New Hatsan Gladius Air Rifle Announced

The new Hatsan Gladius air rifle has just been announced by Hatsan USA.

The most noticeable feature of the Hatsan Gladius air rifle is its customizable bullpup design. The polymer stock is ambidextrous. It features an elevation adjustable comb and adjustable butt pad – excellent features that are a great help to practical accuracy with any air rifle. The stock also features onboard storage for up to 3 magazines.

The Hatsan Gladius air rifle utilizes a side-lever action that allows for quick and effortless follow-up shots, says Hatsan.

The Gladius is the first airgun from Hatsan to feature adjustable power settings.

With the turn of a dial, shooters can choose from 6 graduated settings and go from plinking in their own backyard to varmint hunting. Hatsan claims that this feature not only allows users to choose the perfect velocity and power for their intended target, but also aids in the maximizing shots-per-fill.

Based on the selected power setting, Hatsan claims that the Gladius is able to provide anywhere between 35 and 90 shots per fill.

Although the Hatsan Gladius air rifle is a new model, it carries many features familiar from other Hatsan airguns. These include a fully adjustable two-stage Quattro Trigger, the detachable aluminum HPA cylinder and double feed prevention. The Gladius features Hatsan’s patented Anti-Knock system to prevent gas wastage when the rifle is knocked or bounced.

The Hatsan Gladius air rifle is fitted with Hatsan’s QuietEnergy Technology silencer system. Hatsan says this proprietary system uses a fully-integrated sound moderator to diminish overall sound by more than 50% – making the Gladius quiet enough for backyard shooting.

The Gladius will also be available in a Long version, which features an extended barrel for those looking for increased muzzle energy and – Hatsan says – enhanced accuracy.

MSRP of the Gladius Short is: $1299.00
MSRP of the Gladius Long is: $1399.00

Specifications for the HatsanGladius air rifle.
– Pre-charged pneumatic power system
– Side-lever cocking action
Muzzle energy:
.177 Caliber: 5 -22 ft lbs (1070 max fps)
.177 Caliber Long: 6-27 ft lbs (1190 max fps)
.22 Caliber: 7-31 ft lbs (970 max fps)
.22 Caliber Long: 8-38 ft lbs (1070 fps)
.25 caliber: 7-34 ft lbs (870 mx fps)
.25 caliber Long: 9-42 ft lbs (970 max fps)
– Fully adjustable comb and butt pad
– Detachable 255cc air cylinder for 200 bar fill (2900psi) with built in pressure gauge
– Detachable 10 shot .177 or .22 caliber magazine or 9 shot .25 caliber magazine
– Manual and automatic safety
Anti-double pellet feed prevents more than one pellet loading into the barrel
– Patented Anti-Knock System prevents gas wastage when the airgun is knocked or bounced
– Fully adjustable 2-stage Quattro Trigger System
– Three (3) additional rotary magazines with onboard magazine storage
– Quick fill nozzle and air cylinder discharging cap
– Durable hard-plastic case