Life expectancy

[Josie & John]

I think theres definitely some dependency on the initial price point. The Baikal Makarov pistols are extremely well made using a large percentage of "real" parts and seem pretty indestructable. Whereas cheaper pistols that are comprised of a lot of di-cast parts will definitley fail in time. My Walther CP99 from years ago has done pretty well all things considered but it is getting tired these days.

Yes, agreed about the Baikal Makarov. The mechanism is made of firearms quality parts and the pistol only needs the odd reseal if it sees heavy use.

It would be interesting to see a 'pot metal' replica tested to destruction.

John

[Re01312]

I think my Crosmans like the MK 1 & 2 will be around another 60 years and functioning just fine. Topic is interesting. I am not fond of the plastic co2 air pistol very few co2 are built to last.

Everyones opinion is different about new co2 air pistols being unworthy of resealing efforts in the future.

Most see the rubbish bin not the repair bench in my home.


Randall