looking at my first pcp ,what is the opinion on the first generation gauntlet and some other low cost recommendations. Primary going to be used 4 paper punching up to 50 yrds thanks new member Kernbigo
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On February 26, bought a new Gauntlet .25, from manstoreinc, on Ebay for $310. (Free shipping, no tax) At that time, and only slightly better now, .25 pellets were hard to find. Some overpriced H&N pellets, from Amazon, proved my first PCP was an accurate, hard hitting airgun. Easily re-charged with my $50 Chinese handpump, I was, and still am, one satisfied owner. There are many aftermarket upgrades available, through Hajimoto, but be prepared to spend plenty. I only did easy trigger adjustment from YouTube video and replaced "cigar" style internal moderator with quieter ($15) 4 baffle design. Gun is long and heavy with an awkward sling design, that makes a pleasant all-day hunt nearly impossible. I'd agree with others to get second generation, advertised now at $399. A new stock has solved sling problem, a larger bottle with re-adjusted regulator improves power/shot count and the 4 baffle moderator is standard. I've moved on to higher end guns, but still enjoy, and cherish, my Gauntlet.
WM
On February 26, bought a new Gauntlet .25, from manstoreinc, on Ebay for $310. (Free shipping, no tax) At that time, and only slightly better now, .25 pellets were hard to find. Some overpriced H&N pellets, from Amazon, proved my first PCP was an accurate, hard hitting airgun. Easily re-charged with my $50 Chinese handpump, I was, and still am, one satisfied owner. There are many aftermarket upgrades available, through Hajimoto, but be prepared to spend plenty. I only did easy trigger adjustment from YouTube video and replaced "cigar" style internal moderator with quieter ($15) 4 baffle design. Gun is long and heavy with an awkward sling design, that makes a pleasant all-day hunt nearly impossible. I'd agree with others to get second generation, advertised now at $399. A new stock has solved sling problem, a larger bottle with re-adjusted regulator improves power/shot count and the 4 baffle moderator is standard. I've moved on to higher end guns, but still enjoy, and cherish, my Gauntlet.
WM
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If you dont get a gen2 gauntlet at least wait until you find a gen1 for 200$ or under. For target shooting off a bench I think you will be happy. For hunting not so much as it's a long awkward gun to carry.
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For a good reliable accurate gun take a look at Dar gen ll offering. All 3 calibers available. Very nice stock and fantastic mag system. I have the .177. 
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I bought a refurb Gauntlet 1, .22 cal, after the growing pains were over, it shoots 5 different pellets pretty accurately, has a good shot count. I put the Hajimoto short shroud on it and a short zero db mod on it, nice and quiet. There is a 22 cu in bottle available for it that extends the shot count nicely. I shot it for an entire afternoon, plinking at targets 40-80 yds with one refill. I had to adjust the trigger, per the airgun depot video, nice trigger now, found a cracked set screw on barrel and replaced it. If you can find a used one or a new Gen one somewhere, it is a fun gun, but I would expect a little tinkering on it to make it like you want.
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The Gauntlet in .25 was my first PCP. I was honestly going to get rid of it once my Maverick arrived and I got that tuned in. At 50 yards with 25grn JSB it is a tack driving bird destroyer.I typically let my nephew use the Maverick when we are at his farm shooting starlings and I kind of get surprised at how well it shoots. The original shoots great, but the refinements in the Gauntlet 2 are going to make things so much better.
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If I had to do it all over again the Dar generation 2 would be my first choice. Unfortunately it wasn’t available when I started PCPs. I almost hit the buy button a couple times recently but then remembered that I spent $2800 in 5 months on air guns which is a lot for me.But like others said, if you want a Gauntlet,I would wait for the generation 2.
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You can also do my 300 bar carbon fiber bottle mod for a super high shot count and better looking gun. Hajimoto has started offering the mod but I think he's out of them right now.
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I LOVE my 1st gen Gauntlet 177 and 22. I sold the 177 here and still have the 22. I upgraded both with the Hajimoto super tune kit and 2 stage trigger. I also have a bigger bottle on mine now, too. I absolutely LOVE it, BUT now I have about $600 into it, which puts me into the high-mid range territory. There are a LOT of really good air rifles for that money, but I'm happy. I'd agree that if you're going to buy a Gauntlet and you don't want to hotrod it, just go for the Gauntlet 2, which is already Hajimoto'd lout, IIRC.
That being said, I own a few air rifles and have owned some over $1000 and I will tell you my $350 Hatsan AT-44 is by far my most reliable air rifle in every way. It is NOT pellet picky, it's straight forward, and it thinks it's a high end gun. If you're a musician, I'd say it's the USA Peavey bass of air rifles. Top quality at entry level price. Some are like Fender, where you're paying for the name, not the quality. (Yeah, I know can of worms...)
That being said, I own a few air rifles and have owned some over $1000 and I will tell you my $350 Hatsan AT-44 is by far my most reliable air rifle in every way. It is NOT pellet picky, it's straight forward, and it thinks it's a high end gun. If you're a musician, I'd say it's the USA Peavey bass of air rifles. Top quality at entry level price. Some are like Fender, where you're paying for the name, not the quality. (Yeah, I know can of worms...)
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