Hatsan Gladius

I have a few Hatsan air guns all from PA, my newest addition is the gladius in .25 caliber and like all my Hatsans they are built like tanks great metal construction, I know this because I have been working as a precision machinist and sheet metal mechanic for over 25 years. I got my gladius with the 10 for 10, well worth it. The gun is on the heavy side but that can be expected, but well balanced, what I like most about the gladius is the all metal magazine I don't have to be concerned about spring fatigue I can leave the magazine loaded forever. The gun has many great features. I want to mention when loading with lead ammo, if it is hot and humid you could have a problem loading and unloading because lead is soft and therefore will expand I had this problem until I realized this and used my baracuda green being that they are made of tin therefore less expansion. PS accuracy so far is 1.5" at 75 yards with baracuda green, I think it can do better, still working on that.

It would have been nice if the gladius came with a fixed sight, call me old school but it would make for a good back up.

Over all great air gun for the money, very happy with it.

Accuracy Power Look Extra mag

Weight Construction quality Stock coating Case interior material, just put foam

I return one to PA because the stock start to peeling from day one and the quality control on final product is not what I want. The are a lot of mark around the metal parts of the rifle. The CNC quality is poor.The side lever cocking action is loose, not solid and that can cause damage if you dont use it with caution. The case inner material came damage and peeling. I prefer spend more money in a rifle with better end quality. Is Hatsan resolve that issues this will be the best rifle for the money ever.

This PCP comes with a ton of extras for the money. Case, 4 magazines, carry strap and rails everywhere to name a few. Fully adjustable to fit any shooter.

The Gladius is extremely heavy. a forward bi-pod is a must.

I struggled a ton with the which ammo and power settings to set her at for the accuracy I wanted. With that said, I found the power setting @ 5 and shooting the H&N Slug HP .218 @25 grain is the match made in heaven for me. I'm getting dime size accuracy at 30 yds with zero fly-aways.

like the gun very much am still getting use to it though Pros: shoots great Cons: little heavy

the most important quality of an airgun is accuracy, this rifle delivers that. Lots of features, like the power adjuster, spare clips, sound suppression.

the weight

don't give up , on finding the right pellet for your rifle. it was hard for me to believe the rws superdomes, were the most accurate out of my rifle. the results, were not even close. several pellets shot ok, good enough for hunting out to 30 yards, but the rws superdomes, have made this a 60 to 70 yard hunter.

love how accurate this pup is. The adjustability is pretty sweet too.

it would have to be the trigger. don't get me wrong its a good trigger but adjusting it takes a good amount of time finally think I got it right.

if your having trouble with the accuracy or think its the accuracy it possibly could be the hammer spring adjustment. when I first got it I didn't adjust anything and couldn't figure out why at every yardage I shot at the shots were consistent but point of impacted was different. took me awhile to notice why. first clip would hit high and left then would go to zero around mid second clip. once I adjusted the hammer spring POI is same at all yardages shot before with mandatory elevation adjustments. consider the adjustments before you give up on this pup.

Well balanced and comfortable. Accurate great combo kit

Excellent quality and craftsmanship. Easy to set up and shoot. Very accurate. Stock and cheek rest can be customized to fit

Nothing

Scope that came with gun was clearly refurbished as paint scuffs had been covered with a black sharpie - came off with alcohol.
Will need an adapter for the fill probe if you use quick disconnects.

Lots of extras included, very accurate, great value for the price. Rifle is capable of better accuracy than the shooter is capable of.

Weight, its kinda heavy but has good balance

If you like to shoot this rifle is perfect. I purchased the long .22 version.

Looks great and good balance

I have tried everything to get the accuracy others have posted. Thirteen different pellets, my best Hawke scope. cleaned the barrel and removed the baffles to ensure the pellet was not hitting the baffles or the end cap. I am still getting three to five inch groups. Sadly I have had the rifle past the thirty day return period. I could get a tune and a regulator, however that would add an additional $400.00 to the cost. I am stuck with a useless air rifle.

Pay for the ten shot test by Pyramid.