One of the biggest questions we have been asked by our customers lately is this
Which is better, a Gamo IGT carbine or a Gamo spring carbine?
Before we give our opinion on which Gamo technology we think is more suitable, let's talk a little bit about what is the Gamo IGT System?
Here we show you, what is the system that has revolutionised the world of carbines and has some unique features.
The IGT System (INERT GAS TECHNOLOGY)from GAMO,is a new method that replaces the traditional spring with a state-of-the-art pneumatic loading cylinder. The main purpose is to improve the speed of the terminal. Providing a more constant level of power, reducing the user's efforts to truncate the barrel and resulting in major malfunctions in carbines, bent barrels, shaky joints and decreasing unwanted vibrations.
Advantages of Gamo's new IGT SYSTEM:
- Considerable reduction of the efforts when truncating the barrel of the Gamo carbine and elimination of the logical vibrations produced by the spring when decompressing.
- Consistent and long-lasting shooting power level compared to spring models, always delivering the same power, which considerably improves accuracy.
- The movement of the piston is perfectly linear in its displacement inside the power chamber.
- The piston movement is perfectly linear in its displacement inside the power chamber.
- Better accuracy: The passage of the pellet through the barrel is shortened for this reason we will have better accuracy.
- Better accuracy: The passage of the pellet through the barrel is shortened for this reason we will have better accuracy.
- Longer life. The low friction IGT system reduces part fatigue and increases the overall life expectancy of the product compared to traditional spring technology. The cycles of a spring are shorter as it eventually undergoes an elongation which reduces its air compression capacity and therefore gives a better muzzle velocity at the exit of the pellet. Fewer Joules and a descending power curve.
Conclusion:
The choice is always a function of your budget for the purchase of your carbine and the length of time you want it to accompany you on your adventures. Although it is true that the price of the Gamo IGT carbines is higher, customers prefer them for the reasons mentioned above, because they will be able to enjoy them for many years to come. The euros they invest in a Gamo IGT pays off over the life cycle of the carbine.
The most popular IGT or Gas Piston carbines are:
1 - Gamo Black 1000 IGT Air Carbine
2 - Gamo Whisper IGT Carbine
Key Features:
- 20% more velocity and 37% more energy compared to the conventional gas piston system. Increased precision thanks to a double shock absorber system in the piston that reduces vibrations.
- Stable and constant power level: the pneumatic cylinder is always delivering the same power to the pellet.
- Lower vibration: with the use of a pneumatic cylinder, vibration is considerably reduced compared to traditional spring technology.
- Higher velocity, impact and accuracy.
- More precision, impact and speed.
- Fire control, increases recoil absorption in the shot and is perfect for any shooting position.
At the moment the IGT Match 1 Gamo Power powerful carbine that arouses most desires is the G-Magnum 1250 IGT Match 1 all the latest technologies are incorporated in it. Gamo IGT and Gamo spring carbines are two completely different technologies, but with the same goal, to achieve the best possible accuracy. Although spring carbines are objects of passion and continue to sell very well, we prefer the IGT carbines from Gamo, which never cease to amaze us with their power, precision and durability.
Other brands with the same system
Each brand has named these piston carbines in a different way, so we are going to detail brand by brand, what name they have given them so that you don't get lost.
- Gamo IGT: All Gamo piston carbines are called IGT. Their latest model the G-Magnum IGT.
- Cometa Carbines calls them Cometa GP Carbines. The Basque brand, renowned for the precision of its barrels, has named them GP. Like the Cometa Fusion Premier Star GP carbine, beauty and precision.
- Norica Carbines, has named it "Norica GRS " . Powerful and accurate, the HAWK GRS carbine is our weakness.
- Diana N-TEC. The most beautiful and accurate German carbine brand already has several gas piston models.
- Hatsan Vortex. Turkish Hatsan were the first to replace their springs with the piston, calling all their carbines Vortex. Like the Hatsan Torpedo 150 Vortex.
- Kral Arms. Turkish carbines made with a total in-house and comprehensive production, they have not given them a specific name as all but one of their carbines are gas piston.
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