I need help picking out my 1st Hatsan. Im a springer guy, so PCP's are out- its going to be one of these 5 springers in 22. I shoot 50yds or less, but still want something powerful. Which would you pick and why? Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex Hatsan Torpedo 100X Hatsan SpeedFire Vortex Multi-ShotHatsan 135 QE Vortex Hatsan Mod 65I understand that Hatsans aren't particularly known for quality, but I enjoy fixing/modifying stuff anyway. So if one gun in particular outshines the rest with a few changes, then Im all ears.
I don’t believe the coil spring versions put out the same energy.
Thanks for all the replies. The more I look, the more horror stories I hear about Hatsan. Not too worried, as I will probably take it apart and start inspecting it after a few hundred pellets anyway. Not about to try & warranty it after hearing how bad that is. Ill fix it myself if it has issues. Why do the gas rams fail so frequently? Is there a better replacement, or swap to a spring? Do you lose alot of power going to a spring?The reason I want to stay with .22 is because all my other guns are .22. and .177 is too small for my tired fingers. And .25 pellets are not as easy or cheap to find. So far, it sounds like almost everyone is happy with their 135. Its too bad Hatsan doesn't follow thru with their products in the quality control stages... How beastly are these Hatsans to cock? Another question: Im sure a few Hatsan owners might have a Gamo magnum.. For some reason, it seems like Gamo guns are shunned by most around here. What gives? They make Hatsan-like power and get decent support if there are warranty issues. Does anyone have both brands and any advice on which one they like more?