Edgun Leshiy breach locking problem

I would send it back and get a different one. 

Send it back. For such a simple platform that is to many issues. Personally I feel that every Edgun should be tested before being shipped out considering the price. The barrel issue would be an easy fix. It just sounds like the set screws for were not tightened enough and the barrel slid some. As far as the breach opening up. There was a video where a guy was shooting larger cal pellets long before they released the bigger barrels. His breach was pooping open slightly with every shot. Who knows. Make a phone call then send it back.

I have owned a Leshiy for half a year. When I first got my first one it came with some manufacture marks over the air tube, like it had been dinged up when put together. Originally I thought I just got a rough one, so I returned it and got another. When I got my second one sure enough that one had some manufacture marks too, but this time over the folding hinge. I contacted Brian from EdGun west and he said that all EdGuns have some manufacture marks or defects, and to basically get over it if I wanted to own an EdGun. The gun grouped well at 23 yards so I decided just to keep it. Basically Edgun doesn’t care about any aesthetic defects as long as they shoot. It sounds like you got one of the poorly put together Leshiys. I would just recommended if you are adamant about getting a Leshiy to just return it and hope the next one was put together better. 

The decision is up to you as to what route you would like to take. I understand the deep desire to own a Leshiy. Originally I contemplated returning the second one too and going with something similar like the ataman carbine. However, the stout build on the leshiy plus the pellet on pellet accuracy I was able to achieve at 23 yards when I have the right hold made me decide to keep it. I ended up covering the punch marks with some carbon fiber vinyl wrap and now its out of sight out mind. If they are willing to give you spare parts, you can find videos on yt from edgun about stripping and assembly of the gun. Maybe you could call/email Brian from edgun west and ask about the gun popping open, he could probably give you a good idea as to whats wrong and how to fix it.

I have owned a Leshiy for half a year. When I first got my first one it came with some manufacture marks over the air tube, like it had been dinged up when put together. Originally I thought I just got a rough one, so I returned it and got another. When I got my second one sure enough that one had some manufacture marks too, but this time over the folding hinge. I contacted Brian from EdGun west and he said that all EdGuns have some manufacture marks or defects, and to basically get over it if I wanted to own an EdGun. The gun grouped well at 23 yards so I decided just to keep it. Basically Edgun doesn’t care about any aesthetic defects as long as they shoot. It sounds like you got one of the poorly put together Leshiys. I would just recommended if you are adamant about getting a Leshiy to just return it and hope the next one was put together better.

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Hmm sounds familiar, just recently purchased a Leshiy from edgun west ( A+ communication and super fast shipping ) when I enquired about the gun and prior to receiving it. Got the gun and was really excited to shoot it. Noticed the first night it dropped 30 bar , Gave him a call about it leaking and right away started saying it’s not leaking it’s from a temp change ? Never even gave me a chance to explain anything I shoot from my heated barn and bring my guns back in my house to my safe. Do realize there’s fluctuations in pressure in temp changes , but not that much and in my conditions. Pretty much told me, his exact words,‘“ there’s sometimes 250 bar guns and sometimes 150 bar guns” ??? Huhhh, wasn’t sure what was meant by that , maybe some guns only hold to 150 bar and others hold pressure at 250. Idk., anyways I decided to order a O-Ring rebuild kit from him. Mind you I’m not claiming to know everything about PCPs but have owned them and many others for the last 25 yrs of my life, and like everyone with any new gun it’s always a learning curve figuring out the ins/outs of each gun. He did install a Huma reg for me and did say it could possibly leak after he sends it to be fair, what he didn’t say was there was going to be no support and pretty much suck it up like you experienced. I emailed the next day stating it’s still leaking and haven’t heard anything back since. Also emailed him with a pic of a pretty serious score in the finish from one of the set screws , that i absolutely did not do, looks like it was worked on before or from the factory like that. Someone obviously didn’t turn the set screw back in before attempting to fold the stock. 

After reading up on possible leak areas, found it with soapy water 


no matter how many times I replaced the O-Rings on the huma reg it continued to leak. Turns out the reg had a nick in the area the O-Ring sat and caused the leaks. Leak is repaired , the scratch in the finish I took a marker so it’s not so visible. The EDMU also died on me within 2 days ended up being the battery, didn’t like the electronic gauge so replaced it with a wika that is more my style. Also contacted Ed through private message and he replied back promptly and asked who I purchased the gun from and told him. Haven’t heard nothing back yet after letting him know that was about a week ago. So maybe I should of said I purchased it from someone else idk. So if you expect perfection from edgun or from certain dealers you better do your homework and if after purchase dealer help is important do even more homework. Now I have read many ppl having the best experiences with same dealer and manufacture, idk, this is just my experiences I had.


Now the good , if you have the patience to work through some of the issues of these guns I know my Leshiy is probably one of my most favorite guns I own right now. I purchased the 350mm barrel for mine and it’s a match made in heaven. This is no joke 50 yrds all day long under 1” groups , 75 constantly under 1 1/2” groups. For this small of a gun I didnt expect such great performance. I shoot the 25.39gr JSB at approx 778fps avg and get a good 20 shots with the huma installed. I absolutely love this little compact gun. So easy to change calibers. It likes to be held tight when shooting and has a nice little quiet thump when fired


Stick with the Leshiy and things will get worked out in the long haul, it will be worth it for the small compact package it is. Good luck with yours. 

This is in no way trying to badmouth Edgun, but they just have a different mentality about airguns. They view them as tools. Brian told me something along the lines of "your expecting the gun to be like a ferrari, but the gun is more like a tank". That basically describes Edgun in a sentence. Ed makes guns that are meant to be used in the field, which inevitably means they will collect marks and wear so he doesn't care if they come out the factory with some. Outside of the small marks on the finish that I covered with the vinyl wrap, my gun had no other problems. Like hunter4life said if you can work through any problems the leshiy is one of the best guns. I use it nearly every day due to its compactness and I love it. 

I love mine and will work on it myself, I have been shooting it and have had no problems yet. I just got it after Thanksgiving and immediately checked it over and filled it to 250 bar let it sit overnight pressure was fine the next day, so I loaded a pellet and pulled the trigger And all seems fine. Sometimes in my opinion there will be a couple oddities that should not have made it by quality control at manufactures but it does happen unfortunately. I agree customer service in some instances could be better but this day in age with the internet those issues get sorted out pretty quick. I do know Eduard owner of Edgun is up on the forums and does listen. It really is a great air pcp that is for sure.

Someone sent me this thread so I'll respond since Ed is away. 

is just a weak spring behind the locking wedge. Simple fix less that five minutes, call Joost on Monday I'm sure he has the springs. It will be quicker to fix than to box it up.

Brian

UTG T Dot , I just put UTG Bug on it

I am really digging that brown grip. Looks very "warm" to the touch- poly can be sanded lightly for an even better feel, too. Any thought on making/selling grips? I don't have access to a 3D printer at this time and my Leshiy should be showing up this week.