Nitro Piston VS Nitro Piston 2 (Face-Off)

The Nitro Piston technology has changed the Air Gun community since it came to be. It has completely changed how guns work. But after the Nitro Piston 2 came, there was another uproar. People are trying to understand which one’s better. So we’re here to answer the question-

Which one’s better between Nitro Piston VS Nitro Piston 2?

The Nitro Piston and Nitro Piston 2 have differences in a few aspects. Nitro Piston 2 is more than 3 pounds lighter than Nitro Piston. And when it comes to lock time, Nitro Piston 2 is faster. The Nitro Piston is 55% faster than spring air guns. Whereas Nitro Piston 2 is 15% faster than basic one.

That was just a summary of all the differences these two technologies have. If you want to know more, scroll down and read the article.

Nitro Piston VS Nitro Piston 2: Key Comparisons

 

Before we get into the major differences, we’d like to show you the notable differences. These are basically a more precise version of the major differences.

If you know these beforehand, it’ll be easier for you to understand. So when you read the rest of the article, you’ll have an easier time understanding it.

Without any further ado, let’s get right into it-

Features	Nitro Piston	Nitro Piston 2
Weight	7.79 lbs	4.4 lbs
Noise	Little to no noise	Almost no noise
Recoil	Very little recoil compared to other guns	Similar recoil to Nitro Piston
Lock Time	55% faster than Spring air gun and 15% faster than Gas Piston air gun	15% faster than Nitro Piston
Friction	Metal to Metal friction in the barrel	No friction

Nitro Piston VS Nitro Piston 2: Detailed Comparison

Have you read the key comparisons yet? If you haven’t then I would suggest you scroll up and read them. It’ll be easier for you to understand what’s going on here.

And if you have read them, then you have an idea of what we’ll talk about.

Now, without any further ado, let’s get right into the detailed comparisons-

Weight

The weight is the first thing that you notice when you take up a gun. So, that’s why we’ll be talking about their weight first.

Nitro Piston guns are usually pretty light weighted. They usually weigh around 7.79 lbs.

Spring air guns tend to be pretty heavy compared to Nitro Piston guns. Anyone who has used a Nitro Piston air gun will tell you to lighter they are first.

Now, similar to Nitro Piston, Nitro Piston 2 guns are pretty lightweight. They are lighter than Nitro Piston actually. Nitro Piston 2 weighs 4.4 lbs.

If there’s something that weighs lighter, it’s Nitro Piston 2. But the difference in them is so less that you won’t even notice.

This is a pretty big advantage for you as a user. When you go out hunting, you stay out for long hours. Nitro Piston guns will be easier for you to carry around.

Winner: This brings us to the conclusion that they weigh the same. So, it’s a tie in terms of weight.

Noise

Noise is one of the major factors for a gun user. When you’re in the shooting range, it’s no big deal.

But when you’re out hunting, the noise can be a big problem. You can’t have any noise coming out of your gun when you’re hunting.

It can make your target flee. You don’t want to go home empty-handed.

Both Nitro Piston guns and Nitro Piston 2 guns are supersonic. But even though they are supersonic, they barely make any noise.

Air Gun Maniac has gone on to comment about how it makes no noise at all. They said that you can even use it in your backyard without disturbing your neighbor one bit.

Winner: So, overall none of the guns make any noise. So, it’s a tie here as well.

Recoil & Recoil Speed

The recoil of a gun is very important. The recoil can affect your accuracy big time. You can have the best aim in the world but still suffer due to recoil.

In terms of recoil, both guns have their differences. But I’ll talk about other guns like Spring ones so that you can compare better.

Here’s a list of some of the best Spring Air guns you can use-
If you’re planning on getting a Spring Air gun, get one of these.

Other guns like Spring ones have a lot of recoils. Their recoil is so bad that you can change the trajectory very easily. All you have to do is change your hand position by a centimeter.

That will be enough for you to miss by inches. You can face similar kinds of problems with KWA ATP. But when it comes to Nitro Piston guns, you don’t have to face that problem.

You can just keep your hand in the same region and get the work done. Slight changes won’t make any difference.

Due to the recoil, you’ll get an even lighter lock time. This also means Nitro Piston will shoot faster. To put it on paper, Nitro Piston shoots 55% faster than Spring air guns. And 15% faster than normal Gas piston guns.

And if you wanna check out some Gas piston guns then here you go-

These Gas Piston air guns are some of the best in the market.

You can understand that Nitro Piston is already better than most other guns out there.

But you want to know what’s even better than that? Nitro Piston 2. It’s 15% faster than the Nitro Piston in every possible way. Which makes it the better gun.

Now you might need a sight that complements the smoothness of the Nitro Piston 2 with your gun. For that, either the Eotech 553 or 512 is good.

Winner: So the winner of this section is Nitro Piston 2.

Final Verdict

The winner here is the Nitro Piston 2. I mean that was pretty obvious, right? It’s the second generation of its predecessor, the Nitro Piston.

So, obviously, it would be better. They’re almost the same in a lot of aspects. Like they have the same amount of and none of the two make any noise.

But when it comes to recoil and speed, Nitro Piston 2 is better. It’s 15% faster than Nitro Piston in every aspect.

Nitro Piston also has this problem where there’s friction when cocking the gun. It’s metal-to-metal friction with the barrel and the piston.

Even this problem was solved with the Nitro Piston 2. So, Nitro Piston 2 is definitely the winner here. Here’s a list of some of the best Nitro Piston 2 guns-
Use any of the following guns to improve your skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Do I have to refill the Nitro Piston?

Answer: No, you don’t have to refill the Nitro Piston. The Nitro Piston is part of the rifle. You don’t ever need to replace it or refill it.

Question: How long do the Nitro Pistons last?

Answer: It’s still not exactly certain how long they last. But experts say that you can shoot 10,000 or probably more shots with it.

Question: If I keep my air gun cocked, will it be okay?

Answer: You can actually keep your gun cocked if it’s a Nitro Piston one. Keep it like that for months and still face no problem.

Conclusion

Now you know who wins in the face-off between nitro piston vs nitro piston 2. They’re both better than every other gun but Nitro Piston 2 is just better.

If you have any further queries, let us in the comments.

Good Luck!