Let me tell you the story of my LCS SK-19. It arrived last Friday 1-10-20 at about 6 PM. It was already dark. On Saturday 1-11-20, I scoped the gun and went to sight it in. First magazine of 19 rounds I had 2 failure to fires, air yes pellet no. Second magazine of 19 rounds, three rounds air yes, pellet no. 3rd mag only shot 5, two more air but no pellet. I did not clean this gun or touch it in any way-just pellets (JSB 33.95gr) and air. That's why I never touch a new gun, then vendors say you caused the problem.
Monday1-13, I call the vendor (who has been excellent). They tell me the barrel may be screwed in too far and not allowing the fixed non-removeable magazine to rotate, and to try unscrewing the barrel. Fired 2 mags of 19, thought problem was solved (even called vendor and waited 20 minutes on hold to tell them). Wednesday 1-15-20. Two skunks in my yard (the reason I bought the gun). Shot the first, went to shoot the second no pellet. I lifted the mag levers on both sides of the gun, rotated the mag clockwise one position by hand, re-closed the levers and shot and killed the second, as it was still there. When I checked the mag, there were two pellets missing, even though I fired 3 times.
I called the vendor today 1-16-20 and am sending the gun back. In getting it ready to ship I wanted to unload the magazine. Since it's fixed and non-removable how can I? Simple shoot it. Prior to this time I had been shooting the gun off a gun rest, and with the long ATN 4K Pro scope I was behind the gun. While emptying the pellets by shooting into the ground (scope was taken off), I felt air puffing on my right cheek. I called the vendor to add this info to the RMA. They said the barrel was probably unscrewed too far, causing the air to blow out the side.
Here's what I would like my fellow air gunners to know. First, the only way to clean this gun due to the fixed magazine is to remove the barrel. Second, the barrel is tensioned in the front by the moderator baffle nut. Third, once you remove the barrel to clean it, It will be very difficult if not impossible, to get the barrel in the proper position. Too far back, magazine will not work. Too far forward, air comes out the side. There are NO specs on the baffle nut to know how to properly tension the barrel. I told the vendor I put a piece of painters tape at 12 o'clock on the barrel before I loosened it. He said "if you make a pen mark on the tape at 12 o'clock, turning the barrel more than the width of the pen mark, it could be too much". You will have these issues EVERY TIME you remove the barrel for cleaning. Not a very good design, not very good QC. There should have been a slot in the side to insert a feelers gauge to get the spacing correct and there should have been a spec on the barrel tension, and a way (hint-a hex for a torque wrench) to apply it.
I should have bought an Impact MKII.
My first generation Huben would jam. Sent it back and later bought a second gen model. Same issue. Sent it back to Joe Brancato with airtanksforsale and he did some factory suggested modification that cured it. Looks to be a similar magazine system.
I cleaned mine with the barrel on the gun. I went too deep with the cleaning rod and it fired the gun. That was a surprise I didn't need. ? It shot the cleaning rod into the neighbors yard. Never did find it. I don't understand how the hammer less system really works. .I tried a model of your gun at a demo event. I thought the trigger was not par with the price range of gun. How is your trigger?
I do agree, I would have gone with the Impact first. Semi and full auto are fun, but a bit of a novelty gun to me.
What is it??
@davidenoch
Google is your friend.
https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/lcs-air-arms-sk-19-automatic-air-rifle/
The same thing happen to me ,mine went through two layer of sheet rock. That made me take gun safety into overkill when cleaning the barrel or unjamming a stuck pellet.
I have an FX Impact MK2 with 30 cal and 22 smooth twist X pellet liners, as well as 700mm slug liner.
After buying a 25cal SK-19, I rarely touch the Impact.
Early on, I had some jams - which were always the result of not pushing the pellets all the way in. Ever since I began sliding them fully in with a hex wrench, I haven't had a single jam in a thousand rounds.
Taking off the barrel is not difficult if you're experienced with PCP rifle maintenance and o-ring replacements, swapping barrels/liners, etc. And getting the barrel back on at the correct tightness isn't a problem for me.. I just tighten it down until it stops, then back it out about 1/8 turn.. just enough for the magazine to rotate without friction.
I used to love my faithful FX impact - nothing compared in accuracy... But the SK-19 in my experience is just as accurate with the right ammo and tune. I still love the Impact.. Just not as much as the SK-19. ? ?
Best ammo so far is, surprisingly, not the recommended JSB MKII pellets.. But *slugs* - specifically NSA 55gr hollow-point *boat-tail* slugs (not flat-bottom).
I would highly recommend the 25 cal SK-19 to any FX impact owner who wants to kick it up a notch. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as your first or second PCP because there are a lot of things that can seem to go "wrong" with your first few guns which over time you begin to understand not as going "wrong," but going "as expected" under the current circumstances, which you, as a seasoned PCP shooter, can easily address.
(please read this not as a reply to the thread starter, but as an independent post, placed where others can easily find it.)
No harm in adding to my post. My gun worked out in the end. My dealer (Airguns of Arizona) tried to fix the gun. When I got it back, it still leaked air, which I think was a big part of the problem. They sent me a brand new gun. It holds air perfectly , shoots like a laser, and is a ton of fun to shoot. When I shoot my other guns and pull the trigger then pull it again and think, “oh yeah, I need to cock the gun”.
I will say that since then I have bought an Impact Compact Power Plenum, (which I also like) and await my Leshiy 2 in 250mm and 350mm .25 barrels.
@ph0rd I have the SK-19 in .22 and your absolutely spot on with how easy it is to remove and put back in place the barrel. I have only cleaned my barrel once in 7000 rounds. The .22 version isn’t a polygonal barrel like the .25 caliber version but it is a very accurate and not very pellet fussy 12 grove LW barrel. I removed the shroud and at the base where the barrel meets the clamping block, I put a tiny mark on the barrel and the block with a utility knife blade. It is barely noticeable with the shroud off and completely covered with the shroud on. It allows me to put the barrel back in place perfectly every time I want or need to remove it. The only problem that I have ever had with this gun was at about 4-5000 rounds, the actuator froze up probably due to lack of lubrication/grease. I sent it back to AOA and haven’t had any issues as of yet with it. I do wish there was an exploded parts view/diagram available for this gun. Most other guns have one available and I would love to have one for this one also. Other than lack of internal information...the gun is freaking awesome. Critters can try to run but with the fast follow up action of these semiautomatic wonders...they will on die tired.
Bought my .25 Cal SK-19 this summer. It fired flawlessly but leaked air. Had to be sent back to Airguns Of Arizona twice and just received it from them again... will report how it’s working soon. They said LCS has made an upgrade mod that they installed this time to fix the problem. The tank was at full pressure when it arrived, so I’m hopeful. I have been very pleased with AOA’s willingness to take care of the problem. Just need it to hold air for good now.
Let me tell you the story of my LCS SK-19. It arrived last Friday 1-10-20 at about 6 PM. It was already dark. On Saturday 1-11-20, I scoped the gun and went to sight it in. First magazine of 19 rounds I had 2 failure to fires, air yes pellet no. Second magazine of 19 rounds, three rounds air yes, pellet no. 3rd mag only shot 5, two more air but no pellet. I did not clean this gun or touch it in any way-just pellets (JSB 33.95gr) and air. That's why I never touch a new gun, then vendors say you caused the problem.
Monday1-13, I call the vendor (who has been excellent). They tell me the barrel may be screwed in too far and not allowing the fixed non-removeable magazine to rotate, and to try unscrewing the barrel. Fired 2 mags of 19, thought problem was solved (even called vendor and waited 20 minutes on hold to tell them). Wednesday 1-15-20. Two skunks in my yard (the reason I bought the gun). Shot the first, went to shoot the second no pellet. I lifted the mag levers on both sides of the gun, rotated the mag clockwise one position by hand, re-closed the levers and shot and killed the second, as it was still there. When I checked the mag, there were two pellets missing, even though I fired 3 times.
I called the vendor today 1-16-20 and am sending the gun back. In getting it ready to ship I wanted to unload the magazine. Since it's fixed and non-removable how can I? Simple shoot it. Prior to this time I had been shooting the gun off a gun rest, and with the long ATN 4K Pro scope I was behind the gun. While emptying the pellets by shooting into the ground (scope was taken off), I felt air puffing on my right cheek. I called the vendor to add this info to the RMA. They said the barrel was probably unscrewed too far, causing the air to blow out the side.
Here's what I would like my fellow air gunners to know. First, the only way to clean this gun due to the fixed magazine is to remove the barrel. Second, the barrel is tensioned in the front by the moderator baffle nut. Third, once you remove the barrel to clean it, It will be very difficult if not impossible, to get the barrel in the proper position. Too far back, magazine will not work. Too far forward, air comes out the side. There are NO specs on the baffle nut to know how to properly tension the barrel. I told the vendor I put a piece of painters tape at 12 o'clock on the barrel before I loosened it. He said "if you make a pen mark on the tape at 12 o'clock, turning the barrel more than the width of the pen mark, it could be too much". You will have these issues EVERY TIME you remove the barrel for cleaning. Not a very good design, not very good QC. There should have been a slot in the side to insert a feelers gauge to get the spacing correct and there should have been a spec on the barrel tension, and a way (hint-a hex for a torque wrench) to apply it.
I should have bought an Impact MKII.
My LCS SK19 has been flawless. Love it. Best gun I have ever bought. I almost got an edgun that lesliy 2 thing whatever they call it. But they have bad business practices. I would never deal with them again.
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I do agree, I would have gone with the Impact first. Semi and full auto are fun, but a bit of a novelty gun to me.
I like the idea of the full auto airgun. I guess because I own real ones. I have an M16 and an M11 now. In the market for a Form 4 sear for my HK collection that is reg for .223, .308 and 9mm. Hard to find less that 30k. lol
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I do agree, I would have gone with the Impact first. Semi and full auto are fun, but a bit of a novelty gun to me.
I like the idea of the full auto airgun. I guess because I own real ones. I have an M16 and an M11 now. In the market for a Form 4 sear for my HK collection that is reg for .223, .308 and 9mm. Hard to find less that 30k. lol
Most of your response went over my head. I don't know what those models are. ? I will say after shooting the Huben for a longer time I've become quite enamored with the semi-auto. My new Leshiy II is suppose to be available this month.
My LCS SK19 has been flawless. Love it. Best gun I have ever bought. I almost got an edgun that lesliy 2 thing whatever they call it. But they have bad business practices. I would never deal with them again.
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I'm always sorry to hear when someone has a bad experience with a vendor that is the opposite of what I have had. I go through Brian at Edgun West. Nothing but positive vibes so far. Responds to emails the same day. I don't think I've ever got a voice mail, he always has answered the phone. Having a delay to get the Leshiy II but that is a supply issue, not the vendor.
Let me tell you the story of my LCS SK-19. It arrived last Friday 1-10-20 at about 6 PM. It was already dark. On Saturday 1-11-20, I scoped the gun and went to sight it in. First magazine of 19 rounds I had 2 failure to fires, air yes pellet no. Second magazine of 19 rounds, three rounds air yes, pellet no. 3rd mag only shot 5, two more air but no pellet. I did not clean this gun or touch it in any way-just pellets (JSB 33.95gr) and air. That's why I never touch a new gun, then vendors say you caused the problem.
Monday1-13, I call the vendor (who has been excellent). They tell me the barrel may be screwed in too far and not allowing the fixed non-removeable magazine to rotate, and to try unscrewing the barrel. Fired 2 mags of 19, thought problem was solved (even called vendor and waited 20 minutes on hold to tell them). Wednesday 1-15-20. Two skunks in my yard (the reason I bought the gun). Shot the first, went to shoot the second no pellet. I lifted the mag levers on both sides of the gun, rotated the mag clockwise one position by hand, re-closed the levers and shot and killed the second, as it was still there. When I checked the mag, there were two pellets missing, even though I fired 3 times.
I called the vendor today 1-16-20 and am sending the gun back. In getting it ready to ship I wanted to unload the magazine. Since it's fixed and non-removable how can I? Simple shoot it. Prior to this time I had been shooting the gun off a gun rest, and with the long ATN 4K Pro scope I was behind the gun. While emptying the pellets by shooting into the ground (scope was taken off), I felt air puffing on my right cheek. I called the vendor to add this info to the RMA. They said the barrel was probably unscrewed too far, causing the air to blow out the side.
Here's what I would like my fellow air gunners to know. First, the only way to clean this gun due to the fixed magazine is to remove the barrel. Second, the barrel is tensioned in the front by the moderator baffle nut. Third, once you remove the barrel to clean it, It will be very difficult if not impossible, to get the barrel in the proper position. Too far back, magazine will not work. Too far forward, air comes out the side. There are NO specs on the baffle nut to know how to properly tension the barrel. I told the vendor I put a piece of painters tape at 12 o'clock on the barrel before I loosened it. He said "if you make a pen mark on the tape at 12 o'clock, turning the barrel more than the width of the pen mark, it could be too much". You will have these issues EVERY TIME you remove the barrel for cleaning. Not a very good design, not very good QC. There should have been a slot in the side to insert a feelers gauge to get the spacing correct and there should have been a spec on the barrel tension, and a way (hint-a hex for a torque wrench) to apply it.
I should have bought an Impact MKII.
My LCS SK19 has been flawless. Love it. Best gun I have ever bought. I almost got an edgun that lesliy 2 thing whatever they call it. But they have bad business practices. I would never deal with them again.
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Agree. After dealing with 2 Edgun distributors, I have come to the conclusion that the entire organization is a den of thieves. There are no service centers, and parts are scarce. I ordered a Leshiy 2 on May 10, 2020 and did 100% prepay (with a second barrel kit & moderator-$2,950). On October 5, 2020 I requested a refund first from the dealer, then from Paypal. It took almost a month, but I got my refund on November 1, 2020. I bought 2 Huben K1's instead (.22 and .25), and I'm glad I did. The original Leshiy was compact, light and easy to swap barrels (calibers) and adjust the power. The Leshiy 2 is none of the above. To make the gun quiet requires 100's of dollars in add-on's after which the gun is no longer compact or light, and barrel swaps are more difficult than the original. While those guys are playing with magnets to make the magazine easier to load, 19 different valves, pucks and who knows what else, I will pick up my caliber of choice, all sighted in with my projectile of choice, and go hunting. In addition, the Edgun people treat their customers badly. Ed and the US distributor told an EBR champion shooter that he needed to "learn how to cock" his malfunctioning Edgun product. I doubt I will ever own another Edgun product.
My LCS SK19 has been flawless. Love it. Best gun I have ever bought. I almost got an edgun that lesliy 2 thing whatever they call it. But they have bad business practices. I would never deal with them again.
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I'm always sorry to hear when someone has a bad experience with a vendor that is the opposite of what I have had. I go through Brian at Edgun West. Nothing but positive vibes so far. Responds to emails the same day. I don't think I've ever got a voice mail, he always has answered the phone. Having a delay to get the Leshiy II but that is a supply issue, not the vendor.
There is good reason Edgun West only has a +2 rating on AGN. Many people in the US are buying from the distributor in Spain just to not have to deal with him. I guess he has finally lost enough customers so has time to properly treat the few he has left, better.
Wow... Yea I put a deposit on an Leshiy 2 .25 long 1k and then decided I was gonna go with the LCS SK19 and asked for a refund on the deposit. It was like asking for his first unborn child. and then finally after having to bug him he gives a refund and does not say anything and decides to hold some back for restocking fee or whatever he called it. So I called my CC company to ask if they charge him a fee because he gave me a refund. They said NO he got the full amount back... So basically he was trying to rip me off. So the CC Company said we will do a dispute and wham they got my full 1k back.
Best decision I have ever made after hearing all the bad experience people are having with the edguns. I love my LCS SK19 it's a blast.
Sometimes it kills me and I thought the airgun community was tight and we all helped each other. Well not anymore it's a dog eat dog world.
Kinda like this Joe B air tank so called expert. There's another one I would no give another dime too. I would not even buy a used product of his.
He screwed me over on the air filter deal and was a total tool on the phone about it and had no clue how to support his product. After I got off the phone and about 30 min of googling I had it all figured out. LOL and fixed the issue myself.
I started a thread here about it.
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My 80 yr old Dad bought a Hill pump and needed a bsp to foster fitting. I told him to call Joe B.
Joe was condescending and a tee total jerk. Not only that but he sent the wrong fitting and charged him more!
My Dad was so upset he would not even call Joe B back to return it. Said he never wanted to speak with him again.
He ordered the correct fitting from PA.
I too will never deal with Joe B or any of his companies.
Andrew B.
The second gen gun has had changes made. First the barrel clamps may feel locked down but I doubt that they are.!lubricant on the threads will be better than locking them down dry. You will know if you try to take the muzzles LCS off and the barrel turns...2 the spring inside the gun may need changed like mine in my .25 cal. After 48 hours or so the gun would fire one shot and stop. After Rich at AOA/PAD was told about it...it was a quick fix and is now flawless...still...the barrel locking block needs cranked down tight or the barrel will continue to move...forward or backwards. Hope this helps just because you think the barrel is right does not mean it is...For real! God bless
well you made a big mistake
I have every gun mentioned on this thread and the Edgun Leshiy 2 is the best damn gun ever made
I would rather have this gun than my 5 next best guns which start with the Huben K1 AEA terminator and a few tied for 4th place
in fact I just ordered a 2nd Leshiy 2
i would trade any 2 4th place guns for a 3rd Leshiy 2 .25 or .30
If for some reason anyone is too dumb to buy a Leshiy 2 I highly recommend the Huben before the LCS
but you should definitely buy all the guns
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lol
Brain at edgun is a crook. I don't care how good you think his airgun is. Just on that fact I will stay away.
Besides it's only money. I will buy what I want.
AOA is selling 150 LCS SK-19's a month. They must be doing something right. LOL
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i don’t think Brian’s a crook
he’s well liked in the community and I haven’t heard any bad experiences and it doesn’t seem unreasonable to charge a fee for wasting his time
like I said
you made terrible decision
best gun ever
i don’t think Brian’s a crook
he’s well liked in the community and I haven’t heard any bad experiences and it doesn’t seem unreasonable to charge a fee for wasting his time
like I said
you made terrible decision
best gun ever
As I said the CC company said he was not charged anything so he was stealing. If making an order online and then canceling is wasting someone time then they don't need to be in business. It's done I got 100% of my money back sad I had to do it the way I did but what he did was not right.
https://consumers.cpuc.ca.gov/default.aspx
Move along...
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@kendive. Have you had any issues so far with your SK-19? I had my first I. .22 and had it sent back to AOA/PAD no less that 5 times and eventually had it replaced with the .25 caliber version. It malfunctioned straight out of the case and needed to have a new spring installed in it but took 4 trips back to the shop before it was finally figured out, now two nights ago it started leaking air by the fire selection switch and is going back yet again. I mean when it works it is awesome and accurate but when the 3 year warranty is up...what then. We can’t even get an exploded parts view for it??? I can’t think of one single airgun I have that I can’t at least find that for on the web or a forum somewhere! I really get frustrated when I think what I paid for a damned pellet gun that may or may not work when I go to use it. I have many airgun that cost under 500$ that have been problem free. 100% reliable and some are more than 5 years old and I have rebuild kits for them. I can’t get anything for the SK-19 yet. Would love to hear your thoughts.
@kendive. Have you had any issues so far with your SK-19? I had my first I. .22 and had it sent back to AOA/PAD no less that 5 times and eventually had it replaced with the .25 caliber version. It malfunctioned straight out of the case and needed to have a new spring installed in it but took 4 trips back to the shop before it was finally figured out, now two nights ago it started leaking air by the fire selection switch and is going back yet again. I mean when it works it is awesome and accurate but when the 3 year warranty is up...what then. We can’t even get an exploded parts view for it??? I can’t think of one single airgun I have that I can’t at least find that for on the web or a forum somewhere! I really get frustrated when I think what I paid for a damned pellet gun that may or may not work when I go to use it. I have many airgun that cost under 500$ that have been problem free. 100% reliable and some are more than 5 years old and I have rebuild kits for them. I can’t get anything for the SK-19 yet. Would love to hear your thoughts.
It's been pretty good. I did send the first one in and AOA replaced with a brand new one. It leak air from the receiver area. Even LCS offered to send me a whole new receiver for me to replace on my own. This gun is not that hard to take apart. At least for me. But I have had my cricket and others completely down to the last part and back together. I think with any airgun or power burner you need to be able to do alot of maint yourself.
This gun is brand new so it will be a while before the info comes out for it. I know LCS will email you back and offer free parts and instructions so don't think you are alone.
Hell the edgun fanboys out there are also having issues with this lesiy whatever thing it's also new platform. But I bet that Brian guy does not give you service like AOA and LCS will. There is also alot of videos that Don from AOA did on u tube. Check them out. More info than you think out there.
I love it... I'm kinda thinking I should have got a .25 but you know. They told me at AOA if I want a .25 I can exchange no questions ask. You are not gonna get better service than that. I would rather have the LCS over that edgun thing any day of the week. There is way more support for it. After what Brian did to me. I lost all trust.
Maybe if the edgun was full auto I would have kept that order. That is the main thing I love with the LCS. I own real machine guns (on Form 4's) and in a group here where I live and we use my private range to shoot. I like the idea of full auto airguns. We need more in life. 🙂
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@kendive I have Brian’s phone number and he answered when I call and has called me
sorry you 2 couldn’t get along
it happens to the best of us
Have you seen what other distributors charge for Edgun merch?
Brian doesn’t make much
cancellation fees are not unheard of
@kendive I have Brian’s phone number and he answered when I call and has called me
sorry you 2 couldn’t get along
it happens to the best of us
Have you seen what other distributors charge for Edgun merch?
Brian doesn’t make much
cancellation fees are not unheard of
There is no mention of Cancellation fee on his website. Also he said it was a CC 3% Fee which when I call the CC Company they told me he was not charged one because he was refunding the amount. So He lied and that is what pissed me off. I still have the emails. I thought about filing a complaint with the consumer commission but decided not too. They don't play when business do crap like this.
Also if you buy the the edgun he does not charge a 3% cc fee. So he was just being an ass so I disputed it and got it all back. Pretty simple. You have that option when there are bad business practice out there.
I don't care for people like that so I will never own one.
I have said all this before in other post don't know why I got to keep repeating myself.
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@kendive Brother I totally agree with you about the service at AOA 100% those guys have been amazing but in total between the 22 and the 25 caliber this gun has spent no less than three months total time out of my possession and in theirs for repair between two guns so I am not a super huge fan of the reliability and dependability of this platform. When it is working it’s pretty awesome but for the amountOf money that we have invested in these guns I think that they should be more reliable considering I have guns that are a quarter of the value that have not given me one single issue today so to each their own but I do agree a OA/PAD are awesome and amazing!
@kendive Edwardo from Russia created the greatest gun on earth and you’re being silly
you’ll never own a badass Russian weapon because Brian from California was annoyed and tried to tax you ? Well I’d just like everyone to know that your little tiff is no reason not to have the most Awsome gun on earth that nobody has any problems with
it just shoots straight hard and quiet
it’s the sexiest smoothest back packing killer ever imagined
maybe I’ll start selling them too
and I’d certainly tax crybabies that waste my time
sorry you’re all having trouble with your LCS fixed magazines
Full auto just isn’t worth the headaches
@kendive Edwardo from Russia created the greatest gun on earth and you’re being silly
you’ll never own a badass Russian weapon because Brian from California was annoyed and tried to tax you ? Well I’d just like everyone to know that your little tiff is no reason not to have the most Awsome gun on earth that nobody has any problems with
it just shoots straight hard and quiet
it’s the sexiest smoothest back packing killer ever imagined
maybe I’ll start selling them too
and I’d certainly tax crybabies that waste my time
sorry you’re all having trouble with your LCS fixed magazines
Full auto just isn’t worth the headaches
Just can't beat the guys at AOA. They ROCK !!!
Also Full Auto Rocks. I have a few Full Auto weapons and I love them. My Fav is the HK MP5 SD but that's not an airgun Toy...
Also if you think a 3% cc fee is Tax. You need to go back to school. ha ha ha. I pay plenty of taxes. Probably over 100k a year. I am not scared of taxes. He broke the law pretty simple.
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you’re right
you seem like a man of amazing principles and intelligence
I’ll go back to school
See even our 7 year old grand daughter approves of the SK-19. She can knock a soda can around all day. This is up at our private shooting range and the cabin in the woods.
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I'm glad people caught onto Edgun West. Horrible people. I could tell you storys about them...but not here. ...crazy stuff.
Several years later, have the sk-19’s gotten better or worse? I like them, but this post has pointed out a few things to think about.
As far as I know there was very few issues with this gun. If there are issues they are typically assembly mistakes or trying to adjust power wheel or regulator. It's a pretty simple straightforward gun to tear down and rebuild just like the Huben and western airguns rattler or sidewinder. I wanted a semi auto pcp started with the Benjamin Marauder semi auto which had issues so I sent it back to AOA for credit towards a used lcs sk-19 in .25. Gun had a slight leak which I was able to fix with little effort. Next I bought a Huben .22 which had a leak. Repairing this one gave me alot of insight into the issues that can be caused by improperly rebuilding these guns. Finally I bought a western rattler that I got used from someone who tried to do some mods and f'd up many x's during assembly which I'm assuming led them to sell it for a good deal. When I received the rattler it had a 700cc tank and would go empty in approximately 6 hours. The leaks were easy to fix but I screwed the barrel a hair too tight causing a jammed pellet which thanks to the experience I got from the other 2 was easy enough to fix. Anyway if you have any mechanical abilities these 3 guns are very similar and easy to fix and worth the$. They are fairly quiet, super accurate and even more fun to shoot. Anyone with any questions or issues I would be more than willing to help. BTW my Huben is a 2018, the lcs is one of their first guns and not sure on the rattler.
So after purchasing a used LCS I had issues with the trigger. The way it is it only operates as a full auto rifle. On safe it won't fire but on semi or auto it is in full auto mode. I have tried now for 8 weeks to source the parts contacting everyone who currently advertises them and contacting LCS through whatsapp(only way to contact them). At first it took 2 weeks for LCS to respond and a total of 3 responses over a 4 week period with crickets after their last response 3 weeks ago saying they would have an answer for me the next day. This company is a joke and I warn everyone thinking about an LCS to do yourself a favor and either opt for a Huben or Western airguns since they actually support their products. Such a shame since it is a great gun when it works properly. Good luck in your next endeavor but please get out of airguns LCS!!
That gun has the tiniest owners Manuel I've ever seen, and it basically says NEVER try to change or adjust anything.
Update on my LCS SK-19 .22
It's been doing very well. Sent it back to LCS early this year for some upgrades and they gave me a pack of extra parts for free.
It was leaking the other day but the two ports with plugs one at the bottle and one in the back were a little loose and I tighten them up and good to go. Took it up to the property yesterday and shot up some cans on full auto.
It's very fun to shoot. The blitz is fun also but I like the rate of fire a little better on the LCS
