Newbie question incoming

[lewis devilfish scott]

What is the diferance between an american and euro mechanism?

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[Mr. X]

USA: Different shape notch in spear ("square"), often mid-handled to a greater or lesser degree, often used in wooden body gun, often designed for multiple bands (often more than 2).

Euro: "half-moon" notch in spear, usually fit into the end of an alumium/aluminum or carbon-fibre/fiber tube (i.e. rear-handled), although are sometimes fitted to a wooden barrel, usually designed to handle only one or two bands

 

[Gab]

And to add onto that, having both types, the US ones have multiple thinner bands, the euro have usually one but thicker band. This means US are easier to load but take longer to load since you have to load several banfs, Euro guns are harder but faster to load, if that makes sense. Also, I find it easier to find parts for Euro guns, especially in Europe.

 

[Bill McIntyre]

And to add onto that, having both types, the US ones have multiple thinner bands, the euro have usually one but thicker band. This means US are easier to load but take longer to load since you have to load several banfs, Euro guns are harder but faster to load, if that makes sense. Also, I find it easier to find parts for Euro guns, especially in Europe.

I think that info about band choices has more to do with what it customary on Euro style vs. American style guns, but really has nothing to do with the style of mechanism. For instance, one could choose to use a gun with a square cut American style shaft and mechanism and use one large band rather than multiple thinner bands. In fact, some of my friends do that. These photos show the different style notches, which of course must have mechanisms to match.

Notice the hole in the rear end of the Euro shaft. Most Euro shafts attach the shooting line through that hole, while most American shafts have a hole in the shark fin where the line is attached.

 

[Gab]

I think that info about band choices has more to do with what it customary on Euro style vs. American style guns, but really has nothing to do with the style of mechanism.

Agreed, I meant it more in the sense you just go to a store and buy something off the shelf without much research, etc; for a beginner.