Anschütz LP-@, deal or a dead end?
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:07 pm
I've been offered to buy an Anschütz LP-@ for 700 euros. Haven't seen the pistol yet, but it should be in almost new condition, I know the seller and believe his words. Cylinders are about to expire in summer 2016.
After some research I've found that this model is very much like the Steyr LP10, but Anschütz does not make it or any APs anymore. Spare parts seem to be available at the moment, and Steyr cylinders should fit. OTOH Anschütz states that they may not be able to keep parts available for discontinued models. Have no idea of how interchangeable the other parts (seals etc) are with Steyr.
So I'm asking your advice, should I get it? Can I expect to keep it ticking, say, 10-15 years? Or is it likely to end up as an expensive paperweight much sooner?
Some background: I'm currently using a Feinwerkbau C25. It's in good condition and a great pistol in many respects, but has noticeable recoil and I've not been able to adjust the trigger quite to my liking. Plus, its CO2 tanks are 20+ years old, and the large reservoir tank would need a pressure test before I can have it filled again. So I'd have to invest some 200€ to it to keep it in use and competition legal. I've been starting to think that the money is better spent to a modern pistol.
After some research I've found that this model is very much like the Steyr LP10, but Anschütz does not make it or any APs anymore. Spare parts seem to be available at the moment, and Steyr cylinders should fit. OTOH Anschütz states that they may not be able to keep parts available for discontinued models. Have no idea of how interchangeable the other parts (seals etc) are with Steyr.
So I'm asking your advice, should I get it? Can I expect to keep it ticking, say, 10-15 years? Or is it likely to end up as an expensive paperweight much sooner?
Some background: I'm currently using a Feinwerkbau C25. It's in good condition and a great pistol in many respects, but has noticeable recoil and I've not been able to adjust the trigger quite to my liking. Plus, its CO2 tanks are 20+ years old, and the large reservoir tank would need a pressure test before I can have it filled again. So I'd have to invest some 200€ to it to keep it in use and competition legal. I've been starting to think that the money is better spent to a modern pistol.