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Are you guys worried about parts availability and whatnot with everything going on? I really had my eyes set on a Taipan Veteran Standard in .25 for pesting as my next purchase but not sure if I want to go this route now.
I don't think it's possible to know right now. I expect much depends on the degree of reliance on Russian and Ukrainian materials. One good thing, the rifles are so simple and robust, it's doubtful you would need anything that could not be handled by an independent air gunsmith.
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I think there are members of this forum who can fabricate replacement parts. There's not a lot of stuff to break!
That said, I am really glad I bought taipan mutant magazines when I bought my rifle, those seem impossible to find now, and taipan doesn't even show the mutant on their website anymore.
That said, I am really glad I bought taipan mutant magazines when I bought my rifle, those seem impossible to find now, and taipan doesn't even show the mutant on their website anymore.
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Not even the slightest bit worried about Taipan parts.
The MSM is in max propaganda mode and the general public are gobbling it up as usual.
The MSM is in max propaganda mode and the general public are gobbling it up as usual.
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The taipan seems like such a refined yet robust piece of equipment I didn't think I would need much in the way of parts but just incase I had to get the thoughts from other members! Glad I did!
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If you buy new, there are dealers that will include replacement O-rings. I owned a Standard Vet for a few years and never had a problem. And I just picked up a .25 Short. Great guns.
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No worries. Taipan moved it’s assembly operation to the Czech Republic some time back. Parts production could also be moved, it just may take time to spool up with local vendors.
Taipan- perhaps the most awesome air rifle made today!
Taipan- perhaps the most awesome air rifle made today!
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I suggest purchasing your Veteran from Charles at Georgia Airguns. Excellent service. Great support. I have had my Veteran Standard for three years, not a single issue with the rifle. Very robust ambidextrous bullpup. Not a Safe Queen, lots of casual neglect and it laughs at me. I suggest the laminate stock, takes a beating. Shoots 34 gr everything at 900 fps. Quiet with standard baffles, pellets hitting steel make more noise than the rifle. Laser at 50 yards, can hit one inch targets off hand when I do my part.
https://georgiaairguns.net/about-us
https://georgiaairguns.net/about-us
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Yep. 3x.
Just searched my email inbox for "R&L" where I bought my Short, it was back in 2018 and that gun has needed nothing but a new fill probe oring a couple times early on (probably me nicking it on insertion or removal-that's why it just stays in the fill port now). And just recently I replaced the oring inside the brass thimble, the one that seals the probe area. Didn't need it but thought it was likely due.
Order confirmation email from Utah Airguns for the Long is dated August of 2020, same story, only orings.
So, to answer OPs question, no, I'm not concerned about Veteran parts availability. I wasn't before this current Ukraine/Russia situation and I'm not now.
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Maxtrouble,
Double check with Charlie at Georgia Airguns, seems he's not selling Taipans any longer. I apologize to all, if I'm not accurate in this, memory not what it used to be. WM
Double check with Charlie at Georgia Airguns, seems he's not selling Taipans any longer. I apologize to all, if I'm not accurate in this, memory not what it used to be. WM
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Used to think only the Swedes knew how to make a REAL airgun, that is until Vetmx convinced me to try a Taipan Veteran. Got to say, he was correct, so much so, my second one is due today! Solid, quality craftsmanship and laser accuracy just instills confidence. When the pellet absolutely, positively has to get there, I grab the Taipan. WM
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I have three of the Vets and not one single issue from any of them. They are well built and there isn’t much that can wrong with one. The only parts you should be concerned about are o-rings which can be sourced from many places. Good luck with your purchase and I know you will be more than happy with the Taipan.
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Parts as to wear & tear on the TAIPANS ... likely not happening in your lifetime !
O-rings, poppets, regulator swaps or service is all one really need worry about & that is already being covered here domestically.
Don't worry about it !
O-rings, poppets, regulator swaps or service is all one really need worry about & that is already being covered here domestically.
Don't worry about it !
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" taipan doesn't even show the mutant on their website anymore. "
This is the same in regard to my FX Cyclone.
This is the same in regard to my FX Cyclone.
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I imagine that the only way you are going to need parts from the factory is if you drop the taipan from a second floor balcony..even then if it goes butt first in the grass you are possibly God to go away...
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