Pinty 22 cal pcp

[PapaT]

Packaging looks worse than Amazon.

No holes in packaging at least, that I could see. Be home soon and put kids to bed. Then finally get to open it before putting myself to bed.

 

[non3]

I have the bullpup and overall I like it after I got a partial refund because of all the issues.

The design is a clone (almost identical) to the Snowpeak P35, but the manufacturing and quality control are worse than Snowpeak.

Had some issues with it:

• leaking, took many hours to fix, had to burnish the valve
• trigger sefety catches on the trigger guard and you cannot shoot

Used a rotary tool to polish the part of the safety facing the guard

• picatinny rail screws are all stripped

Replaced 2 of them with my own slightly longer M3 screws.
The rear screw has a very shallow hole, and it's still stripped.
I even used a zip tie to tighten the rail to the frame underneath.

 

[Dogowski]

I have the bullpup and overall I like it after I got a partial refund because of all the issues.

The design is a clone (almost identical) to the Snowpeak P35, but the manufacturing and quality control are worse than Snowpeak.

Had some issues with it:

• leaking, took many hours to fix, had to burnish the valve
• trigger sefety catches on the trigger guard and you cannot shoot

Used a rotary tool to polish the part of the safety facing the guard

• picatinny rail screws are all stripped

Replaced 2 of them with my own slightly longer M3 screws.
The rear screw has a very shallow hole, and it's still stripped.
I even used a zip tie to tighten the rail to the frame underneath.

Welcome to the HAM forum! It's good to hear these problems with these inexpensive guns that were just released. Thanks for speaking up about these issues. For a novice to get one of these with issues it could put them off of getting a pcp permanently. PapaT got the standard rifle in and hopefully it wont have any problems. Manufacturers have to do better and not release products that obviously aren't ready to market. Agreed?

 

[PapaT]

Agreed. From what I've seen so far, the rifle is the least issue ridden.

 

[Dogowski]

Agreed. From what I've seen so far, the rifle is the least issue ridden.

Nibs didn't report any mechanical problems with his either his first time on the range. Had a chance to shoot yours yet PapaT?

 

[PapaT]

No. It's still in its box. Hopefully today I get a chance.

 

[Jaabaa]

Good prices. I've seen Walnut and Steel playing with it. Nibs kinda likes it.

 

[PapaT]

Good prices. I've seen Walnut and Steel playing with it. Nibs kinda likes it.

He does, and last I looked price was down for rifle, up for P-Force and P-Pup. I still need to watch Nibs' latest, but more I'm ready for my hands on. I promise pictures before I retire for the night, but didn't have time to have gotten it to the range.

 

[PapaT]

Okay, picture. Also couldn't fill because adapter is just a hair too thick for connecting to compressor. So... tomorrow problem I guess.

 

[Jaabaa]

He does, and last I looked price was down for rifle, up for P-Force and P-Pup. I still need to watch Nibs' latest, but more I'm ready for my hands on. I promise pictures before I retire for the night, but didn't have time to have gotten it to the range.

This is Jim Ashby.

 

[PapaT]

Okay, picture. Also couldn't fill because adapter is just a hair too thick for connecting to compressor. So... tomorrow problem I guess.

Figured out it's an ID10T issue, all charged up and ready for pressure drop test over the night.

 

[Dogowski]

Good prices. I've seen Walnut and Steel playing with it. Nibs kinda likes it.

Yes he does like it a lot. Like a kid with a new toy! I don't think Nibs has shot it enough to tighten up the groups yet. Weather has been crazy up in NY.

 

[Dogowski]

Okay, picture. Also couldn't fill because adapter is just a hair too thick for connecting to compressor. So... tomorrow problem I guess.

It's for sure a nice looking and inexpensive rifle! Two mags too which is a plus. Looking forward to your trip to the range.

 

[PapaT]

Overnight pressure test showed no leak. Doing better than my Avenger out of the box. The moderator sent to me for testing was accidentally M16 vice M14. My ears had some regret for the shot fired after fill, inside smallish concrete room. Hopefully take some test shots out on the backyard range today with Natechrony and whatever I decide to use for sighting it in.

 

[hameditor]

Yes he does like it a lot. Like a kid with a new toy! I don't think Nibs has shot it enough to tighten up the groups yet. Weather has been crazy up in NY.

Yeah, I know all about the crazy weather this season in NY state!!!!!!!

 

[PapaT]

Yeah, we'll pretend heavy snow is crazy for New York but normal for the rest of the US.

 

[PapaT]

Weather has kept me from getting to do my first shots and first thoughts, but it is sitting with the pinty scope on it now. With all accessories, although I don't think I am going to leave the full setup. But... what do you guys think? Could 10m the laser, 25 yd the reflex, and 50 yd the scope...

M14x1 moderator was accidentally M16x1, so waiting for actual M14 to arrive (or the P-dapter I ordered so that I can 1/2x20UNF) so that I can moderator it.

 

[PapaT]

Shot the P-Rifle Sunday and today. Also let my brother try it out. I have removed the reflex and laser without sighting them in, only the scope. Initial thoughts:
1) The trigger is very smooth and light.
2) Cycling of the sidelever is smooth and nice, with Pinty mags or Barra mags. This was actually a better experience than my Avenger lever.
3) I have not yet done a proper accuracy check, any chrono numbers, or shot count, but initial use of JTS Dead Center 18.1gr and CPHP look promising with at least 3 magazines worth
4) She has a bark, depending on your situation it may not be backyard friendly without a moderator. I am still waiting for adapter and M14x1 moderator to arrive so that I can see how it sounds moderated. While not super loud, there is a definitive shot sound that echoes off fences, buildings, etc.
5) The gun is comfortable enough for me at 5'8".
6) Not as easy as 3622, but the gun can be hand pumped without extreme effort.
7) I don't mind the spring return spot for inserting the fill adapter, but I am not a fan of this or any gun that makes you stare down the barrel to see what pressure is at.
8) The crossbolt style safety is small and stiff. While the movement has a positive snap, the safety is narrow and operation is partially blocked by the trigger guard that sticks out further than the safety.

My brother's summary after trying it out and seeing operation today: "It's nice to shoot, but I wouldn't want to own one. A hair trigger, with a difficult safety, is a terrible combination for staring down a barrel to see pressure."

 

[Dogowski]

Shot the P-Rifle Sunday and today. Also let my brother try it out. I have removed the reflex and laser without sighting them in, only the scope. Initial thoughts:
1) The trigger is very smooth and light.
2) Cycling of the sidelever is smooth and nice, with Pinty mags or Barra mags. This was actually a better experience than my Avenger lever.
3) I have not yet done a proper accuracy check, any chrono numbers, or shot count, but initial use of JTS Dead Center 18.1gr and CPHP look promising with at least 3 magazines worth
4) She has a bark, depending on your situation it may not be backyard friendly without a moderator. I am still waiting for adapter and M14x1 moderator to arrive so that I can see how it sounds moderated. While not super loud, there is a definitive shot sound that echoes off fences, buildings, etc.
5) The gun is comfortable enough for me at 5'8".
6) Not as easy as 3622, but the gun can be hand pumped without extreme effort.
7) I don't mind the spring return spot for inserting the fill adapter, but I am not a fan of this or any gun that makes you stare down the barrel to see what pressure is at.
8) The crossbolt style safety is small and stiff. While the movement has a positive snap, the safety is narrow and operation is partially blocked by the trigger guard that sticks out further than the safety.

My brother's summary after trying it out and seeing operation today: "It's nice to shoot, but I wouldn't want to own one. A hair trigger, with a difficult safety, is a terrible combination for staring down a barrel to see pressure."

You should be able to adjust trigger so it's not a hair trigger. I hate having to look at those front facing gauges which i have a few rifles like that too. It's an accident waiting to happen i believe. Looking forward to some groups still brother!

 

[PapaT]

I personally don't mind the pull of the trigger, although I have shot early a couple of times before breathing supported. It did mess me up for going to the 3622 and it's trigger afterwards.

Hopefully work on groups this week, just know even from a stand there is more than a degree of Papa T factor involved.