I have bought two air rifles from Perkin Guns, an Air Arms XM100 (Mk1) in .22 and a limited edition XM100 carbine (Mk2) in .177, the Mk1 had quick fill and moderator (originally optional extras for this model in 1990) and the carbine had stainless lever bolt and Olympic trigger optional upgrades.
Prices were not excessive for these and condition was very good / excellent respectively, they gave courteous service and prompt shipping to my local RFD.
I would be willing to use then again if they have something that interests me.
People who have been there focus on the fundamentals. People who sit at keyboards all day focus on the trivial and inane.
I have owned one of the earlier tip up barrel JW50's - it was a truly beautifully engineered rifle.
Did I like the gun? Yes.
Did I 'gel' with it as a shooter? No.
I sold it on recovering what I had paid for it, I am glad to have had the experience of owning an example of a rare and unusual air rifle.
I think 'AC all day' sums it up very well.
People who have been there focus on the fundamentals. People who sit at keyboards all day focus on the trivial and inane.
John was an amazingly talented engineer. The guns are the pinnacle of spring powered air rifles. The triggers are amazing also. The guns are well capable of high power but they weigh a ton. My park rh93 with thumbhole stock is the same as that weighs about 12lbs. The whiscombes are superb guns but the prices now are getting ridiculous. They are much better than my park rh93 but are they worth 5x the price I'd say no myself.
Last edited by WILBA; 10-04-2024 at 03:31 PM.
Met John Whiscombe a couple of times, very nice guy and happy to talk about his work. It was always going to be too expensive for mainstream production but if you’re really into collecting one would be a fine addition. Rather like the low\no recoil sliding action spring rifles very heavy and rendered obsolete by pcp’s which can be made for a fraction of the cost.
Early rifles used venom springs funny enough. John and Dave Pope got on well back in the day. Amazing rifles with a stunning build quality but heavy. Mach 1.5