First Time Gun Purchase - Adler or Pardus

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Re: First Time Gun Purchase - Adler or Pardus

Post by albat » 11 Jun 2018, 5:47 pm

the uzkon lever action is way better to cycle than the other offerings with no feeding / ejection issues
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Post by Angel » 13 Jun 2018, 1:53 pm

bentaz wrote: All Adler's are a priceless f*** you to GCA


Good reason to buy one really.
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Re: First Time Gun Purchase - Adler or Pardus

Post by ThumbNT » 18 Jun 2018, 12:27 pm

update: went with the Pardus, waiting for the paperwork but i'll update you all.

if its a total sh1tshow ill go with a Churchill Xm12.

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Post by ponkychonk » 27 Jun 2018, 2:38 am

Nice, which version?
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Post by ThumbNT » 03 Jul 2018, 1:40 pm

ponkychonk wrote:Nice, which version?


they had the spanking 18inch patrol model, looked very very nice so i picked that one up.

now the cool down period, then i'll break it in at Wanaroo range and see whats what.
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Post by ponkychonk » 04 Jul 2018, 12:36 am

I have the exact same one. Took it out today, boy I forgot how much fun that gun is. Gave it an absolute spanking, probably 500 shells through it, performed great.
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Post by ponkychonk » 04 Jul 2018, 12:37 am

Oh forgot to mention, if the muzzle break / flash hider gets stuck on after some use (which it almost certainly will,) grab an allen key or medium screwdriver, slip it through both sides of the muzzle break and use the leverage to twist it off. DONT do what I did and try heat it up over the stove and then melt a cloth all over it forcing me to buy a new one at 80 bucks.
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Post by aimz » 01 Aug 2018, 1:50 pm

just seeing some ads for Wind Dynamics aussie made straight pull. looks interesting!

https://www.winddynamics.com.au/product ... -synthetic
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Post by ponkychonk » 01 Aug 2018, 2:52 pm

Is that just a Pardus they convert to straight pull and put their badge on? Looks so similar, the stock is literally an exact copy
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Post by aimz » 01 Aug 2018, 3:08 pm

actually yeah it looks just like it haha dang
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Post by Wombat » 01 Aug 2018, 6:25 pm

They are going after a very specific market - "The SP-1MF is made right here in Australia for you, the Austrian shooter."
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Post by ThumbNT » 17 Aug 2018, 9:36 am

so it finally arrived and was approved. talk about long winded process, god damn...

No lie. the gun is pretty junky. scratches on the finish, poorly cut and fitted high vis site and ghost ring knock off. the ventilated barrel sleeve isnt flush or fitted with any care. It does feel solid and substantial, however its very clear that its an entry level arm dressed up.

mine however has zero issue with extraction or feeding from what i can tell.

time to start shopping for an XM12 starts ...... now!


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Post by NUTSACK » 19 Aug 2018, 7:17 am

I cycled my Pardus a heap before using it and it helped. I used it once with about 20-30 shells and it was good..it then got stolen from my mates a week later so cant speak on its longevity ...
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Post by Cryptic » 19 Aug 2018, 3:25 pm

Wombat wrote:They are going after a very specific market - "The SP-1MF is made right here in Australia for you, the Austrian shooter."


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Post by Wombat » 19 Aug 2018, 3:54 pm

I believe these guys are not just bad at proofreading, but at interpreting what "Australian Made" means.
Note that while they state the "Australian Made" Logo is on their guns the pictures just have "Australia" actually engraved on the receiver. The only appearance of the logo is a cutout paper version plopped on some stuff in photo's.
To me this points to Trump levels of honesty and integrity.
There may well be some Australian input, but I doubt it qualifies as "Australian Made". Having a manufacturers license means SFA if you are not actually manufacturing.
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Post by ponkychonk » 19 Aug 2018, 5:11 pm

Hi ThumbNT,

Found these recently. Bought one and it works great, think its the first one that works with the Pardus. Thought you might like it.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PARDUS-RMSC ... Swy0JaJmhS
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Post by ThumbNT » 20 Aug 2018, 8:36 am

Another update

put 50 rounds through it over the weekend. Zero failures to feed, no misfires, no extractions issues. Works perfectly. However i am upset with the overall fit and finish.
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Post by ThumbNT » 27 Aug 2018, 9:09 am

Update

Shot it this weekend with some Eley Olympic Blues, Winchester Bushman #6, some 00 buck and some slugs.

was jamming every 15ish shots, extraction issue, magazine tube would jam............

looks like another lemon.
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Post by ThumbNT » 03 Sep 2018, 11:12 am

so broke the gun in with another 75 rounds this saturday.

2 failure to fires, 1 jam, otherwise all operational. looks like some teething issues. It really likes the 00 buck and #4 field loads.
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Post by duncan61 » 03 Sep 2018, 2:45 pm

Can you smooth up the action with a bit of a file and polish on the working parts and make it reliable
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Post by bibendum » 30 Nov 2020, 4:15 pm

Wombat wrote:I believe these guys are not just bad at proofreading, but at interpreting what "Australian Made" means.
Note that while they state the "Australian Made" Logo is on their guns the pictures just have "Australia" actually engraved on the receiver. The only appearance of the logo is a cutout paper version plopped on some stuff in photo's.
To me this points to Trump levels of honesty and integrity.
There may well be some Australian input, but I doubt it qualifies as "Australian Made". Having a manufacturers license means SFA if you are not actually manufacturing.


Reviving an old thread. The Wind Dynamics 12G Straight Pull Shotgun is made here in Perth WA.
They are finally getting to production.

Shooters Shed will apparently have a sample in store soon.
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Post by Ziege » 30 Nov 2020, 6:18 pm

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Post by bladeracer » 30 Nov 2020, 6:43 pm

bibendum wrote:Reviving an old thread. The Wind Dynamics 12G Straight Pull Shotgun is made here in Perth WA.
They are finally getting to production.

Shooters Shed will apparently have a sample in store soon.


Can't recommend them to deal with though, very painful trying to get any information out of them, almost as if they really hate having to sell stuff.
Can you supply their 12ga. muzzle brakes?
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Re: First Time Gun Purchase - Adler or Pardus

Post by Ziege » 30 Nov 2020, 7:16 pm

bladeracer wrote:
bibendum wrote:Reviving an old thread. The Wind Dynamics 12G Straight Pull Shotgun is made here in Perth WA.
They are finally getting to production.

Shooters Shed will apparently have a sample in store soon.


Can't recommend them to deal with though, very painful trying to get any information out of them, almost as if they really hate having to sell stuff.
Can you supply their 12ga. muzzle brakes?



sounds like a certain gunsmith with a firearm shop attached located at 32*02'55"S and 115*58'50"E, Its like they want to sell guns to you, even ammo, but when you call them or check their prices clearly they have 0 interest at all in selling you anything at all.
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Re: First Time Gun Purchase - Adler or Pardus

Post by Diamond Jim » 06 Dec 2020, 12:17 am

I know this thread is focussing on two repeating guns but don't dismiss an under and over or side by side for similar money. I've shot an Adler lever gun but not a Pardus. I wouldn't trade my 63 year old U/O for either. There is no comparison when it comes to build quality. Having something new is nice but for the same money you can buy a quality second-hand gun you will be able to leave to your grandchildren. It may take a little longer to find the one that's right for you but when you shoulder a well made shotgun you will appreciate the difference. Reloading a double is quick, especially with an ejector gun. Reloading a five round tube mag takes forever. In terms of shots downrange the double is competitive if you're prepared to practice.
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