MAX FACTOR
Black rifles like the Hatsan Factor that are inspired by the AR-15 are definite Marmite guns, but for those shooters who appreciate the benefits this style of airgun has to offer, there’s a tactical treasure trove waiting to be unearthed.
Civilian AR-15-style rifles tend to model themselves on the current US Army variant, the M4 Carbine, and the Factor has followed suit by homing in on one very important attribute of that gun – a telescoping butt stock.
This means you can adjust length of pull to suit, with gun fit being one of the most important aspects of successful shooting. So while its militaristic styling won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, the Factor’s practicality makes it far easier to swallow. It’s available in .177 (4.5mm) calibre, as on the test rifle, as well as .22 (5.5mm) and .25 (6.35mm). Two high-capacity magazines are supplied, along with a single-shot loader, Foster coupling, adjustment tool and spare O-rings. The gun is sidelever-activated, and the cocking handle can be reversed for ambidextrous operation.
Two versions of the
