Air Gun Home :: View topic - Just picked up a Tech Force 89

bltefft · Member

Just picked up a Tech Force 89 - .22 cal - for 161.96 (now, they're 10 bucks cheaper).

I wanted a .22 to go with my Ruger .177 Air Hawk. I looked at the RWS 34, Gamo Whisper and TF 89.

All looked real good, but after watching a video of the TF89, I decided to get it.

Here's the video link: http://www.compasseco.com/tech-force-contender-series-p-1057.html

The TF89 has a Limited Lifetime warranty and is real accurate.

So far, I'm happy. Groupings are real tight. I also got a used TF 3-9x44 Adjustable Objective scope with it. The scope is real nice. So nice, that I bought another for my Ruger Air Hawk. Both scopes are used ($40) and have a 90 day warranty. Brand new they run $80.

Only problem I've had is the scope stop. This is air rifle is so powerful that the recoil sends the scope back into the scope stop and the scope stop flies off. After talking to compasseco about the warranty (it won't void it), I took it to my gunsmith. He's going to tap 2 holese in the rear of the receiver so I can use the screw that is in the center of the scope stop and the screw in the center of the rear scope mount, too.

With that little mod, this is truly going to be an awesome air rifle. Don't know why they don't do it at the factory.

I haven't chronied it yet, but will later.

Hack

kanyon · Silver Status Member

bltefft · Member

Thanks kanyon,

I was wondering about that.

Hack

broommaster2000 · Moderator

Welcome aboard, and agreed with Kanyon on the one piece mount. Neutral

You certainly have a beast in terms of recoil if it just throws stuff off. Shocked

Dust · Member

Why do I keep hearing about this gun? How is the trigger?

bltefft · Member

sniper · Silver Status Member

the trigger is crappy. you get used to it.

broken in i chrony 790 fps with crosman premier.

bltefft · Member

sniper · Silver Status Member

i only use open sights.

steveR56 · Member

I also ordered TF89- any fixes for the trigger yet? Contacted Charlie the tuna- produces a nice replacement trigger-but not for this gun- also looking for mods on B-21(supermax1000) trigger- B-21 shoots great groups- looking forward to TF-89

Slavia · Moderator

Welcome to the forum, steveR56!

Here's a reference to your B21:
http://olympia.fortunecity.com/kickbox/377/sm1kindex.html

steveR56 · Member

Thanks ,Slavia- Love the B-21-had it 5 years and shot thousands of rounds-although a bit heavy, have had no issues with it-with 3/4" groups consistantly at 25 yds- crossman premier hollows seem to work best or Chinese pells in green can- just looking to improve what I have --looking forward to the TF-89 read a lot of good stuff on it- got it in a combo with 3-12 scope for $230 from Compessco. Will get back with reports. Anyone looking for good aftermarket trigger for Gamo or Crossman Quest, check out "charlie the Tuna's web-site-trigger called the GRT111 - anything pryor was junk- seems he had major issues with his partner-anyway- whole list of rifles it's compatible with and should only take 15 min. to install- well worth the 28 bucks he's chrging

fritz · Silver Status Member

You've been shooting for 5 years? But only posted here twice? This is heresy.

steveR56 · Member

Fritz- 1st off ,I like your Zappa quote- being weird is only others interpretation of the REAL you- as far as posting-used to go on the yellow forum-but got caught up in Life once again- back to air rifles( with a passion)
so here I am- Can you post pics on this site-?? Have been reaking Havoc on the local chipmunks lately- living on 25 acres so no restrictions as far as shooting- got crows ,chipmunks, 2 kinds of squirrels(tree rats) bunnies,etc.
pellet gun paridise. WILL HERE MORE FROM ME

sniper · Silver Status Member