Daystate New or used
- Thread starter bell41
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Used from a good source. Lotta hacks out there selling guns they probably shouldn't have been working on themselves. I'll pay more for a gun from known well established member than I would from someone with little post history.
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If you can swing new prices though there's nothing wrong with a full warranty and the peace of mind that comes with it
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Bell,
In the case of used PCPs (Pre-Charged Pneumatics) buyer should question how gun was charged with air. Some owners are conscientious about using the cleanest, driest air possible, others, not so much. Moisture can corrode internals, resulting in unsafe conditions and expensive repairs. WM
In the case of used PCPs (Pre-Charged Pneumatics) buyer should question how gun was charged with air. Some owners are conscientious about using the cleanest, driest air possible, others, not so much. Moisture can corrode internals, resulting in unsafe conditions and expensive repairs. WM
I've never bought a new air gun. I enjoy the money savings, and I have taught myself how to work on them. PCP's are usually the easiest one to work on, springers are a little tougher. I've rebuilt everything from 1900's springers to HW's, Rapid's, Falcon's, FX and CO2 guns. The basic principle of most of these are the same. Plus, there are a ton of online people that will help. 
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I have had good results buying used. I guess a lot has to do with the brand. Most of my experience is with Eastern European bull pups. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them, they make solid, accurate guns. Very easy to work on if needed. The only gun I bought new has been a problem child, I won’t mention the brand, you can probably guess.
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A quality used gun from a reputable seller should be okay. An iffy gun new or used will likely give you grief. I prefer new myself if possible.
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I've bought three Daystate guns from folks here on the site. Two Pulsars, and a Renegade. The Renegade was first, a few of years ago.
All three are .22's.
All easy dealings, all guns have worked as new.
Mike
All three are .22's.
All easy dealings, all guns have worked as new.
Mike
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Daystate offers 5 year warranty so buy used and get the once over for warranty transfer by AOA
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Leaks scare me on some air guns, and especially with the electronics in some of the daystate as. But if reputable you should be okay
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Let's see, I have eight pcp rifles.
New ones: 1- Notos
Used: 2-FX Royales
1-HW100
1-Brocock Sniper HR
1-Crosman Challenger 2021
1-BSA R10 Mk2
1-Airmaks Katran *only used in one match to advertise the brand and then sold to me
So, I guess, I'd say, it's better to buy used. You save a bundle and get great guns.
New ones: 1- Notos
Used: 2-FX Royales
1-HW100
1-Brocock Sniper HR
1-Crosman Challenger 2021
1-BSA R10 Mk2
1-Airmaks Katran *only used in one match to advertise the brand and then sold to me
So, I guess, I'd say, it's better to buy used. You save a bundle and get great guns.
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Actually, they are kinda like RV’s, people will buy them and not use them a whole lot. I’ve never bought a new RV, I’m on my 5th one now and don’t regret not buying new.
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