Wow, thanks guys.
Really nice to hear the feedback. It will be the first gun that I own myself, but yes have tried others in the the dive club.
However, I expect to get a lot more use of this one, as it is going to be a lot less hassle to go out when I have all the gear at home.
The main thing about which ever gun I get , is that I want to be able to "grow with" the gun,- rather than get one now and wish to change it in a couple of months.
From what I hear , also in this thread, the Excalibur2000 is a good sturdy gun that can remain one's stable bread-and-butter gun for many years to come.
The XXV is of course highly commended, but seems to be a "high-performance" gun best not started out on.
Since both of the above were introduced the HF2 has come out, and the question is if it succesfully combines the features, and can hold up to hard use. The main apprehension has been if the new parts/features can compete with tried-and-tested mechanisms, but I guess that many of the "bits" are borrowed from their other guns.
The issue with scratches, if purely cosmetic, doesn´t bother me. It seems the HF2 might be a bit like a hardy XXV (having the good muzzle) which is just great.
Add the option of changing the muzzle configuration, bands and articulated wishbone in the future (if and when I develop a strong opinion about those) and I think it might be just the gun I am looking for.
So I guess that I will just have to jump into it, and see for myself. Although Marwan, I am looking forward to reading your full review as and when it comes.
Thank you very much Gentlemen !! You helped make up my mind.
