Any whispers of a forward cocking lever bullpup from Taipan?

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They don't need to really,...Taipan is fine as is, this forward cocking is way overrated in my opinion.
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Ancient technology !

Yes, they should come up into the 21 century ! Over rated, not in the slightest. Just good, current...technology. Should be swappable, left to right also, like most current guns...

By the current design of the gun, it doesn't look like it would be too big of a deal. I've seen a coupla guys on this board with the skills to build a mid-cocking lever assembly. Should be a snap for a coupla Engineering type guys at the Taipan factory.

The current, cocking block at the back could still be utilized, just changed a little. It wouldn't have to be artwork, just well designed. Utilitarian would be fine. Hell, even just a different arm at the back, a sliding block around the barrel, and new lever linkage. See the Kaliburgun for design hints !

Mike
 
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Well, I've had a few 911's, but I won't even consider a Veteran based on its cocking lever location. Was the same with a Cricket, but Kalibr was able to 'fix' it with the Cricket II and I bought one of those (actually 2 if you include the Tac). The only guns I will even consider keeping with a rear cocking lever are my Pulsars, due to the zero resistance cocking.

Am I missing something good? Maybe so. But I still won't buy a Veteran in its current configuration, and it sounds like there are others who feel the same way. Albeit Taipan may be just fine with that as they are a pretty small manufacturer, and perhaps they want to stay that way?
 
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@TMH the cocking is very nice albeit in the rear. I will say though I disagree on Kalibrgun "fixing" there cocking location by moving it forward. I owned a Cricket and Cricket II and found the rear cocking to be much smoother. But you wouldn't know different not having the others so bonus for you! I find the Taipans to be more refined than the Crickets but that's just me. However I think the Argus would be a better gun as the magazines are different and which is what makes the Cricket II clunky as the cocking has to advance the magazine rather than spring loaded like the Argus.
 
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Yeah, I've declined buying a Taipan JUST because of the old fashioned cocking lever position. It IS...a nice addition that they provide the opportunity to swap the lever to the other side. That does provide just a small head movement, so you hand can slide your hand your head by to cock the gun, and you don't have to completely disconnect from the gun for a right hand to cock the gun. Your head stays in the same "basic" position.

The ONLY...reason I recently bought one to to see what all the fanboy hupla is all about in the trigger. Sorry...don't see it..! While, are things done well, sure...BUT...SO ARE a LOT of other guns on the market. My HW100 bullpup and my Caiman (X) matches everything that, my Taipan does with EQUAL ease. The cocking smoothness (and a couple others !) the trigger. Granted that the Taipan has an adjustable over-travel screw, but some guns have this as part of the second stage break.

Not including the Daystate, electronic triggers...I have few guns that have a smooth, clean, "glass-breaking" second stage. Too bad that you have to spend MORE money on it to add a suppressor. Quiet it (the Compact)...isn't.



Mike
 
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They don't need to really,...Taipan is fine as is, this forward cocking is way overrated in my opinion.
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Ancient technology !

Yes, they should come up into the 21 century ! Over rated, not in the slightest. Just good, current...technology. Should be swappable, left to right also, like most current guns...

By the current design of the gun, it doesn't look like it would be too big of a deal. I've seen a coupla guys on this board with the skills to build a mid-cocking lever assembly. Should be a snap for a coupla Engineering type guys at the Taipan factory.

The current, cocking block at the back could still be utilized, just changed a little. It wouldn't have to be artwork, just well designed. Utilitarian would be fine. Hell, even just a different arm at the back, a sliding block around the barrel, and new lever linkage. See the Kaliburgun for design hints !

Mike
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Cocking lever is already swappable, left to right (or right to left 😉). 

This mid cocking Vet thing comes up occasionally......I only know of two versions that Taipan has produced, Mutant and Veteran, with VERY minimal differences between them. Not sure but I'd bet the Mutants were around 2015-2016 and the Vets just a year or two after that. Both rear cocking. So, in five or six years, it's still the same design and often sold out. To answer the original question, no, I've not even seen the slightest whisper about Taipan manufacturing a mid-cocking gun. They'll randomly share a thing or two on their Instagram page, the last "big" news being the more minimalist stock, although I've yet to see it for sale or anybody with one in hand. 

How many years has the HW35 been sold without any significant changes to the design? 
 
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People that like a rear cocking lever as on the Taipan also scratch their right butt cheek with their left hand.
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Works for me! 

Seriously, Taipan sells all the Veterans they can make. It has a proven reputation for a accuracy and reliability, and is known for its simple, robust build. Any change results in risk. From the maker's perspective, I expect they see little potential reward. Shooters have options. Again, similar to the Porsche 911 comparison, Taipan respects the competition, but, if remaining committed to its existing product and customers generates a profitable return, that's not a bad position.
 
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@TMH the cocking is very nice albeit in the rear. I will say though I disagree on Kalibrgun "fixing" there cocking location by moving it forward. I owned a Cricket and Cricket II and found the rear cocking to be much smoother. But you wouldn't know different not having the others so bonus for you! I find the Taipans to be more refined than the Crickets but that's just me. However I think the Argus would be a better gun as the magazines are different and which is what makes the Cricket II clunky as the cocking has to advance the magazine rather than spring loaded like the Argus.
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I have to say I much prefer the rotary magazines of the Cricket to the spring loaded self indexing magazines. Reason is the spring loaded mags tend to cause pellet damage - especially in the smaller calibers where skirts are thin. The last 3 shots out of my Uragan Compact .177 mag are always worse than the first 12, but all 14 shots out of my .22 Cricket mag are beautiful. I'll take a rotary mag any day, unless there is the option of shooting slugs - then rotary mags fall way short as slugs don't stay put well. 

In terms of fixing the cocking lever on the Taipan. Meehhh... I took issue with the location for a few years and then got over it. The trigger is too perfect to fuss over the lever.
 
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I've been a long time taipan veteran user and have a FX Impact.

The forwarded cocking is convenient but that feature alone does not make me gravitate to the FX more. Actually i shoot the veteran more.

Sure I can rattle off shots faster with forward cocking. But I prefer to take my time, relax and focus. So really to me there is no need to be able to shoot faster. The veteran doesnt feel any less ergonomic to operate. The veterans action is so precise and smooth, it inspires confidence while using it.

Good luck holding out for the forward cocking taipan.
 
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