Is the SAM10 AP any good as a backup??

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:55 am

I have found one fairly cheap and am considering as a back up and trainer for jr shooters..

JKR · Post by **JKR** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:04 am

If you look at our monthly AP match scores you'll see that Rover shot a 551 with a SAM M10. I'd say it would serve as a backup, or a number 1!

william · Post by **william** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:44 pm

I had one years ago, and I thought it the best AP I've ever owned. Just be aware it is a complete orphan. Anything more sophisticated than an off the shelf o-ring fails and it's a nice piece of decorative art.

TomAmlie · Post by **TomAmlie** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:08 pm

Great A/P

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:59 am

What's the going rate on one that works??

william · Post by **william** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:19 am

Not to crack wise - what a willing buyer is prepared to pay a willing seller. The market for them is very thin, so every case has to stand on its own. I think you're in the right range. IF IT'S ALL IN ORDER.

Gwhite · Post by **Gwhite** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:50 pm

Tangohammerli wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:55 am I have found one fairly cheap and am considering as a back up and trainer for jr shooters..

I don't know what the cylinder availability for the pistol is, but if any of the juniors who train with it want to go to the Junior Olympics, they need a current cylinders, i.e. less than 10 years old.

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:39 pm

The cylinder issue is understood. Our 4H group is seveerly under funded and NRA ZEROED our request for air pistols in the grant we got in February. I just need to find some ap's under 500 for the kids to get a taste.

Gwhite · Post by **Gwhite** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:00 pm

Depending upon their age & size, the FAS 6004 can be tuned up to be a very decent entry level pistol. Instructions for fixing them up are here:

https://www.targettalk.org/viewtopic.php?t=53523

Prices run ~ $400 for the ambidextrous grip if you shop around.

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:49 am

Seller disappeared, so I will look for something else.
He only wanted 425......

Rover · Post by **Rover** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:09 pm

The SAM is really snazzy, maybe the best, but you're screwed if you need a repair. I sent mine to Switzerland for repair and got it back fixed at no charge, but was told that they are no longer in business. They even re-dated the cylinders, good to 2028. You could write a letter to them.

That said, check out Quackenbush airguns. I think he has one buried in his stuff, and it's for sale.

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:11 pm

Checked Quakenbush, his SAM is sold..

marky-d · Post by **marky-d** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:55 am

Yeah, I tried to buy it already.

marky-d

Rover · Post by **Rover** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 3:23 pm

I think William (Sweet William) tried to buy it , too, but the guy couldn't find it.

william · Post by **william** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:23 pm

The pistol, not I, was pretty sweet. But I thought at least $100 overpriced for an orphan.

BTW, Rog, you should look up how the flower called "Sweet William" by the English came to be called "Stinking Billy" by the Scots.

deadeyedick · Post by **deadeyedick** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:31 am

I had one and loved it. If I remember correctly my two cylinders had no date on them. Unsure how that would fit legally.
I would be surprised if anything would break and I would jump at the chance to buy another.

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:43 pm

Seller turned out to be righteous. GREAT Transaction.
Pistol arrives tomorrow!!

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:41 pm

Good an bad news, pistol shoots good. One hole from a fixture. Bad news, neither cylinder will hold air........

deadeyedick · Post by **deadeyedick** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:21 pm

cylinder seals...not a big job. I replaced mine and it held pressure.

Tangohammerli · Post by **Tangohammerli** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:23 pm

Took cylinder apart, at least re moved end cap. I don't have tool to remove valve from end cap.

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