How accurate are the Crosman 1740/2240?

[derekm]

Don't you find that if you fire lots of shots in quick succession, the cold from the CO2 affects it?

Maybe I've been unlucky, but I've never found CO2 as reliable as the pump Crosmans for consistancy and accuracy.

If I knock 6 or 8 shots off quickly with the S & W, yes, but the Alfa is single shot, bolt action and the 15 or 20 seconds between shots are enough for it to recover, even in winter.

The OP was asking about a single shot pistol, so I assumed target rather than practical pistol. Honestly, for single shot rifles or pistols, I think this POI change is a bit overdone.

BTW I think the Olympic 10m pistol record is still held by a CO2 pistol. If not, it has only been beaten very recently.

[Napalm]

I can buy a Crosman 1377 over here for around $50/$60.. it's advertised a single pump pneumatic pistol... I thought these were Co2 powered?

[fok]

I can buy a Crosman 1377 over here for around $50/$60.. it's advertised a single pump pneumatic pistol... I thought these were Co2 powered?

1377 / 1322 are multi pump pneumatic, 1740 / 2240 / 2300 etc are CO2.