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by prashantjha19 » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:33 pm
Hello Maroon_d3vil,
Your query is actually not just yours alone but of many many, esp the young enthusiasts, those waiting to be initiated into this sport (or fun). And therefore, while I certainly am no expert to advice on this, I am opting to respond on this thread.
To begin with, since you have stated your objective as plinking and pest control, the NX certainly would be a 'smooth' and technologically better endowed option. Having said that, there also is this aspect of "being in love with your gun" that afflicts many people who are into airguns. If you feel that bug may have bitten you, I bet you won't be sleeping in peace until you have a good 'springer' in your stable. The sheer joy of knowing that you know how to 'handle' springers is possibly the best admiration airguns lovers and enthusiasts crave for. And that can come only when you have spent considerable time with these....and experienced the feel, etc.
On that count, both VX 100 and Genex are sheer beauties. While the PH model may be a notch up in terms of fit and finish and material quality and craftmanship, the SDB Genex (and the likes of Sport and Artemis) are ones that really seem to have come of age. The SDB has a special advantage in my opinion (apart from all the technical sophistication that has gone into it from a typical Indian brand of several decades) ...and it is that of a real wood stock. That itself is a charm for many gun loving people that no fancy synthetic stocks can compete with.
I shoot a PH (and I love it..), but I could not be at rest until I got myself a 'pure Indian one' form the SDB stable (I insisted on one in .22, and the best available option I could lay my hands on was the Classic 45 at my local place. And, while I was eyeing a 2000 (for its ball lock, ball bearing adjustable trigger, etc.) and was checking in the old stocks of the local dealers, I had to settle with the 45 - And this is based wholly on the impressions and recommendations available on this forum from fine enthusiasts like Basu Da, Bennedose, Big Daddy, Harshwardhan, and so many others who have said so much about this model in the past. I Will also tune it myself in some time....soon as it breaks in and I know its dynamics better....There again I will seek advice and inputs from them.
So, to answer your query, if you sense that the airgun bug has bitten you, go for any of these...but be prepared to find yourself seeking another one either SOON or very SOON...that is the choice you will need to make! Else, just go ahead with the NX.
Best wishes,
Prashant
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) I totally agree that handling a springer is getting the true feel of an AR. But I read very positive reviews of NX100 though basu sir's post and video on gennex made me give a thought to it. Awaiting other valuable suggestions. Will be making purchase this month. Once again thanks for ur valuable inputs.
