Recent content by gdc999

Never know what you will find. I was in a pawn shop by my house recently and they had a Daisy 717 in good shape for $30 out the door. I went home and did a little research and thought it worth a chance. The guy at the pawn shop said it was cheap because it wouldn't hold air. I worked the...

I have the older Prowler that was gifted to me. The owner hated the trigger and knew I liked to tinker. I first tried the roller bearing modification that was a lot better, but no where near good enough. So, I bought the Charlie de Tuna GTR trigger and that was a big improvement over the...

just my two cents, but I agree with other posters that an air rifle like the HW30/Beeman R7 would be a very good solution. Much better accuracy than a pistol from a shooter's standpoint. Easy to cock, and powerful enough in .177 to take care of squirrels out to 20 yards. Does cost more, but...

I have used single mounts such as Sportsmatch or BKL when I need droop compensation but often couldn't get quite the sight picture I wanted, particularly with compact scopes. I have also had success with UTG droop compensating picatinny rails using low mounts. The Burris mounts with the...

I understand what you are saying. What I was trying to convey was that the female threads the lug screws into is the weak point and easily stripped. Then you have to drill the hole out larger and make a custom lug, or drill out and parentally install an insert that can then be drilled and...

Do note that the Macari seals are generally oversized, and sizing them is a real trick. I ruined the first seal, but the second was just ok. I eventually found a genuine Feinwerkbau seal (not the old material that crumbles), from a Canadian source and it worked much better and did not require...

The P1 looks good, the other two have rust on them. I recently got lucky on a package deal for a P1 (which was all I wanted) and a Benjamin Trail NP Pistol (which I knew nothing about). Both were listed as for parts or not working, but the seller stated he got them from an estate, didn't know...

I bought a Beeman P17 to get me started, and now have two. They are very hit or miss on quality. One had issues, which I was able to iron out, and the other was very good from the start. But it sent me down a rabbit hole, and I now have a Daisy 717 that cost me $30 in a pawnshop. And then I...

I bought one in a pawn shop a couple of months ago for $30. They didn't think it held air, and I didn't know that you had to cock it before it would hold air. It worked! So, ended up with a bargain. The foam washer on mine had disintegrated too. I had some self adhesive felt pads, the kind...

Thanks marflow 777, just what I needed for the breach seal. I just ordered off of amazon. uxcell Nitrile Rubber O-Rings, 8mm OD 5mm ID 1.5mm Width, Metric Sealing Gasket, Pack of 50 Robert 5mm, when these come in I will test them, and if they work I will let you know and can send a few your...

Yep, you are in the same boat I am. PA must have gotten a few complaints because the P1 seal now states: Breech Seal for Beeman P1 (after 310911) At least there is a warning for those who think to check the serial number under the grip panel:(

I just acquired an older Beeman P1 (San Rafeal) Serial number is in the 3034xx range. My understanding is that the breach seal on the older ones is a different size from the others with serial numbers above 310000. I have searched the internet and haven't been able to find the answers to these...

I have a Beeman R9(HW95) in .22, which is my primary hunting airgun. With a good scope you are still in the 8lb range. I also have an HW50S Hunter with moderator in .177, and I have taken squirrels with that one too. Very accurate, and with scope in the 7lb range. Then I have a Beeman...

I have had great dealings with PA on new things, even when it required a replacement, but the only refurbished I bought was a Diana 34 Classic in .22. I paid under $200 for it in 2024. I called first to see what they meant by "refurbished" and they told me it meant the gun was gone through and...

I like traditional stocks too, but I can imagine they made the stock that way to cut as much weight as possible for Junior.