Huben huben gk1 owners
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No one wants to pay these prices. IMO the price of the gk1 was not outlandish; considering pcp pistols like the Ataman ap-16, hw 44, and Steyr lp50 were around the same or much more for the Steyr ($2k). Based on the current market offerings for pcp pistols the gk1 price is fair. The ap-16 and hw-44 are excellent pistols but use a simple knock open (poppet valve). Whereas the Huben has two valves working in tandem. One of the valves is a revolutionary design never before seen in the airgun world. The gk1 design also being semi-auto makes it more costly to produce. Adding onto the cost is the titanium air cylinder Huben uses instead of the industry standard cylinders. All this for the SAME price as the ap-16 and hw-44.
The prices are what they are and me whining about it on a forum isn’t going to change it. Prices change when competing brands come out with a similar product at a lower price. If someone can match or top what Huben has done at a lower price then you will see your gk1 price drop.
The prices are what they are and me whining about it on a forum isn’t going to change it. Prices change when competing brands come out with a similar product at a lower price. If someone can match or top what Huben has done at a lower price then you will see your gk1 price drop.
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"The prices are what they are and me whining about it on a forum isn’t going to change it. Prices change when competing brands come out with a similar product at a lower price. If someone can match or top what Huben has done at a lower price then you will see your gk1 price drop."
And I bet you wont see a competitor beat their price performance level for a long time , some will TRY most will fail.
And I bet you wont see a competitor beat their price performance level for a long time , some will TRY most will fail.
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I'm not offended. I'm only suggesting that because you now know the history, you will consider changing your opinion.as it is out of order.
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After the warranty has ended, I have been trying to find someone to work on my Huben GK1. It is not holding air and when I try to fill it, air escapes around the magazine cylinder.
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I assume by your participation count that you are new to this hobby if you elect to continue, you will need to be proficient in its maintenance. That includes carrying spare "O" rings for every gun you own and the ability to change them when needed.
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How about asking how much it cost to design research and develop and set up manufacturing for the gk1
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Wow, I read the whole thing, Not one word about FX... I was told Sweden has a 50 % tax rate,, Not sure how true that is ,,, Got any one from Sweden here that can clear that up for me,,,
Mike
Mike
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Bottom line it comes down to monopoly when you don't have nothing that can compete with you and you have the best product in your category and is been proven and supported by the consumer...you can price it at what ever you want and it will sell....... these gk1 come into stock in the US markets and last only few weeks and you see it go out of stock again...only competition can drive the price down. People will never stop buying is part of humanity in USA
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Sweden has some of the highest taxes in the world. Income tax can reach 90%. That’s how they pay for one of the world’s best social systems. So yes 50% is probably true.
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Just putting this out there. Got a gk1 and a k1. I don’t own 1000 acres and work hard for my $. I don’t have a problem with the price for the following reasons
#1 amazing quality.
#2 an absolute blast to shoot.
#3 great customer support ( Kelly is amazing, knowledgeable friendly and helpful) reachable by text and phone.
#4 parts are easily available
#5 they are among the most powerful 25cal’s on the market.
#6 built like tanks
#7 most importantly they always put a big smile on my face.
If they cost $200 less or more I would still have bought them and never regret it.
#1 amazing quality.
#2 an absolute blast to shoot.
#3 great customer support ( Kelly is amazing, knowledgeable friendly and helpful) reachable by text and phone.
#4 parts are easily available
#5 they are among the most powerful 25cal’s on the market.
#6 built like tanks
#7 most importantly they always put a big smile on my face.
If they cost $200 less or more I would still have bought them and never regret it.
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Its not Huben, its Gregor Kamenšek.
He is the one that deserves that amount of money, not a company with a mass production capability.
I hope another company comes out with a GK1 killer in order for its price to return to sanity.
(that company is not Evanix for the time being...)
He is the one that deserves that amount of money, not a company with a mass production capability.
I hope another company comes out with a GK1 killer in order for its price to return to sanity.
(that company is not Evanix for the time being...)
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The Mordax is almost out of the pistol category. Too bulky and even more expensive!
At least they tried...
At least they tried...
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Just because something is made in china doesn’t automatically mean it is inexpensive to produce. We’re just too used to seeing dirt cheap, cut rate crap from the likes of Temu and Harbor Freight, but when you actually produce a high quality product with high tolerances and proper heat treatments that’s going to cost way more.
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