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wadcutter · Suspended

Hello,

I'm satisfied with the thumbs-up conclusions of airgun writers Rick Eutsler and Paul Capello after reviewing this break-barrel air pistol, and I'll welcome anything you may have to say about it, both pro and con.

Thanks,
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Bob La Londe · Veteran Member

wadcutter · Suspended

HEY BOB,

I've watched both Rick's and Paul's video reviews several times, and I realize Rick says that many rounds have to be fired before the trigger smooths out, but they were reviewing .177 cal versions of the pistol, not the .22 that I want to buy.

I want the size, weight, hard cocking, and above all, the POWER of the .22 version of the pistol!

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AgentWD40_FL · Member

Especially Paul ... I take his reviews with a grain of salt. I like the hard data he provides, but like Bob says .... its what he doesnt say. I much prefer independent reviewers with no ties.

wadcutter · Suspended

Then you give me no choice but to buy a Daisy Red Ryder and saw off the barrel to 9 inches.

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Robw · Veteran Member

Three quarters of an inch will give more power!

Bob La Londe · Veteran Member

I'm not saying there isn't a lot of good info in there, but if there are warnings about a gun they are often very subtle or phrased in ways that don't sound like a warning.

For example (paraphrasing):
"I've heard stories about some buyers of this gun having some issues, but this one was perfect right out of the box, and when we mounted the scope it was already dead on target." That means he wasn't reviewing a production line gun. He was reviewing one that had been gone through, and even the scope had already been sighted in. That's the sort of subtle hint you have to watch for.

Or, "If Crosman paid as much attention to the rest of their guns as they did to this Marauder..." That means if he was honest with himself he would share my atleast some of my opinion about the NP line of rifles.

I'm not saying to buy or don't buy the gun you want. I'm saying don't let sales hype and reviews by guys who get guns to review for free sway you to heavily. To be fair I do pay attention to Rick's reviews when he is on American Airgunner. He is very knowledgeable by the nature of having tested so many guns. I just try to hear what he isn't saying too.

I personally want a really powerful air pistol to add to my arsenal, but so far I've yet to find the right combination of power, quality, and price to make me spend my milk and egg money on it yet.