Quote Originally Posted by Ian View Post
Earlier ones had machined slide where as newer ones are cast

Some newer ones have gaps between slide and body

Some say that older ones a better quality and shoot better - others say that newer ones shoot better

You pays your money and takes your choice

Ive owned both and couldnt see that much difference between them. Loud bang - not very powerful or accurate. Good fun and will probably outlast a number of owners
All the Baikal slides are cast. Then machined to final measurements.
Just that some have better machining than others.