Anyone own a Chiappa F004

[Jarison]

I was wondering if any members own a Chiappa F004 target pistol?
What are they like?
Is it a good pistol?
I would value your comments please.

[AdeC]

Hi. Don't own one I'm afraid but I've read that the build quality isn't the same as the original FAS 604. Seals are prone to failure but easily replaced

[ceekay]

I have one I bought used but in very good/ mint condition a few weeks back. I think, despite all the negative comments I've read, it is a very good target pistol. Most complaints seem to compare it to the 604 but that was twice the price. Only problem I am finding is getting the breech seal adjusted correctly by adjusting the barrel position, very easy to lose a fair bit of power from the seal if not set right. I am going to try turning a square section o ring from urethane but there is a very good description of sorting the breech seal with a shim on the net somewhere. If you are the sort who doesn't mind messing with things and have the tools and expertise I would say it is a fantastic pistol, very good value after a bit of messing around. (Seems to me a bit like a lot of air rifles!) 'Course if you buy new it wouldn't matter so much I suppose, would be guaranteed.
Chris

[rmwesley]

I've got a FAS6004 which I bought secondhand.

The original owner got a gunsmith to tune it up by following all the instructions at the following link: LINK

I'm no expert at 10m, but it will take a *lot* of practice before I am better than the pistol. It is absolutely laser accurate. I've anchored it on sand bags and it puts pellet after pellet through the same hole. Puts out about 3ft.lbs which is enough to punch very clean holes using 7 grain RWS R10 Match.

I've seen some bad press on forums about the build quality, but I've got zero complaints.

[TenMetrePeter]

I've got a FAS6004 which I bought secondhand.

The original owner got a gunsmith to tune it up by following all the instructions at the following link: LINK

I'm no expert at 10m, but it will take a *lot* of practice before I am better than the pistol. It is absolutely laser accurate. I've anchored it on sand bags and it puts pellet after pellet through the same hole. Puts out about 3ft.lbs which is enough to punch very clean holes using 7 grain RWS R10 Match.

I've seen some bad press on forums about the build quality, but I've got zero complaints.

That's a great article and shows why the price is lower than 604.

Getting spares other than O rings is difficult.

Re barrel, leave the clamp screws half done up and push the barrel up to the breech with a dowel. then open up and push 1/2 mm further in and clamp. Do not over tighten. O ring is perfectly serviceable.

[AdeC]

Might be useful
https://www.pyramydair.com/airgun-ex...s-6004-part-1/