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Airguns by Make and Model => Hatsan Airguns => Topic started by: mcoulter on January 14, 2016, 10:42:25 AM

Title: My poor 135
Post by: mcoulter on January 14, 2016, 10:42:25 AM
The barrel slipped out of my hand while cocking and got bent up while slamming shut   :'(   However, I am very thankful for this post and Tom Gaylord's blog articles on barrel bending!

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=49873.0 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=49873.0)

I was amazed how much pressure it took to bend it back.  In fact, I had to move the hook even more towards the midpoint of the barrel to make much of any change.  Hopefully this weekend I'll have some time to test it out.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1d2RH-3qlPo/VpcFStZig6I/AAAAAAAAyHc/f2JNiAip_uQ/s1200-Ic42/upload_-1.jpg)
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: GD Giles on January 14, 2016, 11:46:52 AM
yikes. That's a powerful spring. Glad you didn't get hurt.
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: lefteyeshot on January 14, 2016, 04:04:46 PM
Good job,Matt. They bent my 135 barrel testing before it was shiipped. At least that's what I think. I just bent it back straight.
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: robertr on January 14, 2016, 04:33:05 PM
 It does take a bit a pressure, I welded my eye bolt closed just for good measure.
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: mcoulter on January 15, 2016, 01:48:52 PM
Yup, that barrel slapping up happened so fast I'd never have a chance to get get clear of it...  And, if I could weld that eye bolt shut I would have done so.  Look at how it's open in the pic.  It wasn't that way when I began the "operation".

Hey, on a different note, does anyone know the breech o-ring size?  I should probably have an extra one on hand.
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: CO_Steve on January 22, 2016, 12:01:41 AM
Quote from: mcoulter on January 15, 2016, 01:48:52 PM
Yup, that barrel slapping up happened so fast I'd never have a chance to get get clear of it...  And, if I could weld that eye bolt shut I would have done so.  Look at how it's open in the pic.  It wasn't that way when I began the "operation".

Hey, on a different note, does anyone know the breech o-ring size?  I should probably have an extra one on hand.

If it's like my 95 it only looks like an o-ring.  It's actually a cylinder with a rounded end.
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: Yogi on January 26, 2016, 04:43:06 PM
Same thing happened to my buddies Umarex Octane.  However, his barrel broke when he tried to straighten it! :'( :'( :'(
Glad it was not me. ;D

Good that you did not get hurt...
-Y
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: mcoulter on January 28, 2016, 12:11:11 PM
Quote from: Yogi on January 26, 2016, 04:43:06 PM
Same thing happened to my buddies Umarex Octane.  However, his barrel broke when he tried to straighten it! :'( :'( :'(

Wow, I guess I was lucky?!?!     :o
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: lefteyeshot on January 28, 2016, 04:23:52 PM
He broke the barrel or the muzzle break?
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: Yogi on January 28, 2016, 05:56:15 PM
Quote from: lefteyeshot on January 28, 2016, 04:23:52 PM
He broke the barrel or the muzzle break?

I have not seen it.  I was told the barrel split.  I had no idea if it has a seam or not.  Could be the inner part of the barrel is just a thin sleeve and the rest is cheap scrap iron.  Hope to see it if he has not tossed it..

-Y
Title: Re: My poor 135
Post by: mafatone on January 28, 2016, 08:08:11 PM
Well now I know never to get an Umarex. Thanks for that.