Huben GK1 PCP Pistol - Part-1 - EP62

[@eitangrinspon1637]

Great video and great idea on the speed loader. I’m planning on getting a GK1 pistol soon, so I’ll be taking a closer look at your accessory for sure. Be well.

[@backyardairguns]

Thanks Eitan. I have two more videos coming out this GK1. One on the best slug to use, and another on pellet accuracy. This pistol is really fun to shoot.

[@eitangrinspon1637]

@ I like to remind myself that I’m a prepper first, an air gun enthusiast second. This p.c.p. checks both boxes. It’s powerful, accurate, well built and Huben makes a 5000 p.s.i. hand pump that could fill it in a bug out scenario; let alone the fine quality options available to convert it into a pistol/carbine.

[@backyardairguns]

@@eitangrinspon1637 All good points - I have a Power Test video coming soon on this pistol and it demonstrates what 80 fpe can do. 🙂

[@eitangrinspon1637]

@@backyardairguns Looking forward to it very much. I’m also interested in figuring out the best slug weight, in case I want all 17 available shots (38 grain?).

[@backyardairguns]

@@eitangrinspon1637 This thing is extremely slug picky. You need to run slugs that have 6.46 diameter. Most slugs in 25 cal have a 6.35 diameter and they slide in the chamber and cause the pistol to jam. The best (and only so far) slug that works great in the GK1 is the Altaros ATP Smooth Slug in 50 or 51g that are 6.46 diameter. I have a video explaining this coming soon.

[@ronnieumberger]

Great video that's definitely a powerful AIR pistol!

[@willierivera642]

Thanks for the video. 😊

[@M.M.A.R.D.]

Evanex rex p .50cal, Aea .50 Max pistol. There are a lot of big bore, low cost PCP pistols out there. Their about $600 a piece laying down over 100+ fpe

[@backyardairguns]

I have the AEA 50 MAX and T9 357 pistol on my list to acquire and do a review on.

[@jbhk7977]

That's no comparison. The Rex is a single shot and the AEA Max pistol is a bolt action. Also, both are not really pistol sized especially the Max. You can empty the GK1 (17 rounds) in a few seconds. Other brands have still a long way to go before they can match the GK1. The Bintac T9 is a nice semi auto alternative, but hardly a pistol.

[@M.M.A.R.D.]

@jbhk7977 he said most powerful pistol. It's not. These are also air pistols, pretty comparable

[@kurtthomas4746]

Nice video, very informative. Curious your thoughts on power / pellet weights. Wouldn’t it make more sense to use a lighter pellet and turn down the power some to increase shot count , does that make sense. I have one of these in .22, have not shot it much, but I will be getting a speed loader from you, Thanks for sharing.

[@backyardairguns]

The Speed Loaders works really well on this pistol. As for weight... yes, you can use lighter pellets and turn the power down to get more shots. I like the power. :-)

[@dave20thmay]

Stopped watching when you said you took out a Possum. My understanding is that they are beneficial. Would love one of the pistols.

[@backyardairguns]

Understand. I have a backyard full of birds and squirrels and I never take a single shot at them because they don't bother me. However, I have a big issues with possums that get in my fenced backyard. They carry disease and they eat my pugs dog food and the give him fits. The GK1 is a great pistol.

[@nolanhull312]

Wow this is a crazy good review. I would expect this channel to have a lot more subs. I HAVE A QUESTION THOUGH. On the huben website they have the new regulated GK1's also availible. They are almost 2k though. Which would you get and why?! I can't decide.

[@backyardairguns]

Hi Nolan. I really appreciate that. I have seen the regulators you can buy for the GK1. They are expensive. For me, I want this pistol unregulated so the first 2 or 3 shots are at Max pawer. You will not get that if this is regulated.

[@THE.GOLF.SHOOTA]

Do a test with the altaros 50 gr i see there

[@backyardairguns]

I have a entire video on shooting slugs in the GK1. Altaros is the only slug I found that does not jam this pistol. The GK1 is extremely slug picky. The slugs need to be 6.46 in diameter to cycle correctly. Altaros makes 6.46 slugs in 25 cal and they shoot amazing in the GK1.

[@THE.GOLF.SHOOTA]

@backyardairguns please post part 2! Cant wait to see what 50 grain can do!

[@zweistein8261]

​@@backyardairguns.253 should be fine too. ZAN 38gr slugs in .253 run great in the GK1.

[@bigwig2096]

@@zweistein8261 I bought a zan sample pack for my gk1 and the jamb too. If the gun tilts forward the they to enter the barrel and jamb it. Not every time but once a mag is not fun

[@zweistein8261]

@@bigwig2096 That's weird. They are made specifically for guns like the GK1 that require a larger diameter slug. They are absolutely tight in the magazine of my GK1 and I never had a jam with them.

[@doomclap]

Okay I'm a noobie so I'm uninformed but curious--what fps/fpe would you be at to have consistent output given its not reg? I'm sure it's ammo dependant so say given whatever rounds you've found it likes?

[@backyardairguns]

We love noobies. I have several more videos coming out on what this pistol like to shoot. Because it is not regulated, every shot will drop in fps and fpe. so you will never get a consistent shot string from this pistol. However, it still shoots accurate at falling speeds. For example, I can shoot 17 rounds, which is what the magazine hold, and all of them be very accurate. I shoot the heavier 34g pellets from AEA, JTS, and JSB. I have a slug video coming out for the GK1. The GK1 is very slug picky.

[@swaggod226]

Do you have this in stock?

[@backyardairguns]

Yes. I have the Speed Loader in stock. Go to www.backyardairguns.com.

[@swaggod226]

@backyardairguns okay where did you get the gk1

[@backyardairguns]

The Pellet Shop

[@michaelderrington5255]

I bought one from a dealer. The magazine lever broke right away and the trigger went out. I called the dealer and told him about it. I was polite and respectful , but the dealer blocked my calls and won't answer my texts. I called "Huben Jacky " from the internet . She texted me that they are the manufacturer and not liable for what their dealers sell. I think I just got screwed by huben and their dealer for $1369. I never got more than about 300 fps out of it w/ ammo that should give me over 900 fps. I am 80 and have been shooting since 6. This is not right. If someone sells a product they should stand behind it. Based on what happened w/ me , I do not recommend anyone buy this gun. Huben and s fla airguns are aware of this and still refuse to answer.

[@backyardairguns]

Hi Michael, I'm really sad to hear about your bad experience with Huben and the dealer. I know the magazine levers are common to break. Other than that, I don't know of any other issues. My pistol shot 900+ fpe out of the box on day one. I recommend you call Kelly at Kraz Cool. He is very helpful at fixing GK1 pistols. His number is 816 800 1926.

[@michaelderrington5255]

@backyardairguns thank you. I need some teh help. I have 5 aea guns and the huben. I will call krazycool.

[@Tom-jw1pe]

How many decibels with the yoko?

[@backyardairguns]

94

[@Tom-jw1pe]

@ not on high power tho right.. maybe 2 turns in

[@backyardairguns]

That was on high power (10 Turns) and 20 yards from the pistol.

[@Tom-jw1pe]

I can’t get ten turns out my gk1 only 3

[@backyardairguns]

@@Tom-jw1pe My bad. I was filming a review on the AEA Gen2 and the hammer spring takes 13 turns to go to full power. The GK1 will only turn 3.25 times. I had it maxed out at 3+ turns.

[@AceFreehley]

Don't ever snap the lever. Ask me how I know.

[@backyardairguns]

I know now. I had several followers tell me the same thing. It sounds like that lever will snap really easy if you continue to snap it like I was doing. Thanks

[@zweistein8261]

Don't point the loaded gun at yourself and don't snap that lever close like that, it is known to break if not closed gently.

[@backyardairguns]

Thanks

[@health4430]

so 67FPE is what you get max out from this right not 80 fpe

[@backyardairguns]

This pistol will shoot 80 fpe using slugs. I have the slug video on the GK1 coming soon.

[@health4430]

@@backyardairguns thats sickkkkk but i wished they were regulated and still be able to shoot 80 fpe for minimum 1 full mag then i will buy it!!!!!

[@kmorris180]

Rifle? It looks like a pistol.

[@health4430]

damn after moderator its still109 db is still stupid loud thats still not backyard frriendly at all!!!!!!!!

[@backyardairguns]

The 109 db is at the muzzle. It falls to 94 db 20 yards away in my backyard, and in the 80s one backyard over.

[@health4430]

@@backyardairguns still and barra 250z without moderator its 91 db right next to me and its still super loud to me so i had to put buck rail moderator ( $40 ) and it dropped to 80 db and you have no idea how much quieter and its finally back yard friendly

[@suprafastmafc]

No way to get that much air power out of a short barrel and have it be very quiet.

[@charlesthomas3112]

You keep calling it a rifle it's not a rifle it's a pcp pistol!!!

[@backyardairguns]

I'm used to doing reviews on rifles. :-)

[@psycho6275]

My homeboy Kelly @Krazcool for anything Huben

[@backyardairguns]

He is da man!

[@psycho6275]

​@@backyardairguns yes sir he is. One thing i appreciate about my K1 and GK1 among many, is the fact if i break it or it just goes south on me i have a place to get it taken care of. Kelly is greatly appreciated by me. Have a good one brother. David

[@Alloutairguns]

Kelly is the real deal dude!!! Can’t wait to get one from him