Hi,
I wanted to get some feedback on the “older” vs newer Beemans--R9s specifically. I don't believe they made these when they were in their original San Rafael location, but before they sold to Air Venturi (I think that is what happened but I don't know my recent history on Beeman since I got out of airguns for many years).
Has the level of quality decreased over the last 10-15 years or so? The new Beeman R9 from Venturi Air I think I recently came across just did not appear to be of the same high level of quality as I recall from previous Beemans I have owned (an R7 from the early 80s, an RX1 from the early 90s I think and a R10 from the late 90s. Just seems like they had better fit and finish and were smoother to shoot.
I have a brand new R9 but found a deal on an older R9 in like new condition (but have not seen it in person). I may jump on it due to my thoughts that it will likely be of superior to the newer one.
Just curious to hear your thoughts.
I wanted to get some feedback on the “older” vs newer Beemans--R9s specifically. I don't believe they made these when they were in their original San Rafael location, but before they sold to Air Venturi (I think that is what happened but I don't know my recent history on Beeman since I got out of airguns for many years).
Has the level of quality decreased over the last 10-15 years or so? The new Beeman R9 from Venturi Air I think I recently came across just did not appear to be of the same high level of quality as I recall from previous Beemans I have owned (an R7 from the early 80s, an RX1 from the early 90s I think and a R10 from the late 90s. Just seems like they had better fit and finish and were smoother to shoot.
I have a brand new R9 but found a deal on an older R9 in like new condition (but have not seen it in person). I may jump on it due to my thoughts that it will likely be of superior to the newer one.
Just curious to hear your thoughts.