Crosman 1377/1322 pump up pistol advice

[ETCHY]

Hello all

The latest gun on the consideration list is the pump up Crosman 1377 or 1322 (or indeed an earlier version).

Can anyone offer any advice on buying, are the older models better than the newer ones, is there one particular model to look out for? Or indeed are they even worth bothering with?

It would just be used for shooting targets & cans etc (or old dinner plates ) in the garage.

Any opinions or tips would be welcomed.

Many thanks

Dave

[harvey_s]

Good discussion here that might be of interest... http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....ow-to-fix-them

[magicesperanto]

Many years ago I had a 1300, plenty of power, but the trigger weight increased with the number of pumps.

Above 4 pumps it was so heavy as to be unusable, I would avoid that model.

No such problem with the later ones though, (they work differently) I have a 1322 and the trigger is fine.

[lew07]

Had one must have been in about 1980. Powerful, accurate but got so pissed off having to pump it up after every shot.Had a metal stock and 4x20 scope for it too lol

[clarky]

Had one must have been in about 1980. Powerful, accurate but got so pissed off having to pump it up after every shot.Had a metal stock and 4x20 scope for it too lol

Same as me really.....you cannot beat one stroke loading when its a pistol really.

If you do buy one you need a later model. Post Simmons link up with crosman about early to mid 90s....or you will have problems.
They rebuilt it, raised the quality control and sorted out all the problems associated with the 80s models.
Ill be damned if i can remember the exact date of this revival of quality but anything post 2000 would be fine i should think.

[eyebull]

Have you considered an Alecto?

[Geezer]

Nice, given the price. Easy to put one to three pumps in. Manual says at least two, but mine has always been OK on a single pump for close range quiet shooting, though I usually use two. Eight pumps takes work, but definitely whacks reactive targets down.

Easily shoots into an inch at 10 metres.

Not expensive to add the shoulder stock (20ish pounds) to make a handy little carbine. And the rear sight blade flips over to give you an aperture for carbine use.

Advertised as an "American Classic", and it is.

Lots of add-ons and upgrades, ranging from cheap (shoulder stock, "Pro-Blox" optical sight mounts) to silly money "mods" like steel breech blocks that cost as much as near-mint used example of the pistol. Each to his own.

If you are into "modding", avoid the power bits on E...Bay that may take it over the limit. Esp the 1322.

Trigger is average but not bad. Can be improved by shimming the bearing surfaces, and gently polishing the contact surfaces.

[harvey_s]

For a garage fun gun - it's ideal, a couple of easy pumps rather than one almighty nipple-clamping one...where you don't need or necessarily want huge power .
For the odd occasions where it's nice to have a bit more 'oomph' its available for a little extra effort and with a little tweaking its not difficult to get them nudging the UK limit.
Fancy an ultra carbine?.... Buy the Crosman shoulder stock for £20 and two minutes later... You've got one.
Fancy grips for not a lot - check.
All kinds of custom parts - check.
A lot of fun with no reliance on CO2, pumps or diver's bottles and access to every kind of spare or custom part you could ever want for under a ton....sure - if you want to sling loads of lead down range then pumpers are going to loose their shine, but for how many are out there you don't often see them for sale...which says something.

[peteswright]

Nice, given the price. Easy to put one to three pumps in. Manual says at least two, but mine has always been OK on a single pump for close range quiet shooting, though I usually use two. Eight pumps takes work, but definitely whacks reactive targets down.

Strange that! After the barrel gets leaded up, my 1377 won't reach the 6yd target on two pumps till cleaned. In fact I use this as a test for time to use a pull through. After a clean its fine but definitely won't fire on one pump! I use three for 6yd target. In fact I've recently put the shoulder stock on and flipped to the peep sight and find that great fun. Its the quietest gun as you say too. ATB. Pete.

[David22]

Trigger is average but not bad. Can be improved by shimming the bearing surfaces, and gently polishing the contact surfaces.

I can heartily recommend the GMAC Mk11A trigger kit, simple / quick to fit but makes a HUGE difference. Best £30 I've spent in a while