DAR Gen 3 Review

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EdCaffreyMS said:
Thats great info! I did get the DAR...and when I opened the box, the tank was completely empty. Not something I am used to seeing, especially when I pay Pyramid the money to do a "24hr leak check". So, I did my own, filled to 3000psi, and within 4 hrs it was down to just shy of 1500psi..... 3 hours after that, it was empty. So it got a one way ticket on the "return bus".

I spent way too much time on the internet researching other guns and noticed that Barra has a "Gen 3" version of their 1100z. Very little info out there on this gun.... and for some reason it just struck a chord with me. I ordered one, and with the "Welcome" coupon code, it was only $270 with free shipping. If its half as accurate as whats been said of the Gen 1, it'll be well worth that money. I also had my eye on the JTS AirCuda...but it's sold out everywhere.... which makes me think its likely a good gun. Any thoughts on it? (the AirCuda).... think I'll go search the forums for info on that rifle!

Thanks again for helping a Newb!
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on a side note ...You're knives are looking Sweet!
Love the temper line on the hunter
Mike
 
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Thank you! Is this the same Mike Manabe that I met at the Blade Show YEARS ago? If so, good to connect again, if not, then good to meet you! ;)
Not sure how many more "good" years I have in the shop. Been plagued with health issues for the last few years. Somedays I can work in the knife shop, and other days I have to spend in the recliner. Still lots of knives I wanna make..... so will keep plugging along as best I can.
This PCP gun thing is like grinders for a knifemaker...... dip your toe into the pond... and you get sucked into the depths! :ROFLMAO:
 
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EdCaffreyMS said:
Thank you! Is this the same Mike Manabe that I met at the Blade Show YEARS ago? If so, good to connect again, if not, then good to meet you! ;)
Not sure how many more "good" years I have in the shop. Been plagued with health issues for the last few years. Somedays I can work in the knife shop, and other days I have to spend in the recliner. Still lots of knives I wanna make..... so will keep plugging along as best I can.
This PCP gun thing is like grinders for a knifemaker...... dip your toe into the pond... and you get sucked into the depths! :ROFLMAO:
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Yes Sir, it has been years!
I jumped from one rabbit hole to another..i totally agree with the grinder analogy..still have my old Burr King
I haven't been able to forge anything out for a long time ..moved locations and there isn't a place to forge in a city ..lol
Hope to get back to it .. still have some good blades left in me ..I see you do too!!
Sorry to hear about the health. Hope you have a comfy recliner 😜
Great to see your name and chat..my friend Dave Ellis keeps trying to get me to go to Blade Show ..i do miss it
Mike Manabe
 
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