First PCP.

The marauder is a good choice. Trust me, when you fall down the rabbit hole you will own several anyway.

Marauder is always my first recommendation for a pcp. A great starter or lifetime single gun .

pkrhed said:

Seeing Mega puncher for $299.99 at airgun depot. That's less than half what the Walther barrelled Marauder would be. But I really want a reliable no drama setup with Crosman's warranty.

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Go for that one for sure,...forget the warranty thing it's just a Gimmick

Marauder is like a Mustang or Camaro. Tons of aftermarket parts. Send it to Motorhead and get the WOW factor.

Pk,
In your shoes I'd wait for the JTS Airacuda Max. Marauder is a good gun, very popular starter but it's long, heavy and with a technology that's showing its age. For $420, the Airacuda is an amazing gun with the latest features. Act as you see fit, my only request is that you look into what I've shared, to avoid any potential future regrets. Best of Luck, WM

WorriedMan said:

Pk,
In your shoes I'd wait for the JTS Airacuda Max. Marauder is a good gun, very popular starter but it's long, heavy and with a technology that's showing its age. For $420, the Airacuda is an amazing gun with the latest features. Act as you see fit, my only request is that you look into what I've shared, to avoid any potential future regrets. Best of Luck, WM

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The Airacuda Standard for 320 bucks is superior to the Marauder in every aspect.

my first was a Marauder, never regretted it. I do not believe the barrel upgrade is needed. The new Crosman barrels are excellent, even my 10 year old barrel will do very nicely at 60 yards, and it's QUIET! Not like the Avenger, that sucker is loud. The Marauder almost can't be heard 50 feet away. Very good choice.

Pk,
China. You can check out our archives for information or head over to YouTube for reviews. I'm a .25 caliber fan, have four, FX M3, AGT Uragan , Umarex Gauntlet and Taipan Veteran Long, and still have to keep telling myself that I don't NEED the Airacuda Max, that's how exciting this airgun is! WM

pkrhed said:

Where are the Airacudas made?

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China just like the Marauder.

AirArcher66 said:

China just like the Marauder.

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well that just increased the value of my gen 1 marauder with the GM barrel.
i might need to break it out and shoot it some this weekend
to celebrate it being made in the USA !!

the mrod is higher quality than the cayden 'with' the stock barrel .. the cayden may edge it out in performance and cool factor but just in my opinion, its really better only for more experienced shooters that can break it diwn and iron out a few things .. mrod is more polished off as it were, out of the box .... barrels meh, its hit or miss either way .. id get a stock barreled one with a wood stock, wood lends itself to better accuracy either way heavier maybe .. if you need a light pesting rig id get a prod ..

pkrhed said:

Where are the Airacudas made?

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They are made by Xisico and the DAR's are made there too.

Private labeling is a service they offer on their website. To get the quality and unique design, you really have to go to China before, during and after the process to make sure you are getting what you asked for.

No experience with the mrod, but absolutely LOVE my Cayden. It's extremely accurate and extremely quiet with a DonnyFL Sumo moderator. The Cayden will need a moderator to be backyard friendly. My Cayden shoots sub MOA at 50yds all day if I do my part, and I like having the option to back the power down with the twist of a knob. Can't go wrong with either choice.

I have to agree with TheCarFather's anaysis of the Cayden. Mine shoots amazingly well also. Without adding a moderator though, it's NOT quiet. It only sells with an air stripper at the muzzle. Fortunately, it's already threaded, so adding the moderator of choice is easy. With one, it's super quiet and super accurate, and the walnut adjustable stock is beautiful !! I like it's side-lever cocking over the bolt action of the Marauder.

AirArcher66 said:

China just like the Marauder.

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About 60% of the Most is manufactured here stateside. 100% assembled here. Other 40% are globally sources parts. The Aircudas are 100% Chinese. Nothing wrong with that either, but not a proven workhorse yet. As for the Cayden, which I have had as well a Marauder, I would have to say the Cayden is superior and made by Reximex in Turkey with full parts support from Crosman Benjamin. Fantastic rifle.

I've got 3 marauders and a armada all in .25. I have one that I've had since new and its stock. The other 3 I bought as leakers/ parts guns so I could tinker and not hurt an expensive gun. Nice thing with marauders is if you mess something up parts are a phone call away. These guns are a whole different side of the hobby for me. I get to learn how things effect each other on the guns. I buy used and inexpensive parts that work well in the guns. With very little money invested I have some really nice guns. If the aircuda comeout as well as people think they'll be a great entry gun too. So many options available. If you're going to tinker the marauder is a great learning tool and it shoots well too.