N/A What to look for in a used Mrod?

[Fiver]

I'm looking into getting a PCP for the first time. I had a break barrel Gamo whisper that served me well until it literally burned in a fire but this time around I want more power and a magazine/clip. I will be using this to deal with pests/rodents that like my chickens and cats' food as well as plinking. I'll also be teaching my children to shoot with it as they come of age. I doubt I'll modify my gun beyond putting a scope on it as I enjoy shooting more than tinkering.

I have found a used Mrod for sale; the guy is semi-local to me. He also joined recently but by searching the forums it seems he picked up the Mrod in a storage unit he bought so he doesn't know the history on it. It comes with an unspecified scope and a hill pump (and an expired SCBA bottle, which is probably just junk to me unless I can get it recertified).

Two questions:
Is the Mrod a good PCP beginner gun that will be reliable (with parts availability) for the long term?
After I am able to contact him (need 10 posts and a 10 day old account), what should I be on the lookout for?

 

[Fiver]

Also, some of my children are left handed. Is the Marauder ambidextrous?

 

[Airgun-Revisions]

Also, some of my children are left handed. Is the Marauder ambidextrous?

Gen2 is and it’s been around since 2014

 

[Hold_Over]

I own the gen 2 in .25. Great gun even without any modifications. Definitely beginner friendly, and parts are available. Easy to fill with a hand pump too which is nice if you don't feel spendy enough to get a compressor.

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

I have owned 6 Marauders, four Marauder pistols.
IMHO what you are not looking for in a used Marauder:
1. One that has not been modified from original unless you know who did it and what was done.
2. Marauders are large and do not fit small frames very well.
3. From 2000psi to 3000psi, a pump will have to be pumped 100 times and it is NOT very easy. I would not recommend pumping to anyone under 16 years of age and 150 pounds.
4. Parts are still available except for Generation 1.
5. If the tank is not able to be re-certified, remember to remove the valve and then buy another tank.

There are better choices as PCP technology continues to evolve.
IMHO

 

[Old]

Question 1
Marauders are good for first time pcp with all the long term support they enjoy. But as Frank said, there are better options. Search for best under $600 pcp thread title. There’s some good thoughts in there.

Question 2
Honestly I wouldn’t recommend this for your first pcp. Get something new with a warranty. If you have to degass this used mrod and you don’t have a compressor or a tank you are on going to hate life with a hand pump diagnosing any problems / tuning.

 

[WorriedMan]

Fiver,
Hope and pray original owner was serious about only feeding clean, dry air to his PCP. Moisture wreaks havoc to internals leading to expensive repairs. WM

 

[maxtrouble]

@Fiver - I suggest researching this rifle. Easy to hand pump to 2k for a lot of shots. Light, probably kid friendly. Already has the single best upgrade installed. I saw a review and it seemed to have good accuracy. Shoots the Crosman CPHP's. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner. Watch some youtube videos first, then decide.

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[AlanMcD]

I have always been appreciative of what a good gun the Marauder was when it came on the scene, and although Crosman has not "kept it current" with product changes that it could have had over the past 8-10 years or so it is still a good solid gun. I have three Gen 1 guns myself.

Both generations can be comfortably shot from the left side, as the stock is ambitextrious. The Gen 2 does allow the bolt to be swapped sides to be more comfortable for lefties, but even the Gen I can be shot lefty - my father has one of mine now and shoots it often as a lefty.

Hand pumping to 3000 psi should be "easy" to do for any adult that is fit (I did it myself for years). I say "easy" meaning it can be done easily, but it is physical work - if you excercise at all, then it should be no real issue as it is short in duration, but if you seek a life of perpetual ease (as most people seem to these days) then you won't want to tolerate it for long.

All that said, I would not use it to introduce smaller sized people (aka most age appropriate children) to shooting with the Marauder as it is a big, full sized gun, with a stock sized more for larger hands and longer arms, and is on the heavy side. There are much better options for that than the Marauder . . .

 

[Fiver]

There are better choices as PCP technology continues to evolve.
IMHO

Question 1
Marauders are good for first time pcp with all the long term support they enjoy. But as Frank said, there are better options. Search for best under $600 pcp thread title. There’s some good thoughts in there.

Thanks all for taking the time to humor and inform me! I didn't realize how heavy the Marauder was. It probably isn't the best for my anticipated uses.

I read another forum's take on sub $600 guns and came away with the Marauder. It was titled Mrod vs all other under $600 pcps though, so maybe I should have known what the bias was. I'll check out AGN's sub $600 forums.

 

[Old]

For what it's worth Fiver I'm looking at the Notos for my two kids (10 and 7).

 

[Fiver]

I have always been appreciative of what a good gun the Marauder was when it came on the scene, and although Crosman has not "kept it current" with product changes that it could have had over the past 8-10 years or so it is still a good solid gun. I have three Gen 1 guns myself.

Both generations can be comfortably shot from the left side, as the stock is ambitextrious. The Gen 2 does allow the bolt to be swapped sides to be more comfortable for lefties, but even the Gen I can be shot lefty - my father has one of mine now and shoots it often as a lefty.

Hand pumping to 3000 psi should be "easy" to do for any adult that is fit (I did it myself for years). I say "easy" meaning it can be done easily, but it is physical work - if you excercise at all, then it should be no real issue as it is short in duration, but if you seek a life of perpetual ease (as most people seem to these days) then you won't want to tolerate it for long.

All that said, I would not use it to introduce smaller sized people (aka most age appropriate children) to shooting with the Marauder as it is a big, full sized gun, with a stock sized more for larger hands and longer arms, and is on the heavy size. There are much better options for that than the Marauder . . .

I have inflatable paddle boards... it's 10 minutes of intense pumping for each one before we get to get out on the water so I'm reasonably certain I can pump up a PCP. I don't expect to enjoy it, but the effort is good for me!

What would be a better gun for introducing children to shooting? The Diana Stormrider (gen 2) is under 5 pounds but isn't ambidextrous. The Stoeger XM1 and Gamo Urban are 6 pounds and ambidextrous. I have two left handed sons but am right handed myself so ambidextrous is important to me.

 

[Fiver]

For what it's worth Fiver I'm looking at the Notos for my two kids (10 and 7).

Thanks for the recommendation! My oldest two are that age also. The adjustable stock would be great for them. My once concern is how light it is. It would make it much easier for the kids, but my concern is durability. In mountain biking you have to pick two out of cheap, strong, or light. With the low price point and lightness, I suspect it might be a little fragile. I'll have to see what forums are saying about it.

 

[Chief Ten-Beers]

Umarex Origin may be one to look at. It comes with a Pump for $359.00. Will shoot 22 at over 1000 fps. It is a different type of design that needs less Pumps to achieve full power shots.

 

[RobBonnell89]

Marauders are solid airguns and been around forever. My dad got one recently and loves it!
Just an FYI. Airguns Revisions(gentleman that commented above) has some Marauders in what’s called the “Bargain Block”. They are Refurbished but completely gone over.They are really nicely priced and would be perfect for someone starting out.

Hope you get one, they are a blast!

 

[Fiver]

Marauders are solid airguns and been around forever. My dad got one recently and loves it!
Just an FYI. Airguns Revisions(gentleman that commented above) has some Marauders in what’s called the “Bargain Block”. They are Refurbished but completely gone over.They are really nicely priced and would be perfect for someone starting out.

Hope you get one, they are a blast!

Thanks for the heads up on Airgun Revisions! I'll check out the website.