Gamo are nice pistolsbut they need the trigger sorting on them to make them really nice as the trigger pull is a bit on the heavy side.
Gamo are nice pistolsbut they need the trigger sorting on them to make them really nice as the trigger pull is a bit on the heavy side.
First impressions of the compact.
Fairly easy to cock, not too heavy to hold. The sights are adequate, despite being plastic. The grip is comfortable but a little on the small side, ok for me as I don't have very large hands. How does it shoot?
Well the trigger is fairly heavy (and non-adjustable) and this, combined with the light weight, give the gun a definite muzzle flip. I had to resort to a rest and a firm grip to control this but the accuracy was then more than satisfactory, very close to my Rohm twin (ie far better than ME).
I have found it difficult to control this flip so I am definitely going to have to modify the trigger pull, and maybe add some weight to the front of the barrel (I use a 20gm weight on the Rohm), I just need to source some suitable springs for the trigger. I'll let you know how I get on.
So far, well worth the money and I am pleased with my purchase.
Jef
AKA Porthos, a Piskateer of Renown.
I am a pistaholic, and proud of it
Hhmmmm....your comments about the light weight worry me, since that's the main problem I'm having with my Beeman.
The 20g weight you added to the Rohm: was that something you improvised?
Jim
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
The barrel weights are an aftermarket accessory for the lower spec models in the range. A rod screws into the front of the trigger guard extending forward under the air tank. Two sliding weights are provided and can be locked in place with a grub screw, I just use the one, as far forward as it will go.
Like this:- CLICKY
Except.......I made my own
Back to the Gamo trigger now.
I stripped the grips and inner cover off to access the trigger spring. A quick rummage in my bits box and I found a similar size spring (I NEVER throw anything away) that felt like half the effort was needed to stretch it compared with the stock item. Before I fitted it I removed both parts of the sear/trigger and polished them. Both bits are assembled from several stamped laminations and the steel is a bit rough. 5 minutes with a fine needle file, followed by 360 grade silicon carbide tape and oil and then solvol autosol (metal polish) applied with a lolly stick brought them up to a nice shine. A smear of sae30 oil on each part and the two pivot pins and I re-assembled the gun. The result? luuuuuuuuuuuuuverly smooth let off.
And the muzzle flip?......GONE
It was entirely down to me squeezing too hard
This alone seems to have cured the muzzle flip, at least from the quick test I have done so far, more shooting is needed to confirm but if it has cured it then the light weight of this pistol may yet turn out to be an advantage.
Last edited by jefL; 04-06-2008 at 07:41 PM. Reason: clarification of which trigger
Jef
AKA Porthos, a Piskateer of Renown.
I am a pistaholic, and proud of it
Could you put me down for the comp please? Gamo Compact.
Jeff - can I ask you what pellets you are using in your Gamo Compact?
cheers.
Regards
Brian
I am currently using RWS CO2 Target, they were the only wadcutters my local shop had in stock, they do however seem very good.
I usually use RWS Hobby in the Rohm and the Original 6 but I was getting a bit low on them and thought I'd try something different in the Gamo.
Jef
AKA Porthos, a Piskateer of Renown.
I am a pistaholic, and proud of it
Put me down for the Gamo Compact again, please.
Cheers
John
Snooper601 Suspect a simple fault, or a simple engineer He who dies with the most toys wins!
QHAC Official lubricant development engineer.
Ah do folks,
I'll have a go with my Beeman P-17 if it holds together long enough.
Sorry if this is a really basic question but at what height should i be setting the target?
Cheers
Jon J