New member and question about repairs

[2blackdogs]

I just joined your forum and would like to say "hello".  Although I only own 2 Crosman pistols, I like them a lot and I'm happy this forum exists.  I have the 2300S (owned it several years ago, sold it, missed it, and recently purchased one again--there's something about shooting with CO2 that I really like...) and the 1701P Silhouette.  My 1701P is leaking air from the air gauge.  It's been doing this for a few years and I've pretty much ignored it until recently when I did something very stupid--managed to get silicone chamber oil into the high pressure tube and now it really leaks.  Anyway, I'm making my story longer than it needs to be...  I contacted Crosman about having it repaired and they said they were very backed up with warranty work and gave me the names and addresses of two repair shops a ways from my home (New Berlin, WI--far enough that I wouldn't want to drive it) to contact.  Then I did some of my own searching and came upon the name of a company called Archer Airguns in Fairport, NY.  What I liked about Archer was that they quoted a price to reseal my 1701P--and I'm assuming that service would probably take care of my air leak--assuming I didn't create a greater repair requirement when I let the silicone get into the chamber.  Anyway, has anyone had experience with Archer Airguns?  are they reputable?  do they tend to charge too much (their reseal service is $89 and includes return shipping)?  Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

[mudduck48]

Welcome to the CAPOF.

[quickster47 †]

2blackdogs welcome to the CAPOF. 

Glad you found us and glad you are here. 

Let the journey begin...

Carl

I can recommend Archer Airguns with no problem. Have had many dealing with them and always found him to be above board about everything and he also does very good work.

[CraigH]

Welcome to the forum!   

[arkmaker †]

Welcome e and another thumbs up for Archer Air 

[2blackdogs]

Wow, you folks are fast.  Thanks for the welcome and also for the feedback on Archer Airguns.  I think I'll go with them.

[quickster47 †]

Yep, some of these CAPOF folks are retired and don't have much else to do. 

Carl

[mudduck48]

HAY! I resemble that remark. 

[7624452]

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[Noah]

Anas Platyrhynchos. 

I sounded it out loud yet still have no idea what this means.

[tinker]

Welcome!

[7624452]

I sounded it out loud yet still have no idea what this means.

Try Google. 

[oldgearhead]

Noah - It's a Mallard Duck. I think he was ribbing Mudduck

[mudduck48]

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[KevinP]

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