Others western airguns new gun?

[PasadenaMike]

They seem tight lipped about the inner workings on the western guns. I have not seen any disassembling videos , schematics, o ring info, nothing. Edgun- open book

 

[Nealgl1985]

Can anyone comment on the gk1 trigger vs the western airguns triggers? The gk1 is great, but I was not a fan of the trigger on my edgun leishy 2. I've read the western trigger is not great and something to get used to.

this will be good competition for the gk1. I do believe that the gk1 will still hold the #1 spot unless they can set the price low enough to compete.

Anyone that needs the removable mag will have no choice but to go with this new option.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Nealgl1985 I’m not sure what sort of comparison you’re looking for. The Mordax is new so not many folks can draw comparisons. However, I do have a Rattler and a GK1 so…..
Between the two, I prefer the GK1 trigger. That and the Huben K1 trigger are pretty smooth.

 

[Nealgl1985]

@Ezana4CE i almost tagged you in my comment because I know you have both. I thought my k1 trigger was set better than my gk1 trigger, so assuming the bullpup and non bullpup triggers can be set similarly, how does your rattler compare to the gk1 trigger? Have you ever shot a leishy 2?

 

[pan60]

isnt the leishy 2 more of a vale the a real trigger pull?
can they ever be similar?
no clue but I would have interest in close they can be to each I have heard a some that theres no comparison?

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Ezana4CE i almost tagged you in my comment because I know you have both. I thought my k1 trigger was set better than my gk1 trigger, so assuming the bullpup and non bullpup triggers can be set similarly, how does your rattler compare to the gk1 trigger? Have you ever shot a leishy 2?

@Nealgl1985 No, I have never had or shot an EDgun Leshiy. I found the folding design of the Leshiy airguns off-putting. The Huben trigger is soft and forgiving. The Western Rattler trigger take some getting used to. I’m far from a trigger snob, but there is a noticeable difference between the the triggers of the guns I own. It’s really different in the way I’d describe the Western Rattler trigger. There is definitely more resistance. It is nowhere near as smooth as Huben triggers. I like my K1 and GK1 triggers. They break very nicely. I still have to get used to how the Western trigger breaks. It’s different. It feels more coarse if that makes sense.

 

[Nealgl1985]

@pan60 I'm not sure on the leishy 2 mechanics? but I know the feel was some creep and then you could hear the air starting to release before the shot. It wasn't for me but I didn't attempt to adjust anything either.

At that time they didn't have moderators out for them so it wasn't quiet. I got rid of it and went back to using my lelya .20. It just wasn't good for the role I had it filling which was deer stand duty. I need a quiet rig for that setting.

 

[Nealgl1985]

@Ezana4CE that pretty much mimics what I've read. I appreciate you confirming it.

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

... The Huben trigger is soft and forgiving. The Western Rattler trigger take some getting used to. I’m far from a trigger snob, but there is a noticeable difference between the the triggers of the guns I own. It’s really different in the way I’d describe the Western Rattler trigger. There is definitely more resistance. It is nowhere near as smooth as Huben triggers. I like my K1 and GK1 triggers. They break very nicely. I still have to get used to how the Western trigger breaks. It’s different. It feels more coarse if that makes sense.

Having both the Western and Huben semi auto guns, I got the same impression of the trigger feel there too. I think that the Western trigger mechanics at the sear could use some polishing because I do feel a bit of rough metal on metal grit with the second stage of the pull before it breaks the shot. Edit to add, it could be that it just needs a swipe of lube or wore in too. I've got over 200 rounds through the Rattler now.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Ezana4CE that pretty much mimics what I've read. I appreciate you confirming it.

@Nealgl1985 That is best that I could articulate my experiences between the three thus far. I hope it’s enough to help others understand the differences as far as I can see them. When I press on my Western Rattler trigger, I can feel the take up. It’s like I can track it with my finger, almost like a ratchet. In the Huben guns I feel the tension building up smoothly, then it breaks crisp.