Scopes. For a 1377.

[Armstrong]

I'm looking at sights for the 1377. And, frankly, the $ to £ is miserable at the moment and looking at about £100 for a simple rear sight is daunting to say the least.
I literally touched the sight on my new 1377 and the screw fell out with a tiny curl of plastic thread on it like a spring and the sight fell off. Stripped threads and very (unusually) soft plastic. So much for bog standard. :-(

I'd like a very low power scope. Something like 2x20? For this 1377, what would you recommend? I'm asking because I feel like I'm on thin ice and I don't want to fall through.
So, I'm asking you guys in the know.
I don't want something that's way over powered for a hand held Pistol. And sights Ive seen are extortionately long. I rather like the idea of a stubby sight that'll very slightly mag. the target.
Any pointers appreciated. Thanks.

 

[bill_dd97]

I currently have a BSA dot sight on my 1322.

 

[Armstrong]

Hi Bill.. OK, how do those dot sights actually work. I have used many many scopes in my time. I saw loads of those dot sights. Forgive my naivity but what do you see with it in use?

 

[bill_dd97]

You zero like a scope, it's like an illuminated reticle but all you see is a dot in the middle of the view area.

 

[Armstrong]

Cheers for this. Ive never used one but I'm going to go out and try one out at the Glenluce Gunroom in Scotland.

 

[bhbeyes]

Yeah red dots are nice you get "0" magnification which is good i guess i have a tasco red dot could never get use to it so never use it even the cheap crosman red dot same.
I like the halo sight but pretty expensive for a decent one that's shock proof a must for a pumper.Red dots and Holograph sights are the same thing however red dots are usually long and round body, Halo sights are smaller box like. Both project a dot or graphic image in a few shades of color on a transparent glass.when aiming it the dot or image must be centered in the housing like a peep sight (same principle) there by faster for acquiring the target and shooting.

A picture of a high end halo sight


A picture of a standard red dot sight


Laser sights are nice as well and have been used outside in hunting scenarios successfully I never tried it sounds like fun.

 

[Armstrong]

Thankyou for this Bhbeyes.... They both look good. I prefer the "0" magnification issue too. That works for me. I'll buy a pair of one or the other and settle for that.

 

[Armstrong]

Hey! Bhbeyes..... I got me a sight. See below link,.... and I love it. Its a strange thing... but I love it. That's exactly what the doctor ordered. Strange the way it works as well. Almost like an optical illusion but its pretty accurate. Well...... IT'S accurate..... I'm getting there.

SIGHT HERE!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ziabeam]

Very fond of this scope; https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/rimfireultralight-riflescopes/fx-ii-ultralight-2-5x20mm/
...which I have on a few airguns. Both eyes open like iron sights, very fast tracking on moving targets.

 

[Armstrong]

$354 for a sight? Holy Badgers Whiskers.......................
I have a whoooooooole lotta education to go through before I can mentally justify such expense. HAH! 
Like a fine wine, unless you understand its qualities, they're wasted.

 

[Goodtogo]

Well its really $250 you were looking at the Leopold site.

 

[Armstrong]

Seriously, I need to wise up to understand why a bad sight is a bad sight. To read this forum and see the degree of in depth focus on everybody's posts isn't just inspiring it's eye opening and.................... I don't know enough. 
I appreciate your feedback, don't assume it goes wasted or otherwise. But I need to know more.

 

[Jeffhalfrack]

We have a similar set up I installed a 3x9 shot gun scope looks big and cool works real well,,my ten year old son loves it he take 30 yard shots at pigeons with ease I used it with out the stock for years,,,then after I put the stock on the love affair started all over again,,,I have owned a 1377 $ 1322 since I was a teen,,my favorite by far Jeff w

 

[Armstrong]

Hi Jeff.... Well in truth this forum inspired me to try out the 1377 custom work. I've been bitten really badly by bad business protocol re: AllianceHobby.com but I'm sure someone else knows where I can get a flat top piston kit. I just changed the breather valve and, holy moses, the difference.
I'd like the internals upgraded now because if I can get the same power from three or four pumps as per ten currently with its plastic bits inside, I'm all the happier.

 

[bhbeyes]

That sucks about alliance hobby I've ordered for them off eBay and all good but I'm not in Scotland. Have you tried eBay? One I found was pretty much from gmac though, others are from stats and probably have the same shipping policies but who knows for sure? I order my first flat piston from http://www.airgunsmith.com/cros1377/1377.htm not the kit with the valve just the piston and shaved my valve cone off. Email him and ask if he'll ship to you as per your requirements as i remember he a good guy to deal with.Or go to http://www.gmaccustomparts.com/1377-Flat-Top-Pisto since their UK they will probably see you right .