Springer safety, its no joke, take a look

[barrel]

Came across this its a timely warning to use correct safety when operating a springer and also to make sure you know what you are doing when messing with trigger units.

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/air-gun...4h9i2l9opinm06

Kindest regards

Barrel

[Shed tuner]

I know this was a BB , but this is why I really don't like sliding comp tube guns with no ABT - HW77/97/TXMk1.

By contrast, LGU/TXmk2/3, PS, Diana all have decent mechanisms.

RBs are good and safe too of course - but not very efficient due to length.


Obviously holding the barrel / lever is a must, but a proper ABT gives that little extra insurance.

[tinbum]

I have a 97k and never let go of the lever. Truth be told, it scares me even then!

I've invented a new safe method of loading under levers. Instead of having a big lump of metal with huge amounts of force behind it ready to cut off your thumb, a simple mechanism between the comp tube and barrel could accept the pellet. I'm not sure whether dropping the pellet in and turning it in a kind of "tap" arrangement, or a flip-up section would be best, but either has to be better than an open breech.

As an aside, does anyone really trust an aftermarket extended latch rod? <shudder>

[Steve A]

BSA Superstar rotary breach must be the safest loading mechanism produced yet.

[Paul_C]

A chap on my facebook posted a pic of himself loading a springer, his finger was on the trigger while the other hand was loading the pellet!! I commented with "Take you're fingers off the trigger when loading!!" His reply was "that's what safety catches are for"

WTF! Some people really are brain dead

[Two200's]

Could have been a whole lot worse.
Could have cracked the stock.

[Barryg]

I have a 97k and never let go of the lever. Truth be told, it scares me even then!

The 77/97 are quality springers but I think that hw should update with a ABT, I don't feel safe using them after reading about the cocking lever link wearing and cracking and dropping out of the piston, as even holding the lever would not be safe.
I don't think that not much can be done about BB's but just holding the barrel satisfies me

[Agentum]

I'm actually amazed that such things as this is not happening more often, i see people alot that doesnt even holding the barrel when loading or the lever.

Some buy those vrey cheap china made Shanghai with underlever and is sticking fingers in front of the pistong, so it's amazing it doesn't happen more.

[Gwylan]

Not much sympathy, I'm afraid, how many more things could the dope have done wrong?
The only accident we've had in the last 12 years was a new guy with a BB out on the course on his own, finger inside the trigger guard, barrel let fly, foresight made a bad gash and a nasty bruise on his forehead, stock broke,,barrell bent. Funnily enough, he never came back! since then, every member has a written copy of our safety policy, and springer safety is part of our safety brief.

Gus

[robinghewitt]

I can't shoot them, I have this reflex action that makes me put my hands in my pockets when I come near a machine that can lop my fingers off. It has only failed me once but they stitched me back together, the nail and the nerve regrew so no harm done.

[rapidresponse1]

looks painfull i always keep tight a hold of my barrell on my 77

[da da]

I'm actually amazed that such things as this is not happening more often, i see people alot that doesnt even holding the barrel when loading or the lever.

Some buy those vrey cheap china made Shanghai with underlever and is sticking fingers in front of the pistong, so it's amazing it doesn't happen more.

i agree and if you do have a DB4 which i do. dont disable the anti bear trap and that goes for any rifle to, ok you mite get rid of the crunch sound of the bear trap ingaging and smoother coking but better the sound is the gun and not your fingers.
Tony 10 fingers call, me a sissy who cares.

[Rickenbacker]

As an aside, does anyone really trust an aftermarket extended latch rod? <shudder>

Like the ones you sell??

[Gecko]

Good reason for short stroke-ing break barrels when you break the barrel it drops more making it easier to load a pellet then cock and return the barrel in 1 motion with your finger no where near the breech.

No reason not to hold the barrel/underlever with practice its easier that way anyway.

[Collieman]

I have a 97k and never let go of the lever. Truth be told, it scares me even then!

I've invented a new safe method of loading under levers. Instead of having a big lump of metal with huge amounts of force behind it ready to cut off your thumb, a simple mechanism between the comp tube and barrel could accept the pellet. I'm not sure whether dropping the pellet in and turning it in a kind of "tap" arrangement, or a flip-up section would be best, but either has to be better than an open breech.

As an aside, does anyone really trust an aftermarket extended latch rod? <shudder>

Like a BSA Improved / Lincoln Jeffries. Cock the under lever, drop the pellet in a hole in the top of the breach, turn the lever and good to go.
Nice and safe