Cheers to all of you who took the time to post all that info. A right good read

Can we not invite these super shots to one of our get togethers for a demonstration.
I for one would love to see it

Air Arms fields 4.52 are spot on in my S400

Yes it would. Its just gone back to the shop today to be returned to Air Arms for repair.
Staying positive.

S400 Classic in .177 for me

Ok , after e mailing the dealer and Air Arms, both say to send it back to Air Arms for inspection. As the law states they have a right to attempt a repair this is exactly what I am going to do, after all I love this gun and just want it back working as it should. The dealer has said they will return...

Cheers for that number Alan. I hope it does not have to go that way but it is better to be prepared, just in case.
Will let you all know as soon as I hear anything.

Ok, so I have now contacted both the dealer and Air Arms themselves by email and will let you all know what happens.

Deffo second what Rog says. What with prices what they are, go for a bottle. Dry air from a dive bottle is better for a pcp, plus it only takes a moment to refill from a bottle but bloody ages with a pump. I have a 4ltr 300 bottle which will top up my S400 over 20 times before the dive bottle needs ...

I am going to be careful what i say but i would be very surprised if it did leave the factory like that. If that is so they should hang their heads in shame. It does look like someone has had a go at it, if you know what I mean. A brand new gun should not be like this. As Peter has said, i will not ...