Just got a Gamo Compact!

[Jim McArthur]

Although bought second hand, mine was as good as new and the trigger was somewhat on the firm side. This led to a certain amount of muzzle flip due to the effort of pulling the trigger. This would tend to suggest added weight may be of benefit. However, since reworking the trigger (lighter spring and polishing the mating parts of the sear/hammer) the smoother, lighter pull has all but banished the tendency of the muzzle to lift and the handling now does not seem to need additional weight. The compact does feel quite light when you first pick it up, especially when compared to some CO2 powered pistols, but after firing 50 or so shots you really quite appreciate the fact that it's not too heavy.

Thanks for the review, Jef.

Jim

[Jim McArthur]

C'mon, get entering Denno!

Look at it this way, you'll have your scores recorded for you month by month by the venerable Pad E, so not only will you be in a fantastic position to track your progress, but it's also a bloody good incentive to improve.

Before the comps came along, I rarely used my pistols. Now, I have an incentive to practice between the competitions. I've never used my pistols as much as since I joined the UBC.

Go on... you know you want to...

I agree. Go for it! It will give you a reason to get out there and shoot.

Jim

[Denno]

I agree. Go for it! It will give you a reason to get out there and shoot.

Jim

Dont worry, I dont need much of a reason to go out and shoot! I'm going to try and enter the UBC comp in October and carry on from there

[Phantom Sniper]

Just in time for the new season then
Tony

[cookie]

I'm going to try and enter the UBC comp in October and carry on from there

Sounds good, you better send me you First name and a tag line so i can make you a member then fella, a Photo of yourself and your guns for the UBC
gallery would be good too.

atvb

Jason

[Denno]

Sounds good, you better send me you First name and a tag line so i can make you a member then fella, a Photo of yourself and your guns for the UBC
gallery would be good too.

atvb

Jason

No problem, will get some pics together once I have my pistol. First name is easy.... but tag line?? not to sure what you mean by this?

I didnt know there was a UBC gallery, where can one find this?

ta

Denno

[Phantom Sniper]

I didnt know there was a UBC gallery, where can one find this?

ta

Denno

Here:

My tag line is latin and means "Let him who would offend me beware!"

Pad.E's id "If it dont move Camo it"

Just a signature phrase thats all.

Tony

ps OUR SITE is here & Our CHAT ROOM is here

I'm usually in there after 19:30 on an evening.

[Denno]

Here:

My tag line is latin and means "Let him who would offend me beware!"

Pad.E's id "If it dont move Camo it"

Just a signature phrase thats all.

Tony

arrgh! I'm no good at making things like this up! Same as doing a pub quiz... the hardest part is thinking of the team name!

will mull some ideas over.

[Firestorm]

just tell us what your into and no doubt we'll come up with some ideas......

Russ

[Denno]

just tell us what your into and no doubt we'll come up with some ideas......

Russ

ok well...

I'm a network administrator so I guess you could say I'm into computers.
Obviously into shooting.
I enjoy going the pub (maybe a bit to much!)
I DJ (although only in my bedroom these days)
I quite like urban exploration.
photography.
squash.

these are my main hobbies I guess.

Anyone got any examples of what other peoples tags are?

ta

[Firestorm]

Denno "techno drinking shooting bedroom squashing flasher"......

easy innit?.......

w.t.f. is urban exploration?. (you hang around in parks don't you?....)
atb
Russ

[Denno]

Denno "techno drinking shooting bedroom squashing flasher"......

easy innit?.......

w.t.f. is urban exploration?. (you hang around in parks don't you?....)
atb
Russ

lol bit of a mouthfull but i like the idea!

Urban Exploration... Mainly exploring abandoned buildings, cold war bunkers, factories, docks, abandoned mental asylums alsorts really.
take a look at www.28dayslater.co.uk its a forum for urban exploration. Loads of really interesting buildings to see, loads of history and impressive photography on the site too.

[Snipe!]

Iv just bought a gamo compact. They look very nice but how easy are they too reload.

[derekm]

Iv just bought a gamo compact. They look very nice but how easy are they too reload.

A moderate effort to cock, but watch your fingers - they bite!!

[harvey_s]

Here's some info on tuning

http://www.postcardfromspain.com/tri...mo_compact.htm

Firestorm is right, there's some good info here...
But, by far the best (& easiest) way to improve the trigger pressure is to polish the sears.
The sears are made from laminated mild steel and very uneven and rough as new, hence the heavy trigger.
carefully file them smooth, polish with wet & dry paper, add a tiny smear of grease, re-assemble (watching out for the little pin above the trigger that has a tendandcy to just fall out) and marvel at the difference such a small mod can make.
be careful when you do this not to alter the angle of the sears and test by cocking the gun misus a pellet, point it in a safe direction and slap the gun about a little to make such it will not go off by accident