Hatsan Sortie
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They are all problematic. I understand wanting one they are really cool when they are working correctly. How mechanically minded are you? Perhaps a refurb would be a good idea. Generally something already went bad and a more trained employee took a look and fixed it. It's possible that a complete tear down and polish all the moving parts could make it more reliable. Personally I would wait for the technology to improve. Lots of semi autos came out last shots how. If I was a betting man I'd say it's a trend they will keep growing. It's very possible a pistol will come out in a year or two. I really want crosman to make a marauder pistol. I will get the marauder rifle when it's available. Looks solid. Good luck buddy.
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Mine is a lot of fun in .22. I would not get one in 177 as the gun relies on muzzle discharge pressure to cycle.
If you're not mechanically inclined, I would pass. It'll likely require some type of attention at one point or another.
I did polish my action, and got a stronger gas piston from Hatsan (they improved the material quality) piston rides below the probe/bolt, and above the hammer in the receiver. It cocks the hammer. (old one broke) There is another piston in the shroud that cycles the probe/bolt. The rod it rides on kept bending, but I made some mods to run a moderator, which introduces a lot of backpressure, likely causing the rod to bend, so I made a new one from 304 ss
If you're not mechanically inclined, I would pass. It'll likely require some type of attention at one point or another.
I did polish my action, and got a stronger gas piston from Hatsan (they improved the material quality) piston rides below the probe/bolt, and above the hammer in the receiver. It cocks the hammer. (old one broke) There is another piston in the shroud that cycles the probe/bolt. The rod it rides on kept bending, but I made some mods to run a moderator, which introduces a lot of backpressure, likely causing the rod to bend, so I made a new one from 304 ss
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Being un-mechanically inclined I've dubbed the moniker for this gun the Hatsan """SORTA""" . It sorta works sometimes.
I haven't owned one nor will I.
This is coming from a guy that's spent $$$$ on semi auto pellet and BB guns with little success. Only an old Crosman 600 and a Steyr LP5 have been reliable.
I haven't owned one nor will I.
This is coming from a guy that's spent $$$$ on semi auto pellet and BB guns with little success. Only an old Crosman 600 and a Steyr LP5 have been reliable.
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First hand experience, I own one in .177 and have modified it quite a bit and agree with Dallas that .22 is the goldilocks caliber. It doesn't jam, most common failure is to not chamber the next pellet, requiring manual cycling like a conventional repeater.
Keeping it lubed, tightened, as little back pressure as possible and it cycles great. Add an LDC and you've got some work ahead.
Keeping it lubed, tightened, as little back pressure as possible and it cycles great. Add an LDC and you've got some work ahead.
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