I’ve noticed a few threads or posts recently where newer members are inquiring about semi-autos for hunting. The Huben K1 has come up in multiple posts. I can say from experience that the Huben K1 is a killer and I mean that literally. Once I got comfortable shooting mine (which took me about a year for my own reasons) I took more squirrels in the first month of squirrel season than I had in seasons past. That’s only using .22 pellets. Prior to purchasing my Huben, my go-to squirrel gun was my Edgun Lelya 2.0 and then I broke in my Brocock Bantan Sniper HR, both in .25 caliber shooting pellets.
For a while I was under the impression that I needed a .25 for squirrels. The Huben K1 showed me that I did not. This gun is very versatile with its on-the-fly adjustable power wheel. It’s simple to make adjustments, chronograph some shot strings, gather my holdover information (DOPE), and go out hunting with said information.
My largest issue with the platform is the difference in the size of the magazine chambers and standard pellet sizes. One I found which ammo shoots acceptably I stuck with those choices. I haven’t experienced any jamming that warranted taking the gun apart to correct.
Some ask ask how it compares to the Western Rattler or Sidwinder. I have a Rattler. I’ve never shot a Sidewinder. If I had to choose one over the other, I’d probably select a Huben K1 in .25 over the Western Rattler/Sidewinder UNLESS I absolutely had use for a larger caliber semi-auto .357, .45, which I do, so I own both. The Huben K1 has been less problematic for me. This company only made the K1 for several years (to my knowledge until the GK1 pistol was produced) and have improved upon it to make it a robust build with solid materials. They have exploded diagrams available as well as parts and a parts list. This puts them at the top of my list. The Huben trigger is also pretty good feeling to me. Your mileage may vary. Other Comparable semis may be the Edgun Leshiy 2 (L2), Steyr Pro, and the Western Sidewinder/Rattler. Each have their strongpoints and weakness, but since I have no experience with the L2 or Steyr, I can only share what I know from experience. With the K1 you don’t have to add much of anything to the gun besides a scope, sling, maybe a moderator, and/or some sort of illuminator if you wish to hunt/pest at night. I hope this information helps some of you.
Here’s a photo of this killer. It’s not my best phot, I have to dig for some others.
Ahhh, I figured out where some of the others were. They’re in different location because they‘re next to carcasses. Here’s another.
A lot has been said about this platform over the years. If you’re truly interested in the platform I suggest that you don’t make a hasty purchasing decision. First, search and read older AGN threads, ask questions that you cannot find answers to, then make a decision that you feel best suits your needs or desires. Good luck folks and happy hunting.
For a while I was under the impression that I needed a .25 for squirrels. The Huben K1 showed me that I did not. This gun is very versatile with its on-the-fly adjustable power wheel. It’s simple to make adjustments, chronograph some shot strings, gather my holdover information (DOPE), and go out hunting with said information.
My largest issue with the platform is the difference in the size of the magazine chambers and standard pellet sizes. One I found which ammo shoots acceptably I stuck with those choices. I haven’t experienced any jamming that warranted taking the gun apart to correct.
Some ask ask how it compares to the Western Rattler or Sidwinder. I have a Rattler. I’ve never shot a Sidewinder. If I had to choose one over the other, I’d probably select a Huben K1 in .25 over the Western Rattler/Sidewinder UNLESS I absolutely had use for a larger caliber semi-auto .357, .45, which I do, so I own both. The Huben K1 has been less problematic for me. This company only made the K1 for several years (to my knowledge until the GK1 pistol was produced) and have improved upon it to make it a robust build with solid materials. They have exploded diagrams available as well as parts and a parts list. This puts them at the top of my list. The Huben trigger is also pretty good feeling to me. Your mileage may vary. Other Comparable semis may be the Edgun Leshiy 2 (L2), Steyr Pro, and the Western Sidewinder/Rattler. Each have their strongpoints and weakness, but since I have no experience with the L2 or Steyr, I can only share what I know from experience. With the K1 you don’t have to add much of anything to the gun besides a scope, sling, maybe a moderator, and/or some sort of illuminator if you wish to hunt/pest at night. I hope this information helps some of you.
Here’s a photo of this killer. It’s not my best phot, I have to dig for some others.
Ahhh, I figured out where some of the others were. They’re in different location because they‘re next to carcasses. Here’s another.
A lot has been said about this platform over the years. If you’re truly interested in the platform I suggest that you don’t make a hasty purchasing decision. First, search and read older AGN threads, ask questions that you cannot find answers to, then make a decision that you feel best suits your needs or desires. Good luck folks and happy hunting.
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