Quest 1000 vs Benjamin Legacy 1000

Hello to all.
New to the site and was just wondering if the Quest 1000 and Benj. Legacy 1000 are basically the same gun? I realize that the Quest s made in China, but was wondering if the internal mechanisims and quality are the same. The specs seem to be pretty identical. I purchased the Quest 1000 and not very happy with it. With the included scope the groupings were all over the place and it seemed to come loose thus making sighting in a pain. I went to Iron sights with better luck but the plastic rear sights is a bit of a letdown (cheap). I have owned and loved my Bejamin 342. Unfortunately it has been neglected and suddenly stopping building pressure. I have a terrible problem with squirrels doing obscene damage to my cedar/brick home and need something accurate, at least as accurate as the bj 342. That scope mounting system does not seem to be the best suited on the quest, considering the amount of vibration. I don't mind speeding money on quality, but thought at the time the 2 guns were the same other than the USA/China difference. Thanks, sorry for the long winded post.

[Gene_SC]

Hi Rampdog

Welcome aboard. The Quest 1000 and the Legacy 1000 have been discussed here a few times. I think Richard and Vince have them or did have them. Richard is out getting surgery but Vince may be on later to possible answer your questions.

A Gamo Shadow 1000 is a fine air gun. You may want to consider it. Also you can probably get one for $100.00 at WalMart.

Good Luck and welcome to our forum.

Gene

Hello and welcome to the sight. first the guns you are talking about are "springers" and can be hold sensitive. That being said the scope rings that you got with the gun are probably not up to the job.
Here are some guns to look at. Remember all gun can be tune to make them preform better.
Daisy powerline, comes with scope $99 walmart. it's crude and if your a DIY type and are on a budget, this might be the one for you. The trigger is 8-10lbs.
Winchester 1000XS same as the above just with a wood stock, $139
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602007-cat20742&id=0031413227204a&navCount=1&podId=0031413&parentId=cat20742&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20742&hasJS=true

Gamo Shadow 1000 $125 walmart. a discontinued model. if you can find one good for you.

RWS model 34 is a great entry level gun

BAM Chinese airguns the model XS-B26 seems to be doing well with its followers, $139
http://bestairgun.stores.yahoo.net/

RWS model 93(made in spain $109) or 320(made in china $139)
http://www.cougarridgetradingpost.com/rws_air_rifles.htm

And my choice would be the RWS model 94 $159 it's a good gun
http://sunshineairguns.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=90&osCsid=1886c37ac1e62704d7d9a323fc8d6f8b

Goto http://www.reviewcentre.com/products9.html and read up on these guns

Now remember you get what you pay for if it's just to plink around the back yard and to get rid of some pest then you should fine with guns mention.
Good luck and maybe someone else could chime in with scopes and mounts
Bart

[vinceb]

They are totally different guns, although they do have several similarities in design. The Quest is a copy of the Gamo series... there are a few dimensional differences, but may parts interchange.

Compared to the Quest, the BL1000 has a heavier spring, a larger powerplant, and a very heavy tophat - it definitely kicks harder, although the performance in .177 is comparable. Believe it or not, the metalwork on the Quest is actually superior. The BL also has a stiffer trigger.

As for those rear sights - the ones on the BL are no better than the Quest! As a matter of fact, they were positively driving me nuts on mine - the gun refused to shoot with any real consistency until I plopped a scope on it.

In my experience, the Quest seems less scope-friendly (same with my old B19). The barrel lock-up seems less consistent in the vertical direction... although that doesn't seem to impact shooting with the open sights. I suspect it'll get better as the breach seal breaks in. And yes, the standard Crosman scope mounts are inadequate on either rifle - although the come on both. It is possible to install a roll pin into the rear mount to engage the recoil anchor hole in the Benji's compression tube, that'll keep the rear mount from sliding back on the rail. The Quest actually has a scope stop, so the pin shouldn't be necessary. But the mounts really should be better for either of these rifles.

As for alternatives, the Daisy Powerline is a heckuva performer for the money - but it is a harsh and crude gun. And the scope comes with the same mounts as the Crosman! Down side to the Daisy - no parts support. Ya bust a mainspring, and you either send it back or fish around for something else.

Gamo's are good for the money - especially if you can get one of the refurb deals at Natchez or - better yet - a closeout deal on a new Shadow at Walmart. I got one for $99, another guy got one for $59! If you have a Walmart anywhere near you (and you don't live in NJ), it's worth stopping by.

Gamo's are made better than the Quest, the Legacy, or the Powerline. Unfortunately, Gamo parts support ain't much better than Daisy's - BUT the "consumables" (mainsprings and piston seals) can be replaced with Crosman Quest parts! And Gamo's do scope very well, assuming you get decent mounts.

As another poster suggested, the RWS34 seems to be a perrenial favorite - never had one, but I've heard lotsa good things about them...

I want to thank everyone for the quick and informative responses. I took the Quest back and got a refund. It definately had the power but I didnt feel like it was consistently accurate. I decided to stop at the local gun shop and I ended up walking out with the RWS 40 and I love it! First impressions is this is quality. It just feels well made, has a nice weight which seems easier to settle onto a target. Upon getting to a friends house we mounted the scope which also screamed quality as far as the mounts and attachment to gun. This thing seems to shoot like a dream. At about 25 yrds shots were grouping together nicely, punching through the hole made by the previous pellet at times. Nice action with a little recoil but no "twang" from the spring.
  My only dissapointment is the muzzle brake fell off during the shooting. I had been avoding grabbing near it, but others shooting with me I think were using it as a cocking handle (witch I later found out that its a suggested use for it). It surprisingly didnt come with an allen wrench to tighten it back on. I had to go purchase an small set later at home depot. I don't like the fact that the screw scratches the riflr barrel. I wish they had milled it in a way where it ust screws onto the barrel, or at least used something to protect it like a jacket. So far I love the looks, feel and craftmanship. It feels like a cartridge .22 rifle.

I still may get a Shadow for keeping ready in the garage, because I hear good things about them as well and it looks to be a nice rifle as well.