Recommendations for a first gun?

[Ctglax83]

I've been spearfishing for about a year now with a pole spear and I want to get a speargun. I go spearfishing between Jupiter and Miami in 20-50 ft of water with 20+ ft viz and I don't want to spend over $400. I've heard mixed reviews of brands like jbl and I wanted to know if you could offer any suggestions. Thanks

[woodshooter]

head into florida freedivers and pick up a RA. its a pipe gun but for the money you are getting a good gun.

[Slusher11]

Go get your self a Rob Allen 110 form the guys at Scuba Works of Rob at Florida Freedivers you can't go wrong!!!

[# one]

Agreed. I made the mistake of buying a jbl when i first got into spearfishing. i quickly sold it and upgraded to a 120 ra and now im shooting a 140ra. best gun ever. i also own a 130 riffe euro (best dust collector ever!)..
A rob allen from FLfreedivers would be your wisest investment. i use two 5/8" * 29" bands on my 140, but i always preferred a single 3/4" * 27" band (which is really short and much harder to load) on the 120,. just my opinion, but something that youll have to figure out which you prefer.

[kkeller]

Originally Posted by woodshooter

head into florida freedivers and pick up a RA. its a pipe gun but for the money you are getting a good gun.

RA 120 is the way to go.

[Ctglax83]

Thanks,

RA 120 aluminum or mako oceanic etr 110?

[LoGiiCz]

Originally Posted by # one

Agreed. I made the mistake of buying a jbl when i first got into spearfishing. i quickly sold it and upgraded to a 120 ra and now im shooting a 140ra. best gun ever. i also own a 130 riffe euro (best dust collector ever!)..
A rob allen from FLfreedivers would be your wisest investment. i use two 5/8" * 29" bands on my 140, but i always preferred a single 3/4" * 27" band (which is really short and much harder to load) on the 120,. just my opinion, but something that youll have to figure out which you prefer.

Liar!!!! I was the one who made the mistake by buying a JBL D7 carbine, you bought a slightly better AB Biller 48.

[Gruper Reeper]

Originally Posted by woodshooter

head into florida freedivers and pick up a RA. its a pipe gun but for the money you are getting a good gun.

For the money you can't go wrong with an RA,I see hundreds on the boat and they can take a beating. Great point and shoot gun. FL Freedivers will give you a great price.

[Ctglax83]

Where is Florida freedivers at?

[Slusher11]

905 US Highway 1 # A
West Palm Beach, FL 33403-2857
(561) 848-0678

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sa...ed=0CB0QnwIwAQ

[Ctglax83]

Ok thanks I'll check it out.

[TheMackDaddy]

rabitechs are very good also and very similar to RA i think a bit better perhaps, but more rare in the US but it has never been a problem ordering spare parts.

[AndrewK]

Rob allen or a mako.... hammerhead spearguns are also great for the price.