EdGun Leshiy full review (after 5 months & 5K pellets)
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Yea there’s no point in complaining. Ed and his representatives have voiced multiple times on forums and videos if you don’t like what you see/get then don’t bother buying it. I’m happy with my leshiy because it fills the need for a small compact backpack gun, but I would not buy another edgun.
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I owned hatsan 6.35, BMK 4.5, Crossman 4.5, 5.5, matador 5.5, Weihrauch-97К -5,5. After buying Lesha sold everything. He left only Leshem.
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That’s a nice set up. Did you 3D extra rails for the grip?
this is a picture of mine. I call her ela. Luckily this was my second pcp, my first one being the fx dl. I have the dl for bench shooting/50 yards and further and the leshiy for portable close up shooting.
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That’s a nice set up. Did you 3D extra rails for the grip?this is a picture of mine. I call her ela.
What baffle/extension is that?
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I printed the capture myself on a 3D printer and a grip. And what do you have at the end of modernization?
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@tflats99 @ProkAM It’s the akula. It’s the best one imo. It greatly reduces the sound report while only adding a couple of inches. I was contemplating the eagle vision end cap which would allow me to screw on any moderator but I felt like that would add too much length.
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My Leshiy is still used a lot for backyard plinking, awesome airgun!
BTW, somehow my pic's in previous posts don't show up - so if you have the same issue here's my original review with some pics:
https://www.edgunleshiy.com/blog/2018/8/11/the-edgun-leshiy-a-subcompact-air-rifle-with-serious-punch/
So a small update for you. First of all I exchanged scopes between my Lelya and Leshiy - now I use Dedal on Lelya and (as you can see) C-More 1-6x on Leshiy. Both fit great, both work awesome, but it's still fun to change scopes and try new combos.
Another thing is I've got a new 3D printed pellet dispenser from CARM (https://www.facebook.com/CARMDesign3D). It was sent to me for evaluation and I was only asked just to email back my opinion and if I'd change anything. However... why shouldn't I share my thoughts with all of you here? Let's start with the technology - it's all 3D printed with just the pivot and one more construction screw made of metal. I've used some 3D printed parts before. Some of them were useless and I broke them at the installation phase due to very VERY low quality of printing and very weak material. Some of them were printed in such a way, that I'd NEVER say it was a printed part! Like the AR-style grip, which is really dense, solid, and you really can't tell it was printed (no traces) due to extremely good technology / material / resolution, etc. How's CARM compared to this? It's somewhere in between. It's holding up OK, the material is relatively solid, the rail part is nicely printed with firm precise fit and the 'rail catch' is flexible and keeps the magazine firm in place. I carried it on my Leshiy (also in a backpack) and so far - no issues. Still the printing traces are clearly visible - but it's solid and works good, no complains.
Now some practical thoughts. First of all - it is designed for Leshiy Gen.2 with slightly different angled trigger guard. So on my Gen.1 it's not exactly in line with guard but it still 'catches' rail in such a spot, that dispenser is perfectly supported by the edge of trigger guard. Actually it's all that matters, this exact point, SO it's as firm as on Leshiy Gen.2. Rotation is easy, clicks are crisp. CARM in .22 holds 17 pellets so depending on your tune you can just buy couple of mags (to get max number of shots), load them and you know perfectly when your Leshiy needs refill.
Putting mag on and off the gun is easy and doesn't cause any wear on the mag. Back holes let you see how many pellets are left. Of course you can close the air tube with mag on the airgun, no problem.
You can even have it on Leshiy simultaneously with HUME dispenser! So in total you can have 30 pellets onboard! Also you can keep two different pellets if you want, say JSB Exact for long range and Hades for close range 'destructive' plinking. Whatever you want, just mix and match.
OK, so natural question is... how it compares to HUMA, which is a really super solid full metal dispenser? Well, for sure HUMA is more 'elegant' solution (looks just like a natural part of Leshiy, same material, same anodizing, nice logo, etc.). Also HUMA is full metal, almost indestructible, you purchase one and it'll last forever. It will survive almost any abuse. However, if you go for CARM, you've got more pellets, you can put it on and off the gun if required, you can purchase almost two with the same money (61 vs 35 GBP) and you can simply change mags if you want to change ammo or "reload". But milled metal and nylon 3D printing are different leagues in durability. So it's more a decision if you prefer flexibility (and lower price) or fixed but indestructible solution. For some answer will be 'of course CARM!" but for some plastic on an airgun is just unacceptable. So you need to decide... and what is my choice? Well, I'll keep both on my Leshiy and enjoy total of 30 pellets on the gun. I like the CARM overall as a good solution, but HUMA is just too good looking and too solid to take it off my Leshiy anytime soon.
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Definitely my next EDGUN will be the Leshiy, Love MY Lelya and shoot it ALL the time, time for a Leshiy.
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@ProkAM It’s .22 caliber I found it to be the best compromise between power and shot count. I have it set shooting the 18gr jsbs at around 720 FPS. I get roughly 22-25 shots and at the power level it’s real quiet.
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@ProkAM your current set up is a definite step up. If you can tell I’m partial to the black/brown color combo lol. That’s true about the set up. I shoot mostly ground squirrels and pigeons so the lower power tune and higher shot count is perfect since these pest usually congregate in big groups and don’t need much power to drop. Plus my furthest shots are usually no more than 40 yards and with the gun set at 25 yard zero it works perfectly.
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My Leshiy is used in harsh conditions, he does not lie at home. For pests, 720F is enough, completely saline. Thanks for the conversation! It was interesting to talk.
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@ProkAM yea buying a leshiy that you don’t take out defeats the purpose of having it imo. I live in a relatively large parcel of land so I take it out in my backpack and walk the grounds at least every other day to make sure that pest from neighbors land don’t come over and chew up irrigation lines and other equipment. Yea it was nice talking to you as well. Keep enjoying your leshiy!
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Everyone sets up his toy for himself). I have a .25 caliber 5 shots at 8.5.0 FPS
I agree. 10 grain .177 at 942fps here. Very happy with it.
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Mine's currently in .20 cal, and tuxedo black; for those formal occasions.
Exactly how I want to set mine up when I am ready! Simple and just Beeeeautiful.
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