Visiting the Air Arms Factory!

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8 жыл бұрын

It's been a dream of mine for a long time to visit the Air Arms factory and watch how each rifle is made. The opportunity arose, and I dragged my camera with me! I asked Claire West and Alan Dennis of Air Arms a few questions that I thought you (the viewers) might like to hear answers to.
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@joejackson9774 2 жыл бұрын

I've have a S410 carbine bought new 9 years ago it still looks like new, I think this is a testament to how they are beautifully crafted instead of mass produced, it still functions flawlessly as it always has, great to see where it was made.

@888zzz 8 жыл бұрын

One of the most subliminal, best produced infomercials I've ever seen.

@vfrexup 4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 S410's, 1 TX200 and a Prosport - You could say I'm a bit of a fan. Brilliant products !

@cubleycat 8 жыл бұрын

British produced high quality export that is still British, let’s keep it that way!

@suco.man34 5 жыл бұрын

I hope they still producing in UK, if they move to China, probably they will loose their quality. Regards from Ecuador. I love Air Arms TX200 MKiii

@GeneralJoefish 4 жыл бұрын

M LU they wouldn’t move to China as lowering the price isn’t part of their thing! They expect you to pay more as you get the best quality

@xchalibur77 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's true but I heard that some of the models are already done in China.

@6lr6ak6 3 жыл бұрын

Doubt they'll move to China,

@erickv993 Жыл бұрын

@@suco.man34 if they move production to china definitely they will lose quality and definitely they will lose customers. I would never buy an Air Arms made in china, there are still other excellent options made in the the UK and Germany, you know them

@RetroGamesCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Great insight into the inner workings of this legendary company. Now I know why my TX200HC is such an amazing piece of kit. :)

@SkinnyRiverArtist 8 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Weihrauch Springer, I think my first PCP will be AA. Hope you're enjoying Britain buddy, we're glad to have you.

@ashward1020 8 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic ethic this company has! No wonder they produce some of the best stuff on the market today, it was touching to hear about the loss of Claire's father, but what a true professional she is. I'm sure that her father would b so proud, as I know I would be! As a young air gun enthusiast, I've always loved they air arms brand, and this video just showed my why I love them so much! Keep it up Claire and the team! You have my backing 100%

@maxscrafts3280 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic great video makes me proud to be English knowing that there is a nice story behind the Air Arms dynasty and great that they are thriving and still producing quality airguns nice to know we still have companies like this.

@kevinblaylock9883 3 жыл бұрын

Really impressed with the factory tour and passion behind the product. The quality of guns produced are some of the best I've ever seen. 👍

@ladedk 8 жыл бұрын

You do a great job of storytelling. I've watched tonnes of factory visit videos that are made like a crappy versions of How it's Made, but this one really stands out.

@allanwilson8642 8 жыл бұрын

Nicely produced video. Interesting history and nice to see the old photos of the founders..etc. As an Airarms S400 classic owner it's heartening to see my money was well spent. .Nice to also see classic British engineering punching well above its fighting weight as the British are famous for. I would have liked to have seen a bit more of the R&D stuff and sneak peek at the new products due to launch next year..etc. But well done on a very slick video none the less, Matt.

@hunter100t 8 жыл бұрын

+allan wilson You will see the new stuff at the shot show, not on here.

@andrewbutcher3391 5 жыл бұрын

I knew nothing about air rifles until a few weeks ago but I do know about procurement and one name stood out for me....Air Arms....I decided a high quality springer met my specification and so chose the TX200HC. I haven’t been disappointed. Quality is superb and it is consistently accurate......the rest is down to me. It’s great to find a business concentrating on quality and in the UK.....

@jonnywilson375 8 жыл бұрын

I've got an AA S400 and I absolutely LOVE IT!! Love these guys!!

@journeyofsound9859 5 жыл бұрын

Good on you girl that's the British tradition I have a Tx and they are good and British made well done Air arms

@patthewoodboy Жыл бұрын

Engineering quality , respect 🙂

@paulieboy4u 5 жыл бұрын

I own an Air Arms TX200.. I belong to a club and this is an excellent piece of kit. It will hold its own against any other springer. It is a shame that it does not have iron sights. It has quite a recoil, whereas gas rifles have none. But it is beautifully made, much precision and thought has gone into its development

@6lr6ak6 3 жыл бұрын

I remember in the 80s trying a high power, the one that resembled an SLR, didn't like, but the TX and Pro sport really are top guns, the best. I've had a good few Weihrauch's and TX200s now my keeper is the Pro Sport as I've never liked PCPs.

@recipio6561 8 жыл бұрын

A hint of how they are made - its more than Weihrauch are willing to do. I think a regulated, bigger cylinder version of the 410/510 would be fantastic.

@mrpixel3579 8 жыл бұрын

that's why I love air rifles great community full of friendly people backed up by awesome manufacturers like air arms

@01Bellend 8 жыл бұрын

Absolute quality rifles 20 years ago i got a minstral it blew my metor away now own 410 and 510 keep up the good work oh still shooting the minstral too!

@josinaldomelo8663 8 жыл бұрын

Show muito interessante essa fábrica da Air Arms mostrando como são fabricada é uma mais linda que a outra. Parabéns

@WiltshireMan 8 жыл бұрын

Really excellent video. I am so pleased to hear that Air arms have a good quality ethic. I am also saddened to hear that they lost two key members back in 2011. When I purchase another air rifle in the future I will certainly be looking to Air arms. Many thanks Sandy

@stevesmith8279 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! So many interviewers don't let the people talk!! Outstanding

@rayc6062 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Nice to see the people behind quality workmanship. Thank you for creating and sharing.

@kevingrimbeek2106 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, From one local to another, I would like to call this "HUGE" ! Isn't this a first in the You Tube fraternity - a chat with the Boss of a manufacturing concern for air rifles?! It was very informative yet concise as well as very interesting too! Yes, I agree on your earlier response wrt the machining process having been covered previously, yet to listen to a lady speak about her business with such passion, was for me most impressive! Well done, you're on a roll now, just keep it up! Kamma Ridge, PE.

@AirArmsHuntingSA 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

@nonoyoragon1010 8 жыл бұрын

what a successful story keep doing it..congratulations!! AirArms..

@captainchickgaming5645 8 жыл бұрын

that looks amazing. it was nice to know air arms history and to see a little bit of how they are made. thanks for doing this mate!!!!!

@nickwarman685 8 жыл бұрын

Loved this! Thanks so much, and great job putting the whole thing together.

@AirGunnerSA 8 жыл бұрын

nice one Matt I can see you enjoyed it a lot

@mr.airgun6921 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm with Giles, got to be a Bullpup with the current trend for them. Either way, it's great times to be an airgun enthusiast. Lot's of exciting guns being made. Here's to 2016 being an innovative year!

@MrStretchnificant 8 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my AA 510S. I have Assault rifles, Shotguns, Deer rifles etc. but my AA 510s in walnut is my favorite gun.

@edgarlombera7066 8 жыл бұрын

Mine as well! Very accurate, well made, and a beautiful gun as well

@davidallen4712 8 жыл бұрын

Nice to see English made kit from an English company.

@46FreddieMercury91 6 жыл бұрын

The barrels are Walther, i'm sure

@budandbean1 8 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this Matt, thanks so much. Everything was perfect, music, film, just all parts. You did a fine job!

@andyweaver2164 7 жыл бұрын

what a cracking view at 15.13.

@regsparkes6507 8 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the question being put forward in print then answered, rather well, actually. I for one, found this to be interesting and informative . Good job. Now I'm wondering Matt, did you get time and permission to do some video shooting while there, and will you be bringing this to us in another episode ? Thanks for this.

@chopperhehehe 3 жыл бұрын

Am still using my s410 carbine and had no problems with it. and she must be atleast 15 years old can't mind when I got it ps still gets used every other day . Thanks AirArms it was a great investment 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🙂✌🤞

@PeterAgostiniJdcap26 2 жыл бұрын

I want to be part of the Air arms family, I’m saving up for AA TX 200 ! Just not sure the HC or the longer version? Love the quality and springers is the route I want to go . Thanks Air arms 😊

@kennethconnors7532 8 жыл бұрын

a wonderful story, will check out Air Arms in the future

@TurfSurf 3 жыл бұрын

I love Air Arms, they make some of the best quality and the best looking air guns in the world!

@ArcStriker Жыл бұрын

This was a great video! I ordered an S510 XS Ultimate Sporter Xtra a few days ago (my second air rifle after an Edgun) and am excited to receive it. I always wanted a BSA when I grew up in Johannesburg but never got around to grabbing one, and since I now live in the USA practically no one has them available so I looked for alternatives and am glad I did since I have read and heard nothing but good things about Air Arms. I have watched some of your other videos and you do a great job, and it's nice to hear a familiar accent :) I do envy your hunting grounds, I miss the beauty of SA ....

@marshalljpr 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!👍

@85k11 8 жыл бұрын

great vid mate love air arms .love my s410 classic it's a dream to shoot and every time I go to the game fairs here in the uk I always head straight for the air arms stand . next gun for me has to be the ultimate sporter

@pim1234 8 жыл бұрын

Great vid !! love those little English workshops..

@Kent. 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite Air gun. Love my TX200 HC Walnut, my S400 MPR FT now with Aeron FT stock And my S400 Classic Walnut 👍

@VideoUser3053 3 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@scottkelly5513 8 жыл бұрын

good honest video matt , great bits of kit air arms rifles !!!

@a71ea 8 жыл бұрын

Weldon very informative and excellent to know about the Air Arms one of my favorite Air gun S510 Keep up the good work and all the best. Regards, Khalid

@dougieranger 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent film, very slick.

@oliversteward2011 6 жыл бұрын

This looks like an excellent factory where they make a great range of products for both the domestic and international markets. A great firm that has internationalized its product range.

@AirgunGearShow 8 жыл бұрын

So, lets have a guess, export high power Bullpup, or export bigger calibre rifle......the Shot Show would be the place for the launch of that. Good video Matt.

@AirArmsHuntingSA 8 жыл бұрын

You're on the right track Giles! Thanks mate

@anthonysooklall8471 7 жыл бұрын

This was a very cool video I love all your videos but this one I just didn't expect. so cool

@stamastoby 8 жыл бұрын

As usual, a great and informative video. Have been contemplating the purchase of a 510 and although I live in the USA, I'm not sure I necessarily want FAC. I like the greater number of shots from the sub 12ftlb and I've watched enough videos of 12lb guns to know that at reasonable range they can be just as deadly as a FAC. So..... Long range shooting isn't really suited for where I live (suburbia) and most shots are 50 yards or less. Your thoughts?

@skuxxskits 8 жыл бұрын

Cool Video :) love watching your content, keep it up!

@air_gunhunting7325 8 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@martinpaing1923 8 жыл бұрын

good video....looks like you enjoyed yourself. .you're lucky to have been inside there...

@GetTheLettuce 8 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@albertschultz7151 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for my TX200 mk3 Walnut stock. Very nice video and edit. As you guys say . . . BG. 👍

@180del 8 жыл бұрын

got 5 of there rifles, springers and pcps,all fantastic quality.

@davemonday5381 4 жыл бұрын

Right I shall be ordering a new air arms tx200hc. Makes you proud to be British. I bought guns from Sussex armoury A long time a go

@scubajeeper1 8 жыл бұрын

That's what it sounds like!

@KC6CNN 5 жыл бұрын

My only complaint about Air Arms is they charge for left handed stocks and don't use ambi stocks much.

@jacobjohnson8131 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you..i love these guns..i been saving my money to buy a pcp...n..i think im gonna buy a t200 n build it into a hunting /feild target gun...thanks

@bernardvanderveen7656 7 ай бұрын

Very good company, Im hope they bring back there Pro Elite breakbarrel back in prodution or a newer version of it. Im really missing a qualty like AA breakbarrel airrifle Doing around 25fpe .22

@ottovonwallace830 3 жыл бұрын

A fantastic rifle company. I loved my TX200........... Have you ever considered branching into the airsoft replica market? You make a reliable, actuate selection of those, you'd corner the market. Kids and their dads, mainly the dads, spend a fortune on airsoft guns, and repairs.

@joachimcilliers 8 жыл бұрын

Nice one boet!

@agentbertram4769 7 жыл бұрын

AirArms are the best! I wish I could afford a new one. I have the entry level S200 and I keep looking lustfully at the top guns... S510 please... Send to...

@stevensmith3069 5 жыл бұрын

Love air arms rifles own s510R ULTIMATE SPORTER best air rifle I’ve shot excellent quality precision engineering pellet on pellet 35 yards sub 12ft lb .177 👍

@guestandsons 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Sussex.

@wyshadow1 8 жыл бұрын

I had to laugh at the sign in the back ground "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right"

@coltonlane8043 8 жыл бұрын

Can u do a vid about how to select a good rifle for acurracy and power for under 1000$ and a good scope for it too preferably pcp air rifle

@shadow-Sun 6 жыл бұрын

Well made and interesting ...of course the Air Arms mantra repeated throughout the video is naturally showing the company in it's best light and when I made a air rifle purchase recently after nearly 30 years out of the sport I so wanted to buy British I really really did , but in the end it was a Weihrauch HW100 (the legend) got my money . I am not argueing that Air Arms don't have good products etc ..but a look around on the forums and internet there was tons of information on both Weihrauch and Air Arms and based on this information the balance was in favour in my opinion for the Weihrauch brand and espescially the HW100. If I won the Euro lottery tomorrow I would invest a couple of million in Air Arms research and development and make them and their products a truly World beating brand and product group whereas currently they are up there at the top table they are not at the head of the table where I would love to see that British company sitting .

@46FreddieMercury91 6 жыл бұрын

you can't go wrong with the HW 100. The .177 is amazing in performance

@Exziver 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Matt! What you don't know about me is that I'm a CNC maintenance mechanic for a very large company. ;) That's my real job. Obviously not my youtube channel lol. I can totally relate to the machines in that factory. I love to see behind the curtains of a great products. That being said I'm also involved in the safety end.... Where the heck are their safety glasses!!! :)

@keithknowles1700 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see that old horizontal milling machine, takes me back to when I was an apprentice in the 1960's

@suco.man34 5 жыл бұрын

12:17 I'm from Ecuador, I own 2 air rifles, 1 Diana and 1 Gamo... but I dream to own an Air Arms TX200 Mkiii, probably next yer, I have to save some money. But yes, I agree with the lady, this type of air rifle quality is an investment, I hope last all my life. In the other hand, cheap air rifles like Gamo, they just last 1 or 2 years, the Diana (German made) is also a good quality air rifle. Now I only recommend to buy UK or German made air rifles, all the other brands are junk! Regards.

@therodenthitman 7 жыл бұрын

I wish they made a more powerful valve for the s510 in .25 and more ambidextrous stocks in Canada! I'm not a carbine fan and would like a .25 that can do 950 with 25.4s. 850 advertised is a bit too low for my taste, it's a shame theyre very reasonably priced for what they are.

@Koa2943 5 жыл бұрын

please let mis West know that it wil be great hve a vintage line back that wil be awesome !!!

@kbeightyseven1783 8 жыл бұрын

best airguns in the world

@silverbackdp 7 жыл бұрын

I think another british company know as daystate may have something to say about that.

@SinCityOutdoors 8 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they give you a code to place at the end of your video with a 25% discount rate at a new rifle? That would have been cool if they hooked up your Subs... lol

@MrBlindbird 8 жыл бұрын

+Sin City Outdoors I wonder why the thought 'opportunistic parasite' comes to my mind when i read your post...

@SinCityOutdoors 8 жыл бұрын

Peter Pan he gave them a ton of advertisement...... That's how the Internet operates.... 25% discount is nothing to them. When I read your post I thought to myself.... What an old disgruntled hater!!!!!!!

@MrMattw975 8 жыл бұрын

We want Air Arms in Australia ??? :)

@hunter100t 8 жыл бұрын

+Matt Winser You can't buy an air arms in OZ ?

@matthewstearn1191 3 жыл бұрын

Air arms never go to fair best company in air rifles and customer service

@geckojenkins9484 8 жыл бұрын

I own 3 air arms rifles and really like them, as a UK shooter ive been disapointed that you dont make a sub 12fpe optimised TX200 anymore the MK3 was a step back for sub 12fpe, also a break barrel would make you more competitive. you will loose market share with springers that i feel as subpar i.e walther branded springers.

@hunter100t 8 жыл бұрын

+Gecko Jenkins I don't think AA have to worry to much about walther, they produce great springers but you are right about the break barrel.

@CubGrylls 8 жыл бұрын

the lgv and lgus are sweet guns at fac power

@hunter100t 8 жыл бұрын

Friend of mine has the lgv in fac and it is nice. on another note, any relation to beargrylls ? just yanking your chain ;)

@jollyrancher400 2 жыл бұрын

Their strength lies on the smaller air tube

@archieplaydon4356 8 жыл бұрын

Has this already been uploaded?

@MOZELY26 6 жыл бұрын

Just seen this and am very impressed great vid, you should come back to uk and make another especially with Brexit coming, companies like AA are just what UK need to get Britain up of it's arse and lead again. Trying to justify spending on S510 ult sporter it's gonna happen. I love the attitude of the people at AA fantastic to be British.

@wewekokowe6887 8 жыл бұрын

any bullpup?

@granto6738 6 жыл бұрын

Why do they not do more 4 left Handers??

@drurrynuffsaid6819 8 жыл бұрын

I agree with M Dubzem . I would like to see what makes their guns special. Umm polishing triger parts or Miking barrel cuts etc Just sounded like someone blowing their own horn instead of showing us. I heard a thousand words and saw very few pics. Drurry Nuff'Said

@anmarsaleem 7 жыл бұрын

dreaming to be with you ...

@khalilasattar528 7 жыл бұрын

i live in Tanzania really hard to fing airgun shops i need some help i want a rifle for my first time need help please

@fatherdaughterandsonfishing 2 ай бұрын

Do you still own a air arms or you through and through fx only now

@tacticalalltheway 8 жыл бұрын

I like Air Arms, but they have to start putting regulators on their guns, otherwise it will be difficult for them to keep up with other big names.

@user-dq1wi1sh4t 8 жыл бұрын

2 😉

@Giove83 6 жыл бұрын

Get rid of that spring at the back of the trigger

@fencer39 8 жыл бұрын

Claire West is hot !!

@nigelbase1196 2 жыл бұрын

They "used" to be your favourite air rifle manufacturers....now it seems it's "fx"🤔

@Kereyuli 8 жыл бұрын

please help i am dying for a Prosport in Mongolia :)

@Kereyuli 7 жыл бұрын

it is funny seeing my comment now, i am now a proud owner of a Prosport since February

@zzzzz77771 8 жыл бұрын

Just ordered an S510. To my horror, i have since learned that they do not produce them at full power and they aren`t regulated! The low power bothers me more than anything, in a country where you`re lucky to be allowed a peashooter! not taking the s510 to the 11.5 (ish) flbs is unforgivable. All my other guns shoot at 11.4-5 flbs. The s510 arrives on Monday and my excitement has dwindled to zero now :( Oh well, should have researched it better before purchasing one.

@kbeightyseven1783 8 жыл бұрын

What are u talking about?

@zzzzz77771 8 жыл бұрын

KB Eightyseven Errr, it`s in clear English?

@kbeightyseven1783 8 жыл бұрын

+Come2theLight it's not clear what your saying at all, what power is yours shooting at? these shoot full power, and we'll over the UK limit if u have fac

@zzzzz77771 8 жыл бұрын

KB Eightyseven Oh i see sorry,the s510`s shoot at around 10.3-5lbs, when the legal limit is 12lbs and the average is 11.5lbs (thats what my others shoot at). I understand about FAC but i`m talking about the sub-12s. But regardless, i am OVER THE MOON with the gun, it is awesome and i couldn`t care less if it`s slightly under powered. It is extremely accurate, very consistent given its lack of regulator, and an all round great rifle. To say i`m impressed is an understatement. So yeah, i take it back now i`ve tested it out in the field. Ironically, it`s now my favourite gun in my collection.

@kostasgold 8 жыл бұрын

So we are not going to watch any more videos with the wolvering I guess

@stardog1066 3 жыл бұрын

Right about NOW would be the perfect time for Air arms to bring back the pro elite or a new tx based break barrel with tyrolean stock option. Britain WANTS to buy British products WE WANT TO HELP air arms get through this difficult ugly situation caused by the ccp and now politicians making life even harder. Please air arms. I'll buy 1 on 1st day available and know it would sell like crazy if it's made to your usual standards .. I know noone that matters will bother to read this.

@mjw789234 8 жыл бұрын

Would of been good to see more of the machinery rather than all the talking

@AirArmsHuntingSA 8 жыл бұрын

The reason I didn't focus too much on the machinery is because there's already a video covering the manufacturing process in depth

@SalehMagrabi 8 жыл бұрын

I wanna say same thing 😀

@TheDarwiniser 8 жыл бұрын

+M Dubzem what the hell are you talking about, the company is the people that form the products. excellent video, if i want machinery ill watch How Is It Made.