.......... If Crosman were to offer the Disco with all the mods, it would cost well over $1200I'm glad they offer it just as they do for us thrifty people, besides, what would happen if all airguns were perfect? No more modding, no more aftermarket vendors, and probably a lot less people buying those too expensive air guns. Not much traffic on forums, even if they survived at all, because there would not be much to write about.
Quote from: 45Bravo on January 29, 2015, 12:45:24 PMQuote from: silent_airman on January 29, 2015, 12:39:03 PMI'll jump in here and say that I am definitely not a modder. I don't have the aptitude, knowledge, or skills to mod. So I would prefer the manufacturers to cowboy up and do the job right so I can take a gun off the shelf, and have it function properly and be reasonably accurate right out of the box. So to me, 'modding' is taking a gun above and beyond its design parameters and making a whole new gun, or customizing it to reflect your personality. That's my 2 pesos worth.At that point, you need to step into the higher priced guns that are priced higher due to the attention to detail that is done to ensure the customer satisfaction experience..Same old song and dance. They always cater to the wealthier, while the rest of us have to put up with less than satisfactory products, and if you can't mod, well, I guess you just put up with it. Or choose some other hobby. (Which I have some close to doing many times)
Quote from: silent_airman on January 29, 2015, 12:39:03 PMI'll jump in here and say that I am definitely not a modder. I don't have the aptitude, knowledge, or skills to mod. So I would prefer the manufacturers to cowboy up and do the job right so I can take a gun off the shelf, and have it function properly and be reasonably accurate right out of the box. So to me, 'modding' is taking a gun above and beyond its design parameters and making a whole new gun, or customizing it to reflect your personality. That's my 2 pesos worth.At that point, you need to step into the higher priced guns that are priced higher due to the attention to detail that is done to ensure the customer satisfaction experience..
I'll jump in here and say that I am definitely not a modder. I don't have the aptitude, knowledge, or skills to mod. So I would prefer the manufacturers to cowboy up and do the job right so I can take a gun off the shelf, and have it function properly and be reasonably accurate right out of the box. So to me, 'modding' is taking a gun above and beyond its design parameters and making a whole new gun, or customizing it to reflect your personality. That's my 2 pesos worth.
Ok I do it to taylor to my needs, also it does not matter which gun you buy there is always something that can be done. On the other hand when I buy a airgun I look for those with great potential that I can mod. Maybe it's to save money, or just happens to fit my needs. With the Hatsans they fit my needs. Don't need a high shot count, and I do not like wood stocks unless thumb hole. The manufacture s can not fit everyones needs thats why there are a variety of platforms. For me because I have cnc, lathes, and precision machine shop malkes sense for me to do so. If not then I would have to take another road.
So, as thousands of us on this website "mod" our guns, I ask this question. Are we really "modding" our guns or are we simply fixing the downfalls of the airgun manufacturers themselves? The reason I ask this is that many air gunners mod their guns looking for better accuracy and more power adjustments, which should be in the gun in the first place if literally millions are doing it right? Take for example the Discovery, one of the most widely modded rifles out there. What is the first thing guys do? Add a TKO because it is too loud! Next they want more power so they add a heavier spring and a power adjuster. Then the trigger 3 screw mod, then the brass trigger, then a mrod trigger, then a new valve throat-ed wider and on and on and on. There is no way that you can tell me that the manufacturer is not aware of the basic mods everyone makes! So why don't they do anything about this and create a custom shop, or just make it part of the initial gun? Now on the other hand all of us modders love modding and wouldn't have it any other way than to do it ourselves! We take pride in our work and making it our own piece of glory. When everything comes together it is a heavenly thing to behold! Even down to making our own parts, bits and pieces it is a fine testament of your dedication to the sport and to you air guns. So Ladies and gentlemen, Blast away! What are your thoughts and please feel free to throw in a pick of one of your favorite modded out guns!Matt