What's everyone thinking of the Western Airguns Sidewinder?
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I have the .25 and the .30.
You can read my posts in regard of both.
I do not have nor ever had a LCS. My FX are not the newest lines.
What I have seen in the Sidewinders is that the quality is really good. Nothing to miss from the one of the AGT or Daystate. Just different kind of rifles.
You can read my posts in regard of both.
I do not have nor ever had a LCS. My FX are not the newest lines.
What I have seen in the Sidewinders is that the quality is really good. Nothing to miss from the one of the AGT or Daystate. Just different kind of rifles.
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I think the only gripe I have seen is with the non adjustable heavy triggers. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing. Most semi auto guns have a similar issue. It’s just something to think about. If you want match grade, look elsewhere.
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I have a sidewinder in 30cal. Love and hate it. Not a good trigger, won't shoot slugs with any accuracy over 50 yards. Noisy, had to put a 12 inch moderator on it to try and quiet it down. But still love to shoot it.
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I have a Sidewinder in .22. I had an LCS in .22 and sold it to get the Sidewinder, mainly because of the removable magazine.
I have an affinity for semi auto’s and like the option of full auto, but don’t use this feature much.
While I very much liked the LCS and never had a problem or leaks, loading it, was cumbersome, especially having to make sure all the pellets are seated so it does not jam.
The build quality of the Sidewinder is outstanding and definitely better, more solid than the LCS. However the LCS was not shabby. Loading the magazine is very easy and very similar to the Leshiy 2 magazine with the magnetic cover. Holding the magazine feels like a fine piece of jewelry. Mine is very accurate. I have it tuned with 25 gr FX or JSBs. I have the same POI at 25 and 50 yards without holdovers.
The trigger is not an FX trigger but after getting used to it I am still accurate with it. To me it does feel better the the LCS, but I do not have both for side to side comparison.
I am shooting it way more than LCS.
Note- the butt pads/plates are interchangeable with the LCS, so the K&L but pad will fit the Sidewinder.
I had butt pad made for me with a built in monopod (ace threads). See pics.
“plinker4life” here on AGN was kind enough to design and make this for me. It will fit the both the Sidewinder and the LCS. Do not know about the Rattler. This makes benching easier for me.
I am lucky enough to have Leshiy 2 and FX Impact. The Sidewinder definitely a keeper for me.
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I have an affinity for semi auto’s and like the option of full auto, but don’t use this feature much.
While I very much liked the LCS and never had a problem or leaks, loading it, was cumbersome, especially having to make sure all the pellets are seated so it does not jam.
The build quality of the Sidewinder is outstanding and definitely better, more solid than the LCS. However the LCS was not shabby. Loading the magazine is very easy and very similar to the Leshiy 2 magazine with the magnetic cover. Holding the magazine feels like a fine piece of jewelry. Mine is very accurate. I have it tuned with 25 gr FX or JSBs. I have the same POI at 25 and 50 yards without holdovers.
The trigger is not an FX trigger but after getting used to it I am still accurate with it. To me it does feel better the the LCS, but I do not have both for side to side comparison.
I am shooting it way more than LCS.
Note- the butt pads/plates are interchangeable with the LCS, so the K&L but pad will fit the Sidewinder.
I had butt pad made for me with a built in monopod (ace threads). See pics.
“plinker4life” here on AGN was kind enough to design and make this for me. It will fit the both the Sidewinder and the LCS. Do not know about the Rattler. This makes benching easier for me.
I am lucky enough to have Leshiy 2 and FX Impact. The Sidewinder definitely a keeper for me.
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Thanks everyone, it's disappointing to hear about the trigger but that does seem to come with the semi/full auto territory.
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I'm really liking these hammerless designed airguns and if it's made in the USA that gets bonus points for me. Is it made here ?
Does anyone know where Huban is made ?
It's amazing there's no blow by on the ammo cylinder. That's an extremely small tolerance . It's an amazing time to be an airgunner.
Does anyone know where Huban is made ?
It's amazing there's no blow by on the ammo cylinder. That's an extremely small tolerance . It's an amazing time to be an airgunner.
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The Sidewinder says: "made in the USA from local and imported parts" ..... Or something with the same meaning.
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That's good enough for me . A company needs to make a profit and produce a high quality product.
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I think that if you looking .30 cal is probably the only one to go with in the Semis line ups,
....in .22 ?
I don't know but the Huben really needs to be looked into in the smaller calibers, you hardly ever hear anyone complaining about Huben.
....in .22 ?
I don't know but the Huben really needs to be looked into in the smaller calibers, you hardly ever hear anyone complaining about Huben.
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I have the sidewinder in 30 cal.
To much PCP for my backyard plinking. Anyone interested send me an email and I will send pics and extras that come with it.
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To much PCP for my backyard plinking. Anyone interested send me an email and I will send pics and extras that come with it.
[email protected]
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The .30 is nice but you only get 150 rounds for the price of 500 rounds in .22. And I don't think the .22 is under powered for the pesting I do. I live out of town and have no problem grabbing one of many .22lr for larger pests. And you know what a .177 is capable of . Ive dropped large grey diggers with a .22 cal 12 fpe prod. Right in the brain pan. The Huben or the Sidewinder puts out some serious power in .22 . And to enjoy the semi auto I would need cheap ammo .
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It’s better to have a heavier trigger on a semi-auto. A 1 lb trigger pull on a semi would be a negligent discharge waiting to happen.
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I've had several Semi-auto airguns and always got bored before not to long,
I would personally get the .30 just for the hunting capabilities but I wouldn't shoot it more then I do my Sidelevers,.....just something nice to have but I would not use it for fun,....rather use my Tangfolio CO2
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I wished I could get my 22 Huben trigger down to one LB or maybe a little less, My finger stays clear until I am ready to shoot, And I put the gun up empty, I do use the safety but my finger is the real safety.
Mike
Mike
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I'm hoping you can provide some insight comparing the Leshiy 2 to the Sidewinder - both in .22. I am tryin to replicate my AR for offhand practice - and since you have both, I was wondering if you could provide some comparisons, or recommendation?
Thanks
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