Other Whats the next step over the Notos?

[WIndOnYerGrape]

Other thread got me thinking.

The notos IMO is worth the money, even with junk mag. In factory config, it makes alot of sense for multiple intended uses.

Quality seems to be there (NOT the mag) Certainly at the price.

That said, seems alot of guys are adding all the aftermarket garb...which brings me to pondering the cost:

Notos: $230
Plenum Kit: $50
BuckRail kit: $220 +
Carm/Maple mag: $30

What would you buy instead of the modded Notos, with a budget of $600?

In regards to price/value/quality comparatively?

 

[WorriedMan]

Wind,
Not exactly clear what you're asking, think it's after fully modding the Notos, what should I buy next, with a budget of $600. If I'm reading it correctly, I'd have to say look into the Avenge-X platform. Not the prettiest looking guns, only three are presentable, IMO, but hearing good reports performance-wise. WM

 

[WIndOnYerGrape]

What im saying is:

For $600, what are you buying instead of the modded Notos?

What other PCP models would be "better" for that kind of money?

 

[SDALEX]

Benjamin Kratos would be a good $600 gun and needs no mods. or a Marauder.

 

[WorriedMan]

What im saying is:

For $600, what are you buying instead of the modded Notos?

What other PCP models would be "better" for that kind of money?

Got it, still going to have to say Avenge-X, the Air Venturi Avenger was always a popular "starter" PCP, the Avenge-X has addressed weaknesses in the Avenger, more expensive, yes, but seems they got it right. Dynamic Air Rifle (DAR) Generation 3 and the JTS Airacuda Standard and Max are also popular "starter" PCPs to consider. WM

 

[Firewalker]

Other thread got me thinking.

The notos IMO is worth the money, even with junk mag. In factory config, it makes alot of sense for multiple intended uses.

Quality seems to be there (NOT the mag) Certainly at the price.

That said, seems alot of guys are adding all the aftermarket garb...which brings me to pondering the cost:

Notos: $230
Plenum Kit: $50
BuckRail kit: $220 +
Carm/Maple mag: $30

What would you buy instead of the modded Notos, with a budget of $600?

In regards to price/value/quality comparatively?

Carbon Fiber bottle conversion with the Z-block.

Adjustable regulator on the fly! 100+ shots, what's not to love?
And you would still have money to spare!

 

[Firewalker]

More on the OP...

I've owned and worked on Avengers and they are compatible to off the shelf Walmart guns for quality of materials.

The DAR are an old generation of the Xisico gun and the JTS Max is the new generation of the same gun, no matter what Travis says.

The JTS is superior to both the Avenger and DAR, especially after the three known initial defects have been fixed.

 

[FuegoMarty]

You make a great point- $600 can get you a wide range of out-of-the-box guns imo. I went for a modded notos cause that's what I wanted to spend my $600 maybe more lol-
I am personally waiting for mine to come from Firewalker but I imagine it looks like the one pictured above. I got the extra capacity carm mags and mag holder as well. more $$ smh

 

[MikeP.]

I have asked myself that question whether it be my motorcycles, my guitars or the Notos.
The only answer I can come up with is that you make it your own.
Does anybody agree?

 

[L.Leon]

I acknowledge the the Notos has its fans and has become a modders delight. I just can’t see spending that $230 for the basic gun and then spending almost twice the cost of the gun to make it a what? A cobbled together hot mess? Save another $600 get an Atomic XR, which will still be around and functioning 100% out the box years from now. And will hold value, those souped up Notos not so much?

 

[Ranchibi]

You can peruse the classifieds and find an older used Brocock Compatto/Bantam occasionally, incredible guns for about that price.

 

[Firewalker]

I acknowledge the the Notos has its fans and has become a modders delight. I just can’t see spending that $230 for the basic gun and then spending almost twice the cost of the gun to make it a what? A cobbled together hot mess? Save another $600 get an Atomic XR, which will still be around and functioning 100% out the box years from now. And will hold value, those souped up Notos not so much?

"A cobbled together hot mess?"

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Brocock/BRK
Sale Price: $1,499.99

 

[L.Leon]

"A cobbled together hot mess?"

I know you can be rude and unnecessarily critical but at least get your facts straight before vilifying something you have never touched, please.

Brocock/BRK
Sale Price: $1,499.99

I agree and apologize, my choice of words was deliberately poor. And was only funning. Am not villifing anything, its a hobby. My unmodified Artemis pp700sa killed more rats than all my BRKs combined. Have I been rude before? Likely…

 

[Firewalker]

I deleted my post, I got hot and I apologize....

 

[Firewalker]

I agree and apologize, my choice of words was deliberately poor. And was only funning. Am not villifing anything, its a hobby. My unmodified Artemis pp700sa killed more rats than all my BRKs combined. Have I been rude before? Likely…

I LOVE that gun!!!

 

[weevil]

If you find yourself getting hot under the collar over an airgun opinion, step away and do some shooting!

 

[WorriedMan]

More on the OP...

I've owned and worked on Avengers and they are compatible to off the shelf Walmart guns for quality of materials.

The DAR are an old generation of the Xisico gun and the JTS Max is the new generation of the same gun, no matter what Travis says.

The JTS is superior to both the Avenger and DAR, especially after the three known initial defects have been fixed.

Firewalker,
If I bought another JTS Airacuda Max today, would I still encounter the three known defects? I'd feel much better recommending the platform if I knew JTS isn't sending them out that way. WM

 

[Firewalker]

Firewalker,
If I bought another JTS Airacuda Max today, would I still encounter the three known defects? I'd feel much better recommending the platform if I knew JTS isn't sending them out that way. WM

Sorry, I dont know!

I SO badly want to buy the .30 MAX but I'm enamored by the Notos right now...

 

[gendoc]

hands down, i would let Firewalker do his complete conversion without any doubt,....
mine was just perfect for my needs at the time.
I had a 300cc fx bottle for him to work with.

 

[WorriedMan]

Sorry, I dont know!

I SO badly want to buy the .30 MAX but I'm enamored by the Notos right now...

Seven round magazines, 14 shots till off reg on 3500psi fill, no thanks on the MAX .30. BuckRail claimed to be working on a synthetic stock for the MAX, just like for Standard but only crickets now. Nice light synthetic stock with solid support of the action is on my 2024 Wish List.