Original Mod 6M

[andyals]

Can anyone here give me some info on this pistol.
Specifically, performance, reliability etc.
I know it's no match for a modern pre charged but it might do me and it's much cheaper.

[Vic Thompson]

There's an article here : http://www.network54.com/Forum/67020...iginal+6M+test which contains some info, and the Forum proper contains other snippets if you do a search. As an aside, the original piston heads are prone to failure and can be expensive to replace due to the complexity of the pistol. If you are thinking about buying it, it might be worth while finding out something out about its service history.

HTH, Vic Thompson.

[p.m.h]

I have a 6G as I prefer the lines.

I had mine resealed by Lawrie, and it functions beautifully.

Relatively easy to cock and very consistent.

Mine likes R10s, and will put pellets through the same hole at 6 yards, only tried this bench rested, I'm not that good!

A pistol well worth owning. It you can get it for the right price you won't regret it.

Kind regards,



Phil

[wonky donky]

The model 6 uses the same internals as the model 10 both having twin reciprocating pistons but different trigger parts.
The 6m has the barrel sleeve from the 10 but 6g does not.
Early guns with the original seals that revert will either have failed by now & been replaced or will fail very soon.
Guns with seals made after about 1985 will probably be okay even today, they are that reliable & probably out last the springs which have been known to go for twenty plus years with constant use, springs are very high quality.
The model 6`s are easier to strip than the model 10 but neither are rocket science but you will need a spring compressor.
Sometimes the cog covers can be a bit tricky to remove without damage but other than that easy!
Reliability is excellent.

[andyals]

Thanks for the replies.
I just need a cheap way back into target shooting, and was horrified to see the cost of modern hardware.
I'm picking up the pistol on Sat.
I'm, sure it'll be OK for me till I find my feet again.

[hwtyger]

They're great pistols, the 6, the 10, great GISS system
Only downside is, that he GISS system is quite easily ruined if abused..(pinion caps, pinion threads..).
So if you find 1:
- make sure it has new seals as said above
- check the caps for damage, check their fitting is original
- testfire, make sure the caps stay in place

[Amac]

...and finally, make sure it has a straight barrel.

Andy