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Why Choose a Mako Speargun (Railgun)?
There are several high quality spearguns on the market today. However, there are several things to look for when choosing a high quality speargun.
Below is a comparison checklist to help you decide on your next gun.
Proven History of Success? (yes or no)
Mako railguns have an established history of proven success.
Unlike some guns, Mako guns are NOT MADE IN CHINA. Mako Railguns are designed and developed by engineering legend, Mr. Daniel Hu, who issued a license to a company (operating outside the USA) to sell these guns in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Hu then issued a license to Mako Spearguns to sell these same high quality railguns in the USA. These high quality railguns continue to be produced using only the highest quality materials by Mr. Hu at the same factory that has produced them since their entry into the market, thus establishing a highly successful history of producing some of the most dependable and reliable railguns in the world.
Trigger (stainless steel or plastic)
All Mako guns include stainless steeel triggers
Some guns come with a plastic trigger instead of a much more durable stainless steel trigger. Stainless steel is by far much stronger than a plastic trigger. The triggers on all Mako Spearguns (Railguns) are made of stainless steel. Even our Predator Pro Railgun has a stainless steel trigger which is encased in a polymer cover.
Line Release (stainless steel or plastic)
All Mako guns include stainless steel line release
Some guns come with a plastic line release instead of a much stronger stainless steel line release. Our Predator Pro & Iconic Pro Railguns include a stainless steel line release. Older model Iconic Pro Railguns can be upgraded to a stainless steel line release for only $14.95.
Sear (stainless steel or plastic)
All Mako guns include stainless steel sears
Guns that come with a plastic line release also have a plastic sear. It is the sear that holds the spear in place prior to firing. As mentioned above, stainless steel parts in a firing mechanism makes for a higher quality gun. Our Predator Pro & Iconic Pro Railguns include a stainless steel sear. Older model Iconic Pro Railguns can be upgraded to stainless for only $14.95.
Loading Butt (yes or no)
All Mako guns include a loading butt
Ask anybody who has loaded a gun without a loading butt and they will be the first to tell you that they wish they had one. All Mako Spearguns include a loading butt which makes loading a Mako gun quick and painless.
Shafts (pinned tabbed shafts or notched shafts)
All Mako guns longer than 90cm include pin tab shafts
Pinned tabbed shafts are much stronger than shafts with notches. This is particularly important with longer guns since they have longer shafts. All Mako Spearguns that are 90cm and longer include spears with pinned tabs instead of notches. Mako Spearguns (Railguns) in the following lengths (90cm, 100cm, 110cm, 120cm) are equipped with 2 pinned tabbed shafts. Mako Spearguns in the following lengths (130cm and 140cm) come with triple pinned shafts. The 3rd pinned tab is for a 3rd band or can be used as a resting tab which is helpful for those with shorter arms or those with a pre existing injury. It allows you to pull back, stop for a moment to reposition and then finish loading. It is very helpful on longer guns.
Gun Floats After Firing (yes or no)
All Mako guns float after firing
A high quality speargun (railgun) should float after the spear exits the gun,. Before buying a gun, make sure it is buoyant without the spear. All Mako spearguns (railguns) float without the spear.
Integrated rail barrel (yes or no)
All Mako guns have an integrated rail barrel
It is a known fact that railguns (guns with integrated rail barrels) are stronger and more accurate than standard euro guns which lack the integrated rail. Standard euro guns have a 2 to 3 inch piece of plastic installed on the barrel to provide added support to the spear,. Some euro guns use a stick on rail which provides zero added support to the barrel resulting in barrel flex upon firing, thus loosing accuracy. All Mako Spearguns (Railguns) are true railguns with integrated rails extending the full length of the barrels thus providing less barrel flex and increased accuracy.
Latex Bands (Made in the USA or imported)
All Mako bands are made in the USA
I have nothing against importing goods from overseas. Our grips are made overseas and they are some of the finest grips in the world. However, some speargun manufacturers are getting their latex bands, for a lot less, from Chinese suppliers. We have compared samples from these factories and I will just say, WE DO NOT USE IT. There are ways to reduce costs, but when it comes to something as important as your bands, we will gladly pay the extra cost for a higher quality material. There are many reasons why our customers say our guns are so powerful and incredibly accurate. This is one of them.Latex Bands: (made to order or pre-made)
All Mako bands are made to order using fresh material
Ask any spearo and he will tell you to go with bulk rubber latex tubing instead of pre-made bands or screw on type of pre-made bands. For optimum performance, your latex band material must be fresh. Pre-made bands and screw on bands are made in mass quantities. When you buy pre-made bands (screw-ons or otherwise), you have no idea as to how old they are. Mako Spearguns (Railguns) uses only American made latex and we order only enough material to last us a couple of months at a time. This ensures your latex tubing is both fresh and the highest quality available.
Latex Bands (Customizable or screw on)
All Mako bands can be customized for the required length
Guns that come with screw on bands DO NOT allow for adjusting band strength. Because Mako Spearguns bands are made to order from bulk rubber, you can adjust the band strength to meet your specific needs. Women or younger spearos, or spearos with pre existing injuries can opt for longer bands for easier loading, while stronger and more experienced spearos can shorten the bands for increased power. Adjusting bands lengths while staying within the recommended parameters (see instructional info-band length chart) allows the spearo to adjust the band lengths to meet their individual requirements.
Wishbones (dyneema cord or metal)
All Mako wishbones are Dyneema cord
This is a no brainer. Metal wishbones are dangerous and give no warning before breaking. All Mako Spearguns (Railguns) include dyneema corded wishbones.Rigging (custom built to your exact specs or buy off the rack)
All Mako guns are custom made to your exact specifications
Off the rack guns don’t give you the options you need. All Mako Spearguns (Railguns) are custom rigged to your exact requirements at no additional charge. You tell us what you want and we build what you want.A) Select gun length
Railgun Name |
Grip |
Barrel |
Muzzle |
Spear Overhang |
Overall Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75cm |
7.0" |
29.50" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
49.75" |
80cm |
7.0" |
31.50" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
51.75" |
90cm |
7.0" |
35.50" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
55.75" |
100cm |
7.0" |
39.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
59.50" |
110cm |
7.0" |
43.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
63.50" |
120cm |
7.0" |
47.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
67.50" |
130cm |
7.0" |
51.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
71.50" |
Railgun Name |
Grip |
Barrel |
Muzzle |
Spear Overhang |
Overall Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90cm |
9.0" |
35.50" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
57.75" |
100cm |
9.0" |
39.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
61.50" |
110cm |
9.0" |
43.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
65.50" |
120cm |
9.0" |
47.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
69.50" |
130cm |
9.0" |
51.25" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
73.50" |
140cm |
9.0" |
55.00" |
2.25" |
11.00" |
77.25" |
B) Select gun color (black or camo blue or camo green)
C) Select muzzle (open or closed)
D) Select band configuration (single 20, twin 16s or triple 14s)
E) Select band strength (hard pull, medium pull, easy pull)
5/8" (16MM) Diameter Bands |
3/4" (20MM) Diameter Bands |
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| GUN LENGTH | SHORT |
MEDIUM |
LONG |
SHORT |
MEDIUM |
LONG |
| 75 CM | 17" |
18" |
20" |
22" |
23" |
25" |
| 80 CM | 18" |
19" |
21" |
23" |
24" |
26" |
| 90 CM | 19" |
20" |
22" |
24" |
25" |
27" |
| 100 CM | 21" |
22" |
25" |
25" |
26" |
28" |
| 110 CM | 22" |
24" |
27" |
27" |
28" |
30" |
| 120 CM | 24" |
26" |
29" |
29" |
30" |
32" |
| 130 CM | 27" |
29" |
32" |
31" |
32" |
34" |
| 140 CM | 29" |
31" |
35" |
33" |
34" |
36" |
| 150 CM | 31" |
33" |
37" |
37" |
38" |
40" |
| *Short: More strength and experience required for loading |
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| *Medium: Average strength and experience required for loading |
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| *Long: Less strength and experience required for loading |
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F) Select shooting line (300lb or 400lb mono) in red or black
G) Select the number of wraps (single wrap, break away, or double wrap)
The measurements in this chart are approximate and based on (the length of the gun plus the length of the shooting line plus the length of the spear) grip to tip. These measurements are based on the distance from the grip to the end of the spear after the gun is fired. (From your hand to spear tip). These distances do not take into account the required distance needed to penetrate a fish in order to engage the flopper.
| GUN LENGTH | Single Wrap Grip to Tip |
Break Away Grip to Tip |
Double Wrap Grip to Tip |
| 75 CM | 14.50' |
16.25' |
19.50' |
| 80 CM | 16.00' |
18.00' |
21.25' |
| 90 CM | 17.75' |
20.00' |
23.75' |
| 100 CM | 19.25' |
21.75' |
26.00' |
| 110 CM | 21.00' |
23.75' |
28.25' |
| 120 CM | 22.75' |
25.75' |
30.50' |
| 130 CM | 24.25' |
27.75' |
32.75' |
| 140 CM | 26.00' |
29.75' |
35.25' |
NOTE: When rigged with a double wrap, the spear might begin to arc before the spear reaches the end of the shooting line. Band length will affect the actual distance and trajectory. Remember, your bands should never be shorter than the recommended band lengths as noted in the “instructional info / band length chart” page.
Warranty:
This is a MUST READ!
All Mako Spearguns (Railguns) include a 3 year no questions asked warranty. Even if your gun falls out of your truck while driving down the freeway, we will repair it or replace it at no charge. I don’t care if the gun was run over by a baggage handler at the airport. I will repair it or replace it. You just pay for shipping. We obviously can’t cover normal wear and tear on bands, mono or the occasional bent shaft. However, our warranty is the best in the industry.Customer Service:
This too is a MUST READ!
I could spend hours on this subject trying to convey to you our thoughts as it relates to such an important subject. In short, here are my thoughts on customer service. First of all, I don’t even call it customer service. I call it “Buddy Service”. I would do anything for my buddies and I know for a fact that my buddies would do anything for me. Call it a guy thing, or call it whatever you want. If you hunt fish, you know what I am talking about and you don’t need me explaining it to you. Since I have so much in common with my customers, I consider them my buddies and I take care of my buddies.Interest Free Financing Available (yes or no):
HUNT TODAY! PAY LATER! (zero interest / no credit check)
We at Mako Spearguns (Railguns) want you to have the best equipment possible. And to help you achieve this, we offer a 4 payment plan (interest free). The day of shipping, we charge your card 1/4th of the total plus shipping and allow you to make monthly payments on the balance. This 4 payment option could not work in just any industry. However, individuals that spearfish are unlike any other individuals. To date, we have not suffered a single loss in offering this payment plan.Here is an example of how it works:
Order Date:............................Jan. 01
Order Amount.................................$100.00
Shipping Amount (if applicable / may vary)....$10.00
Total........................................$110.00
1st payment (Jan. 01): $25.00 + shipping = $35.00
2nd payment (Feb. 01): $25.00
3rd payment (Mar. 01): $25.00
4th payment (Apr. 01): $25.00
Total paid after 4 months: $110.00
Pricing:
This too is a MUST READ!
Mako Spearguns offers very competitive pricing. However, please don’t just look at our prices. Just because our prices may be lower than other guns, it DOES NOT mean you are getting less. In fact, YOU ARE GETTING MORE. A LOT MORE! Please look at all the features of our guns as outlined above and then look at the price.