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  1. 27-10-2009, 01:41 PM #1
    Jim McArthur
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    Anyone know how much it weighs?

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  2. 27-10-2009, 04:53 PM #2
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    Hi Jim

    It felt slightly light to me, the reasons I think were unconscious and that (a) it felt lighter than you'd expect for the size (thickness of the body, chunky grips etc) and (b) it felt light compared to my HW75 which is all metal and wood. It also felt slightly muzzle light, and the power on the higher settings led to noticeable muzzle flip. Mounting a red dot would help a lot with that.
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  3. 27-10-2009, 09:14 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Adam77K View Post
    Hi Jim

    It felt slightly light to me, the reasons I think were unconscious and that (a) it felt lighter than you'd expect for the size (thickness of the body, chunky grips etc) and (b) it felt light compared to my HW75 which is all metal and wood. It also felt slightly muzzle light, and the power on the higher settings led to noticeable muzzle flip. Mounting a red dot would help a lot with that.
    Hmmm....I prefer pistols a bit on the heavy side, especially muzzle heavy. Adam, how would you say that it compares with the HW 40 in these respects?

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  4. 27-10-2009, 10:25 PM #4
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    I don't have an HW40 to compare with Jim, so can't say on that but from memory there is a reasonable amount of room inside the top housing so it should be possible to add some weight inside if necessary to get more at the muzzle.
    I found that the muzzle flip was noticeable at full power (three pumps) but was almost non-existent on low power (one pump).
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    Jim I've not shot a HW40 recently enough to compare. If I was forced to take a guess I'd say the Alecto was a little heavier than the 40.

    Yes the flip was noticeable on two pumps but I noticed a little even on one. It's not a criticism though. Maybe it's the way I hold them but every air pistol I have ever shot moves on firing. The deadest I have shot is the LP10 but even that, with it's rear moving compensator weight and ported barrel, still moves a bit.
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    Both calibres

    I've ordered mine today from Dave at Whittlesey Gun Shop. He called Webley while I was there and confirmed it would be delivered in about two weeks. Interestingly he also has a .22 model coming as well, thought the .22 wasn't going to be available until the New Year?

    I'll report back when I have it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Shootist View Post
    I've ordered mine today from Dave at Whittlesey Gun Shop. He called Webley while I was there and confirmed it would be delivered in about two weeks. Interestingly he also has a .22 model coming as well, thought the .22 wasn't going to be available until the New Year?

    I'll report back when I have it.

    God, isn't two weeks an awful long time No patience me.
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    Alecto pistol

    Quote Originally Posted by The Shootist View Post
    I've ordered mine today from Dave at Whittlesey Gun Shop. He called Webley while I was there and confirmed it would be delivered in about two weeks. Interestingly he also has a .22 model coming as well, thought the .22 wasn't going to be available until the New Year?

    I'll report back when I have it.

    God, isn't two weeks an awful long time No patience me.
    Went to my rfd today re Alecto he did'nt have a clue so i gave it up as a bad job
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim McArthur View Post
    Anyone know how much it weighs?

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    1060g (just weighed one!!!)

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    I've been re reading this thread and there were at least 10+ people who were going to buy one of these. I bought one and then sold it to cookie simply because my hands were too big for the grip. Only 2 have appeared in the UBC comps, one was mine, now cookie's and the other belongs to Ric O'shay who wasn't mentioned in this thread.

    Were people put off by the bad press showing this to be a re badged existing Turkish pistol

    Was it the lack of availability before Christmas

    Did you decide in hindsight that what you already owned wouldn't be bettered by this

    Over to you guys & gals
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    I was intending to purchase one, although I don't think I posted to that effect on this thread, but I have not, yet.
    I have been side tracked by the purchase of a Colt 1911, resulting in the need to save up my pennies again (well £2 coins actually). I was well on my way when I got the urge to hunt out a FWB 65/80. This also worked out well with the purchase of a 65 so back to saving again. Then I got the chance of an SMK XS78, a long standing ambition, at a very good price.
    Ho hum, I may yet get an Alecto, it's still on my wish list......
    .....but currently in third place
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