Pellet stacking ability aside, what else determines what your favorite guns are?

[boscoebrea]

The overall feel of the gun, how it fits me, the trigger, and how easy it is to get on and stay on target.

I pick it up,the rifle is easy to like because it fits me, is comfortable,the rigger is adjustable to my liking.
Of course, it is accurate and consistent,not fuzzy about pellets, and the rifle also like me, like a dog would,LOL.

 

[Richely]

. . . they are the right tool for me for the job.

Defines ‘perfect’.

 

[MEC17670]

All the above plus my success rate in the field. As I make more good , clean kills, I gain the confidence to make it my " go to gun" .
Over the years , the industry has evolved, as well as myself. Started with a C1 in .177, then a R9, followed by the famous R1 in .22 . The blue lam Hw 97k in .20. All these guns, were my "go to" guns. Made choosing which 1 to take out a tough, the .22 super smooth , Venom kit, R1 won most of the times.
Then the "Darkside" started flirting with me. And now my Crown mk2 600mm barreled in .25 is my "go to" gun. Feed it 29 gr. NSA slugs and ground squirrels look out.

 

[Spinach]

The Huntsman is probably my top choice for a PCP for my use. I dont need crazy power and it ticks every single box for me.

Especially one in a lefty factory guise.

 

[JimNM]

I try to be utilitarian - a tool is a tool. They all look the same when I am in the scope.

However, I draw that line at guns that strike me as offensive to the eye. Not starting a fight, just stating an opinion. I have never held one, much less spent time on the trigger - but I probably never will get close enough to a Benjamin Bulldog to ever find out. I will dance with ugly girls. I won't dance with a Benji Buldog.

 

[Sqwirl57]

Especially one in a lefty factory guise.

I'm honestly a bit torn between that one and the S510 Carbine in Walnut. Both just look excellent to me

 

[Sqwirl57]

I try to be utilitarian - a tool is a tool. They all look the same when I am in the scope.

However, I draw that line at guns that strike me as offensive to the eye. Not starting a fight, just stating an opinion. I have never held one, much less spent time on the trigger - but I probably never will get close enough to a Benjamin Bulldog to ever find out. I will dance with ugly girls. I won't dance with a Benji Buldog.

You're not alone on the Bulldog lol

 

[Northwoods22]

That's a great add! There are a few springers that I have that I love because they keep me on my toes.

I know what you mean. For me the Beeman P1 reminds me with every shot the importance of a consistent hold and follow through.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Serviceability. Maintenance, parts available. Looks mean nothing if it cant hit or be fixed / tuned ..lol

 

[JimD]

In addition to the factors that have been mentioned the history of the gun also makes a difference to me. My Prod was my first air gun. I made a custom wood stock out of pieces of the stump of my now dead "killing tree" and I am quite happy with the appearance. It is accurate. It is a bit hard to cock, however (0.042 spring) and has only barely adequate power even turned up a bit. My P35-25 was my first P35 and has taken the most squirrels for me so far (18). It is my least accurate air rifle but I still like it because it flattens squirrels nicely and it was first. I have 3 P35s because they are short and light and with the length of pull extended they fit me well. They all have custom wood stocks I made for them.

 

[Spinach]

I'm honestly a bit torn between that one and the S510 Carbine in Walnut. Both just look excellent to me

I've had both, for me personally the stock fit on the Regal suits me.
Good luck .

 

[bigHUN]

I don't drive Honda or Toyota, those boring... more into German cars like BMW, Audi...
FX Impact MK2 for me also the Leshiy2.

You just need to learn how to have fun

 

[Dairyboy]

Reliability. I don't care if it's the most accurate airgun in the whole world, if it has POI shifts, it's trash to me.

 

[Ranchibi]

Along with accuracy...build, reliability, trigger, multiple ammo barrel, sound (report), and magazines that are simple.

 

[Vetmx]

This is the most perfect airgun I’ve ever shot. Hunts great. All nice and cozy in the bags when shooting from the bench. Doesn’t require a can because of what’s in the shroud. It’s small but not too small, light but not too light. But…. It doesn’t have the shot cycle of a Taipan, the power of an Impact or RTI. It doesn’t have the factory backing of an AAA or FX. So therefore I own ten guns because in reality, none are perfect.

 

[L.Leon]

Esthetics, ergonomics, length and weight, sub 30 FPE and can be hand pumped.

 

[orangeokie]

I'm a wood and steel traditional looking rifle guy, for the most part. My favorite rifles and those I shoot the most are chambered in .22 - .20 and .177 and are made by Air Arms, BSA and Daystate. Yes, they are all three tack drivers and a joy to shoot. But they are really lookers as well. High quality.

 

[orangeokie]

This is the most perfect airgun I’ve ever shot. Hunts great. All nice and cozy in the bags when shooting from the bench. Doesn’t require a can because of what’s in the shroud. It’s small but not too small, light but not too light. But…. It doesn’t have the shot cycle of a Taipan, the power of an Impact or RTI. It doesn’t have the factory backing of an AAA or FX. So therefore I own ten guns because in reality, none are perfect.

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I too am a fan of the Hortitsia by Zbroia. Accurate to the extreme and real looker. My only "black rifle!" ha ha The only reason I did not put it up as one of my favorites, alongside the Air Arms, BSA and Daystate is I have had some leakage issues which have been hard for me to figure out. The o-ring, between the barrel and the block, also blew out and required a takedown of the barrel for me to figure it out. Not much information out there yet for trouble shooting, as you point out. I would use mine as you have, as a great squirrel gun.

 

[dgeesaman]

What do you consider to be closest to having it all these days?

I took some time to think about it and I don’t know.

Sometimes it’s accuracy and low power. Sometimes it’s about range and accuracy. Sometimes it’s about terminal energy. Sometimes it’s about having a self contained (spring powered) power source. Sometimes airing up is perfectly acceptable or preferable.

I guess with any of these choices I still have the option to choose a beautiful, accurate, pleasant airgun for the job. I don’t really have to compromise on anything (except maybe on finding a bargain)

David

 

[RadioFlyer]

Ergonomics!