I read through quite a few of these before I realized how old they were. Having two AF rifles I read through all of them. I didn't count but the majority of posters liked theirs. I'm in that group.
I got a Talon SS when they first came out and absolutely loved it. Of course back then I didn't have a shoebox and tanks... just a pump. But I was coming from a Sheridan multi-pump so being able to do all my pumping separately from shooting at critters was great. (Tried springers but never liked the reverse recoil feel). Years later when the Condor SS came out I got one of those in .22 cal. A while after that I wanted to try a .25 cal so I got a barrel and swapped them. The only drawback to that is the loud noise that emanates from backyard critters being hit but that's a function of .25 cal predator pellets hitting at 900 fps.
As others have said, the single shot isn't a problem for me as I rarely need a quick second shot. And it's actually pretty fast to load one once you get the motion down. I have other airguns, although not as many as I'd like. My latest is a Taipan Veteran (another airgun which won't win any beauty contests). I guess I understand the "ugly looks" kind of reaction. I used to admire and own only nice wood stocked rifles and shotguns, metal and wood 1911s, Colt Woodsman, etc. First time I saw an AR-15 and a Glock I thought they were very ugly and how I could never own them. But the look grew on me over time and I'm glad because now all those look cool and I own them. (I even now like the looks of KLR-650s but that's another topic ;-)
They each have their place. Condor SS hangs out in office closet for backyard critters. Talon SS breaks down into 2 pieces with the bottle unscrewing, fits nicely in my truck, and goes everywhere with me.
It's hard for me to understand the reaction like one of the posters mentioned when they gave one to their grandson and they wouldn't take it because it was ugly. I can't fathom myself having that reaction as a kid but that was a long time ago. Back then, everything looked like Colt peacemakers, 1894 Winchesters, Red Ryders etc. so maybe... I'm thinking I would have jumped at the opportunity. And I will now if they wanna send it to me.
I got a Talon SS when they first came out and absolutely loved it. Of course back then I didn't have a shoebox and tanks... just a pump. But I was coming from a Sheridan multi-pump so being able to do all my pumping separately from shooting at critters was great. (Tried springers but never liked the reverse recoil feel). Years later when the Condor SS came out I got one of those in .22 cal. A while after that I wanted to try a .25 cal so I got a barrel and swapped them. The only drawback to that is the loud noise that emanates from backyard critters being hit but that's a function of .25 cal predator pellets hitting at 900 fps.
As others have said, the single shot isn't a problem for me as I rarely need a quick second shot. And it's actually pretty fast to load one once you get the motion down. I have other airguns, although not as many as I'd like. My latest is a Taipan Veteran (another airgun which won't win any beauty contests). I guess I understand the "ugly looks" kind of reaction. I used to admire and own only nice wood stocked rifles and shotguns, metal and wood 1911s, Colt Woodsman, etc. First time I saw an AR-15 and a Glock I thought they were very ugly and how I could never own them. But the look grew on me over time and I'm glad because now all those look cool and I own them. (I even now like the looks of KLR-650s but that's another topic ;-)
They each have their place. Condor SS hangs out in office closet for backyard critters. Talon SS breaks down into 2 pieces with the bottle unscrewing, fits nicely in my truck, and goes everywhere with me.
It's hard for me to understand the reaction like one of the posters mentioned when they gave one to their grandson and they wouldn't take it because it was ugly. I can't fathom myself having that reaction as a kid but that was a long time ago. Back then, everything looked like Colt peacemakers, 1894 Winchesters, Red Ryders etc. so maybe... I'm thinking I would have jumped at the opportunity. And I will now if they wanna send it to me.
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