Hatsan Invader Reviews

I bought this because it was Semi-Auto, so far it has about 500 pellets / slugs through it. like the adjustable cheek comb, like that it is moderated good, will update with more data

Trigger pull is 8 lb. =/-, make the trigger lighter 4 lb. or adjustable , contacted hatsan on how to make it lighter and was told it had to be like that to function, and that they did that because of liability, gun is heavy, it also according to hatsan a choked barrel 1:12 twist, and that it is made for pellets not slugs, make it so it will shoot either accurate.

This is a hard hitting gun, at 50 yds it will drive JSB 33.95 grain pellets though 3/4" pine board, It will also drive Pellets through 5/8" plywood, so far mine has had no issues to speak of, it isn't as accurate as the flash. the trigger is 8 +/- lb. pull and that effects accuracy, it is rated at 900 FPS, when the 10 for 10 was done mine only showed 870 FPS with 20 grain pellet. I have tried 10 different pellets and slugs / hatsan says it is not made for slugs just pellets. Sight in is at 56.6 yds. The most accurate pellets so far have been the H&N 30.86 grain and the JSB 33.95 grain 1" groups of 5 at 50 yds, 1 1/2" groups with 34.9 grain Neilson slugs at 55 yds. Just put on a 3x9x40mm scope will see if this helps. More to come -

Works. Semi-auto, decent FPE for pesting. Solid.

Things i have changed: accuracy- inserted an internal shroud to smooth and even out the discharge. Tightened up groups immediately. Form/Fit: Moded the lower stock by insetting (epoxy/pin) a buffer tube and running a 6-pos adjustable stock that allows me to reduce LOP and OAL for storage. The lower stock is moulded internally to accept a standard buffer tube.

excellent platform, little long and the Stock Mod helps a lot with that. Good on hatsan for designing the stock to take common components. toss a bipod on it, and some glass, youll be slaying rats in no time. For those used to quieter rifles this one is a little loud for the shooter, not due to the discharge but due to the action cycling. So for the shooter it sounds louder than it is. Some research and a little selective polishing within the action could help if you were so inclined. Rack and pinions can be difficult to smooth out but i feel there are gains to be made in that dept. Also, consider investing in a good compressor, and take advantage of pyramid airs ammo deals. Tins of pellets tend to disappear at the cyclic rate when this thing is in use.

I've put about 40 shots through it already. It holds a nice grouping. I really enjoy the semi auto shooting and the safety that you don't have to deactivate with each shot.

The clips could be easier to reload. Wish it was a little quieter. But it's not bad. The trigger is a bit stiff.

This air gun is great.

Style, manageability, accuracy.

None

After a little use, 20 to 50 sots, bolt gets stuck or the trigger do not functions. I have to return two of them to PA.

Number of shots that can be taken

Heavy gun

Very accurate for a semi automatic. It’s cycles good and works just like it should.

Maybe just a lighter trigger pull.But most of the budget semi automatics in a lot of brands have harder triggers also.

Put a scope on it or at least a red dot to get better accuracy. I put a small low powered scope on mine and it works great without putting much extra weight on it.

Love the semi auto function plus large air capacity. Accuracy surprised me. Overall like the rifle a lot.

Handle sight was a little hard to see with these old eyes. Still functional for most people for sure. Pins that hold action in started to back out used brass punch to tap back in and put drop of BLUE loctite in hole seems to have taken care of problem. Would not recommend using RED!

One heck of a lot of fun. Son was very surprised at the amount of damage 12 rounds could do!

I love everything about this product.

I would like to see a larger magazine

Scary looking and mean. Shoots well.

Weight of the rifle

The semi automatic action on this gun has worked flawlessly for me, after I determined that if you play with it by cocking a d undocking it without firing, you can jam about 8 pellets in the barrel. It seems to have nice balance to it, and what it lacks in the accuracy of a marauder, it makes up for in rounds down range.

Make it less fun to shoot?? The problem with the semi auto fire, you go through a LOT of rounds pretty quickly. Fortunately I have 4 12 round clips. After 48 shots there is still juice in the gun.

Pick up a portable air compressor, you will KILL yourself with a hand pump and this gun! Also the fill connection is not a foster commection, so you will need to change out the fitting ( included) from a regular quick connect to the Hatsan fitting.

Looks good, easy to shoot

I wish it had an easier loading magazine. One like my Sig Sauer Virtus This uses the same magazine as my Flashpup, the bottom line from Hatsan

First of all I like the look and feel of this gun. It feels solid and gives me the impression that I don't have to baby it. It does not feel cheap at all to me. I love all the rails on this gun. I was able to add a red dot sight, a flash light and a laser giving me the look and functionality I was going for. It works well and adds to the fun of this gun while giving it an even more tactical look. The Carrying handle with the front and rear sights are removable. Its nice to have but not what I needed. Still a good option. So far it shoots and groups well. I have not taken it past 20 yards since its winter and shivering behind the gun wont make it better. We will see come spring. So far I am very pleased with the overall function of this gun. It was worth the wait.

The trigger is heavier than I would have liked to see. It could be that I may have gotten too use to the triggers on my other PCP's but they are not semi-auto and that could make a big difference. A lighter trigger could result in some accidental discharges since this gun is pretty much always ready to fire. Having said that I would have liked to see the pressure gauge on the side and not the business end of this gun. This PCP is advertised as a 3-medium when it comes to loudness. It seems a bit louder to me. There are no baffles in the shrouded barrel but I would have liked to see some to reduce the sound.

Always get the 10 for 10 with Pyramyd Air. This will alleviate some of heartache that can come with a new PCP. I found that its not uncommon to have issues with even the best PCP's. Still not a guarantee of perfection but it helps me sleep better while waiting for my new PCP to arrive. I have not had issues with anything that I had tested prior to shipping to include a refurb. The rails on this gun are 21mm. It took me a bit of research and comparison shopping to find the right accessories to fit. Everything I purchased for this gun fit well once I knew the right size. The manual is just shy of being horrible. It does not cover the degassing tool at all. For the price of the gun the manual should cover everything in fine detail. Overall I am really happy with this PCP.

All I can like at this point, are the looks of this rifle. The invader i received was bad out of the box. Air tank was in 2 pieces, after i reassembled , it leaked from the regulator end and the fill port.

Step up the quality control. As in another review, the rails are off. Making mounting sites , and accessories difficult. I also ordered extra magazines that were assembled so tightly that they couldn't spin rounds. Easily fixed at home but still a pain in the butt when you're looking forward to shooting.

So far not impressed by hatsan.. BUT! Pyramid air has been GREAT! I emailed them about the issues with this rifle after a day of trying to fix it right out of the box. They sent me a return label in minutes and I sent it back an hour later. Still waiting on my new replacement. I will update my review when i get a rifle that shoots!

Fun fun fun! Hard hitting. Not a target gun but a good shooter

A lighter trigger

My scope rail was not flat so scope mounting was difficult but still possible

Perfect fit between .177 pistols/springers & my .308 Evanix Sniper. Itching for a .45 now, fueng suei's all wonky in the safe without the last pieces. If you want a PCP to dump mags with this is it tho, lots of shots in the mag/tank in .22. The .25 seems like a spork in the way that if you want power get a side lever, them things come in .30+. .30 is voodoo for ballistics, .22 is magic for fun. Stock is a 33% glass-filled nylon, the California connection stock doesn't get in the way, and the wrap around body is awesome for it's intended use which is lost of use. Not having the steel exposed to fingerprints and crud is nice. The semi action is a blow-forward type used in rifles like Sig AK-53, its why there's a spring at the muzzle. I'm in the middle of testing pellets but H&N slugs are my favs so far, the .217/21g's seem to run well. It's a choked barrel (still rifled, most of the good ones are choked btw). I run a sight-mark halo swapping fixed AR iorns / flip up 5X on long shots.

Had to do some trigger work, I'll tell you how to fix it below (precision tradesman/didn't fabricoble it). Outta the box the trigger was like stepping into a frozen dog pile. Bolt's wayyy overcut for safety, which is fine and dandy for lawyers but I'll get to it later how its actually threaded for a screw to adjust the trigger pull, only the screw isn't there anymore and the stock wont fit over it. Which when you look at the exploded parts diagrams on Hatsan's site (holy crup they have diagrams!) the action is similar if not the same to almost all their repeaters. Think they nutered this one aspect of this lil fella so they can offer some other model as premium. Either way when fixed it's nice. long light 1st stage with sharp, heavy & short 2nd. which is still safe. Like all triggers you can over adjust so BE CAREFUL, it won't get lighter the distance in which it's heavy will become shorter. Could've thrown in bronze bushings in trig group but meh good nuff. Nice enough it's a group

-Uses Flash Mags -Hatsan has parts diagrams & also makes shotguns btw. -When I first filled with a hand pump from empty I could not build enough pressure to seat the valve without filling from a tank 1st. if you hear air coming out the action keep going, give her more air even, you're just about to seat the valve. -To fix trigger place rifle bolt down, DECOCK THE RIFLE by pulling trigger while bolt half back!!! if you don't feel the bolt drop it's still cocked & yes you will feel it. With a mallet and punch (or a hammer and screw driver.. ya friggin animal) pound out the two pins where takedown pins on an AR would be. Wiggle the stock off. You can unscrew muzzle and take foregrip off too but not needed. She's naked! The trigger is part of a sub assembly which is held in by two silver pins, you can but don't have to remove it. Now see behind the trigger a lil threaded hole. Feed it a 10-32 x 1" machine screw down to about 5/8" and now you have trig adj. File stock to fit. -Get it

This is one of the best semi-auto's out right now. it handles good with the great fetchers that it has for a semi. I always wanted my first PCP rifle to be a Hatsan. This isn't my first PCP rifle but this will not be my last from Hatsan.

reposition the gauge on the front to the bottom or the side, get rid of the fill probe and put a 1/8 male quick disconnect fitting on it.

Make sure you get a sling. It's semi lite but can get heavy over time of carrying it especially after adding a bipod, scope and other accessories.