My new .25 SPA M16 (Air Max Dominator) thread... :-)

[Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58)]

That would have to be the beefiest 5 lb. gun I've seen. Looks stout and heavier than 5 lbs.

The Maximus is a true 5 lb. AG, and it looks much lighter. Much smaller breach, smaller in dia. tube. No shroud. I just can't see it. If it is that light, I would be very afraid of just where they shaved the weight off.

Sure like the looks of it though!!! 

Knife

It's all aluminum and balsa wood!  Seriously, the Varmint feels much lighter than my Maximus, so I would not be surprised if they are that light.

[Wayne52]

Barebones I'm guessing it's going to be closer to the weight of the M10 and I have no idea how much they way out of the box.

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It will be lighter than it looks, for sure. The gun is smaller than one imagines, and that was true with my Varmints, too...

These are on a scale that women and kids can use very comfortably, I cannot imagine a man that won't find them handy and maneuverable..

These may become the new high bar for low end guns, as well as mid-priced guns, too.

I was a skeptic 4 guns ago. Now? I believe in the product line, since every gun I have from SPA continues to outperform any logical expectation for them. Until that trend is contradicted, I'ma be first in line for the innovative stuff, too.

:-) chickie

[Gear_Junkie]

I'm interested in hearing how you like this, and how the trigger is, and how the internal build quality is, and how... etc. etc. etc.

Thanks!

[Nomadic Pirate]

Yeah, definitely some experienced airgunner needs to open up this guns and  have a good look at the build quality both for longevity and safety.

[Gear_Junkie]

Yeah, definitely some experienced airgunner needs to open up this guns and  have a good look at the build quality both for longevity and safety.

Amen to that!

[KnifeMaker]

Ears and Eyes open!

Knife

[Wayne52]

I thought about waiting but just couldn't help myself ordering mine, I had already self program myself to order one immediately when they were available.

[sawtoothscream]

Curious to see what you think of it.      Looks nice for the price for sure.     

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I thought about waiting but just couldn't help myself ordering mine, I had already self program myself to order one immediately when they were available.

Same here, Wayne! The moment I saw both the M16 and M30, I knew I was gonna own at least one of each, ha ha!

The Dominator in .25, and an M30 in .177, with a .22 (regulated 30 fpe) Varmint, and my new SPA hunting/pesting PCP trio will be complete!!

Criitta-gittin' will be a whole lotta fun with these three awesome lead slingers!! Y'all have no idea how long I've been wanting guns this size to hunt with, OMGawsh!!!

[Vee3]

Barebones I'm guessing it's going to be closer to the weight of the M10 and I have no idea how much they way out of the box.

My M10 weighs 7 lbs, 10.5 oz (muzzle thingy attached, no scope).

Stock alone weighs 3 lbs, 2 oz. I suspect they may have been able to shave at least a pound of wood weight from the M16 compared to the M10.

[smythsg]

I couldn't resist tempation, ordered the .25 cal last night. It will join my M10 and P12, and will replace my Airforce Escape .25 that will have to go on the classifieds to help fund the newest toy. I too have been quite happy with the price/performance and quality of the SPA guns for field use. The P12 has been a real trooper with no issues at all. The M10 was purchased as a learning experiment and I have had it stripped all the way down several times. It now shoots JSB Monsters at 50+ ft lbs into nickle sized groups at 50 yards. Can't wait to see what the newest addition to my SPA lineup can do...

[Wayne52]

I'd say you're more than likely going to like the P15 Steve.  I would love to be a guinea pig for all their guns but it ain't gonna happen because buying them all would cost me more than I'm willing to pay.  I'm sure that I'll be happy with my Dominator when it gets here

[anti-squirrel]

Sad to say but the Cometa Orion finally got edged out of first place on my Airgun Buying Spreadsheet.  That spreadsheet never steered me wrong before, so I see no reason not to change.  When I have the funds, prolly get the PR900 then save for the M16 (as much as I like bottle-guns, I'd rather have the M16 that the M16A).

Nice knowing I ain't the only SPAddict.

[avator]

I'm just more of  mid range power kind of guy and that works in my favor as far as the wallet is concerned. I feel like I got my PCP needs covered with my 2 lego hpa carbines for close in plinking and pesting. The .177 AMV and .22 FD-PCP Gen I absolutely covers 30 to 40 yards plus and the SynRod in .22 stretches me to the outer limits of my intentions.
This in mind, I think it's time to revisit the whole arsenal and fine tune for practical usage. I have some vintage guns that ain't going anywhere. I have some springers that have either earned their keep or have a place in the heart. I have C02 guns that I grab every time I grab a C02 gun. And pumpers.... yeah.. pumpers. I cut my teeth on pumpers. These are going to be the hardest to assess. Pistols don't take much space but,  other than Willie G. Stubbs they are expendable.

[keithd]

Darn it all

I sold a few powder burners that were collecting dust
I just pulled the trigger on a .22 SPA M16/ AIRMAX DOMINATOR w/spare mag deal. Still have not purchased my high end gun yet I guess I am waiting to see what else comes out.

[Wayne52]

Darn it all

I sold a few powder burners that were collecting dust
I just pulled the trigger on a .22 SPA M16/ AIRMAX DOMINATOR w/spare mag deal. Still have not purchased my high end gun yet I guess I am waiting to see what else comes out.

I'm sure you won't regret it .

[keithd]

Darn it all

I sold a few powder burners that were collecting dust
I just pulled the trigger on a .22 SPA M16/ AIRMAX DOMINATOR w/spare mag deal. Still have not purchased my high end gun yet I guess I am waiting to see what else comes out.

I'm sure you won't regret it .

Most likely not, but I am blaming all you enablers on this forum for corrupting me    lol

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Keith....Enabling.. is what we are good at !   ;

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Darn it all

I sold a few powder burners that were collecting dust
I just pulled the trigger on a .22 SPA M16/ AIRMAX DOMINATOR w/spare mag deal. Still have not purchased my high end gun yet I guess I am waiting to see what else comes out.

I'm sure you won't regret it .

Most likely not, but I am blaming all you enablers on this forum for corrupting me    lol

Good job, Keith!

When the sub-$500 (and sub-$200) guns are as good as these SPAs, it's hard to justify dropping a grand on a gun that may not perform noticeably better. I'm not afraid to spend money to get what I need, or even want, but it seems foolish to buy ALL top end guns when sooo much of my air gunning doesn't require Bench Rest accuracy.

What I need during hunting season is light and powerful...

There comes a time for a Stehr, or an Anschütz, or a Feinwerkbau, or even a RAW, or Thomas, but in the squirrel woods, or even when calling in coyotes, all that extra expense is wasted. Woodcraft will make all the difference when hunting, another few thousands of an inch smaller groups will not put much more meat in the freezer, or any many more varmints/pests into the ground...

:-) chickie