The FAS 6004 is beautifully design and constructed. Before I bought it I thought I might upgrade to the adjustable grip, but now I think I’ll stick with it. You have two options- the standard grip that is ambidextrous or the Match version that is a fixed grip but both are walnut. Additional features include an ambidextrous walnut grip, an adjustable rear sight and an adjustable trigger. The 6004 Match offers an adjustable target grip, crafted and cut from a fine grade of walnut. Just to add to the confusion FAS have just released a newer version called the FAS 6004 with white etching to the side of the action. The FAS 6004 by Chiappa Firearms. It’s made of solid wood, with a very fine stippling pattern that provides a superb grip. Grazie. With that kind of accuracy, you can capture the title of any 10-meter competition. This means it sits within the top action piece and as it is opened the barrel is exposed and a pellet can be pushed into the rifling. The action is an alloy, which is then spray painted satin black and has the top section with barrel and bottom section with integral trigger guard and grip tang. The FAS 6004 comes from the factory in one of 5 grip setups. There is a black synthetic O-ring at the breech end that seals the barrel to the rear block on closure. The first screw is sited in front of the blade and adjusts the weight, clockwise to increase it or anticlockwise to decrease it. The 604 was a serious competitor in the world of ISSF competition back then, when single-stroke pneumatics like the FWB 100 and the IZH 46 were starting to  displace spring guns like the FWB 65/80/90 and the Diana Model 6 from the firing line. Hello Cristlj, the Fas 6004 is supposed to be an entry level 10 meter air pistol. I’d been interested in the pistol since first reading about it, and so after an hour of testing it in my basement range I decided I had to buy it. Re: Chiappa Fas 6004 #13 Messaggio da Titanio » mer 24 dic 2014, 23:52. This single stroke target grade pistol has won many International championships with its recoilless action and superb trigger. The sights are easily adjustable, thanks to the large coin-slotted knobs. As the top receiver/barrel assembly is closed you meet resistance at about a 90° angle and this increases at 70° and then onwards, you need quite a bit of pressure to close. Finally picked up my new FAS 6004 today. Sporting a solid trigger and very comfortable grip, the performance on paper speaks for itself. Fas 6004 Air Arms A 410 4,5 depo HW 45 Black Star weihrauch hw 950 lux depo 4,5 Età: 60. The 6004 Standard offers an ambidextrous sporting style grip, crafted and cut from a fine grade of walnut. A simple detachable dovetailed ramp would fit easily to the flat top receiver. FAS 6004 PNEUMATIC PISTOL AMBI GRIP (ANODIZED BLACK) .177CAL/7.5"BBL. I’d prefer an adjustable width front of rear sight, as I like to see more space either side of the front sight, but shooters with better vision or shorter arms may not see this as an issue. The 6004 Match offers an adjustable target grip, crafted and cut from a fine grade of walnut. This standard model is ambidextrous and as such has a raised shelf to the bottom of the grip to both sides to rest the bottom finger on, with a nice slow arch to the back section and three finger grooves in the front strap and a small thumb and finger rest to the upper section. As you can see, velocities were all about the 350 fps mark with the 373 fps from the FTT Greens being the highest and an energy of only 1.7 ft/lbs, but that is of no concern when punching paper at these set distances in target shooting. It involves hyper-concentration, physical and mental endurance, and precise execution of the fundamentals of shooting mechanics. It’s too close to the wood stock to access properly and you cannot get a good enough grip to lift the top receiver. The FAS 6004 by Chiappa Firearms. Windage is taken care of by the second screw on the left of the sight block and to move the impact point to the right, you turn it clockwise and vice versa. Thus allowing the shooter to select what works best for them. The grip continues up over the back of the action and continues under the rear sight and has a large spur rearward to act as a top support bridge. Great gun to shoot. Posts: 10. It may not be the fastest match pistol on the block, but its sleek and easy-to-operate design are sure to catch the eye of new and experienced shooters alike. The competition to the FAS 6004 is limited to a handful of models from Beeman, the P1 and P11 (not shown), the lower-priced P3 (far right), Air Venturi V10 (left rear) and Weihrauch HW 75. Shooting behavior is very predictable. The FAS 6004 has an MSRP of [â¦] The second is inset into the front of the blade and adjusts for stroke and position, clockwise for longer stroke and anti clockwise for a shorter movement. I’ve currently got a Fas 6004 on test. FAS 6004 Part 1 Chiappaâs Single Shot Pneumatic Target Pistol By Dennis Adler The combining of FAS design with Chiappaâs high-tech manufacturing has produced an entry-level 10 Meter single shot pneumatic competition pistol at a price that is competitive with models like the Weihrauch HW75 and Beeman P1. Mine is the less expensive ($420 retail) model that uses an ambidextrous wood grip. Copyright © 2021 Aceville Magazines Ltd.Registration number: 04169559 | Registered Office Address: 185 Fleet Street, London, England, EC4A 2HS. Postscript: I thought the 6004 might replace one of my other target air pistols, but while deciding which guns to sell as part of a general thinning out of the collection, the 6004 got the nod. canna in acciaio al carbonio da 19 cm . pistola pneumatica in calibro 4.5 modello chiappa fas ap 6004 . You release the barrel and cocking lever by depressing a latch on the left side of the pistol, just in front of the rear sight: And lift the barrel/cocking lever assembly up and forward: The pellet is then inserted directly into the rear of the barrel: …and the cocking lever/barrel is swung back into place, compressing a charge of air. I realized that this gun was not as forgiving as my other match air pistols. Postscript: I thought the 6004 might replace one of my other target air pistols, but while deciding which guns to sell as part of a general thinning out of the collection, the 6004 got the nod. The FAS 6004 is available in two models, differing only in the style of grip. With the Meisterkugeln my average velocity was a very consistent 355 fps. The Match 6004 reminds me of the Gamo Compact; having nearly the same performance. di colpi 1 Functionally the pistol works a lot like the Gamo Compact or the Beeman P17. Perfectly balanced and extremely accurate, the FAS-6004 represents Chiappa's and DOMINO's new and ambitious commitment: the restoration of the former glories of a true legend of the Italian and international shooting competitions, a true myth that left a still undisputed mark wherever and whenever it has been brought to the range. It is a single stroke pneumatic design aimed at the entry level target shooter or someone wanting very good accuracy from an air pistol. FAS is a long established air pistol maker, which are now part of Chiappa Firearms brand and distributed by Edgar Brothers here in the UK. La FAS-6004 è realizzata in gran parte in acciaio al carbonio: lo sono l'affusto, il castello superiore e la canna basculante da 19 centimetri con profilo "Match Choked" a 12 rigature, nonché il pistone pneumatico che si carica quando il castello superiore viene aperto per l'inserimento in camera di un singolo pallino cal.4,5mm alla volta.. Interamente protetta da una ⦠Over the course of the testing I perfected the knack, but at least it ensures a precise and accurate air seal and barrel alignment. Today’s FAS 6004 is a less expensive clone of the 604 made by Chiappa of Italy that uses more cast parts to reduce the cost of manufacture. The adjustable sights provide a sharp clear image on the target. I am sure the match grip will be even better, but for the great price AOA is offering this target pistol, it is a terrific value. At first it seemed a bit too low, however in use on a standard, precision bullseye target it sits level and below the bull so it does not obscure but actually gives a good steady aiming point and picture. Ciao ol bef, ci eravamo sentiti tempo fa quando volevo vendere la hw 40..non l'ho venduta ma ora mi sono fatto la nuova FAS 6004 con impugnatura mach M. From a dozen feet away it’s impossible to tell the difference. What Happened to Crosman Premier Pellets? The RWS R10 Match clocked 353 fps, again very consistent with no more than a 2 fps deviation between shots. The sight radius is shorter, and the velocity is around 100 fps lower. Once I started concentrating on my follow through, groups tightened up: It looked like I was pulling to the left, which suggested that I pay more attention to trigger control, but it also looked like the gun was shooting low. Customs and police paperwork took forever. But if you’re looking for a starter pistol for competition, this wouldn’t be a bad choice. The Heretic’s Guide to Choosing Your First Telescope. I tested all over a chronograph but found the Hyperdomes a bit too tight and their non-lead nature made the FAS hiss at me. Me, I wanted to test a variety of pellets other than match or wadcutters, as for me it makes a very good accurate plinker for casual fun target or spinners shooting; The accuracy tests were from a rest, with my left hand supporting under the right wrist, as I am no single-handed target shooter. The FAS is a fine entry level match pistol, and one that will teach good shooting habits. The HW45 and HW75 are in no sense 10 meter match air pistols. incidentally a guy at my club uses a first variant. FAS AP 6004 Caratteristiche Tecniche: Codice 440.040 Standard impugnatura 440.041 Match impugnatura, Medium 440.043 Match impugnatura, Large Alimentazione Pistola ad aria, colpo singolo Calibro .177 (4.5mm) diabolo PELLETS in piombo Azione Pneumatica Lunghezza canna 7.5â (19 cm), acciaio al carbonio No. In fact, they are nice pieces of wood, good colour and some nice grain, with a quite dry but natural oil finish that I like. The V10 and HW 75 are both regarded as entry-level 10 meter competition pistols, and the competition just got a little tougher. The Compact does have a much nicer rear sight in that it has an adjustable rear width notch. It comes in both right and left handed versions, as well as a large left hand and a large right-hand version of the FAS 6004. The format is pretty familiar these days on single stroke pneumatic pistols. You need a certain amount of initial pressure to get a pellet started, as with bullets, and these were not having it at the target velocities of the 6004 FAS. If, like me, you just want to shoot informal matches against your friends and yourself, the FAS 6004 is a pistol that you can enjoy shooting for a long time. Compared to the HW45, the FAS 6004 is light. The most popular design that ensures mechanical advantage and good accuracy with ease of manufacture is the ‘up and over’. First-Class Air Pistol for Beginners & Shooting Clubs Manual Pneumatic Loading System CO2 Gas or Pre-Compressed Air Not Required Reliable, Accurate, Ready to Use It rises slightly as the FAS is opened and cocked and as you draw the barrel upward to cock, you can hear the wheeze of air as it enters the 25 mm diameter air cylinder. BME mounts makes a weaver rail for the FAS 6004. Re: fas 6004 #49 Messaggio da peppetto » lun 15 giu 2015, 18:58. This single stroke target grade pistol has won many International championships with its recoilless action and superb trigger. The FAS 6004 air pistol is available in the âMatchâ version with adjustable grip. The format is pretty familiar these days on single stroke pneumatic pistols. The FTT Green, also tin, were fine though. My FAS 603 likewise sprays cases around but the catcher I made for it does intercept about 40 percent. It was purchased new so I ⦠Opening and closing the slide allows the piston to draw and compress air to propel the pellet up to 400 feet per second. I was wondering if anyone works on these or knows a way to increase velocity. This is a match air pistol for club use really and as such 6 yards I guess is its proposed range. I have to say, consistency wise, all the pellets were well below 15 fps variations with the Hobbies and JSB Exacts around 5 fps deviation. After 11 weeks of almost daily shooting, I can now give an informed review of this gun. I have been looking at the Fas 6004 as it's available new and within my budget of £400 ish. The trigger on mine will not adjust below 2 pounds. Considering the accuracy, Chiappa states that the FAS 6004 can achieve an accuracy as near as 0.08 inches center to center--incredible for a $400 pistol! I haven’t shot competition since 1998, preferring to just compete against myself in my basement 10 meter range. Grips are very well made and fit nicely. I added 4 clicks of elevation and tried a few more: Not a great group, and one wild shot (which I called), but the two shots that felt the best went right into the 10 ring. Also, the cerakote type finish is fragile and scratches easy. This takes a fair amount of force (more than is required for cocking an IZH-46m) , and while it’s certainly not difficult for an adult male (or a fit adult female) it’s probably too much for a junior shooter. In the instruction manual the Chiappa FAS 6004 is rated at 330 fps (although Pyramyd Air has maximum velocity at 400 fps). That at least reduces the amount of grovelling needed for case recovery. An overview of the features and operation of the FAS 6004 air pistol, including some shooting. Here you have the carbon steel barrel supported within the top action sleeve that pivots at the muzzle end in an over the top cocking action, which draws air into the pistol’s cylinder, which is fully compressed when it’s back down and closed. That’s the brief description. This is a bright alloy block with a 3.5mm hole that allows air flow directly into the barrel. The trigger is adjustable for weight, length of first stage, and trigger position. First and second stage of the pull are adjusted via twin screws that are also set into the blade. If you can regularly shoot good scores with this gun, you could move up to an entry-level PCP like the Hammerli AP20 and start winning competitions. The Mac1 Benjamin-Sheridan Steroid Conversion. The reality is somewhere in the middle. Through the screws at the base of the grip, it is possible to adjust the palm shelf on your hand width. That means that the pellet takes a longer time to exist the barrel, and that means that follow through is much more important. A good trigger is always important on any form of firearm or airgun, as you want an instant or controlled release, combined with a fast lock time to ensure the best possible accuracy. Hello All I'm looking at upgrading my Gamo Compact to something a bit nicer and the Fas pistols look to fit the bill. The Chiappa FAS 6004 is a pneumatic, single shot air pistol. The FAS 6004 target pistol is a definite shooter's delight. A friend of mine who shoots PPC bought an FAS 6004 last year, thinking it would be good for home practice. No vendemos nada. Topic starter July 5, 2020 13:32:35 . The most popular design that ensures mechanical advantage and My only other beef is the painted finish was showing signs of a bit of wear and flaking of around the hinge pin and sight area! The Morini grips on my FAS 604 seem clunky in comparison. Everything is properly proportioned and precisely fitted for best accuracy and operation. I can certainly live with that. The blade is a smooth, quite broad black painted affair that has a single action mechanism that is also adjustable. Hw-40, Browning 800Mag, Baikal izh46m, FAS 6004 Ciao Basilio, fatta visitare la Fas da Domino, tutto ok,credo che la tua ipotesi sia corretta è un problema di feeling e di pratica, con la Baikal per arrivare si risultati attuali ho impiegato tutta l'estate sparando tutti i giorni, insomma mi sono fatto prendere dall'ansia del principiante, quale sono. It was not a cheap gun, being made of precision made parts, and costing close to $1,000. A few good guns The Gamo costs around $150 less, but the trigger on the Gamo isn’t nearly as good. The Match version comes in a fitted target style grip, much like the V10. There are two raised lips to the sides of the receiver to aid in cocking but it is still hard. My first thought when I opened the case for the 6004 FAS by Chiappa Firearms was, âWow, this is a nice air pistol.â And, indeed, it is. It fits my XL sized hand as well as smaller hands. Interestingly, the heaviest pellets, JSB Exacts shot the best, their 8.5-grain weight gave a slow velocity of 337 fps but highest energy figure of 2.1 ft/lbs and miniscule 0.302”, 5-shot groups at 6 yards. Now for a really wild ejection pattern, my DES 32 without the case catcher throws them three metres right, and three metres forward not good for shooting stations near the wall as ⦠The top receiver is secured for an airtight fit and is released via a small blued metal latch sited to the left of the rear sight. The FAS 6004 by Chiappa Firearms. I ordered the ambidextrous grip and it fits like a glove. Head to Head: AirVenturi V10 vs. FAS 6004 Olympic style competitive shooting is in many ways the pinnacle of shooting sports. Con estos vídeos intentamos explicar de una manera clara y concisa las características mas relevantes de los productos que mostramos. The Chiappa FAS 6004 appeared to fit these requirements and I bought mine from Airgun Depot in the beginning of August. impugnatura destra in legno di noce . Everything I’d read about the ambidextrous grip said that it’s the best ambidextrous grip ever put on an air pistol and I’d have to agree. FAS 6004 velocity Last Post RSS truepaganini (@truepaganini) Joined: 2 years ago. The stock however, I can find very little to criticise. A Journal of Modern Airguns, Air Pistols, and Air Rifle Technology & Sport. It is available in two guises; standard or Match, with differing furniture but the trigger, and action/barrel remains the same. peso totale: 990 grammi ⦠Holding the pistol by the grip with my right hand, the thumb of my left falls perfectly in place to release the barrel lock and then aid in cocking the gun. Ë Ë Fire the pellet at a safe target to unload the airgun. velcitÀ di uscita 400 fps - 120 metri al secondo . Push this latch in and it withdraws a small spur from its housing in the steel insert behind the alloy air release block. It’s not as crisp or smooth as my FWB 80 or IZH-46m, but it’s a lot better than the Daisy 717/747/777 or the Gamo Compact. Trigger weight can’t be adjusted as low as the FWB and IZH (I learned this when the adjustment screw popped loose and flew across the room) but it can be set as low as 12 ounces, according to Chiappa. 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