Sooo which break barrel Gamo to get?

[PasadenaMike]

All the Gamos look the same. What’s a descent model to get that’s a gas ram and not a magnum ?

[Back_Roads]

 My motto is don't let friends buy Gamos, but if I were to recommend one this would be it.

[PasadenaMike]

My motto is don't let friends buy Gamos, but if I were to recommend one this would be it.

Yeah I like that one too. I don’t know if I would but just wondering. Thanks brother

[HOSPassassin]

None of them.

I've owned three different models now. Two were rams and one was a springer. None were magnums. The only one that was even remotely pleasant to shoot and accurate enough to be interesting was the Wildcat Whisper in .22. It had an unfortunate shortcoming in that it only seemed to like wadcutter pellets so it did not fit the purpose for which I bought it, which was to be a long(er) range hunter.

My experience with the Swarm system was very bad. Get a single-shot version if you must get a Gamo.

I have heard good reviews about their CF-X being a cut above the rest of their lineup in quality and accuracy. It is an underlever and only comes in .177. It doesn't fit the parameters for how I would want to use it so I haven't tried it for myself.

If you can afford a nice PCP why on earth are you now looking at a Gamo?! If you want a springer then save yourself a ton of trouble and get a Weihrauch or Air Arms!

[PasadenaMike]

None of them.

I've owned three different models now. Two were rams and one was a springer. None were magnums. The only one that was even remotely pleasant to shoot and accurate enough to be interesting was the Wildcat Whisper in .22. It had an unfortunate shortcoming in that it only seemed to like wadcutter pellets so it did not fit the purpose for which I bought it, which was to be a long(er) range hunter.

My experience with the Swarm system was very bad. Get a single-shot version if you must get a Gamo.

I have heard good reviews about their CF-X being a cut above the rest of their lineup in quality and accuracy. It is an underlever and only comes in .177. It doesn't fit the parameters for how I would want to use it so I haven't tried it for myself.

If you can afford a nice PCP why on earth are you now looking at a Gamo?! If you want a springer then save yourself a ton of trouble and get a Weihrauch or Air Arms!

Appreciate the input . I’ll stay away from Gamo

[Rick67]

None of them.

I've owned three different models now. Two were rams and one was a springer. None were magnums. The only one that was even remotely pleasant to shoot and accurate enough to be interesting was the Wildcat Whisper in .22. It had an unfortunate shortcoming in that it only seemed to like wadcutter pellets so it did not fit the purpose for which I bought it, which was to be a long(er) range hunter.

My experience with the Swarm system was very bad. Get a single-shot version if you must get a Gamo.

I have heard good reviews about their CF-X being a cut above the rest of their lineup in quality and accuracy. It is an underlever and only comes in .177. It doesn't fit the parameters for how I would want to use it so I haven't tried it for myself.

If you can afford a nice PCP why on earth are you now looking at a Gamo?! If you want a springer then save yourself a ton of trouble and get a Weihrauch or Air Arms!

Appreciate the input . I’ll stay away from Gamo

MC is probably a masochist, lol!

[Roadworthy]

I don't think those are Gamo models, those are calibers.  The one to buy depends on what you want to do with it.  I shoot .177 exclusively for target and small game primarily because it has less drop over distance and with proper shot placement it gets the job done for pesting.  I prefer coil springs to gas springs.  I think they last longer and are easier to find replacements for - but that's me.  Gamo does not like to sell replacement parts to end users.  I won't buy one or own one.  I tend to stick to European made rifles, primarily Diana.  I feel the best value is their model 48 but many people do not like the side cocking.  If you really want a break barrel I suggest the Diana 34.  If you want to spend less money get a Ruger Air Hawk or a Flying Dragon XS 25.

[lefteyeshot]

Get a Crosman Optimus. With a simple cheap RC roller bearing mod it's about the best trigger in the sub $300 market.

[19Sheridan57]

I am extremely happy with my Gamo Swarm Maxiim & the Gamo I had some years ago. I would buy another one.

[Xraycer]

I would recommend the Benjamin Trail series. I've owned two NP2, one in .177 and one in .22, for a number of years now, and they both still shoot great! Never had any issues with either one, and they are very accurate once you figure out a proper hold. The stock trigger is merely acceptable,  but you can get a $10 kit off eBay that greatly improves it.
If you've got the funds though, go German. I have a +20yo Diana 48, and the quality of the material over the Benjamin is huge!
Ironically though, I shoot the Trails way, way more than the 48. The Trails are lighter and much easier to cock, making it a more pleasant experience for longer shooting sessions.

[Toxylon]

Surprised to hear a Benjamin NP being much easier to cock than a D48, given that my D48 was by far the easiest springer to cock for its power. But we're all different. Lest we're talking about the cocking sequence, and not the cocking effort.

I think the best deal of all is to buy a German springer second hand, for the same money you would pay for a new Gamo. A well-broken-in D48 (or D34 for a light breakbarrel etc.), is a better gun than a new one, while a well-broken-in Gamo is mostly just broken. And the Germans keep their resell values, unlike the Spanish Specials.

[Xraycer]

Surprised to hear a Benjamin NP being much easier to cock than a D48, given that my D48 was by far the easiest springer to cock for its power. But we're all different. Lest we're talking about the cocking sequence, and not the cocking effort.

Both my Trails require very little effort to cock, and I'm only 160lb. I would say it requires only about 1/3 the effort that's required on my 48. I can shoot/cock these all day long.
This is the first time I have ever heard someone mentioning the 48 is in any way easy to cock.

[Toxylon]

Mind blown, Dinh!

But really, I don't know any dedicated sidelever Diana shooter who found their gun three times harder to cock than a gasram breakbarrel.

[Xraycer]

Mind blown, Dinh!

But really, I don't know any dedicated sidelever Diana shooter who found their gun three times harder to cock than a gasram breakbarrel.

Easier cocking effort is one of the selling points of a gas ram.

[lefteyeshot]

My 56th cocks easy enough. Hard to cock: My Hatsan 135, 155 springer, Proxima, Beeman Mach 12.5, Benjamin satin Super Streak.

[splitbeing]

I would recommend the Benjamin Trail series. I've owned two NP2, one in .177 and one in .22, for a number of years now, and they both still shoot great! Never had any issues with either one, and they are very accurate once you figure out a proper hold. The stock trigger is merely acceptable,  but you can get a $10 kit off eBay that greatly improves it.
If you've got the funds though, go German. I have a +20yo Diana 48, and the quality of the material over the Benjamin is huge!
Ironically though, I shoot the Trails way, way more than the 48. The Trails are lighter and much easier to cock, making it a more pleasant experience for longer shooting sessions.

What's the $10 kit for trail trigger?

I have an np xl in .177. It has a longer screw for lower break weight, if memory serves. Shape of the trigger isn't great though. The charlie triggers seem tough to get reliably lately.

[Xraycer]

I would recommend the Benjamin Trail series. I've owned two NP2, one in .177 and one in .22, for a number of years now, and they both still shoot great! Never had any issues with either one, and they are very accurate once you figure out a proper hold. The stock trigger is merely acceptable,  but you can get a $10 kit off eBay that greatly improves it.
If you've got the funds though, go German. I have a +20yo Diana 48, and the quality of the material over the Benjamin is huge!
Ironically though, I shoot the Trails way, way more than the 48. The Trails are lighter and much easier to cock, making it a more pleasant experience for longer shooting sessions.

What's the $10 kit for trail trigger?

I have an np xl in .177. It has a longer screw for lower break weight, if memory serves. Shape of the trigger isn't great though. The charlie triggers seem tough to get reliably lately.

It's a trigger kit consisting of a few parts that are swapped out with the stock components. It reduces the trigger down to about 2lb.
Can't remember how I came across it, but I bought 2 kits off eBay for about $10 each. Similar to this kit below:
https://4shooters.com/product/-20200726105344.html

[lillysdad621]

I have to say, got a lot of b19 and b22 (benjis and crosmans) that i have tuned within an inch of their lives, and so far, they are not comparable to the gamo fusion in .22 (swarm gen 2) i got from a friend). its quieter, more powerful and acceptably accurate with the pellets I CHOSE to shoot through it, if not incredibly accurate with it's favorite ammo. My .02

[Xraycer]

I have to say, got a lot of b19 and b22 (benjis and crosmans) that i have tuned within an inch of their lives, and so far, they are not comparable to the gamo fusion in .22 (swarm gen 2) i got from a friend). its quieter, more powerful and acceptably accurate with the pellets I CHOSE to shoot through it, if not incredibly accurate with it's favorite ammo. My .02

While it's not a springer, my Urban my all time favorite, all around gun. That was until my very recent ownership of the Ux Notos.

[Airnut]

I hear all the p#$$ing and moaning about Gamo guns on the forums all the time. I have three and have never had a problem with them. My experience with their customer service has been good
Not Crosman good but still good.
I quess I've been lucky!