Gen1 Vs Gen2
Hello everyone, I have admired airforce rifles for sometime now and I’m finally ready to pull the trigger on a condor. When it comes to buying a used airforce rifle should I stay away from gen1. What are the differences? I know the safety is different that’s about it. If I buy an older rifle should I send it out to be tuned, replace O-rings etc. I’m in college, money is tight so my budget is 1000 dollars. I’m looking for a .25 cal condor if anyone has some word of advice it would be greatly appreciated thanks.
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thanks for the responses. I’m not a total noob when it comes to airguns. I got my first rifle 6 years ago from mac 1 tuning, a Benjamin silver streak. 2 years after that I picked up a Remington NPSS, good rifle but something is outa wack with it right now. I cant seem to get pellets on target everything seems to be a flyer(using polymag predators), I just order a JSB variety pack maybe I can find a more stable pellet or it could be the scope(center point) we’ll see….
I’m not one for wood stocks I prefer a more tactical look, but the Vulcan is a sharp looking rifle and I wanted it till I saw the price tag. If I make it in life I will have a Vulcan, just cant do it right now.
I plan to use the condor for long range plinking and hunting. I’m sure a .22 would do everything I ask it to but I want the knock down power of the .25. If I shoot on the lowest power setting would I get a decent amount of accurate shots at 30 yrds? I know a .25 uses almost double the air of a .22. I’m going with the hand pump due to cost, if I can find a tank at the right price I will go that route. I’ll be on the yellow forum looking for a used newer model condor. I’ll take my changes, these things are built tough and if something is wrong with it ill send it to tony for a full tune which I want to do later on anyway so its a win win!
Unless you personally know the seller or can get your hands on him, BUY NEW ❗
:dito: on a Vulcan .22. And a good pump will cost over $200 but you could skimp there for a pump that only does 3000 PSI.
Your studies are most important and you don’t have the extra time now to be dealing with repair and modifying used equipment. If you do have a little extra time get a conveniently located part time job and save for a quality purchase.
Good luck no matter what you decide we’ll be here when you need us.
Hi,
The AF guns are awesome. A perfect platform to start with less and build up to your own style.
There are many other brands out there but you need to sort out a few things?
1) Do you want a single shot or a repeater?
2) What do you intend to do with your .25?. Are you planning hunting or just target shooting?
The .25 is a great round, good for long range and hunting, but it requires more air too.
So if you plan a .25 plan for some scuba gear cause pumping is going to be a bitch if you need to do it often.
The new AF had some work done on the trigger group and safety, but nothing that you cannot live with if you find a less recent AF for sale.
Of course, as suggested, you could save money and buy something else, but if I had to wait to save for that Porsche I’d be still riding the bike at the age of 45 🙂
My 2c
Cheers
Chris
Sandman22 , wait and save up more money and get yourself a Vulcan of any caliber that will work the best for you , in the long run
you will still have a fine shooting PCP Gun and you won’t have to spend more money on mods like you would on the Condor .
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Sandman , your the buyer and get the best that you can get for your dollar . I hope 1 K will do .
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