Hatsan Gladius Bullpup — Side Lever PCP Air Rifle

Hatsan Gladius Bullpup Review — A Feature-Rich Bullpup PCP

The Hatsan Gladius Bullpup is a side lever, repeating action pre-charged pneumatic air rifle built around an ambidextrous synthetic chassis . The bullpup design relocates the action behind the trigger, giving a compact overall length of just 875mm (34.4 inches) while maintaining a full-length 495mm (19.4 inch) barrel for accuracy . Available in .177, .22, and .25 calibre, the Gladius features Hatsan’s 6-level adjustable power dial, allowing shooters to select from plinking to hunting power settings without needing tools . The rifle comes with four rotary magazines — 10-shot for .177 and .22, 9-shot for .25 — plus three magazine storage slots built directly into the stock .

Hatsan Gladius Bullpup UK — Specifications and Features

The Hatsan Gladius Bullpup UK market receives the rifle in sub-12 ft/lb configuration for certificate-free ownership. Key features include the QuietEnergy fully shrouded barrel with integrated sound moderator, reducing noise by up to 50% . The Quattro trigger is fully adjustable two-stage match trigger with vertical and horizontal trigger shoe adjustment . The rifle features a detachable 255cc air cylinder with built-in pressure gauge, filling to a maximum pressure of 200 bar . The synthetic stock includes an elevation-adjustable cheek piece, an adjustable rubber butt pad for fit and angle, three Picatinny accessory rails on the forend for bipods or lights, and a combo optics rail accepting both 11mm dovetail and 22mm Picatinny mounts .

Hatsan Gladius Accessories — What’s Included

The Gladius comes factory-equipped with an impressive accessory package. Four rotary magazines are included, with three storage slots in the stock to keep spares within easy reach . The rifle is supplied in a custom hard case for safe storage and transport, and includes fitted sling swivels and a Hatsan sling . A quick-fill nozzle and air cylinder discharging cap are provided for easy filling and maintenance . The anti-knock system prevents gas wastage if the rifle is knocked or bounced, and the anti-double pellet feed mechanism prevents more than one pellet from loading into the barrel .

Hatsan Gladius Review — Honest Owner Feedback

The Hatsan Gladius has received mixed feedback from UK owners, with several issues worth discussing before purchase. One owner described the Gladius as poorly made and poorly throttled down to sub-12, noting that the hammer adjuster does practically nothing from one end of the adjustment to the other on UK-spec rifles . The trigger is described as bad even by bullpup standards, with cheap stamped metal used in the cocking and trigger mechanisms . Weight is a common criticism — the Gladius weighs 4.65kg (10.2 lbs) without a scope, making it one of the heavier bullpups on the market . One owner reported that the air cylinder rang like a bell when fired, and even shoving a brush up it barely helped .

On the positive side, some FAC owners report better experiences. One .25 calibre FAC owner described their Gladius Long as absolutely faultless in operation . Another .25 calibre owner noted that after a bit of fettling and polishing, Hatsans represent good value for money and can perform comparably to rifles costing twice as much . The same owner noted that the FAC version is awesome and loves slugs . Another owner using a Gladius Long in .25 cal described it as a very good rifle, with the only downside being weight .

Hatsan Gladius Problems — Accuracy and Pellet Choice

Accuracy issues are frequently reported with the Gladius platform. One owner in a detailed forum post reported that even after trying thirty different pellets through their .177 Gladius, the best they could achieve was an 18mm group at 25 yards, and after five tins of pellets, accuracy deteriorated to tea plate-sized groups . On US retailer review sites, one owner reported trying 13 different pellets with their best scope, cleaning the barrel and removing baffles, yet still getting three to five inch groups . Another US owner reported that quality control is non-existent, with internal parts arriving rusty, the anti-double feed only working half the time, and shots at 20 yards producing 3-inch groups . Barrel issues have been reported, with one owner discovering their barrel bore was not concentric with the outer diameter by 0.2-0.3mm, and the leade cut off centre .

Hatsan Gladius Bullpup For Sale UK — In Stock at Fieldcraft Airguns

For those searching for a Hatsan Gladius Bullpup for sale UK or Hatsan gladius bullpup uk stockists, Fieldcraft Airguns has the Gladius available in .177, .22, and .25 calibre. Every Hatsan Gladius Bullpup sold by Fieldcraft Airguns comes with our exclusive 12 month warranty and delivery straight to your door. We recommend adding a quality scope with appropriate mounts for the combo rail, a suitable silencer for the 1/2 inch UNF thread if additional noise reduction is desired, and a high-pressure air tank or stirrup pump to fill the 200 bar cylinder. For customers considering alternatives, forum users suggest looking at the Cometa 400 USC or the Hatsan Flashpup as lighter, more reliable options in a similar price range