Spring is here!

As Spring is fully underway and while we are awaiting out new adventure with Shotguns to fully commence, The staff at Drapers thought it was time for a "refresh" to remind you all of some of the great package deals we have, whether to remind you of some of the older items still available or something new that you may not yet know about? All of which can be found on our website or in-store in our show room.

Lets start with an ongoing offer which we still have on the amazing CP2.

The CP2 has proven to be a very popular package with all age groups, these are great fun to use, and are still currently on offer from £199.99 down to £167.00! Whether you choose to use it as a Pistol or a Rifle or even somewhere in between the choice is yours to decide. They are lightweight, easy to use, come in both calibres in either black or camo, powered by 12g Co2, come with 2 magazines, and all you need to swap from one Gun to another.

Next we would like to remind you of the Stoeger MX1 package deal.

An Amazing Rifle Package deal that really does not break the bank! This package is everything you need to get you started, A beautiful pre-charged Rifle in both .177 and .22 that comes complete with Scope, moderator, bag, pellets, and some targets, easy to handle and not too heavy, the package also has the added bonus of a different colour Pistol grip and two weaver rail attachments for a bipod and a cheek riser. A good affordable all-rounder!

Lastly for something new the Hatsan Flash QE.

The last item on this weeks Blog is the new Hatsan Flash QE, We are fortunate enough to have just received delivery of these great Rifles in both calibres. In this Package Deal you will receive the Hatsan Flash in either .177 or .22 a synthetic pre-charged Rifle with choked barrel and threaded UNF moderator and fitted muzzle cap., it has a Thumbhole stock and picatinny rail, the package also includes a scope, Pump, pellets and a bag, all ready for you to take out and shoot.

And there we have it, this weeks Blog, Hopefully this will refresh you and inspire you, but if you're still not sure, why not pop over to see us at Drapers Gun Centre Hartley Road Raford NG7 3AJ where we will be more than happy to show you and talk you through our full range of pistols, Rifles, Package Deals and offers.

And don't forget Drapers will be at the Northern Shooting Show this coming Sunday so if you see us, say "Hi" we're always happy to chat!

RAW HM1000x Now In Stock!

Introducing the RAW HM1000X air rifle – Hand built, tested and tuned in the USA and available here at Drapers Gun Centre Nottingham.

The HM1000x from Rapid Air Weapons derives its lineage from the famed Theoben Rapid 7. Featuring many of the same design cues, the HM departs from its family history with the integration of such features as side lever cocking, an on-board manometer, an easy access Foster-style fill adapter and fully regulated design. The HM ( or Hunting Model) is a rifle for the discerning enthusiast who desires the most that an air rifle can offer. The fit and finish of these rifles come second only to their reputation for accuracy and reliability. Your quest for air rifle perfection ends now. You have found the holy grail.

Capable of sub-1-inch groups out to 100 yards, the HM1000x Chassis Rifle by RAW Airguns is the ultimate in long-range precision. The most accurate pre-charged pneumatic air rifle made in the USA has been designed with hunters and competitors in mind. The LRT combines reliability, accuracy, and American craftsmanship to provide confidence in hand that is unmatched by any other air rifle.

Available in either the LRT laminate stock or an all aluminium chassis system. Both stocks feature ample M-Lok® mounting points for bipods, slings, or other accessories. R.A.W. has partnered with American Built Arms of Glenn Rock, PA to provide the standard furniture for the R.A.W. Chassis Rifles. The American Built Arms Urban Sniper Stock (U.S.S.) features true ambidexterity with an adjustable cheek rest that can be set up for both left and right-handed shooters, A Fixed/Adjustable™ design that creates a rock-solid stock that eliminates movement and noise, and a spring-loaded butt pad extends 1.25” with the touch of a button and is adjustable in .45” increments with four positions. R.A.W. rifles that ship with American Built Arms furniture will also ship with an SBR*P pistol grip and Mod*X buffer tube.

The HM1000x Chassis Rifle fires from a rotary magazine that holds 12 shots in .22 and 17 in .177. The side lever cocking mechanism offers unmatched smoothness as well as hardened steel linkage ready for a lifetime of shooting. The trigger is a fully adjustable version of the TM1000 target trigger with an added safety catch and features polished and hardened steel parts for durability and smoothness.

The RAW HM1000x Chassis Rifle builds on the heritage of its forbearers while adding updated features that hunters and competitors have asked for, combining to create the pinnacle airgunning experience. Whether in the field or on the competition firing line, RAW delivers.

Used Guns new in at Drapers!

This week we have been busy working hard getting a bigger, better range of used Pistols for you to choose from, concentrating on producing our new used Pistol display wall, we have collected all our outstanding Pistols as well as adding additional new Pistols to the collection and displayed them in a area of the shop that will make it easier for customers to see them altogether, and to help you decide on the perfect used Pistol for your needs. And remember all our Used Guns and Pistols have been service, tried and tested by our Technician and come with a 3 month warranty.

Staff used Pistol Picks.

Josh

Josh’s favorite from the used Pistol wall has to be the good old, fail safe UMEREX GLOCK 17 GEN 4 always popular with the younger generation, but also loved by all. Nice to hold, nice to shoot, with the added bonus of realistic blowback action. Always a winner!  

Ethan

Ethan has chosen his all time favorite of a mock shell, the COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY PISTOL, the good old Cowboy Gun that never fails to entertain old and young, whether you just love to spin the chamber or reload the shells, the classic design will never go out of fashion.

Karen

Karen’s pick this week has been the Beretta M92 FS with real wooden grip, an amazing looking Pistol with a nice realistic weight, As with all Beretta’s  they are well designed and beautifully made, a great gun to shoot, a real must for the replica seeking Pistol owner, 

Come down to see our new Pistol Display wall at Drapers Gun Center Hartley Road Nottingham or just come and have a good look round at our extensive stock range or a chat with our friendly team.

Hopefully we will see you soon!!!

New Crosman Stock Now In!

Here at Drapers Gun Centre we are happy to announce that we have some Brand New Stock in for 2022! 

Not wanting to miss out on all the hype the AK1 is now up for sale retailing at £319.99. The Crosman AK1 is a modern twist of the iconic look of an AK-47. Featuring realistic blowback semi-auto action which is powered by dual-powered CO2, this lets the Crosman AK1 fling 4.5mm BBs at 430 fps. The metal frame is covered by a polymer layer which gives it a high durability. The buttstock is adjustable and foldable. The tactical forearm is outfitted with four Picatinny rails for additional accessories. Another 22 mm rail is placed on top of the receiver and will allow you to mount a scope or a red dot sight. The magazine has a capacity of twenty-eight .177 (4,5 mm) calibre steel BBs and you can fill it with the included speed loader.

For those of you wanting more bang for your buck with what you’ve already got, the brand new 100 Round Magazine is now available for the Crosman R1 and DPMS M4! These retail at £89.99 and offer almost 4 times the capacity of the usually magazines for less then the price of two! Make sure you get these fast as we only have a few available.

Finally a trip back in time for those fans of the old west the Crosman Sheridan Cowboys are now back for a limited time last run before they are gone for good. The Sheridans set themselves apart from the other old west competition by offering dual ammo capability so you can fire both bbs and pellets out of the same gun for a fraction of the cost of a Single Action Army! Make sure you bag this bargain before it rides off into the sunset.

All this and much more can now be found both on our website or in store so why not pick up a new plinker for the garden while the weather lasts!

Limited in store offers now available!

As the weather starts to get a little nicer and the cold winter days turn into nice spring mornings we here at Drapers Gun Centre have decided to do a little spring cleaning of ourselves and put together some nice instore limited time offers for our customers. So far we’ve got three fantastic packages to show with more likely on the way and remember these are limited to the stock we have left so once they’re gone they’re gone!

Budget PCP Package: Gamo Boxer

Starting off our new package deals we thought to go for something on the more budget end of PCP packages but still offering something different then what we’ve currently got on the website. The Gamo Boxer offers the BSA forged barrel in a bullpup package complete with a nice wood stock and hard case. We’ve complimented this with a 3-9x40 Cobalt scope from AGS which includes a half mil-dot reticle and flip up scope caps. The package also comes with a tin of BSA Elite pellets and a set of targets giving you everything you need in one purchase to get out and start shooting. As of writing this blog we have two of these left, one in .177 and one in .22 so act fast if you’d like to get in on this amazing offer. 

Intermediate PCP Package: Retay Rifles

Moving on to those who want a bit more bang for their buck the Retay Rifles step up to the plate offering lovely turkish walnut and full metal weaver railed action at a fraction of the cost of the competition. To add to this premium feel we’ve included a 4-16x50 Cobalt AGS scope that includes flip up scope caps and a half mil-dot illuminated reticle, we’ve also added some correct weaver mounts to this from wulf. To this package we’ve included the usual set of targets and a tin of RWS Superpoint pellets which all fit in the included hard case.

Premium PCP Package: Brocock Bantam

Finishing off our new instore offers is the Brocock Bantam Sniper HR Hi-Lite Laminate which features a carbon fiber bottle and a gray laminate stock. We’ve added a Vortex Crossfire 3-12x56 that features an illuminated MOA reticle to add to the precaution accuracy of the rifle. We’ve added a padded bag to this to make sure the rifle is easy to transport as well as a tin of RWS Superdomes and Targets allowing you to sight the rifle in before going hunting. This is the last of the Brocock Bantams and Vortex scopes we have in stock making this a truly unique offer!

These offers are only available in store right now so act fast as the stock is going down quick!

Hands on with the KLI Hi Capas

This week we thought we’d bring something a bit different. The brand new KLI Baba Yaga Hi Capa 4.5mm Pistol which bridges the gap between Airguns and Airsoft by being a Hi Capa pistol chambered in 4.5mm.

To those of you who are unaware of what a Hi Capa is and why they are so popular on the airsoft market, here's a quick trip back in time for you. Originally made by STI in the 90s the Hi Capa, then called a 2011, was supposed to be a modernized version of a 1911 featuring a double stack magazine allowing for more shots which would be used in competition shooting. This 2011 design even went so far as to be used by the American Delta Force for a short period of time. After this success it was natural for an Airsoft copy to be made and Tokyo Marui saw the potential of the large magazine to store plenty of Gas thus the Hi Capa was born. Fast forward to modern day and the Hi Capa has seen plenty of use in Airsoft as well as on screen being used in the hands of Kenau Reeves in the popular series John Wick which made this design even more popular.

Getting our hands on the KLI the gang here were immediately impressed by the build quality of the pistol and when firing how awesome the kick is making you really feel like a true assassin on the loose. The ability to add a suppressor was also a nice touch although much like other pistol replicas this was a 14mm CCW thread instead of the usual Half Inch UNF that we see on many airguns however there are plenty of good Airsoft Suppressors on the market that will dampen the sound but we would of really liked to see what the likes of a Weirauch XLK or even a 0DB Suppressor would have been like.

Overall the KLI Baba Yaga and other Hi Capa series offers a good feeling pistol with a fantastic kick and would make an excellent addition to any action movie buff or replica collectors arsenal

New Brocock Sahara XR

A highly practical and versatile Airgun

For 2022 Brocock has added a bright and light carbine to its innovative XR sidelever PCP line-up. Aptly named the Safari XR, it brings a practical sand finish to its proven semi-bullpup XR model, while still retaining all the features that have made the Sniper XR such a firm favourite.

For added functionality, the new Sahara’s thumbhole polymer stock sports an adjustable cheekpiece and butt pad – while stylish moulding panels adorn the grip and forend, that also features a Picatinny accessory rail. Based on the Sniper XR’s action, the Sahara also benefits from a host of technical improvements. Increased power output and one of the highest shot counts in the Brocock range.

Compact and perfectly balanced, the Sahara is very pointable when in the shoulder, with handling further aided by a diminutive frame that measures just 820mm from butt to threaded muzzle. It tips the scales at a mere 3.3kg.

Sahara XR Features include:

  • Ergonomic sidelever operation
  • Multiple power settings via side power adjuster
  • Removable self-indexing 10 shot rotary magazine with single shot tray supplied
  • Revised hammer and valve assembly
  • Two-stage trigger
  • Huma Air Regulator
  • Resettable safety catch
  • Ambidextrous polymer stock
  • Adjustable cheek piece and 2D adjustable butt pad
  • Picatinny top and forend rails
  • Barrel shroud with adaptor for second stage silencer

Additionally for the Sniper XR;

  • Exclusive to Brocock – a factory-fitted Huma-Air Regulator
  • Twin manometer display (bottle pressure and regulator pressure)

Drapers at the Shooting Show

As many of you have probably seen from our post Last Week Team Drapers went all out at the Shooting Show last Sunday. We saw a few familiar faces from the shop and it was lovely to meet you all as well as getting to know some of our suppliers so we thought we’d let you all know how our little trip went.

Starting on Saturday we closed up a little earlier than usual to make sure we all had enough time to get down to the show, the Team quickly getting changed out of their uniforms into something more show worthy. We sadly didn’t catch any of the show Saturday but arriving at the hotel we heard nothing but good things making us excited for the coming day.  That night we went out for a meal with the folks at Sportsman Gun Centre, who had kindly offered to show us around their stall the next day. We all enjoyed some wonderful food, the lads a little annoyed at there being no ribs but quickly switched to burgers instead, and had some great conversation before retiring for the night. 

Waking it up it was a quick hotel breakfast and then off to the show. Starting off we first made our way over to Edgar Brothers, as their wood panelled stall always stands out in a crowd, we were intrigued by their .22lr Rifles, specifically the GSG STG44 and Model 16 both of which offer a nice semi auto 22 at only a £450 price point. They also had a new model of the Hatsan Factor available with a shortened barrel which offered a large capacity and tactical stock for the same price as an entry level PCP, not a bad offering given the looks.

Moving on to what Sportsman had to offer and there was a lot. Given our current interest in shotguns as our licence changes over we all had a good look at the ATAs which we were absolutely shocked at the quality to price difference with these Turkish bad boys offering Italian Level Craftsmanship at American level pricing! Sportsman have even acquired CZ so the Czech are getting in on the action with lots of bolt actions on the way. Sportsman also revealed to us a new Pard Scope along with automatically upgrading the ones we already had on order to the new ones, talk about speed, meaning that Drapers Gun Centre will be among the first to see what this new 008 has to offer.

After talking with both Sportsman and Edgar Brothers we had a chance to wander around a bit for ourselves seeing what everyone else had on offer. BSA had once again put their historical foot forward showing off both the BSA of the past and the BSA of the future. We got a quick look at the new RAWS guns, the new breed of Theobens, definitely something to be on the lookout for those of you wanting to upgrade your old Rapid 7. Umarex had some interesting offers for those out there wanting accurate HK replicas with their blowback PSG1 being an almost exact copy of the real steel variant but at almost a 3rd of the cost of the real thing!

Finally we got to sample some of the smaller stalls, and their cakes!, before Josh had a go on the Tactical Training Scenario although he might need a few more tries to beat the top score. Overall we had a fantastic day out and hope you all did too and we can’t wait to see what next years British Shooting Show has to offer.

Great British Shooting Show

Here at Drapers Gun Centre we are all getting excited to be at the Great British Shooting Show this weekend, which you can catch us at on Sunday. We just love to see all the familiar faces coming together once again to celebrate this great hobby so we thought we’d tell you a little about what’s going on for those of you out of the loop.

What is the Great British Shooting Show?

As stated on their website the Great British Shooting Show is an opportunity to educate and inform. Everyone wants to keep the sport alive and this is an opportunity for all of us to become more knowledgeable on all the different aspects of shooting, helpful for us with our current move into Shotguns and Shotgun Cartridges!

It’s also a good opportunity to get out there and see what companies have on offer as the show offers a fantastic platform for companies to announce new products, just earlier this month we got to have a sneak peak at a new offering from Hawke so be sure to look out for their stall if you get the chance.

And finally it’s for conservation and inspiration with the BASC coming to the show there is an emphasis on wildlife preservation while we all enjoy the hunting side of shooting it is important for us to maintain a low impact on the environment and wildlife so that we can keeping shooting available not only for ourselves but also future generations of shooters.

Who’s going?

As we said earlier there are going to be lots of familiar faces at the show. Not only are all the regulars going to be there such as Hawke, Air Arms, BSA, Edgar Brothers, Elite Optical and so on but also the whole Drapers Team so don’t be afraid to say hi if you catch one of the lads drooling over what new Airsoft guns are coming out or Karen getting lost in a crowd!

We’re also looking forward to seeing those outside of the show having organized to meet up with the great people at Sportsman Gun Centre and John Rothery Wholesale and being able to have a chat and some food with like minded people at the event.

Most importantly we’re also looking forward to seeing you our customers, some of which we know are going and others going to be a friendly surprise, not only on the Sunday when we’re there but also on the Saturday for those of you coming round our way before or after the show since we’re still open usual hours.

For those who can’t make it

For those who can’t make it, we are sorry to miss you but we have some good news! As part of Team Drapers going to the Great British Shooting Show we will be filming and picturing the whole of Sunday to really give you the highlights of what went on, and be sure to keep an eye out on the video side for some fun secrets coming later in the year…

Finally we’d like to thank everyone who has already gone to the Great British Shooting Show not only as fans of shooting but also suppliers, shops and friends we’re all looking forward to going here at Drapers Gun Centre and can’t wait to see what’s next.

New for 2022.

Exciting times ahead! Here at Drapers Gun Center we have got an amazing Year in front of us, this year we have got many changes in the pipeline all for the benefit of you guys out there. 

So what are we up to?

Shot Guns and Ammunition

Coming soon we are changing our registered firearms license to incorporate the ability to sell Shotguns and Shotgun shells of different gauges to suit, as you may be aware from our previous Blog the Drapers team visited the Lyalvale Shotgun shell factory, this was to experience the making of the shells along side giving our team some valuable hands on knowledge in preparation for when our customers visit or call the shop, in order to assist in any queries or sales to make the transition smooth and pleasant.

We cannot wait to be making our first order and to get things moving and growing in the area of Shotguns, We are currently making provisions for our “classic room” to incorporate a full range of Shotguns that customers will be able to come in store to view, and providing you have the correct up to date license required, purchase.

Keep an eye out on our Website/Blogs/Facebook/Twitter/instagram for up to date news on this great new venture!

Website

Next to change this year is the website, the Drapers team have worked extremely hard to come up with a brand new layout, new ideas, easier access, to make the website a much better experience and more user friendly, including up to date stock information, new and exciting offers, easier ways to shop through the website itself.

We here at Drapers are aware of the ever changing internet needs and feel now is the right time to get fully up to speed. 

Utilizing outside agencies we have spent months preparing and going over ideas and readdressing issues we feel can and may have caused customers and staff problems with purchasing online and hope to eliminate a lot of these to make your experience with Drapers through our website be taken to a whole new level.

Airsoft

As some of you may already be aware in the last year or so Drapers has expanded into Airsoft, we will be expanding this even further over the coming months, We will be actively advertising and adding to our current stock and welcome feedback from fellow airsofters should you visit the shop, The gents here at Drapers currently attend regular Airsoft Games and have an extremely good level of knowledge and experience, whether to just have a good chat over new or existing Airsoft equipment or to guide any new starter on the best route to take or practical Equipment needed to start you off on this exciting sport.