The W. H. B. Smith 1950’s shoot-off: BSA MK2 Airsporter vs. Diana Model 50

[45flint]

I meant just a weaker spring, not an alteration. If it makes it nices to shoot, you'll enjoy shooting it more... I'm thinking you weren't planning on hunting with it

My mk2 runs around 9FP and isn't too harsh at all...

Harsh may be a “harsh” term lol. I’m comparing it to a 6 fpe heavy gun in the Diana. If I was comparing it to my Beeman C1 it surely would be the smoother one? The trigger and sights of the Diana are just a treat. Maybe these early ones are under appreciated; graceful lines and great natural shooters.

[Hsing-ee]

Harsh may be a “harsh” term lol. I’m comparing it to a 6 fpe heavy gun in the Diana. If I was comparing it to my Beeman C1 it surely would be the smoother one? The trigger and sights of the Diana are just a treat. Maybe these early ones are under appreciated; graceful lines and great natural shooters.

My old Mk 2 Airsporter would 'BOING' like a big piece of panty elastic when it went off, it gave 12 fpe power too. Trimming the spring, as Jon says, makes it far more well-mannered and enjoyable to shoot, as well as accurate.