made too. Its beautiful. I love the traditional look.
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I’m not thrilled with my Beeman Underlever. It’s not the guns it’s me. I am not crazy about bull pups . Thought I would like it more than I do.
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I mainly regret selling stuff, I had a nice Brocock sniper, a HW77, and I had an old TX200 that was made before the fancy checkering that I wish I had back. Or even my first PCP a Benjamin Discovery in .22, that was a handy light and accurate gun really wish I had the discovery back.
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I have seen some older guns made over seas that were not pretty did not shoot and could not be repaired.
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My P-rod tinkering addiction.
After buying my 1st one in ~2013, and having Jim Gaska turn me 15" LW barrel for it along with adding his tactical butt stock adapter and extended shroud extension muller to have it stolen by a tuner in AZ. That thing shot so damn well.
My 2nd one I purchased off a gent on the Yellow forum ~2014, had Jim Gaska make a 5" extended air tube, butt stock adapter, Hill power valve, Huma reg, Marauder barrel, all kinds of Buck Rail accoutrements, well over $800 into and it still sitting in pieces in my closet today, to basically have a $250 Benjamin Fortitude worth of parts. (which I also have)
My 3rd is a bone stock version ~2016 sitting in a Rapid70 bullpup stock that leaks to high heaven because the gauge extension doesn't fit right.
I got involved in other interests in 2017, and just getting back into airgunning at end of last year, so I've forgotten more than I remember at this point.
After buying my 1st one in ~2013, and having Jim Gaska turn me 15" LW barrel for it along with adding his tactical butt stock adapter and extended shroud extension muller to have it stolen by a tuner in AZ. That thing shot so damn well.
My 2nd one I purchased off a gent on the Yellow forum ~2014, had Jim Gaska make a 5" extended air tube, butt stock adapter, Hill power valve, Huma reg, Marauder barrel, all kinds of Buck Rail accoutrements, well over $800 into and it still sitting in pieces in my closet today, to basically have a $250 Benjamin Fortitude worth of parts. (which I also have)
My 3rd is a bone stock version ~2016 sitting in a Rapid70 bullpup stock that leaks to high heaven because the gauge extension doesn't fit right.
I got involved in other interests in 2017, and just getting back into airgunning at end of last year, so I've forgotten more than I remember at this point.
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FX Impact with all the goodies was a waste of money.. Never shot any better than other guns...
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I buy air rifles that have a good reputation from posters on this and other forums. I like accuracy, dependability, and durability as well as holding their value. I've bought a LOT of rifles over the years. I still don't own them because as my tastes dictate, it's time to move on to something else. I started with a Beeman R8 in 1983, then my first PCP (an Mrod) in 2011, and then it took off with Air Force, RAWs,(multiples), AAs, Daystates, FWB300 (multiples) H)Ws (multiples). and others. All were good and had their own charm and application. I don't own most of these anymore, but the few (19) that I like most and use most. Sometimes I regret selling some of those guns, but why keep safe queens? Let someone else enjoy them. I didn't buy any low end stuff because I feel that's like throwing money away.
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I've had zero regrets!
I work hard for my money and I research two, three, four times and then some before I open my wallet. I like money too.
My only regret, is that I didn't get into airguns much sooner!
I work hard for my money and I research two, three, four times and then some before I open my wallet. I like money too.
My only regret, is that I didn't get into airguns much sooner!
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Darth, why don't you tell us about YOUR experiences, your preferences, what age group you're in, the guns you own & your experiences with them, what you hope to accomplish or learn in the airgun world, target shooting or hunting, airguns on your wish list, etc, etc. You haven't done much of that & we here like to know about each other as well as about airguns. That's what makes this a "community".
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